Switch Off the Lights
Amy sighed. She looked around the hospital room. Uncle Ben looked healthier than ever. Gran updated him on the latest news from home.
“Let’s go to the girls’ room,” whispered Bess. They raced down the passage.
“Let’s switch off the lights!” giggled Amy. She pulled the string hanging from the ceiling. A bell rang. They stared at each other wide-eyed. Footsteps rushed their way.
“Hide, quickly!” said Amy. Amy hid behind the door. Bess pulled her feet up onto the toilet seat.
The footsteps entered. “Is everything all right?” They froze. “No playing in here!”
The footsteps faded.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis sounds like something a couple of bored girls actually could do while visiting a family member in a hospital. I bet they were surprised when they discovered what they had done. A fun read, Marianna.
Christer, you hit the nail on the head! Guilty as charged! This happened to me when I was about 13 years old. We got a terrible fright when the bell rang and the nurse came running! Thankfully she let us off lightly!
I feel like I went back to childhood when I read this story, Marianna. Playing, running, and hiding. It’s so nice to be a kid again. A fun read. Good job, Marianna.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleLotchie, I’m glad my story brought back happy memories for you. Thank you for your kind comment.
You’re welcome, Marianna.
Those darned emergency pull cords. I can’t recall just how many false alarms I ran to in a panic during my time as a nurse. And we had to remain cool, calm and collected for every single one, so I feel for the poor nurse in your story. Enjoyable read regardless ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleCarrie, I never really thought of the other side of the story, now that you mention it! The poor nurse indeed had no choice but to run and see if it’s a real emergency or not, only to find mischievous kids playing in the bathroom.
Consider yourself chastised ??
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI did it at a hotel gym. Never noticed it was red.
Susan, I am glad to hear it didn’t just happen to me ?
This happened to my mum when she was in hospital Marianna. She was so embarrassed! You’ve captured the mischievous nature of the two girls really well Marianna. Good job!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleLinda, I can just imagine how embarrassed she must have felt! This happened to me when I was a young teenager and I got the fright of my life when the nurse came running to our ‘rescue’ ?