This is the short short story we wrote with our partners.
Why
“It is coming, run run,” Peter shouted, breathing hard, “we need to go, hurry up!”
“Please calm down Peter,” Mombi said, holding onto Peter calmly.
“But… but, they are coming Mombi. Please don’t stay here,” Peter pleaded, tears visible in his eyes.
Mombi let go of Peter and started running to calm Peter down, “Peter!” Mombi shouted, “come this way I know a safe place where we can be away from them.”
They ran towards the dining room and stopped in the middle.
“See, we escaped. There is nothing that can hurt you,” Mombi whispered with a soothing voice.
“Thanks, Mombs. We are safe now,” Peter gave her a childish grin, looking relieved.
“Okay, okay. Now it’s time for your candy. Don’t forget to swallow it with water,” she reached for her pocket and took out Peter’s medicine.
“Yeah…”
Peter smiled, looking sleepy. Mombi cradled him in her arms and carried him to his room.
“My poor boy,” Mombi started crying silently, “why must it be you?”