Scarlet
Cheeks matching the poppies, Nia clenches her teeth and mutters, “That — Dog!”
Thalia follows Henrietta into the backseat of our neighbor’s car and winks at two pigtailed pixies who are on their way to school. “Well this sure has spiced up our morning, hasn’t it?”
Finding no snacks, Henny hops out.
Grateful that mom and grandma are laughing, Calliope clips on That Dog’s leash and grins. “Henrietta sure likes to bring color to our days.”
Whoever writes the story has the power.