A BIG SHOCK

It was a dark and stormy night and Gerald had just left his office. The rain was coming down in sheets and the wind was howling, making it difficult for him to see the road ahead. Suddenly, his car sputtered and came to a halt. Gerald tried starting the engine again and again, but it wouldn't budge.

Gerald got out of his car and looked around, trying to find some shelter from the storm. That was when he saw Hazel's house in the distance. It was the only house for miles around. He knew that he had no other option but to go there. He did not mind how she would react when she saw him, he just wanted shelter.

He started running towards the house, but the wind and rain made it difficult for him to move quickly. He was drenched by the time he reached her doorstep. He pounded on the door, hoping that someone was home.

Hazel was startled by the loud knocking. She opened the door to see Gerald standing there, soaked to the bone. She gasped in shock when she saw him and for some moment