The Rope That Told the Truth
"Guys, I'm standing right at the edge of the cliff. In a second, I'm going to challenge myself to take a few steps along the edge and pretend I lose my balance.
"There's a safety rope around my waist, so it's totally safe. Please don't imitate this!"
As she said that, she shot me a look.
I stood beside her, expressionless.
She frowned and lowered her voice.
"Lena, look at me."
I looked once.
Only once.
Then she suddenly widened her eyes. Her expression turned terrified, and her voice trembled as she shouted, "Don't push me--Lena, what are you doing--don't push me!"