Love with a twist
I said, taking her hands and turning her toward me when she didn't respond.
"I'm not crying, Darsh," she sighed, hugging me. "I'm just sad that he'll never change."
I couldn't stand to see her mood ruined, especially when she'd been so excited about this trip. "Ava, I know this isn't the time, but... a SPIDER is crawling on your back!" I shouted dramatically.
She jumped up screaming. "WHERE?! WHERE IS IT?!"
I paused for a moment before saying, "Mmm, just wanted to test how alert you are, baby. And let me tell you, wonderful results," I added, backing away from her murderous glare.