Cold Rewards

 

She ran as fast as she could on that hot day in July.  Looking ahead to her finishing line, it motivated her even more to give it her all.  She was screaming, full of excitement. She did not  give it a thought that her arms were flailing more than pumping and that might be slowing her down.  She was on a mission!

As she reached within herself for a final push, she smiled knowing victory was eminent. All were in awe and knew her reward would be worth it!

She stepped up to the window of the ice cream truck.

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