FIVE YEARS AGO, A BUNGEE TOWER IN THE USA*

“I can’t do this!!!” Tessa shouted after the cord was harnessed to her knees and the straps tied to her legs.

Racheal had suggested they come to try out bungee jumping on that Christmas Eve, and she couldn’t say no ’cos she had been wanting to come too.

Bungee jumping is number two on her bucket list, and it’s enticing.

“You wanted to come, remember? Giving up right now means you’re a coward!” Racheal replied behind her, and the other people present laughed at her tone.

Tessa peeped down from the edge, then she stepped back immediately as her eyes widened....