Smoke Screen
“I’m hot” Sheila complained as she plopped her plump body under the shade of a eucalyptus tree. Marley rolled her eyes in frustration, “it’s always hot” she said flicking a stray leaf out of her hair that blew in on the midday wind.
“Yes, but lately it’s been hotter than normal, don’t you think”. Sheila continued ignoring her friend’s obvious indifference.