her up, but she kept slipping. The jet ski began to tip. The shadowy figures were coming closer. Farah could see their gray skin. They were going to eat her!
Just then, the head of a dolphin surfaced on the water. Blinking, Farah stared as many more heads popped up. She let go of Fares’ hand and swam back to the over turned jet ski. She pushed at it again, except this time, the dolphins helped her. With a mighty push, they turned the jet ski back on its front again.
Climbing on, Farah finally sat down before looking to Fares. He laughed at the dolphins popping their heads up to look at them, then showed Farah how to start the engine.
“ How do you know these things?” Farah asked.
“ It’ s easier than driving a motor cycle,” he said, and together they shot back to the shore. Water flew in the air as the dolphins swam all around them. The two little boys laughed, pointing to the dolphins as they leapt out of the water like acrobats of the sea.
Yet, as they reached the dock, the happy mood ended. The maid was still standing there, yet not alone. Mama and Baba were standing on the deck, along with another couple who looked very worried. Farah and Fares slowed the jet ski’ s and helped the little boys off before stepping onto the deck themselves.
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