“What a relief!” (TEXT 1) Write a short story ending with the above phrase. - Leaving Cert English - Question 2 - 2006

Once upon a time in a small village, there was a young girl named Lily who had a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was notorious for getting into trouble. One sunny afternoon, Lily took Whiskers outside for a play. She threw a ball, and with a swift dash, Whiskers bolted after it, disappearing into a nearby bush.

Lily called out, 'Whiskers! Come back!' But there was no response. She searched frantically, rifling through the foliage, anxiety building in her chest as thoughts of losing her dear companion swirled in her mind.

After what felt like hours, she heard a rustling noise. Heart racing, she rushed towards the sound. To her relief, Whiskers emerged, covered in dirt but proudly sporting a small shiny object in her mouth. It was a lost key! Lily couldn't help but laugh at her little adventurer's antics. Feeling an overwhelming sense of joy, she exclaimed, "What a relief!" as she hugged Whiskers tight, grateful they were back together, safe and sound.