The Other Path

Todd's patience was wearing thin. He had been stuck in a tree by himself all day and night. It soon became clear that no one was coming back for him. He had been ditched. He knew that to be true. He wondered why he went along with these shenanigans in the first place. After all, he still was the boss even if they were in the middle of nowhere. Rather than stewing in his own rage, he decided to put his boy scout skills to use. He steadily climbed down the tree. When he reached the bottom, instead of making right, he took a left. This would lead him further away from the tribe, but how was he to know? He was only doing what he felt was right. The hours passed, and he became more lost. It soon began to rain in his neck of the woods. It was a downpour. If it wasn't for the pink stones he stumbled on, his vision would have been blurred. He hastily followed the stones, hoping beyond hope that they would lead to shelter. The stones did guide him to a cozy cabin. Todd had a thought that maybe this is where his devious employees went. He clenched his fists and prepared his dialogue. He knew exactly what to say.