#81 Treasure

It would be any minute now that she would notice the kitchen door ajar and come outside looking for him. He had to hurry up or she would find him. This was his find and although he loved her, he didn’t want to share it with her. Her whistle grew louder as he shoveled the dirt back into the pit. Hurriedly he patted down the ground and left the scene.

She found him scratching his ear nonchalantly as he sat beside the solitary bench. Nothing in his furry face gave away the bone he had buried under the lime tree.

#9 Puppy Love

All Sonia had seen of him was a few photographs. He had the most beautiful eyes that seemed full of love. There was a spark of mischief in them.

The site had been recommended by a friend and till now they seemed very efficient.

He was arriving by the evening flight at 7. She needed to stock up food for him before he got home. The poor boy would be tired and hungry.

She had a good job and a beautiful house. And now, her childhood dream of having a puppy was finally coming true. Today was her happiest day.