The noise was annoying. My ears picked up, I clambered out of my box. I licked at the air. I followed the voices. Hmm. Lotsa people today. Maybe one of them will pet me?
I go up to the scary woman in the scary clothes and push my nose into her hand. She shrieks and I lick it.
“A dog?! A dog! What in the world is wrong with you people? Where the hell did this come from?”
“Oh, a dog? Never seen it before. Must have spent the night in the store.”
Oh, oh! It’s the girl! The girl I followed into the store yesterday! Yay! I leave the scary woman wiping her hand off on her clothes and try and climb up the stool the girl is on. She rubs behind my ears, I love that!
“What a mangy mutt. Come here boy!”
New voice. Oh, a boy! He wants to play! I want to play too! For some reason, he smells just like her. Maybe he’s her brother? I want to play!
“Oh for God’s sake, girl, just ring me up!”
The rumbling old man’s voice distracts me. I bound up to him. He ignores me. I look around. The scary woman from before is gone. I turn to look again, the old man is going to! I race to the door, he pushes me away and leaves. I here footsteps approaching. I turn, it’s the boy from before! He scratches my ears, I let my tongue roll out.
The girl sighs right before the boy asks, “Can we keep him?”
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Ahhh the fleas! Hope he gets a good home, seems a nice sort. Robin
lol, the poor guy, sleeping in a dusty old bookstore crate 😦 but at least they know he’s there now! Thanks for the comment!
What a surprise ending and thank you for an entertaining week!
Thank you for your continued comments!
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I love the details, like “licked at the air” and “tried to climb up the stool.” That is so like a dog! Another strong and lovable voice to finish up the week!
Fantastic work. I hope they do keep him. : )
So do I! Thanks for the challenge and the comment!
Ahahaha… love that last line. And also the fun, bouncy nature of our character here. Super writing.
Thanks for the comment!
Enjoyed these alot over the course of the week! Thanks!
I love this! I like how the dogs main concern in the beginning is to seek affection! This is nicely done. I really like the bouncy feel to the writing, just like a dog. Also, the way you wrote a line of dialogue followed by the dog’s reaction kept me completely engaged!
A great finish to the week.
A different and interesting voice to finish off on. Hope he gets a good home.