I sat on my window panel, overseeing my lawn. The grass was tall and golden in color this season. It swayed gracefully in soft wind as if dancing to the autumn song. It was a bit cold tonight. I really was exhausted.

I looked over to the deliveryman’s uniform draped over my chair. I can’t believe how tired I am, by making just one delivery.

But it was an... Eventful day. I met some hot men.

Too bad, none of them would ever be interested in me. Especially Yum Yum. No, wait... Adam... Yes... His name was Adam. Wow, even his name sounds so sexy.

Without work to keep my mind busy, I keep seeing that Peter bastard's face. I really need get back to work. I frowned deeply. It was just Day One on my Leave and I’m already bored to even do anything!

Maybe I should take Karate class. Better to pummel Pete's face in.

Or maybe kickboxing. Better to kick his cheating ass.

Or maybe knitting. Better to sew him a funeral suit, after I am finished with him.

I sighed deeply. I have to stop thinking of ways to beat him up... Even stop thinking of neutering him. Nevertheless, it was better than feeling depressed. When I remember his voice on the phone.... While wearing my wedding dress for rehearsal....

“Hi Peter.” Dawn greeted happily, “Why are you calling now? I’m so excited. I have this dress which is ...”

“Stop it, Dawn.” Peter said interrupting, “I want to tell you something”, he said in a hurry and slightly in a panicking mode.

“What is it?” said Dawn alarmed, “Is there something wrong?”

“The whole thing… that's what is wrong. The date, your family, tuxedo, the catering, the floral arrangements, the wedding… Every DAMN thing is wrong, Dawn!!!” Peter yelled, “I can't go through this Dawn, I just can't…”

“Calm down, Peter” whispered Dawn slightly shaking. She looked around to see if anyone's watching. No one was there. “It's just the wedding jitters. Everyone has them you know even my mother. There is no need to panic about it.” Dawn whispered with a shaky smile.

“I’m really sorry to do this but I just can't. I’m so sorry...” Peter's voice came in whispers.

“Wait, Peter listen. Just wait. Whatever this is, we will figure it out… Ok?? It will be just...” Dawn rushed out. How can he not go through the wedding!! It's just nerves, Dawn assured herself, it has to be.

“I’m so sorry.” And there was silence followed by the beeepppppp...

I startled back to present hearing a whimper. Danny had woken up from his slumber and padded to me. He had one of his paw on my lap and looked at me with knowing eyes.

Those eyes looked as if saying that time will heal all… but until then, I am here. I am beside you. I was and always will be beside you until death comes... or maybe chicken nuggets.

I smiled softly and cooed him. I bend and taking his head in my hands, I kissed him on forehead. I loved Danny. He had the power to make me feel good again. I still remember how I meet him. Recollecting our happy encounter, I felt energized. I felt ready. I stood up.

If that bastard left me, it was because he was Coward. He doesn’t deserve my tears nor my sorrow. I am strong, I am smart, I earn well... I don't need anyone to make me feel worthy because I already am worthy.

Whimper....

I looked down. Danny was looking up to me as if saying, if you are done with your self-realization mode, can we please get to the part where you give me chicken nuggets for dinner?!

I rolled my eyes. Danny does make me feel good when I am down, but he also brings me to ground when I get to the seventh heaven. At that moment, my stomach chose to make entrance to our conversation.

Growling, as if saying I need chicken nuggets too!!!! Huh.... Ok... Back to work. I should make something quick to eat for dinner. I mused.

Chicken nuggets is good but it would only have like 8 to 9 pieces. I looked down at Danny. And if it was possible for a dog, he raised his one brow as if asking, What??

It is not likely to feed us both. Maybe I should make Miso Raman for me. I will give Danny some chicken that I cook for ramen.

I walked to the kitchen followed by Danny and started going through cupboards to get the ingredients. Just then, the doorbell rang.

“Danny, get it, would you?” I called out to Danny. He barked once in affirmatively and took off for the door.

Since he was a puppy, Danny had mastered to open doors, fridge, cupboards, etc. He was a stray puppy before I adopted him. He was probably starved on streets. Because he was so very, very thin, he must have learnt tricks to get food. I heard a feminine and doggy greeting and turned to see my Mother come in the kitchen.

“Hey, Mom!! What a nice surprise!?!” I smiled and went to hug her. Immediately I smelled her lavender perfume and relaxed. I always used to hug my Mom when I was depressed (mostly because of bullying). Ahh, Instant recharge.

“Dawn honey! Just came to see you. I did promise you pecan pie for delivering food today.” She replied and waved a bag in appreciation.

I smiled it was so long that I ate my mom's goodies. To be fair... 6 to 7 hours is a long time to live without my mom's baked deserts.