Then we played all afternoon pushing each other on the swings, chasing each other until we were tired, and finally introducing each other to each other’s families. Then he invited me over for dinner I said sure. I remember walking into his apartment block D floor 2. As he was opening the door. The strong whiff of new paint hit me. I saw boxes sprawled across the floors. Then a big white labrador came and I put out my hand for it to smell.

“Charlie” David exclaimed. I smiled and I asked

“Is that your dog?”

“No, It’s my older brother’s he just here because he is helping us unpack.”

Then Charlie licked my hand. I was surprised. Then I put my hand on his soft fur. His fur felt like my own dog.