Why all the Secrets Peter?

Chapter Four - Lost Memories

I heard Jupie following behind me, his paws making a slight noise on the hard tile, as I opened the fridge, looking at the almost empty shelves that were right in front of me. With a frustrated sigh I slowly shut the door to the refrigerator. I looked down at Jupie with a smile and walked across the cold kitchen tile to where Jupies favorite food was stored. The squeak of the cupboard makes the fluffy blonde dog start to wag his tail in excitement. After I picked up the designated doggy food cup I scooped a generous amount of 'Skibby Pebbles' into his doggy bowl, with a cute little glitter sticker with "Jupie '' on the front. I could tell the sound was music to Jupies ears as he rushed to start eating his food. His water bowl was already full so that one thing I can knock off the long list of things I needed to do.

I slightly watched as Jupie devoured his dinner. There was nothing really in the fridge and I wasn't in the mood to cook. As soon as Jupie finished his dinner, licking the bowl clean, I grabbed his leash and grabbed my green crossbody purse. I put on my shoes that were lying on the floor right by the couch, and put them on. Jupie was all ready to go and we walked out the door and towards the gold doored elevator. I pressed the main floor button and it lit up and made a little ding. Jupie looked up at me with his usual smile and wagging tail. The doors opened presenting the main floor of the tall Condo complex. The windows showed that the sun had yet to set as it was still bright outside. I smiled at the doorman who opened the door for Jupie and I.

As soon as the warm summer air hit me I knew I should have brought my water bottle. Jupie was looking around in excitement and started pulling me along with him and I laughed. Jupie has been in the apartment all day and loves to get out and stretch his legs.

I passed many people on the sidewalk, everyone was quiet, probably trying to get to their destination before they got too hot. Jupie had already relieved himself at his favorite spot under an empty tree with bright green leaves. We walked around the park for a few more minutes until my stomach growled furiously. I knew this was going to happen so I started making my way to one of my favorite Food spots. I walked past the lit up stores and restaurants as I made my way to NY pizza.

I take a deep breath in and smell the savory scent of the restaurant. The fresh smell of bread, and a variety of spices mixed together making one of my favorite smells in the world. The smell lingered in my nose, as I waited at the little podium holding the menus for the food. It only took a few minutes to get me to a table and somewhere where the pets were allowed. Jupie excitedly looked around sitting on the floor next to my chair, laying his head down onto his paws in a comfortable position.

I looked around the place taking in all the small details of the place, and saw a cute little girl sitting with what looked like her father, giggling as she took her dad's soda. Memories drowned my mind of all the happy days I've had with her mother, but the saddest part of all was that I didn't have a dad or father figure in my life for me all these years. I would always see my friends having father daughter time together almost twice a week, I always felt left out. I've never bothered to ask my mom who my dad is because she has never mentioned it before and I left it alone.

My mom would take me here every year on my birthday, but she hasn't been able to take me after she got a better job. I've tried my best to avoid eating here without her, because I didn't want to break the tradition but her not being able to do this with me anymore broke my heart. When I miss my mom really bad I eat here, and order her favorite kind of pizza.

I was brought back to the present time when a curly black haired waitress walked towards my table. We both greeted each other with a smile and I ordered, my mom's favorite pizza.

After finishing the pizza and giving Jupie more water we left the restaurant, and walked outside to where the sun was setting. I didn't want to go home yet so I let Jupie wander with me holding the leash. Somehow a few minutes later we found ourselves at an intercession where  Delmar's Deli & Grill, the local atm Bank, and a few other stores were located. I looked down at my phone that was in my bag.  I hadn't known how much time had passed since we left the restaurant, the time on my phone read, 8:45. The sun had set and there were only a few cars on the usually busy road. I quickly looked at Jupie.

"Jupie, I think it's time to get heading home, Ok?" He looked up at me and looked sad. I started walking and he would budge, he stood his ground and kept his eyes on something. I followed his gaze towards the bank and I could see a group of people with avengers masks on playing with the door of the bank. "Jupie '' I quietly whispered and tugged a little more with concern, he slowly followed as I walked backwards making sure they didn't see us. I didn't know if they had any weapons or what they were capable of. That's when they opened the door without setting off the alarm, they rushed in as someone took out an unusual looking gun out of a large black bag and pointed it at one of the ATMs.