The Last Petal

Chapter 1 - Second Meeting

Today, I woke up around 7 o’clock in the morning. The sun is up and the sky a perfect clear. It was really a lovely morning indeed. I woke up with the sun’s rays penetrating on the curtains and the birds singing cheerfully. I looked out the window; stretched my arms and inhaled some fresh air. I saw Yaya Elma at the garden sweeping the lawn.

Yaya Elma has been around for years. She's been with me ever since I was born. She was the one who practically raised me since my parents are always busy at work. She is already in her early forties. Some of her hair is turning white like a spider’s silk.

“Good morning, Yaya Elma” I shouted.

I waved at Yaya Elma and she waved back. I went down the garden to walk around. Suddenly, Rockstar appeared from her back and ran towards me. He probably saw me coming.

Rockstar is my pet dog. He is a Pomeranian and he is turning two next month. My cousin gave it to me because he can’t bring Rockstar with him since they migrated to Australia. I accepted Rockstar and brought him home. Ever since he lived with me, we became really close.

“Hi Rockstar!” I knelt down and lifted Rockstar.

He tickled me with his tiny paws and licked my face. I placed him down and he kept on running around me.

“Do you want to go to the park?” I asked Rockstar.

He barked back and run around.

“Okay, we will go to the park.” I said and stroked his fur.

Yaya Elma grabbed Rockstar’s jersey and shoes. I put it on him and attached the leash on his jersey. I don’t like putting leash around Rockstar’s neck so I bought him a jersey wherein I can attach his leash.

“We’re going Yaya Elma!” I said and walked Rockstar to the park.

On the way to the park, we passed by the old church where I first dreamt of becoming a bride. I smiled remembering those days.

I continued walking but I felt Rockstar stopped.

“Rockstar, come on. Stand up” He ignored me and lied on the ground.

Rockstar is such a moody dog. He loves playing around but sometimes he just wants to lie down.

I tried to bribe him “Good boy, I’m going to buy you an ice cream. You love ice cream, right?”

Rockstar suddenly stood up and run around. He got very excited all of a sudden. He follows my commands every time he hears the word ice cream. I must admit, Rockstar is a smart dog.

I started walking towards the park and he excitedly followed me. Upon reaching the park, I saw an ice cream cart.

“Stay here, Rockstar” I told him and patted his back. He sat and wagged his tail in excitement. I left him near a light post.

“Two please” I told the ice cream vendor while showing him the number two gesture which looks like a peace sign.

“What flavor do you want?” He asked me.

I looked at the display board and saw many flavors but I know what flavor Rockstar enjoys the most.

“Strawberry and Vanilla” I said while pointing on the display board.