Unconditional Love

Chapter 2- "That One"

I get in the car and dad opens the windows to get some fresh air. He never does. What's so special about today? Dad's birthday? No.  Anniversary? No. How about a scooter? That's something that will NEVER happen! 

"Dad, why are you being so nice toay?" 

"Nothing child, I can't believe you don't remember," my dad explained.

What should I remember? What's so important? So many secrets, so little time. Actually... I have plenty of time. Well, it was pretty good suspense for a second. My dad turns in to a lane that I have never seen before. Where could we be going? ARGHHH!!!! I HATE SUPENSE!!!!!!! WHAT IS WRONG WRONG WITH GIVING ANSWERS???

"Okay, dad. You can dro....." 

I was stopped myself. We have arrived at a huge sky scraper building! But WHYY??????

"Okay honey, this is where all you're questions will be answered. Let's hope you're ready," Dad finally spoke.

"Daddy, what am I ready for?"

"You'll find out soon."

"Dad, can you just tell me now?"

Sorry, I promised my mother not to tell you until we get there."

"Get where? My brain is going to explode if you don't tell me!"

"I have a feeling your brain will survive five more minutes. Hang on there."

We had just entered the minecart that would take us on a rollercoaster ride to the right place. When we enter through the door, we heard barks, howls meows and even oinks and squeaks. My dad said, "Okay sweety, we're here!"

" We're at a pet shop. Is this where you work?"

"No, no. We're getting you a pet."

"What?!?!? But, I'm too young. You have to be 12 to get a pet."

"And you are. Think about it. What's so special about today?"

"It's not you're birthday or anniversary. And I'm not getting a scooter. I'm getting a pet."

"Almost there."

"You have to be twelve to get a pet, but I'm eleven. Oh, I don't know."

"Fine, we'll think about it after. Right now, just look around and pick an animal!"

"Okay, but you HAVE to tell me after!"

I was soo excited. My very own pet. I look at the cats but they're all fat and, well, fat. I learned that cats sleep 12 hours a day. That's too much. We humans only get eight, how come cats get 12 when they don't have to do anything? There are no kittens. Pigs are muddy and rats are sneaky. I can get a small wolf but they eat alot. My only choice is a dog.

I walked over to the dog cage in the corner of the store. There were so many different breeds. There were golden retrievers, labradors, chihuahas and even german shepard pupppies! But there was only one dog that caught my eye. It was an Akita Inu. You know that dog from Hachi. The 2009 movie that was a noble dog. That dod was there, as a puppy. I ran over to my dad who was looking at the pigs with a sour look.

"Daddy, I know the dog I want! Come look!" I screamed all the way.

"I'm coming," he said assuringly. "Just keep your voice down"

Pointing at the quiet, calm dog, I say "That one!"

My dad picked it up carefully and put him in my hands. "Happy Birthday, honey!"

"Thanks dad. Wait. It's my birthday?" I ask with curiosity.

"Sure is. And you're turning twelve so you can keep this fuzzy guy. Come on, let's pay and then take him home."

"But we also have to buy him bed and food you know?"

"Alright, let's take everything he needs to the counter."

And that's how I got him. I named him Hachiko because that means eight and eight is my lucky number and I am lucky to have Hachiko. It's not as confusing once you think about it.  Well, that how I got my friend, Hachi.