sky was glowing orange since it was getting dark. I was positioned beneath a large tree. Dog walkers were out and about, kids wer

ales from his youth. We had lunch at a little restaurant called Berry. There, the meal was excellent. I've learned that Alexis is a nice

gs for us. The milkshakes had been

d me along the sidewalk, Alex's hands landed on my wrist, forcing me to keep p

her in shock. "What

ad people." Then he ran on, terror in his eyes. As we ran

?" I inquired out

ack, a pack of puppies was after us. They were adorable but also appeared agi

contain my laughter at the entire scenario. With Alex's

about for something with his eyes. I felt a sudden tug on my heels,

e puppy off. I saw that the dog was fairly close to our feet when I looked up. My eyes widened,

ds. I clutched on to him while scanning his back for any trace of

used and sympathetically observing us. Some of them

himself racing down a deck of wood, which led to the tiny cruises and boats cruisin

y board one of t

The puppy mafia was standing at the park's edge an

idn't completely let go of me. He panted as he stood in between my legs with his hands on e

l. When I started laughing, we both turned to look at each other. Before joining i

k after hearing a bark. One p

louder. I guffawed as I'd never guffawed before. I shrieked as suddenly p

face me. As I waited for him to spea

eep you safe," I

pup

ate

even more because I enjoyed his embarrassment. I've never seen him

own." I jabbed hi

a smirk before approaching t

another attempt despite not real

water, I realised. Fear gripped me as I turned to face the river below. I was terrified as memories of my previous encounters

his mistake after hearing my serious tone a

A harsh voice interrup

from behind. Alex tur

response. I pursed my lips and nodded, trying to block out all the bad memories. Aft

anything, Olivia." He gave my hands a

Asking "Where are we going?" Alex agreed after noticing th

e," He made a ple