Missing Nikki-2

Missing Nikki

I often think of Nikki and whenever I do that cannot stop smiling. Though she is no longer with us, she is missed daily. One thing which makes me smile is when I used to take us for a walk daily. Labradors are known to be friendly and she used to wag her tail at everyone and waited to be petted by them. In fact, she had lot of admirers and because of her I made quite a few friends during my morning walk. It once happened while on my usual morning walk, I took Nikki out for a morning walk and met one of dog lovers on the way whom I usually meet often during my walks. Nikki as usual started jumping and wagging her tail to be noticed. That time she was not on leash. My walk friend and Nikki were totally absorbed in petting and being petted.  Nikki totally forgot that she was with me and started following her which really scared me. I was scared what if she goes off with her and other case what if she goes off with any stranger who pets her. That made me wonder will she miss me, remember me. It was that moment when she turned back and looked at me with those pretty eyes which stated very clearly- Relax! I have not forgotten you and am yours. That’s when I heaved a sigh of relief.