Tea & Tender Words

Lady Penelope and I are at a cafe.

We’re sharing tea and cakes.

I’m supposed to be happy.

Instead, I’m crying into a hankie.

Penelope always understands me.

She comforts me.

“There there, now, darling, I’m here.”

“Thanks, Penelope.”

“Whatever can be the matter?”

At first, I try to let out words.

I am silent.

Then…

“I saw Chilli crying.”

“Where did you see her do that?”

“On a playdate with Bluey and Bingo.”

“I see.”

“I was playing with Bluey and Bingo.

I saw Chilli looking at a photo album.

She was very young in these photos.

She was with her sister Brandy.

Mort was also in these photos.

I didn’t want her to be sad.

I started crying too.

Bluey and Bingo didn’t want me to be sad.

I was so upset, Parker took me home.”

“Don’t worry, my little angel,” smiles Penelope.

“It’s all in the past.

It’s okay to feel different emotions on a playdate.

You can feel happy.

You can feel sad.

What matters most is the feeling of togetherness.”

I smile and wipe away my tears.

I hug Penelope gently.