Poodle
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Melissa is crying. I feel her tears wet my shirt, and it’s because Ellie has never called her mom before. She finally has a family, and I know Holly would be happy for me, for us, and that our little girl is finally home.
“Ew, this is gross,” Tool shivers when Lady licks the puppy clean. He’s pure white with a damn afro on his head. We all laugh because the hair is bigger than the puppy. I had a feeling this would happen.
One by one, all ten puppies come out. Five white, five white and brown, but all of them have a pit bull body and a poodle head.
“Oh my god, they are so cute,” Melissa says.
They are kinda cute.
Lady is panting, and Yeti alternates between giving her and the puppies kisses. He’s a good dad.
“Told you, Yeti was a catch. Isn’t that right, boy?” Tool scratches under his dog’s chin.
“If he’s anything like you, he’s anything but a catch,” I throw back at him, and we quietly start arguing about which dog is better, like we always do.
It’s all in fun.
“Come on, let her rest. Let’s go to bed,” I say, gathering my girls up in each arm.
“Aw, do we have to?” Tool whines like my daughter would.
I give him a ‘really?’ expression, and he just shrugs, but he stays with Lady and Yeti.
I tuck Ellie into her bed and kiss her cheek. “I love you.”
“I love you too, Dad. Can you stay until I fall asleep?”
“Absolutely.” I lay next to her and hear her breathe, a comfort that I never knew I’d like so much, but now that she’s here, it’s the one action I’ll never take for granted.
I have my sunflower, the reason why my days are bright.
And my Ellie, the reason why my nights are no longer dark.
Acknowledgments
To all my Ruthless Readers, your support for this series is beyond anything I could have imagined. I hope I always live up to your standards.
Donna, thanks for all your help and listening to me second, third and fourth guess myself
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Stracey I. Big thank you for all you've been doing it. You're amazing.
Jackie O. Your reviews always leave me in tears. You have such a powerful way with words
Thanks to all the bloggers and reviewers for making time for Poodle. Your reviews are raw and emotional, so detailed. Your time and effort does not go unnoticed.
Give Me Books, y'all truly go above and beyond. I can't imagine trying to release without you.
Silla, what can I say that I haven't said at this point. There are no words to use to acknowledge you, thank you, and any label you want to use. You swooped in at the last minute and saved me from drowning and have been ever since.
Wander, as always, thanks for having images fit for a King.
Andrey, thanks for being you. Your kindness and the ability to fix any problem knows no bound. I really appreciate all you do.
Little Girl, thanks for believing in me.
J.H.O 5 LITTLE WORDS
Lynn, I've had a lot of dark moments lately, and instead of saving yourself from all that comes with my darkness, you just jump right in there with me, so I'm not alone. Friends like you are one in a million. If I don't tell you, thanks for everything.
Harloe, thanks for always being there, I can’t wait for it. To be safe to travel again. So looking forward to Chicago.
To the instigator to my bad decisions, you are one of the best people I know. You are amazing; you're one of my best friends. I can only hope one day you will see what everyone sees and realize just how amazing you are.
Lisa I am really glad I picked up your book four years ago. You have been there for all my ups and downs, every milestone in my career. You always make time for me, and I appreciate it. I know how busy you are, so it doesn’t matter how short or long our conversation is, it’s something I will never take for granted.
Austin, I'm blessed to have you all in my life.
Chips- Hi, sunshine
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