FATE'S GAME

mpanion, my furry companion, was a ball of energy, sniffing around the vibrant flowers in my garden with unbridled enthusiasm. I couldn't help but chuckle a

ooming flowers. She trotted along beside me, her tail wagging furiously as she sniffed and explored e

nticing daisy. I giggled at her antics, and in that moment, it hit me - Daisy was the perfect name for her! It suited her playful,

neighborhood. But as we wandered further afield, I started to feel a twinge of unease. I looked around, taking in the unfamili

on. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and started to retrace our steps, hoping to find our way back to familiar territor

njoying the adventure just as much as I was. Together, we navigated the unfami

al. The past half hour had been a struggle, with me constantly checking Google Maps to find our way back home. Poor Daisy had given up halfway through, her little paws refusing to take another s

ent. I reached for my phone and began scrolling through social media, a habitual gesture to pass the time and see what the rest of the worl

beat as I gazed at the photo he had posted two days ago. He looked absolutely adorable, his curls messy and his smile radiant. I co

chuckle at his goofy expression - he always knew how to make me smile. I couldn't wait to watch him play tomorrow, his Italy kit a testament to

ed up beside me, and lost myself in the virtual world, dreamin

y curls and radiant smile, feeling a warmth in my heart at the sight of his joyful expression. I scrolled through the comments, reading the sweet messages and words of enco

ound him with words of encouragement and support. I felt a sense of community and camaraderie, knowing that Xavier was surrounded by

a sense of contentment wash over me. I settled back into the couch, Daisy snuggled up beside me, and let out a h