The couple parked on the driveway in front of the house.
Skye turned to Chase.
sweetheart , are you sure you want to do it? Because we can wait if you want. We have all the time in the world.
Chase looked at his wife and took her for her paw.
I have never been more ready in my life.
They both gave their last smile, then left the car and went inside.
They intended to adopt a puppy because the body of Skye would not deal with the birth
They left with a small female Labrador named Zuma
She was about one year the sweetest face and the sweetest personality.
However, she had a tragic past.
Zuma lived with both parents in a nice house
Her father was as a water rescuer, one day he attacked him a shark.
The only thing that remained after him was her favorite helmet, so she wore him everywhere, ignoring adult dogs who tried to ask for him to take him away.
Mother Zumy was also a rescuer, so she could support her puppy financially, but she realized that she could not support her emotionally without her father.
She wanted the best for Zumy, so she gave her.
The state decided to send it to this foster house in a small town.
When the new family came out of the house, Chase smiled at his new daughter.
Are you ready to meet new grandparents? He asked.
I have never really had grandparents ... they died before my birth, so I do not know what grandparents are.
Chase's face dropped and felt like an idiot that he mentioned it.
Well, do not worry, baby. Your new grandparents are really nice.
The face of Zuma has brightened again.
In that case, I can not wait to meet them!
A month later
Dad, why are we leaving without mom? Zuma frowned, tightly squeezing her helmet.
With tears in the eyes, Chase moved from the driver's seat in the car to fasten the zuma security belt.
Go on vacation, baby. We quarreled with mom, and she needs some time for himself. He lied, fastening his own belt when he finished with Zuma.
Chase did not have a heart to tell innocent, small zuma, will understand that he came up with his wife who revealed him with some mixed rack .
He did not want anything more, as soon as he killed this bastard to death, but then the thought would resist him.
What would happen to zuma if he finally killed the mixed rack?
If Skye did not want to be with him, it's all right, but Chase did not let it prevent his father-daughter with Zuma in his relationship.
Where do we choose? She asked, looking at her father.
We intend to stay with grandma and grandfather for spring holidays. Soon the blooming cherry festival is approaching, so we can go there if you want. He forced himself to smile and launched a car.
He wanted to do something good for Zumy and let her be so innocent as she could.
Yes, I want to go! Zuma announced excited, almost jumping in place.
Chase chuckled and wiped tears from his eyes to see the way.
Calm down, it's only Monday. The festival begins only on Friday.
A stay at the Chase parents for a week when he did not have to go to work, fit perfectly.
Although he never thought he would have to plan it.
A few hours earlier he called his father, asking him if he and Zuma could stay in their home by the end of the week.
Chase's parents had a soft spot for zuma ... especially Chase's father ... so of course his father said they could stay.
Father asked why, but chase was too heartbroken at the moment to explain to him that his wife had cheated on him, so he told his father she would explain to him when they got there.
Chase pulled out of the driveway to their old home and began the two-hour journey to his parents.
Chase held his adopted daughter's paw tightly as they made their way through the crowded groups of people at the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Gosh, Dad! Look at the trees! zuma, pointed with her free paw to a large orchid made of blossoming cherry trees.
They are beautiful, aren't they? Chase smiled as he looked at the trees
Zuma nodded.
Can we see the trees up close?
Of course, we can. Chase said, holding Zuma's paw protectively as she led him through the crowd of people to get to the orchids.
zuma was wise and determined.
Chase really believed he could go a long way in life.
As soon as they approached the orchids, Zuma was already trying to reach for one of the cherry blossoms on the nearest tree.
Unfortunately, she was too short to reach him.
Let me help you with this. Chase said, reaching out and picking up the flower from the stem.
He handed it to his daughter.
Thanks!... She smiled at him and slid the flower stalk into the slot in her helmet... Can we go on a roller coaster? She asked , interrupting Chase's thoughts.
Chase quickly turned to his daughter.
Sure, let's go.
Zuma smiled and held her foster father's paw tightly, then practically ran towards the roller coaster.
When they got out, it grew dark and Chase felt sick.
Zumi, I need to sit down for a while. I'm not feeling well. He groaned in pain in his stomach and directed them to the bench.
He lay back in the seat, holding his stomach.
You shouldn't have eaten all this sooner. She scolded him recklessly.
But the food was good… he groaned. They laughed softly.
Then Zuma's face dropped, and the atmosphere grew too serious for his liking.
You and mom are going to get divorced, right? Chase's eyes widened in surprise. It was the last thing he expected from her.
Why do you think so?
I heard you talking to her last night. You said when we got back to the grandparents next week, you would take the divorce papers and drop them off at her house. Chase sighed.
He knew he had to tell her sooner or later about the divorce he and his wife were planning, but he didn't know how to put it or when to mention it.
Zumi, sometimes dogs and humans just shouldn't be together. Skye just… she just doesn't love me like she does on her wedding day, and that's okay. Zuma nodded understandingly.
Chase didn't know if he really understood or not what he wanted to tell her, but decided he did.
After all, she was so smart.
I'm glad you adopted me. Zuma changed the subject, facing him.
I'm glad I adopted you. He smiled at her.
Zuma hugged Chase quickly.
Chase grunted a little after the impact, plus a full stomach, but he hugged zume just as tightly.
They stayed like that for a few more minutes, until zuma broke away from the embrace.
Do you promise you will stay with me forever? zuma looked at her foster father with fear in her eyes.
Chase replied quickly without hesitating.
I will stay with you even when the world ends.