Hello again! Welcome to chapter 3! Reminder that most of the characters do not belong to me, they belong to Tom Mcgrath and Eric Darnell. Thank you!

Chapter 3

The Truth?!

It was my turn to use the TV as Skipper was having his mirror time, Kowalski inventing new things, and Rico hanging out with his doll. I was in the middle of the episode, eating some fish when I got a notification from my phone. I checked. It was Polly. She sent me a video. I opened it and saw she was watching the episode too. She had a better TV than us, from what I saw. I liked her video and then decided to give her one back. It was my first time using this from my messages. I grabbed a pillow to lay down while I took my video so I can relax. When I was done I hit send. She didn't reply back right away. I believe it was because she wanted to finish the episode. I did too. After a few good minuted of the show, I checked and saw that I was left on read for a few minutes. I cleaned up my area and when I went to pick up the bowl that once had fish in it to clean, I saw Polly was typing. I quickly placed the bowl in the sink then made my way to the top bunk so in case anyone came in they couldn't see what I was typing.

"Hey Private! How was the episode for you?" She asked.

"Puts me in a good mood like always!"

"Same here, I'm glad this show exists. It helps me know I'm doing great right now."

"That's good."

"By the way, Private, I don't mean to assume anything right away but by any chance, are you a penguin?" I froze. Why would she assume that?

"No, absolutely not why would you ask a silly question like that?" I asked trying not to sound worried.

"Your feet are in the video you sent me." My eyes widened. No...THEY WERE NOT! I freaked out but checked the video I sent her. She was right. I accidentally revealed my feet.

"Oh, Polly those are just my slippers." I tried to lie.

"They look real to me." I didn't know what to say. She continued to type."Private, what if I shared you a little secret?'"

"What would that be?"

"What if I told you that I was a penguin?" Whoa. I thought. Is she telling the truth?

"Polly you don't need to lie." I told her.

"Private, I'm telling the truth. You can admit anything to me. I promise not to tell a soul." I had to give this a thought. What if Skipper found out? I'd be in trouble. But Polly was so trusting! "How do I know you're telling the truth?"

"Fine, I will admit it then. I am a therapy penguin. That's why I leave a lot." Then I remembered she did say she had to go when we were having a good conversation. I thought of a brighter side. Maybe we can be friend in secret? No one will find out. We just need to be careful. I took a deep breath before responding.

"Fine, I admit it too, I am a penguin as well. I live in the Central Park Zoo with my three other brothers." Then she said something that was not expected.

"My apartment is literally in front of there!"

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah, of course I am. Listen, since we are basically near each other maybe we can meet up? It'd be nice to see another penguin in my life after a long time."

"You know you really are trusting."

"I'd never tell a soul about this. I promise." That gave me confidence.

"If you promise not to tell a soul, then I'll do the same. When can I come to visit?"

"When you're not busy."

"I do have a mission tonight. How about next week Saturday?"

"That'll do!"

"Okay, I'll get back to you soon! I promise not to tell a soul. I mean that. :)"

"Thank you Polly. :)"

"You're welcome Private." Then we both logged off. Now I just had to think of a plan to leave the zoo without getting caught. Hopefully this turns out well.

End of Chapter 3. Maybe Chapter 4 will be longer? Stay tuned for more! :)