Essel’s Pov
Akila was confidently perched at the top of the tallest ramp in the park, with his friends cheering him on from below. Without a moment's hesitation, he launched himself down, executed a perfect firkin flip mid-air, spun his body a full 360°, and landed smoothly on the concrete.
Just another day, right?
~*~
Oscar and I strolled a bit away from the skate park, heading towards a serene pond where fluffy white ducks paddled about.
I settled onto a bench, unclipped Oscar's leash, and let him explore on his own. As I unzipped my bag, I took a refreshing sip of water and resumed reading Pride & Prejudice from where I had paused.
Ah, Mr. Darcy. Will you marry me?
Suddenly, my book was snatched from my hands.
“Hey! What’s going on, Oscar?” He had my novel firmly in his mouth.
