It All Started With a Dog

(???? PoV) It was a Friday night and I was going to see a show called “One stoplight Town.” I have always wanted to be in a show myself, but I’ve been debating. I was going to talk to some of the directors or cast members about acting and where to start, but decided against it. I was walking and I heard a scratching noise behind me. It wasn’t bothering me much, so I just brushed it off. Later, I went to see the show. It was a good short show. I know all shows aren't like that, but I wish they were because I don't have much time on my hands. I was about to walk out and I heard something following me. I turned around to see what could possibly be out here, but I only saw darkness. Yes, I walked here, my house is only about 20 minutes away. It started to rain and I started to get cold. I heard a little growl, then I realized I had run into a wolf-like dog. I felt bad because it looked cold and possibly hurt, so I helped it up and wrapped it in the only jacket I had. Hey, at least the dog was warm now, I'm okay with that! After 10 more minutes of walking, I started to see the light of my house. I was finally home and with a pet. I've never had a dog before. I wish I knew how to take care of it. I let the dog run around in my house. He went running to the kitchen. I heard a small jingle when he ran away. I paid no attention to him, instead I decided to change into dry clothes, more specifically, sweatpants and a t-shirt. I walked into the kitchen to see the dog asleep on the floor by the oven, it had a collar and the tag had a name and phone number. I decided to call the phone number. Woman answered, “Hello?!” She sounded upset. I said “Hello ma'am, I'm sorry for bothering you, but I saw this dog and I took him home and I saw this number in the collar and I wanted to ask if he was yours.” I heard her grumble then say “What color coat does he have and what does the name on the collar say?” It said Ace. That's a cute name for a dog, I said “His name is Ace and his coat is pitch black and he has bright blue eyes.” I heard her sigh louder than necessary and say “Is it okay if I come and get him tomorrow? Right now, I'm too tired!r.” I didn't want to complain to the lady, so I said, “Yes that’s okay.” After that I gave him some food. I found food my refrigerator and went to bed. After I had hopped in bed, the dog had gotten in with me and he snuggled up to me and we soon fell asleep. The next day, I awoke to a knock on the door and Ace in a protective stance in front of me. Did he care for me? I got up and went to the door. I opened it and saw a guy who looked 6’5”-6’7” ish. I don't know, he was very muscular and had tattoos everywhere. He had nearly perfect posture as well. When Ace saw him, he ran right up to him and the guy just stood there with the dog. He eventually began to play with Ace, but with no emotion on his face, just a blank stare. He started to speak, “Thank you for returning my dog to me.” All I could do was nod, because either I was really tired, or this guy was scaring me somehow. It’s not like he’s a mafia leader or something… After he had left with the dog, I went back to my bed, but it felt empty without Ace to snuggle with me. I wish I could get a dog of my own. That would be so cool, being able to not be alone anymore and just sit there and lay with the dog, but the only issue is I don't have much time for myself, let alone a dog. Then a thought came to me, I never told anyone my address yesterday, how did he know how to come get the dog? Did I know him from family friends and just never knew? That can't be. I started to lock all my doors in the house and windows, like that would do anything if he chose to come kidnap me. He looked a lot stronger than anyone I ever knew. If I had to fight him for my life, I would surely die, but that wouldn't happen… Right? I was just overreacting, and with all my windows and door looked I looked at the clock. It read 9:30 am, that's too early for me, so I tried to relax and go back to sleep.