as she was leaving the house

she yelled out one last instruction

remember to feed the dog 

alright he replied in an angry tone

he rolled his eyes as the door closed

peace at last he said to himself

now I can do what I want all day

without her nagging me

the dog looked up at him with big loving eyes

he was too lazy to take him for a walk

pushing him into the back yard

go run around by yourself he said

he flicked on the TV and opened a beer

the couch groaned as he slumped down

snacks spilled onto the floor

he trampled them into the carpet

his phone dinged signaling a text from her

he turned it off in defiance

I can read it later he thought

this is my time now

he fell asleep after the fifth beer

woken by the dog whimpering at the door

he let the poor animal in from the cold

the dog greeted him with unconditional love

I cannot go on like this he thought

I have to try and be a better person

he fed the dog and cleaned the entire house

then fixed everything that had been long broken

he went shopping and bought her flowers

prepared a romantic dinner for her return

after showering he turned on his phone

her text said I AM LEAVING YOU