Chapter 60


    Gently cradling the now peacefully sleeping small dog in his arms, Axel made his way back to his car,


    determined to ensure afortable journey for his newfoundpanion. As he carefully ced the


    slumbering pup on the car seat and began reversing, an unforeseen disruption urred the sudden


    movement jostled the puppy, causing it to tumble onto the car floor.


    Axel swiftly hit the brakes, a look of concern crossing his face. He stepped out of the car, lifting the


    drowsy dog back into his arms. “I’m sorry. That must have. hurt,” Axel apologized, his empathy evident


    in his voice. “But at least you know what it feels like to have your sleep interrupted, so I guess we’re


    even,” he added with a hint of humor, acknowledging the shared experience of disrupted slumber


    between they had both suffered.


    this in


    Making a mental note to invest in a dog car seat for future journeys, Axel secured the puppy more


    effectively this time, ensuring its safety before resuming the drive.


    with


    “Puppy!” echoed a little girl’s delighted squeal as she caught sight of the dog nestled in Axel’s arms.


    When he pulled in at a shopping mall. Her eyes lit up anticipation. “Can I hold him?” she pleaded, her


    excitement palpable. Axel, momentarily taken aback by the fervor the small canine had generated,


    wondering:‘ all this excitement for a dog?; eventually obliged. Lowering the puppy gently into the eager


    girl’s arms, the once–sleeping creature transformed into a yful ball of fur. It wagged it’s


    enthusiastically, and with equal enthusiasm, it showered the girl with affectionate licks, eliciting joyous


    After concluding their shopping adventure, Axel retraced his steps back to the pack house, already the


    not to leave the housepletely bare.


    Upon arriving at his newly acquired apartment suite, Axel meticulously unloaded. the multitude of items


    he had amassed throughout the day. Engaging in an extensive shopping spree, he procured groceries


    and toiletries not only for himself but also for histest addition, the dog. The apartment’s ambiance


    underwent a noticeable transformation, departing from the usual minimalist appearance of Axel’s


    previous dwellings.


    Intriguingly, Axel’s living space now boasted an eclectic array of dog essentials, from specialized


    equipment to an assortment of yful toys and afortable bed.


    This meticulous nning manifested in a thoughtful selection of items, bncing practicality with a


    touch of aesthetic appeal. Axel had spared no expenses. He had no ns of keeping the dog for long


    but figured he had to get. everything well in ce. When sending the puppy back to the shelter he


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    With household chorespleted, Axel opted for the convenience of ordering takeout, a wee


    break from culinary responsibilities. Settling down for dinner, he ced the dog’s food nearby.


    However, to his surprise, the small canine.panion chose a more contemtive approach, fixating


    its gaze on the untouched te before it. Then started it’s whimpering once more.


    It reminded Axel of the special dietary requirements suggested by the vet, particrly tailored to


    amodate the distinctive needs of the puppy’s breed when it came to sustenance.


    Unfortunately, Axel’s ns had hit a snag when he discovered that the grocery store he had initially


    visited waspletely out of stock of the prescribed food brand and he andpletely forgotten about


    it. A resigned sigh escaped him as he reluctantly abandoned his half–eaten dinner, faced with the


    challenge of finding a suitable alternative that evening.


    Stepping outside, the cold air embraced Axel, carrying with it the unmistakable scent of impending rain.


    Undeterred, he retraced his steps to the elevator, making his way back to his t to fetch a hoodie in


    preparation for the weather change. Amid his search, his hands happened upon arger one with a


    zipper extending to cover part of the face.


    With an annoyed grunt he headed back downstairs ming the dog for how his life had turned, what


    kind of dog select’s food he wondered in annoyance.


    Axel ventured into a store nestled among the neighboring buildings, a beacon of hope in his


    determined search. After scanning the shelves he finallyid his eyes on the coveted item–thest can,


    standing alone on the shelf. With careful consideration.


    Axel, armed with the singr can of dog meal, embarked on the journey back to his apartment. Rain


    begun to fall as he had suspected. It started with a gentle drizzle, which soon evolved into a rhythmic


    downpour. Unfazed by the rainfall, Axel was coveredpletely within the sheltering folds of his


    hoodie, the rhythmic beat of the raindrops providing an oddlyforting soundtrack to his solitary


    stroll.


    In the midst of this atmospheric tranquility, Axel’s serene stroll was abruptly interrupted by the insistent


    buzz of his phone. Pausing momentarily, he retrieved. the device, his attention shifting from the


    soothing cadence of raindrops to the impending call.


    ““Mr. Wild,” Axel intoned solemnly into the phone, expecting a routine business. exchange to unfold.


    However, fate had other ns as, in an unexpected twist, he was suddenly thrust into a chaotic scene.


    He was suddenly hit and assaulted. The phone sl*pped from his grasp, ttering to the floor, as an


    onught of blows rained down upon him.


    As he grappled to shield himself and regain his bnce, grabbing the umbre, the assaulter released


    it momentarily and additional assault ensued, this time in


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    the form of pepper spray. A searing difort enveloped him, momentarily disorienting his senses.


    Seizing the opportunity created by Axel’s momentary vulnerability, the assant, relentless and


    determined, retrieved the umbre. Amidst the tumult, a voice. shattered through the chaos.


    A realization struck him, he was being attack by a woman, her words cutting through the rain–soaked


    air.


    Exercising restraint, Axel refrained from retaliating, aware that a single defensive move on his part


    could have dire consequences for the assant. Irritation surged within him as the umbre struck his


    head once more, but he held back, understanding the potential repercussions of his actions.


    “Leave me alone, you stalker!” the woman’s voice echoed. Axel, now standing in a defensive stance,


    felt a mix of frustration and confusion. The umbre’s impact persisted, prompting Axel to assertively


    seize it midair, preventing further blows. fromnding on his person.


    “Enough!” he yelled, a fusion of anger and exasperation coloring his tone. As the rain continued to fall,


    the woman’s features gradually became distinguishable through the haze of the encounter. Recognition


    dawned on Axel as he discerned. the familiar face, it was the same woman from the exhibitio the one


    who had intruded into his house and now she had attacked him branding him a stalker. without cause.


    The perplexing and confrontational encounter hade full circle, leaving Axel panting, both from


    physical exertion and the surreal nature of the situation.


    Her irrational acts solidified his suspicion, she was deranged or mentally unstable.