Blue Sky

Heavens, HVN

12 November, 2018

Mr. Smith

My Beloved Owner,

Subject: A letter from the Skies

It was not a usual day. Mr. Smith, you were not home. It was your routine to fill our bowls with treats and leave for work and took us for a walk after you return home. But you left earlier that day and forgot to open the door. I was stuck in the bedroom with my puppy. I was waiting eagerly for you to open the door and take me and my pup, Alex out. Alex was feeling thirsty and we had no water left. I barked many times in order to grab attention of our neighbors who I could see playing through the glass window. Some of the kids were playing with a ball and some were sitting. They noticed me but probably, they were afraid of my appearance. And thought I was barking at them. Two of the older kids said something to each other and came closer to my window. They had a soccer ball in their hands.

Out of excitement or revenge, I don’t know what to say here, but those giggling young kids threw their ball toward the room. My pup and I jumped back, thinking it might reach us. The soccer ball, however dropped outside our room. And soon after a minute, I forgot about this incident.

After half an hour, we noticed a rise in the room’s temperature. It was not a hot day. So, Alex cried for water. He was not used to such a temperature. At that time, I could not understand what had happened until I started to feel suffocation. There was something really serious. It was the first time ever, I felt extremely helpless.

Something was burning around us. I felt that when a pungent smell entered our nostrils.

I got up to see what it was and noticed that the mischievous kids had gone. There was no one around to open the door or offer help to us. Soon, I noticed the fire alarm also started to chirp. My room was locked and Alex was feeling quite uncomfortable. The growing fire was making it difficult for both of us to breathe well. I tried to open the door and even the glass window with my paws but in vain. The door was locked and the glass window was not opening up. Out of fright and terror, Alex started to scream. He was sweating and his eyes were full of tears. I was also hell frightened, but wanted to pose to be strong in front of him. Despite my pain, I tried to offer him comfort. But the fact was fire flames were getting higher and higher.

The room was made of wood and flammable material. And so, fire was surrounding us from all sides. I quickly held Alex in my paws and tried to elope but we could see death approaching us. There was no escape left. There were only two doors and both of them were locked. The window was also shut as I mentioned earlier. Suddenly, I noticed the fire flames caused us to cough hard. Suffocation had increased and the temperature of our room was the highest ever. Alex could not bear it. I knew he was never used to such a high temperature. His color was quickly changing. He was sweating and I could see he was losing his senses. My condition was also not very different. The fire had burned my tail and I could feel flames all over my body. I was moving here and there furiously. I wanted to escape death and rescue Alex from burning in the fatal fire but I was helpless. My only hope, my owner was nowhere. There was no one around whom I could call or plead to open the door. Alex had already fallen aside and it was my turn. There was a wooden frame mounted on the ceiling. It caught fire and fell on my legs. I lost my balance suddenly and fell near to Alex. Tears were rolling down my cheeks as I looked at my pup for the last time. And my soul departed the body.

Sometimes, I think we could be protected if there was a small exit door or you could arrive on time.

I am writing to let you know that it was the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone. I request you to take all the precautions to ensure your family’s safety and wish you the best of luck.

Your friend,

Lucy