The Flower Incident

    By shebade

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    13 Mar, 2024

    a woman kneeling down next to a black dog in a garden with flowers and a ball in front of her, lyco art, a stock photo, Evelyn Abelson, promotional image

    One sunny afternoon, Diesel, the old Labrador, and Jason, the playful Indie, were eagerly waiting for their playtime in the garden. Their mom was busy admiring her favorite blooming flower.

    a woman kneeling down next to a black dog in a garden filled with flowers and plants and a red ball, environmental art, a stock photo, Anne Rigney, promotional image

    Diesel was patient, knowing well that good things come to those who wait. Jason, on the other hand, was as restless as a bee, tapping his little paws on the ground.

    a woman kneeling down next to a black dog in a garden filled with flowers and plants with a house in the background, lyco art, a stock photo, Cindy Wright, promotional image

    Seeing their mom's joy, Diesel wagged his tail in happiness. But Jason couldn't understand the delay in their playtime and darted towards the flower, beheading it in his curiosity.

    a black dog sitting in a garden with flowers and a house in the background with a white roof and a white door, neoclassicism, a stock photo, Dennis Ashbaugh, animal photography

    A gasp escaped Diesel's mouth as he saw the decapitated flower. Jason looked puzzled, not understanding the consequence of his actions. Their mom looked disappointed.

    a dog standing in a garden with flowers and trees in the background and a sunbeam in the sky, environmental art, a stock photo, Elke Vogelsang, animal photography

    Diesel, being the older brother, knew he had to fix the situation. He calmly walked up to Jason and explained why it was wrong to harm the flower. Jason's ears dropped as he realized his mistake.

    a woman kneeling down to pet a black dog in a garden with flowers and a house in the background, environmental art, a stock photo, Eve Ryder, promotional image

    Jason felt sorry for his actions. He walked up to their mom and gave her his best puppy eyes. He nuzzled against her, his way of apologizing. Their mom's face lit up as she forgave him.

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    Their mom asked them, 'Who wants to play?' Both Diesel and Jason wagged their tails in excitement. The flower incident was forgotten as their mom threw the red ball across the garden.

    a woman kneeling down next to a black dog in a garden with flowers and plants around her and a house in the background, environmental art, a stock photo, Doug Ohlson, animal photography

    Jason was the first to catch the ball, his speed unmatched. Diesel followed at his own pace, enjoying the chase. The garden was filled with their joyful barks and laughter.

    two black dogs running through a garden of flowers and flowers in the sun light, with their mouths open, naive art, a stock photo, Elke Vogelsang, animal photography

    They fetched the ball again and again, running till they were out of breath. Jason learned that happiness doesn't come from breaking things, but from playing and sharing moments with loved ones.

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    Diesel was content. He had not only managed to cheer their mom up but also taught Jason a valuable lesson. He knew his little brother would remember this day and grow wiser.

    two dogs sitting in a garden with flowers and a house in the background with sun shining through the window, american impressionism, a stock photo, Elke Vogelsang, animal photography

    As the sun began to set, they returned home, tired yet happy. Their mom gave them a loving pat, proud of her two furry children. The day ended with a peaceful sleep.

    a little girl petting a large black dog in a garden of flowers and trees with a black dog, color field, a stock photo, Elke Vogelsang, animal photography

    And so, life went on in their little garden. Diesel and Jason continued to play and learn from each other. And the garden bloomed with more flowers, a symbol of their love and lessons learned.