Claimed By The Don
“It’s a dog, Alessandro. It’s going to look at a brand-new sofa and think, ‘Yes. This is my life’s mission.’”
“It won’t bark.”
“It’s an animal.”
“It will communicate calmly.”
“By emailing us?”
He frowned. “You’re being dramatic.”
“You want a hypoallergenic, silent, non-destructive, emotionally mature miniature creature that fits in your hand and doesn’t shed. That’s not a dog. That’s a Bluetooth speaker.”
He tried not to laugh. Failed. “You’re impossible.”
“And yet,” I said, pulling him closer, “yes to the house. Yes to the garden. And maybe yes to your imaginary corporate executive dog.”