My House Was Broken Into While I Was Alone And Pregnant. I Thought They Took Everything, But When I Opened My Drawer, I Burst Into Tears. Who Was This Man Really?
Life on the Edge of the Forest
Nancy lived in a small house located almost at the very edge of the forest. At first, the young widow was afraid to be alone in it, but then she got used to the difficulties such life entailed and started feeling rather comfortable.
There was no sound of cars driving by or other noises that big cities have, since the house was located on the outskirts. Nancy didn’t have any neighbors either. Her mornings were filled with sounds of birds singing, and the evenings were spent listening to the crackling of cicadas.
Despite the fact that the forest was within easy reach, Nancy rarely went beyond the edge because she was afraid of wolves and other large animals. Her husband, Mitchell, died six months ago in a car accident caused by an icy road.
Winter in Maine is often harsh, so the locals know to be extremely careful at this time of year. Unfortunately, it was only after her husband’s funeral that Nancy found out that she was pregnant. The news came as such a shock to the young woman that she didn’t know whether to be happy or sad.
Having lost her husband, Nancy was left all alone with her heartache, which seemed to intensify with each passing day. The situation was further complicated by terrible morning sickness, which became an integral part of the young woman’s life.
Nancy’s evenings seemed to be identical, consisting mainly of tears she shed for the late Michael. Looking at her husband’s photograph in a black frame, the woman simply couldn’t hold back her tears. At moments like these, Nancy was willing to give up everything she had only to have Michael by her side.
A New Companion
At first, it was very difficult for Nancy to live alone in the house by the forest, but the young widow didn’t fall apart and stoically endured all the trials. Nancy’s friends have long advised her to get a dog for safety reasons, but the young woman didn’t feel like it.
However, as Nancy was on her way home from work one day, she heard a strange whining sound coming from the roadside bushes. Nancy stopped and paused for a second, and then stepped closer to see what it was.
Having carefully parted the bushes, the woman saw a tiny puppy. She was shivering from the cold and moving her muzzle from side to side.
“How did you get here, you poor fellow?” Nancy whispered.
The dog barked loudly as if answering the woman’s question, and the hairs on his back stood on end.
“Wow, you’re a brave boy, aren’t you?” Nancy smiled and carefully picked up the puppy.
Feeling the warmth of the woman’s hands, the puppy immediately calmed down and licked her finger as if to express his gratitude. That was when Nancy knew that she was going to keep the puppy.
Having let the little guest into her house, the woman watched him inspect every corner, getting acquainted with his new home. Nancy named the puppy Spike, after the famous cartoon character.
Now, when she came home from work, the woman knew that she would be greeted by the excited yapping of the puppy, who missed his owner very much. These moments made Nancy’s life more tolerable and even allowed her to forget that she had recently lost her husband, at least for a little bit.
Unwelcome Watchers
Working in the city library, the woman saved every dollar she could so that she would have something to live on after the birth of her child. Of course, the woman knew that she wouldn’t be able to save up enough to provide for herself and the child for the rest of her life, but on the other hand, having some savings is always a good idea.
That July morning, Nancy left home later than usual. It was Spike’s fault; he ran out into the garden and kept barking towards the forest for a long time.
“Darling, that’s enough already. There’s no one there except for squirrels and black growls, and now it’s time for me to go to work,” Nancy said, picking up the puppy and taking him back inside.
If the young widow could have only known that three pairs of eyes were closely watching her from the forest at that very moment. Meanwhile, Nancy locked the puppy in the house and hurried off towards the nearest bus stop.
The men sitting in the bushes exchanged meaningful glances, and the eldest of them said,
“So what, shall we take a rest in this shack? I think this pregnant fool went off to work and we need to get food and medicine.”
“I don’t think that’s a good idea, Fred. There’s a dog in that house,” the youngest of their group objected cautiously.
His words caused the third man to chuckle.
“So what, do you think a dog can stop us? Let alone a puppy. Don’t worry, Billy. After robbing the cash-in-transit van, breaking and entering will seem like a kid’s game to you.”
