Can a spoiled little dog bring two strangers together? The first time Jacke sees him, it’s a happy accident. He’s taken refuge in a quiet corner of the park, decompressing after a difficult day at work, when the man, dressed in a fancy suit, passes by him walking a spoiled little dog. As the days pass, Jacke notices the adorable pair several times. He’s unable to take his eyes off the man whose first priority is the dog, even over his own comfort. And one day, when circumstances are right, Jacke takes a chance and speaks to the man. David. David’s personality is as adorable as his outward appearance, and a short walk in the rain results in mutual attraction and a promise to see each other again. A second meeting in the park turns into a date, and Jacke starts longing for something he thought he’d never have; a partner. But does David feel the same? Will a chance meeting in the park turn into love?

They Met in the Park

“‘S all right.” I scoop her up and set her on my lap. She promptly lies down, crosses her paws, and rests her little head on them. She pushes her snout into my hands and closes her eyes. I scratch behind her ears, making her body shudder with a sigh.


“I’m afraid you’ve done it now,” David says with a chuckle. “You’ve given Her Highness a throne. She’ll never want to leave.”


“May I take a picture? I’d like to show it to Mrs. Roslund. Show off Princess’s new friend.”


Princess shifts, but when I look down, her eyes are still closed. I carefully stroke her back with my fingers, enjoying the sensation of a warm body on my lap.


“You’re too adorable, I can’t take it,” David says. He turns the phone to me and shows me the picture. Princess looks relaxed and I have a small smile playing in the corners of my mouth when I glance down at her. I look content. Relaxed.


“Nah. I’m just a tired old bricklayer. Princess is the adorable one.”


Chapter 6