NOTE: Here is my attempt at adventure. I placed the story in this category, but it could fit in multiple categories. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy. A special thanks to my friends who served as my sounding board as I write this tale. This story is self-edited. All I ask is that you don't copy this story without asking. Please do not post it on any other sites. All of the characters in this story were created in my imagination and were not written to resemble anyone in real life. All of the characters involved in anything sexual are over 18.
I took some time and revised Stranded. I hope you enjoy the new version of the tale.
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Asi pronounced Ah- see
Ubdu pronounced Ub- dew
Utoman pronounced U-Toe-mon
STRANDED
Haley hated the rain. And here, it didn't just rain; at times it seemed as if water was poured from the heavens. She rushed home from the bus stop, covering her head with a plastic bag. She knew she should have bought a new umbrella, but decided to get one later. Well, the next time she was at Marty's, she'd remedy that situation. Haley was approaching her stoop when she heard a whimper. She didn't look up, but kept moving. The creature whined again, demanding her attention.
Finally looking over, she saw a small wet and cold dog following her. She could not tell if it was a girl or boy, but she could see that it was severely malnourished. "Come on, girl" she called, and the pooch followed her. As she reached her small home, she led the dog into her kitchen. As she removed her wet clothes and dried off, and quickly took care of her guest. After drying the dog off, she realized it was female, and really young. She was just a babe.
Haley bath the dog to find she has a beautiful chocolate coat. She could tell she was not a pure bred, but a mixture. She was definitely part Labrador. "Well, I can't call you Dog, so girl you need a name." Haley declared.
"Ok girl, tell me what to call you. Princess," The dog just looked at her.
"No, well Kandy," Haley stated next, the dog lifted her tale.
"Ok, Baby," the dog growled. "Well definitely not that." Haley laughed. "I got it, Blue," Haley declared. Blue wagged her tale and gave Haley a loud, slobbery doggie kisses.
Blue refused to let Haley leave her side. As long as Haley stayed in the room, she slept, but when Haley would leave, the poor pup cried uncontrollably. Haley could not rest. So she gave in and let Blue sleep in her room. Surprisingly, the dog was well behaved. Not being housebroken, she did have an accident, but Haley clean the mess and bleached. The next morning, she had to decide what to do about the dog. Her yard was large, but she didn't want to just leave her outside with no shelter. So Haley called her neighbor, Mrs. Gore, and asked if Blue could stay with her for the day. She explained that she was a stray, and not trained. Mrs. Gore loved dogs and agreed to watch the pup.
That morning, Haley walked Blue next door, but the dog didn't want her to leave. Eventually Mrs. Gore gave her treats and Haley was able to go. Haley was distracted at work. All she thought about was her new friend. She called and checked on her, and Mrs. Gore, who had three other dogs, said Blue and her babies were doing well.
Soon the day ended and Haley rushed home to her pup. On her way home she stopped by the pet store. She bought a heavy duty doghouse, dishes, and toys. She even purchased a lease to use when walking her dog. Earlier that day, she'd called the local vet to schedule her for shots. Blue would be examined this evening. As soon as she walked to her yard, she heard her pup barking. She rushed to the neighbors and Blue leaped on her, covering her with slobbery kisses.
"Hey, girl I missed you to." Haley crooned. Blue yelped. Mrs. Gore laughed. Haley thanked her, and she offered to keep Blue the rest of the week. Haley appreciated it. She didn't want to leave the dog home alone.
Haley was actually a loner. She had no real friends, and often she'd find herself keeping her elderly neighbor company most weekends. She was plain. Most people didn't notice her. A few men were interested, but most just wanted a quick lay with a girl that was desperate. Haley may be shy, but she valued herself. She spurned their lackluster advances, earning the nickname "Ice Queen". At first the nickname bothered her, but then she read a quote. It said, "If people's opinions matter then what they say will bother you. But if they are not that important to you, pay them no mind." That was her new philosophy.
Haley grew up in foster care. Her parents were killed when she was five by a gunman who opened fire at the lab they worked in. The company they worked for provided for the orphaned children and Haley was lucky to be taken in by a nice elderly couple. The couple passed shortly after she turned eighteen. The company gave her a final endowment of twenty-five thousand dollars and then she was on her own.
Haley was smart. She didn't waste money attending a university, but took her money and learned a trade. Two years of training, and Haley became a licensed computer repair technician. Through the school she got a job at a local company and was the computer technical person for the office. It was the perfect job for a young woman that preferred to work alone.
Blue was her only companion and she'd make sure she was well and had the best care. She had to take her to a vet, and that meant asking someone to drive them. Mrs. Gore would often call her son, Bart, to drive her around and take her dogs, so she called him for Haley. Bart liked Haley and saw her as a good kid. He had no problems taking her and Blue that evening. Haley waited for Bart to arrive and when he did, she put Blue's new leash on her and walked to his car. Not being used to being leashed, Blue resisted at first, but Haley spoke to her softly, and the dog calmed.
Bart smiled. This dog was just what this shy girl needed. Soon they were at the vet, and waiting to be called. The vet checked Blue and found her to be malnourished and infected. She had to keep her, but assured Haley that the dog would be fine. Haley hated leaving Blue, but she needed to be treated and it was best she stay at the hospital for a few days. Blue whined when she stood to leave and Haley cried. Bart stopped and asked, "Can she come back each day until the dog could go home?"