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Proposing

June 3, 2023 13 Comments

By Scott B. Blanke

Raymond knelt on one knee, reached into his pocket, and smiled.

A cacophony of noise erupted around Raymond. He ignored it, only preparing to listen for Sandra’s reply. The room was humid, warm, and filled with odors.

Sandra stared down at the man who was in a stance of adoration.

“Sandra,” Raymond whispered. “I know this is only the second time we have met, but for me, it was love at first sight.” He brought his clenched hand out of his pocket. “I want to be with you, forever.”

Sandra barked once and gobbled the wishbone treat out of Raymond’s hand.

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  1. Michelle Pratt Mellon says

    June 3, 2023 at 7:35 am

    So sweet!

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  2. Peggy Gerber says

    June 3, 2023 at 9:20 am

    So glad Sandra said yes.

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    • Nina says

      June 8, 2023 at 7:31 pm

      So sweet!!! Well done!

      Reply
  3. Alice Benson says

    June 3, 2023 at 9:55 am

    Very clever!

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  4. Amanda Le Rougetel says

    June 3, 2023 at 10:05 am

    I was not expecting that! So good.

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  5. Liz says

    June 3, 2023 at 11:07 am

    Ha! Nice, my favourite ever proposal story!

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  6. Andre Bergeron says

    June 4, 2023 at 8:37 am

    Great turn. Love me some great doggie love

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  7. Mary Kessens says

    June 4, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    Love it!

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  8. David Higham says

    June 7, 2023 at 8:01 am

    Made my wife and I laugh out loud.

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  9. Paul Scott Wood says

    June 7, 2023 at 9:42 am

    When you wrote, “Sandra stared down at the man” the ending was quite unexpected, unless she was a very large dog. Loved the funny story.

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  10. Robin says

    June 7, 2023 at 10:01 am

    You got me! Well done.

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  11. Ekta Garg says

    June 7, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    Love the twist at the end. Nicely done!

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  12. jennifer carey Smith says

    June 9, 2023 at 1:23 am

    This is too cute! Nice twist, made me smile.

    Reply

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