S A D D I

i never knew how, but SADDI seemed to be able to tell time. She knew the time Devon was due back from volunteering at the gallery. SADDI would sit by the glass door, where she would be able to see him walking down the driveway and into our courtyard. She would sit there, fidgeting and an occasional sigh, but mostly just patiently waiting. If for some reason Devon was late, SADDI knew it. She started to whine and pace the room, but still focused on looking out there door. Nothing i did could comfort her, she actually felt annoyed if i even tried. Finally she would see Devon, her tail began a wild wag, that big beautiful smile appeared as she looked at me, as if to tell me he was coming back. When Devon entered the courtyard, SADDI would bark as her greeting. But of course, Devon had to tease her and would go to the other door. SADDI fell for it every time. Slightly confused, looking out the window and then she could hear the other door opening. She would rush across the floor to find him already inside waiting to be welcomed.