Junior

He captured my attention the first time we met.
Greeting the family and guests with his charismatic, big round eyes.
Chicken was what he loves.
Wagging his tail, tongue hanging out, looking at our plates with his captivating lovely eyes.
Following Mimi, resting by the door, waiting for her to be home safely.
This is the ever faithful, protective and simple, Junior.

Whenever I go over Benne’s place,
I would grab the opportunity to stroke him, and greet him with a pleasant smile as I would to my love ones.
There were times when he looked enchantingly at me, as if wanting me to pay attention to him;
and other times when he would bark at me at the doorstep, until I stepped in the house, patting him after Benne’s reassurance that I’m not a bad person.
The times I enjoyed most were when he come to me and rested in between my thighs, following me when he smell chicken on my plate, when he gently walked in Benne’s room, sleep talking in his sweet dreams, and seeing him grinning happily when he is on the sofa, like a King.
This is the always charming, King Junior.

Junior might be a dog to some,
But he is definitely not to those whose lives he have changed.
He is so much more than a son, a brother, a nephew, a cousin, a friend in the family and people around him.
For this I am sure.

Receiving the news from Benne, I was devastated.

This is the time when I couldn’t control my tears,
When my mind couldn’t concentrate.
I could imagine the pain and lost in Junior, and the family,
A treasured family member whom they love so dearly.
I wanted to go over to see Junior.
I wanted to visit Benne.
But the latter preferred me not to.

Yes, I should respect Benne,
And be braver and grieve for the loss in my heart.
This is the least and only thing I can do.

Please take care Aunty Alice & Benne's brother, Kris.

Please be strong Benne.

Junior,
You have brought lovely memories to me these period,
And you and these memories will always be kept in me.
It's not goodbye, as you will always remain in the hearts of us.