The Greatest secret of my life

There are moments in life when everything changes in a matter of seconds.

Without warning. Without really being able to explain it.

For me… it all began with a simple ad.

I was quietly looking through pug listings when one photo caught my attention. At first, it was not even Harley. It was his little sister. Her name was Poutine.

I thought she was adorable, so I contacted the owner, a private breeder in the Montreal area, to ask a few questions.

During our conversation, he asked me one simple question.

I told him no. That was when he mentioned a little male from the same litter. His name was Monsieur.

A few seconds later, I received his photo.

I froze. There was something in his eyes. I still cannot explain why, but at that exact moment, I forgot all about Poutine.

I already knew he was the one.

I had completely fallen for that little male, but I decided to keep it a secret. I wanted to give Joryce an unforgettable surprise.

I kept the secret for several days. Until the night before we were supposed to pick him up — then I gave in. I could not keep it to myself any longer.

I told him the news and showed him the photo. His reaction? “No way!” Then he walked away in tears.

I did not reserve either puppy. Instead, I asked the owner to keep both available — Poutine and the little male — so Joryce could make the choice himself. After all, it was his gift.

I had just made a decision that would change our lives.