The Story of Lilly & Lou: Based on a true story. Doriane Lucia

I insisted she pick up the pace.

      “Bella, don’t forget your puppyhood. These dogs need help just like you did when I first met you. We have to help them.”

      Bella walked faster and I knew she understood. Because people were so disinterested up to this point, I was shy and scared to talk to the guy with the striped scarf.

      As I got closer to him, I realized that it was my mom and dad’s friend Brendan who lives in my building. He’s a funny guy and is always beatboxing so I gave him a stage name.

      “Mista B, I’m so glad to see you.”

      “Hey, Alicia. How are you doing?”

      “There are two dogs running around the park who have brownish red fur. One is small and the other medium sized. Have you seen them or do you know their story? They don’t look like they belong to anyone.”

      Brendan stared at me with his kind, misty green eyes. I’d never seen him sad before. He said, “Those dogs have been out here for days.”