As Leo clicked through the images, he realized the "RAR" extension was fitting. It was a "compressed" version of their best years. Though life had eventually pulled them in different directions, the archive remained—a digital testament to a time when love was as pure and uncomplicated as a dog’s loyalty.
He didn't delete the file. Instead, he moved it to his desktop, a small reminder that "Puppy Love" is never truly lost; it’s just waiting to be unzipped.
The compressed folder held hundreds of photos from their first year together. There were blurry shots of Barnaby trying to "help" them paint custom cameras at a hidden studio, his nose covered in blue streaks. There were videos of them taking a Dog-Friendly Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Royal Albatross, where Barnaby had worn a tiny life vest and barked at the passing waves like a seasoned sailor.
