Death #23:
Man’s Best Friend
By Tracy
"You
had a little too much fun out there today, Igster. Let's get all cleaned up for
Mommy when she comes home." Nick said, taking the leash off of Igby and
carrying him to the bathtub. It was pouring down rain and Nick had fun chasing
him through the puddles...feeling like a kid again. Igby wasn't crazy about the
bath, Nick got drenched bathing the small dog. Nick let Igby out of the
bathroom and took a shower himself...the hot water and soap relaxing him as he
lathered his body, washing. After the shower he got dressed and made
coffee...whistling cheerfully when his phone rang.
"Hi, sweetheart." Nick said, smiling at
Lauren's voice on the other end. Igby was running around the house, barking as
if something were wrong.
"That's just Igby. He's acting weird
today...I don't get it. When are you coming home?" he asked. Igby growled
at Nick and whined, looking distressed.
"I can't wait to see you." he smiled
before hanging up. Nick had the perfect evening planned. He had gone out
earlier and gotten champagne....set up the jacuzzi bathtub with candles to
create the mood.
"What is it with you today?" Nick asked
as Igby stood between him and the bathroom, barking. He chuckled at Lauren's
hairdryer laying on the bathroom counter.
"I gotta tell her about unplugging that damn
thing." he laughed, shaking his head as he carried the champagne bottle
into the room. Nick set the champagne on the counter and picked up the
hairdryer, moving to unplug it. He didn't see Igby running past, chasing a
small soccer ball. Nick lost his balance and tripped before he could stop
himself. His arms flailed as he hit the water in the jacuzzi tub...he coughed
and sputtered, soaked to the bone. Nick's eyes went wide when the hairdryer
went flying into the air. It landed in the tub and the lights dimmed. Nick
didn't have a chance to save himself....his body writhed and twitched in the
water until it moved no longer, his head slipping under the water. Igby
whimpered, tugging on Nick's pant leg that was dangling but he was already
dead...electrocuted to death.
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