I DO IT That ... with MY LOVELY Dog | Infidelity Story

Megan pulled into her driveway just as the last streaks of orange and pink disappeared from The Horizon the early evening air was crisp hinting at the coming fall she turned off the car and leaned back in her seat letting out a long breath it had been another grueling day at the office filled with endless spreadsheets passive aggressive emails and the suffocating Buzz of fluorescent lights the soft glow from the porch light illuminated the front of her small house it wasn't much just a modest bedroom Bungalow but it was hers the thought gave her a fleeting

sense of Pride as she grabbed her bag from the passenger seat and stepped out of the car from inside a deep bark greets her Tyler she murmured smiling despite her fatigue her dog's voice had a way of cutting through the day stresses like nothing else as she opened the door Tyler bounded toward her his sleek black coat shining even in the dim light of the living room his ears perked up and his stubby tail wagged furiously as he pressed his muscular frame against her legs hey buddy Megan said crouching down to ruffle his fur Tyler

licked her cheek his warm breath making her laugh softly missed me huh she set her bag on the floor and kicked off her shoes the house smelled faintly of lavender thanks to the diffuser she'd left running in the morning it was a small Comfort a reminder that this space was her Sanctuary Megan headed to the kitchen to grab a snack with Tyler trotting close behind she opened the fridge scanned the shelves and settled on a leftover salad as she ate Tyler sat beside her his piercing brown eyes fixed on her every move you always look

at me like that she said shaking her head like I'm the most interesting person in the world Tyler tilted his head as if he understood Megan chuckled and reached down to scratch behind his ears he leaned into her touch his tail thumping against the floor after dinner Megan changed into sweatpants and a hoodie then settled on the couch with her laptop Tyler jumped up beside her resting his head on her thigh his presence was soothing a warm weight that grounded her she scrolled aimlessly through social media stopping occasionally to watch funny videos or like a

friend's post the monotony of her routine was both comforting and suffocating at 26 she felt stuck caught between the freedom of her college Years and the responsibility I ities of adulthood Tyler shifted pressing closer to her Megan glanced down and smiled at least I've got you she said the words hung in the air longer than she expected there was something about the way Tyler looked at her so loyal so attentive that made her chest tighten she brushed the thought away attributing it to exhaustion the evening stretched on and Megan found herself sinking deeper into the

couch Tyler still by her side she ran her fingers absent through his fur marveling at how soft it felt you're a good boy she whispered her voice barely audible over the hum of the television Tyler's ears twitched and he let out a low contented sigh Megan smiled again but this time a strange unees crept into her thoughts it wasn't anything she could pinpoint just a fleeting sense of discomfort that she quickly dismissed as the clock approached midnight Megan finally decided to call it a night she stood stretching her arms above her head and Tyler jumped

down from the couch to follow her time for bed she said turning off the lights and heading to her bedroom Tyler patted after her his nails clicking softly against the hardwood floor Megan climbed into bed and pulled the covers up to her chin but as she lay there sett staring at the ceiling her mind began to wander images of Tyler his intelligent eyes his strong Sleek body flashed unbidden through her thoughts she squeezed her eyes shut trying to focus on something else anything else it's just stress she whispered to herself you're overthinking Tyler let out

a soft whine as if sensing her turmoil Megan turned to look at him her heart aching with a tenderness she couldn't explain good night Tyler she said her voice barely above a whisper as sleep finally claimed her Megan's last conscious thought was of Tyler faithful unwavering Tyler and the strange new feelings stirring with in her the Morning Light streamed through the blinds waking Megan earlier than she had planned she stretched lazily her mind still clouded with remnants of her dreams they had been Vivid Tyler had been in them though she couldn't quite recall the details

she rolled over and groaned burying her face in the pillow getet a grip she muttered to herself Tyler's Nails clicked against the floor as he approached the time they returned home Megan felt more awake though a nagging sense of unease lingered she shed up to the odd dreams she'd had and pushed the feeling aside after showering and changing into comfortable clothes she settled onto the couch with her laptop Tyler lay beside her his head resting on her thigh it was a familiar scene one they'd shared countless times before but today something felt different Megan's fingers

hovered over the keyboard as her thoughts wandered she glanced down at Tyler who was watching her with those same attentive eyes his gaze felt Almost Human and as though he could see straight through her what are you thinking about huh she asked her voice light but tinged with nervous laughter Tyler's ears perked up at the sound of her voice and he nudged her hand with his nose Megan smiled her unees momentarily forgotten she scratched behind his ears and he leaned into her touch his tail wagging lazily the warmth of his body pressed against her leg

was comforting but it also stirred something unfamiliar Megan's hands stilled her breath hitching as a wave of guilt washed over her what is wrong with me she whispered pulling her hand away Tyler whined softly sensing her Sudden Change in mood Megan shook her head inste the rest of the evening passed in a blur Megan cooked dinner watched a few episodes of a crime drama and tried to ignore the nagging thoughts that refused to leave her alone as the clock ticked closer to midnight she finally decided to head to bed Tyler followed her as he always

did and curled up in his dog bed Megan Lay in the dark staring at the ceiling her mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions guilt confusion and a strange undeniable pull that both terrified and intrigued her she turned onto her side her eyes drifting to Tyler he was already asleep his breathing slow and steady Megan's chest tightened and she squeezed her eyes shut willing the feelings away but as the night stretched on her resolve began to waver she found herself sitting up her heart pounding in her chest Tyler stirred lifting his head to look at

her come here she whispered her voice trembling Tyler hesitated for a moment before climbing onto the bed Megan's hands trembled as she reached out to stroke his fur her touch hesitant at first but growing Bolder with each passing moment her mind screamed screamed at her to stop to push him away and pretend this had never happened but her body betrayed her drawn to him in a way she couldn't explain the line between right and wrong blurred as Megan gave in to the moment crossing a boundary she never thought she would when it was over she

lay in the dark her body trembling and her mind racing Tyler curled up beside her his presence both comforting and overwhelming Megan stared at the ceiling tears slipping down her cheeks as the weight of what she had done settled over her she knew there was no going back no undoing the choices she had made as sleep finally claimed her Megan's last thought was a desperate plea for understanding for a way to reconcile the person she had been with morning sunlight streaming through her curtains for a moment everything felt normal Tyler was curled up at the

foot of the bed his breathing steady and peaceful but as the events of the previous night rushed back to her a crushing wave of guilt washed over her she sat up pressing her Palms against her eyes as if she could block out the memories what have I done she whispered Tyler stirred lifting his head to look at her with the same innocent gaze he always had Megan's stomach churned to him nothing had changed but for her everything had throwing off the covers she got out of bed and headed to the bathroom she turned on the

faucet and splashed cold water on her face trying to ground herself staring into the mirror she barely recognized the person looking back at her you can't fall apart she told herself firmly not now after a long shower she dressed in a loose t-shirt and jeans hoping the casual outfit would help her feel normal Tyler followed her to the kitchen his tail wagging expectantly Megan forced A Smile as she filled his bowl with kibble but her hands shook here you go she said her voice strained Tyler ate happily oblivious to her turmoil Megan made herself a

cup of coffee and sat at the kitchen table staring at the steam curling up from the mug her thoughts were a tangled mess of Shame confusion and a strange lingering desire she couldn't fully suppress the day passed in a haze Megan cleaned the house with an intensity that bordered on obsessive hoping the physical activity would distract her she scrubbed the kitchen counters vacuumed the carpets and even reorganized the pantry but no matter how hard she worked she couldn't escape her thoughts by midafternoon she was emotionally and physically drained she sank onto the couch burying her

face in her hands dot a knock at the door startled her heart pounding she got up and peered her neighbor Lisa holding a casserole dish Megan hesitated before opening the door hey Lisa she said forcing a cheerful tone Hi Megan I made too much lasagna and thought I'd share Lisa said with a warm smile thanks that's really sweet of you Megan took the dish grateful for the distraction Lisa's eyes drifted to Tyler who had patted over to sit by Megan's side how's my favorite pup doing she asked crouching down to scratch behind his ears heun

great Megan replied though her voice wavered Lisa looked up her brow furrowing you okay you seem a little off Megan plastered on a smile just tired that's all but thanks for checking Lisa nodded her concern evident but unspoken well if you need anything just let me know as soon as Lisa left Megan set the casserole on the counter and leaned against it her legs feeling like jelly she couldn't let anyone suspect that something was wrong that evening she took Tyler for a long walk hoping the fresh air would clear her head this streets were quiet

the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the occasional bark of a distant dog Megan found herself talking to Tyler as they walked her words tumbling out in a rush I don't know what's happening to me I feel like I'm losing my mind I know it's wrong but I can't stop thinking about it Tyler glanced up at her his tail wagging slightly as if to reassure her Megan felt a pain of guilt so sharp it nearly took her breath away when they returned home Megan tried to distract herself with a movie but her attention

kept drifting she glanced at Tyler who was lying on the floor near the couch his head resting on his paws she sighed and turned off the TV unable to focus that night Megan Lay awake for hours staring at the ceiling she couldn't shake the memory of the previous night or the conflicted feelings it had stirred in her part of her wanted to pretend it had never happened to bury it deep and move on but another part of her a darker more dangerous part wondered if it could happen again Tyler jumped onto the bed curling up

beside her Megan hesitated before reaching out to stroke his fur her hand trembled as it moved over his back her thoughts spiraling out of control no she whispered pulling her hand away this has to stop but as she lay there her resolve began to crumble the weight of her guilt was almost unbearable but so was the pull she felt toward him when sleep finally claimed her it was rested up after a few rings her voice bright and cheerful hey Meg what's up Hi Megan said her voice trembling I I need to talk Hannah's tone immediately

softened of course what's wrong Megan hesitated struggling to find the right words I've been feeling off lately like I'm losing control are you okay is it work or something else Megan swallowed hard her throat tight I don't know it's like I'm trapped in my own head and I can't get out Hannah's concern was palpable Meg you've been under a lot of stress maybe you just need a break a trip or something to clear your mind Megan nodded even though her sister couldn't see her yeah maybe after a few more minutes of vague reassurances Megan ended

the call she felt a small sense of relief but it was fleeting Hannah's well-meaning advice couldn't touch the core of her turmoil she spent the rest of the day avoiding Tyler as much as possible she busied herself with chores took a walk around the block alone and even tried meditating though her mind refused to quiet by evening she felt no closer to clarity as the sun dipped below the Horizon casting the house in soft Shadows Megan sat on the couch with a glass of wine lay nearby his eyes closed in contentment the silence was Heavy

filled only with the occasional Creek of the house settling Megan took a deep breath and spoke aloud as if to the empty room you need to stop this you need to let it go Tyler stirred lifting his head to look at her Megan's chest tightened she set the wine glass down and buried her face in her hands you don't even know what you've done to me she whispered that night as she lay in bed said Megan made a decision she couldn't keep living like this tomorrow she would make a change something drastic something to break

free from the cycle she trapped herself in the next morning Megan woke with a sense of determination she started her day as usual but avoided lingering near Tyler after breakfast she sat down at her laptop and began searching for therapists in the area scrolling through the listings her heart raced admitting she needed help felt like a monumental step but she couldn't deny it any longer she found a practice nearby and dialed the number before she could talk herself out of it good morning Pinewood counseling a receptionist answered Hi Megan said her voice shaky I'd like

to make an appointment the receptionist asked a few questions and within minutes Megan had a date and time set she hung up the phone and leaned back in her chair feeling a strange mix of relief and anxiety for the first time in weeks she felt like she was taking a step toward reclaiming her life but the road ahead was daunting and she knew it would take every ounce of strength she had to face it that evening she took Tyler for a walk trying to focus on the simple Act of moving forward the Chris bear filled

her lungs and for the first time in days she felt a glimmer of hope as they walked Megan found herself speaking to Tyler again but this time her words were different I don't know how we got here she said quietly but I'm going to fix this I promise Tyler looked up at her his tail wagging slightly and for the first time Megan felt a sense of Peace when they returned home Megan sat down at the kitchen table and opened her journal she hadn't written in it for years but now it felt like the right time

she poured her thoughts onto the page unfiltered and raw the act of writing was cathartic and by the time she closed the journal she felt lighter she wasn't sure what the future had but she was ready to face it one step at a time the morning dawned brighter than Megan expected sunlight filtering through the blinds and warming her face for the first time in weeks she felt the stirrings of genuine optimism it was a fragile thing like the first green chot pushing through Frost but it was there she Rose from bed determined to make the

most of the day after feeding Tyler and brewing a cup of coffee Megan returned to her journal the words from the previous night stared back at her a tangled mix of guilt longing and determination she flipped to a fresh page and wrote at the top steps forward the list came slowly each point representing a piece of her fractured self she hoped to reclaim 1. a 10 therapy two. rebuild confidence three do strengthen relationships four dot forgive yourself the last item lingered on the page heavy with meaning Megan stared at it wondering if she could ever

truly achieve it with with a deep breath she closed the journal and turned her Focus to Tyler he lay sprawled on the floor his ears twitching as he dozed Megan knelt beside him running her fingers through his fur I'm sorry she murmured his tail thumped in response and Megan felt a small Pang of relief dogs she thought had a way of offering unconditional forgiveness later that day Megan arrived at the counseling office the building was modest but inviting with soft blue walls and comfortable chairs in the waiting area a woman with kind eyes introduced herself

as Dr Bennett and led Megan into a quiet room filled with books and warm lighting as Megan sat on the couch her heart pound she fidgeted with the Hem of her sweater unsure where to begin take your time Dr Bennett said gently Megan hesitated before speaking I don't even know why I'm here I just I feel like I've lost myself Dr Bennett nodded that's a good place to start tell me more over the next hour Megan shared pieces of her life carefully avoiding the darkest corners of her mind she spoke of the stress of work

the loneliness of living in a small town and her complicated feelings about Tyler Dr Bennett listened without judgment her presence calm and steady by the end of the session Megan felt a small but significant shift she wasn't alone in this in the weeks that followed Megan 's life began to change therapy became a regular part of her routine and she found herself opening up more with each session Dr Bennett encouraged her to explore the root of her emotions gently guiding her through the Tangled mess of her thoughts outside of therapy Megan took small steps to

reconnect with the world she joined a local book club something she'd always wanted to do but never had the courage to try she reconnected with old friends even reaching out to her sister Hannah for a long overdue lunch through it all Tyler remained a constant presence their walks became longer and their bond stronger Megan began to see him not as a reminder of her shame but as a source of unconditional love and support one crisp autumn afternoon Megan and Tyler were walking along the trail near her house the leaves had turned brilliant shades of red

and gold crunching Under Foot as they moved Megan paused taking in the beauty around her the air was cool and refreshing carrying with it a of renewal come on Tyler she said her voice lighter than it had been in months letun keep going as they continued down the path Megan felt a sense of clarity she hadn't experienced in a long time she wasn't entirely healed not yet but she was moving forward and for the first time that felt like enough months passed and Megan's life began to take on a new Rhythm the season shifted from

the crisp chill of autumn to the quiet Stillness of winter snow blanketed the small town covering rooftops and sidewalks in soft white as if nature itself were offering a fresh slate Megan's morning started early now she had taken a part-time job at the local animal shelter a place she initially visited out of curiosity but quickly grew to love working with the dogs cats and occasional rabbits filled her days with purpose morning Megan said Claire the shelter manager one snowy morning as Megan walked in morning how's Max doing Megan asked referring to an anxious lab mix

they'd been working with better thanks to you he actually let someone pet him yesterday Megan smiled hearing progress like this warmed her heart in helping the animals heal she felt her own wounds slowly healing home Megan's bond with Tyler was stronger than ever she had taken up a new routine of training him teaching him tricks and awarding him with treats it wasn't just about discipline it was about rebuilding trust and strengthening their connection one evening as Tyler profound a perfect sit and stay Megan knelt beside him and kissed the top of his head good boy

she whispered he wagged his tail enthusiastically his eyes full of devotion in therapy Megan continued to confront the complexities of her emotions one session Dr Bennett asked her a question that lingered in her mind for days what does forgiveness mean to you at first Megan didn't know how to answer forgiveness felt like such an abstract concept something people talked about but rarely achieved it's letting go I guess she said finally Dr Bennett nodded letting go of what Megan paused of the guilt of the shame of the need to punish myself for something I can't change

it was a breakthrough moment for so long Megan had carried the weight of her mistakes like a punishment she believed she deserved but now she saw a glimmer of hope a way to release herself from that burden as winter turned to Spring Megan took her first solo trip in years she drove to the mountains a place she had visited with her family as a child the air was cool and crisp and the sight of the Towering Peaks filled her with awe standing at the edge of a Serene Lake Megan felt a wave of Peace wash

over her she closed her eyes and took a deep breath the scent of Pine and Earth grounding her in the present moment this is what healing feels like she thought back in town Megan began to open herself up to new possibilities she joined a local hiking group made a few new friends and even went on a couple of casual dates though she wasn't ready for a serious relationship the idea of connection no longer felt so daunting one evening as she sat on her porch with Tyler at her feet Megan reflected on how far she had

come the shadows of her past no longer loomed as heavily over her instead they felt like a distant Echo a reminder of where she had been and how much she had grown the final step in Megan's Journey came unexpectedly one day while sorting through a box of old letters and photographs she stumbled upon a picture of herself as a teenager in the photo she was grinning ear to ear her arms wrapped around a scruffy mut named Buddy the dog she had grown up with Megan traced the edges of the photo with her fingers a lump

forming in her throat you would have liked Tyler she said aloud her voice soft for the first time Megan allowed herself to feel the full weight of her emotions grief Joy regret and hope all mingling together and as she set the photo down she realized something profound forgiveness wasn't a single act it was a process a journey and she was finally on her way that evening as Megan and Tyler curled up on the couch she felt a quiet contentment settle over her the road ahead was still uncertain but for the first time in a long

while she felt ready to face it I think we're going to be okay she whispered scratching Tyler's ears he wagged his tail in agreement and Megan smiled because in that moment she believed it too