A Strange Bond
The woman’s relationship with her dog had been normal at first. But strange things happened when she started getting more and more attached to her new companion. Her husband watched in confusion as the dog accompanied her to the bathroom.
So, he took matters into his own hands. As he heard the familiar click of the bathroom door’s lock, he launched the camera surveillance app on his phone.
He wasn’t ready for the revelation that would turn all their lives upside down.
Feeling Lonely
When David Knock’s new wife, Katie, told him she wanted to get a dog, he had happily agreed.
He worked long hours in an office, leaving her on her own to work from home. He figured a dog could keep her company in his absence.
The 29-year-old newlyweds were not quite ready for kids, and their comfortable home in Atlanta, Georgia, was quiet. A furry friend could liven it up a little bit.
Her New Companion
Katie adopted a one-year-old Australian Shepherd and decided to name him Bailey. She instantly formed a close bond with the smart, friendly dog. Soon, they were inseparable.
David was pleased that his wife would have a companion to be with her during his long workdays, and her joy made him happy.
But he started feeling uneasy when he noticed how Bailey was permanently at Katie’s side. Was he growing jealous of a dog?
A Loving Marriage
David was a hard-working accounting consultant who was willing to put in extra hours to give his wife a comfortable life.
He was a loving husband, and the best part of his day was always coming home to her after work.
She was equally affectionate, always making him dinner and devoting her evenings to him. But he wasn’t aware of what she did before he got home.
Cause For Celebration
Several months went by, David’s hard work paid off, and he was moved to a new, bigger consulting team. This meant he didn’t have to work such long days and could get back to Katie sooner.
He was excited to arrive home early and surprise her with the good news – perhaps they could celebrate with a glass of wine together.
But David could never have known the consequences of disrupting his wife’s routine.
A Big Surprise
David quietly sneaked in their front door, eager to catch his wife off guard. He hoped that Bailey wouldn’t run to greet him and spoil the surprise.
He smiled when he was only met with silence. He carefully made his way down the hallway, looking for Katie.
But the house seemed empty. David started searching more frantically. He had seen Bailey’s leash at the front door, and Katie never went anywhere without him. So where was his wife?
Unexpected Sounds
Finally, David heard the sound of running water. The tension left his body as he realized he hadn’t checked the bathroom. She was just taking a shower; she hadn’t disappeared.
But as he neared the bathroom door, he heard someone talking.
It was his wife’s voice, and the shower was drowning out the words. But who could she be speaking to?
Caught Off Guard
David moved closer to the door, determined to hear more, but heard only the water running.
When he heard the shower turn off, he called out to his wife, “Katie, I’m home!” The next moment, he heard a thud, followed by what he thought was a whine.
“Everything okay?” he called. “Yep, I’ll be out in a second,” he heard his wife respond. Her voice sounded strained. When she emerged from the bathroom with Bailey close on her heels, she looked rattled. Had his surprise been that unexpected?
Is She Hiding Something?
“What are you doing home so early?” she asked him. David told her the good news.
But her weak smile and seemingly unenthusiastic congratulations made him uneasy. He couldn’t help but think back to what he had heard.
His gaze lept back and forth between his wife and her dog as he wondered what she was getting up to while he was at work. Little did he know that the canine at Katie’s side was the key to the whole mystery.
Feeling Unsafe
Unable to contain his curiosity, David asked Katie, “Were you talking to someone just now?” Her eyes flew up to meet his gaze; then she quickly looked away.
“Just Bailey,” she said. Noticing his skeptical expression, she added, “He makes me feel safe when I’m home alone.”
Disturbed that his wife would feel unsafe in their home, David decided to make some changes. But his good intentions would ultimately only cause more doubt in his mind.
Her Guard Dog
As David processed his wife’s unease, he wondered why she hadn’t mentioned it to him before.
They had always been open with each other – why was she relying on her dog to keep her safe instead of telling him about it?
He kept thinking about it, trying to figure out what she thought Bailey could do to protect her while she was in the shower. If she wanted him to guard her, why was she closing him inside the bathroom with her?
Nothing Changed
The first days of David’s new job passed slowly as he got used to the new routine of getting home earlier.
It wasn’t made easier by the fact that Katie was still taking Bailey into the bathroom with her, even though David was at home.
He still regularly heard her voice while she was in the shower. She maintained that it was just Bailey. But as she seemed to pull further away from him, doubt crept deeper into his mind.
Unusual Behavior
David also picked up on changes in Katie’s usual behavior. She seemed preoccupied and anxious, forgetting to do simple tasks like paying bills or buying groceries. He often came home to her sitting on the couch, her forehead clammy, with Bailey lying on top of her protectively.
Was she really that scared to be in their home alone? Had there been an incident that traumatized her?
He panicked at the thought of failing to keep his wife safe but wondered why she wouldn’t tell him if something bad had happened.
Taking Precautions
After seeing this one too many times, David decided it was time to upgrade their home security.
He purchased a doorbell camera, which would not only record footage of anyone who approached it but would also notify them if the front door was opened.
He hoped that this precaution would help Katie feel safer, knowing that she could monitor any unwelcome visitors. In the end, it only caused him more concern and confusion.
Just A Walk
While he was at work the very next day, David received an alert on his phone that the front door had been opened. He checked the camera to see Katie heading out with Bailey on his leash. He relaxed, assuming she was just taking the dog for a walk.
It was hours before he got another notification announcing her return. That first day, he assumed she had just been running some errands.
But when it started happening regularly, he got uneasy. Where was she going for so long in the middle of her workday?
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