19th April, 2021
Monday
9:30 a.m.
Dear Diary,
I have been in agony over the past few days which I wanted to write about. Last week, my parents went out of station on vacation. They wanted to relax for a few days, so they went to Shimla. They left behind our dog, Bambi and entrusted me with his care. I agreed to it right away. Also I did not have much of a choice, so I agreed. But the thing was, that currently I am preparing for my final exams and I end up studying for at least 8 hours a day. So, my parents left for almost 5 days. It was my sole responsibility to bathe and fend the dog. I had to cook for myself also. Only the cleaning lady came and cleaned the house. Everyday, I sat down to study around 12pm and would take small breaks to feed him. But due to the pressure, I forgot to give him meals for almost a whole day. I could not take him to evening walks or bathe him. By the time my parents came, he was quite filthy. My mother pointed it out to me and I explained the problem. She understood me right away. But now I have this guilt. I love Bambi so much and couldn't even take care of him properly. I feel pretty bad.
Vivek