In a cozy kitchen, the aroma of sautéed vegetables filled the air. Max, a playful black Labrador, sat patiently by the stove, his eyes glued to his owner, Sarah. It was dinnertime, and Max knew that meant delicious morsels might fall to the floor.
On the oven, a whimsical towel read, “Every meal you make, every bite you take, I’ll be watching you.” Max took this to heart, his tail wagging in anticipation. As Sarah stirred the colorful mix of broccoli and carrots, she couldn’t help but chuckle at her furry companion’s eager expression.
“Alright, Max, let’s see if you can earn a treat,” she said, tossing a small piece of broccoli onto the floor. In a flash, Max snatched it up, his eyes sparkling with joy. Each time Sarah turned her back to chop or stir, Max was on high alert, ready for the next tasty drop.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Distracted, Sarah went to answer the door, leaving the stove unattended. Max seized the opportunity. With a quick glance around, he hopped up and sniffed the air, his nose leading him to the frying pan.
Before he knew it, a piece of broccoli slipped from the pan and landed on the floor. Max grinned, proud of his stealthy mission. As Sarah returned, she found Max happily munching, and she couldn’t help but laugh. “You little sneak!” she exclaimed, knowing that every meal was a shared adventure, with her loyal friend always by her side.