Chapter 18: I Suppose That Will Do

The next day was the day Shahrukh needed to leave. Everyone was lined up to say good bye. Russell had said they needed to in order to be polite, but no one besides Mango really wanted to be there. Blythe was there as well. She figured that she should say good bye to Mango's newest friend. She had never spent much time with Shahrukh and wanted to leave a good impression with the mongoose.

"Goodbye Shahrukh."

"Yeah, take care."

"See ya."

"Visit again sometime."

"But call first!"

A chorus of goodbyes rang out from the group of pets. Out of them all, Sunil's seemed the most heartfelt. He really wanted Shahrukh to call first. Shahrukh laughed a little at the range of goodbyes from sincere, to polite, to get out. They were all mixed in with each other. Then he stopped laughing as an orange shape appeared out of the group of pets. Mango walked to him, her eyes shining with unshed tears. He hated to see her so unhappy.

"Those tears of joy?" He asked with a giggle, trying to get her to laugh.

It worked and Mango let out a small chuckle. She was still holding back the tears as she hugged Shahrukh goodbye. Shahrukh couldn't take it anymore and began having to hold back tears as well. He held her tightly as a wave of emotions crashed over him. She was the first real friend he had ever had. He had never wanted any before. She had cared for him, accepted him, and stood by him throughout his entire visit. As the hug ended he smiled at her.

"I suppose that will do."

Mango smiled. He had said that with a smile too.

Shahrukh turned and left the Pet Shop a smarter, kinder mongoose. He was ready to start taking control of his life. A pet superstar. But he would be back. He swore that he would be back to see the wolf that had changed his life. He would be back for Mango. He could not wait to see how this romance film turned out.

The pets inside the pet shop all looked to Mango and smiled sadly. They were happy he was gone, but did not know how Mango would take it. To their surprise she let out a howl of joy and triumph. She had did it! She had helped Shahrukh and made a new friend in the process. Once she was done she turned to her friends and smiled brightly. Suddenly everyone started to laugh, even Blythe who began to roll on the floor. The pets all tackled her and began to roll as well. When they were finished Sunil got up and brushed himself off.

He pulled his magician hat out from behind him and said to the pets. "Who wants to see my latest trick?"

Mango and Vinnie immediately raised their hands.

Sunil smiled. "I knew you two would."

The End (maybe)