Godwin ObajeKate Cassidy has shared a touching tribute to her late boyfriend Liam Payne, remembering the day the couple adopted their beloved dog Nala.
Posting to Instagram, the 26-year-old influencer uploaded a heartfelt video featuring never-before-seen clips of herself and Liam with Nala. The video begins with present-day footage of Kate and Nala enjoying a peaceful moment at the beach, before cutting to a throwback of Liam from the day they brought their pet home.
Captioning the post, Kate wrote: “There wouldn’t be this… without you.”
In a moving message alongside the video, she recalled: “I remember the day we got Nala. We walked into the room at the animal shelter and Nala was the only dog not barking. Liam pointed her out and we took her home. Now I need to learn how to get her to stop barking.”
Kate has been candid about her grief on social media, frequently documenting her emotional journey since Liam’s passing. In a previous post marking eight months since his death, she reflected on their bond and the pain of losing him: “Eight months ago today, I lost my best friend and someone I thought I had so much more time and life left to share with.”
“Liam was the kind of person you’d start missing the moment you walked out the door. Even when leaving the house for a few hours, I’d find myself rushing home to be with him again out of excitement,” she shared.
Included in her tributes were intimate messages from Liam, offering glimpses into their close relationship. One text read: “Shall we go play tennis for an hour? I literally couldn’t love you more if I tried and somehow I will tomorrow. I can’t wait to see you.”
Kate added: “Now facing the reality that I live in a constant state of missing you is something I still can’t fully wrap my head around. Knowing I can’t just come home and see you, hear your voice, or feel your hug, it’s a type of pain I can’t fully put into words.”
She concluded her post with a tribute to their shared “angel number” 444, a recurring spiritual symbol that has become a comfort for her: “One day, I’ll see you again, and I’ll have so much to tell you. So much to catch up on. I love you my angel❤️ 444.”
Kate, who has a tattoo of the number on her hand and includes it on a phone charm alongside an “L” bead in Liam’s memory, has continued to find strength in symbolism and shared memories. Her ongoing tributes have resonated deeply with fans, offering a personal insight into grief, healing, and the enduring power of love.
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