He thought he had found the perfect hiding spot. Hiding in the room not often frequented by the small human, he sat still behind an opened curtain. He thought back longingly to when the child had been a babe lying down all day. Now it could move around at will – and it liked nothing better than to pull his tail and fur! Hissing did not help: the child did not let go; and the ones who had brought this monster into our home laughed. I could bear it no more! No matter how much I enjoyed being in this place, I may have to find another.
“Kitty, Kitty. Where you?”
I closed my eyes shut, hoping that I would not be seen.
“Are you looking for Kitty Melissa? Let me help you.”
I felt the curtain had been pulled aside and cringed. Yet when my human picked me up, I could not help my purr of contentment. Her hands were so soft, so gentle.
“Let me show you how to make Kitty happy. Gently stroke his fur like this.”
Miraculously the small hands did not pull my hair. Instead, I felt them pet me lovingly. I purred contently as two pairs of hands stroked me. I could get used to this!
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o you think Kitty will stay?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2015
This story was inspired by Mondays Finish the Story. Each week bloggers are encouraged to write a story of 100-150 words based on a photo prompt and sentence starter)
What a superb photo prompt, Colline! And you’ve done it proud with your little story. Of course he’ll stay! No place like home 🙂
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I would like to think so too Jo. Who could resist the love of an extra person?
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The laughers at fur and tail-pulling deserve to be severely scratched, though, even if they started redeeming themselves! In our household, encounters between self as toddler and household cat only had one outcome – I was always in the wrong!
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It takes a long while for toddlers to gentle their fingers! Hope you were able to finally redeem yourself 🙂
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I learnt fast! Cats are sacrosanct.
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That is so true!
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Such green eyes! How lovely. I loved your story, Colline. ❤
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Thank you so much Colleen.
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Oh dear Colline, this should be for me 🙂 I loved so much your little story and this amazing cat. Of course he will stay… and also he should stay 🙂 Thank you dear, Love, nia
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As a cat lover you would understand his feelings completely Nia 🙂
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Lovely story! I felt relieved for the cat. 🙂
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Thank you. At lead this torture is near ending 🙂
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Nicely done Colline and yes, I think the cat will now stay. I imagine that cats might be thinking like yours did in this story when there are little ones who pull on tails and bite ears. Thanks for writing again for the MFtS challenge and be well… ^..^
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It was a pleasure. The challenge helps me to write of things I would never think of 🙂
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Good exercise for the imagination!
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Salvation, the training begins for a happier home. He’ll soon forget the pulling of the tail and fur as the little one becomes his true friend for life!
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I think she will. Especially as she will have the time to give him plenty of attention!
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I think (hope) the cat will stay and he’ll grow to love Melissa – once she learns how to be gentle with him. 🙂 Good story.
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Thank you 🙂
I am sure Melissa will learn how to be gentle – especially once she learns that gentleness will encourage him to stay.
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Wonderful story, Colline. I really think the cat will stay. 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy. I believe he will 🙂
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A wonderful story, and yes, I think the kitty will stay.
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Thank you Michelle. I know I would stay for all that attention 🙂
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What a lovely kitty, showing so much patience with the little girl. I reckon he’ll stay 🙂
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I think he will – he will adore the attention he is going to get. 🙂
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Love your story, Colline. Sounds like the kitty will now be very happy to stay. 🙂
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I think he will not be able to resist 🙂
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Lovely story and the beginning of a wonderful relationship between child and kitty! Well done!!!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Lovely story. Now he can give all his love to both when they treat him with respect and love.
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It’s a win-win for everyone 🙂
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