Eyes on Me

our meeting

after work
3rd POV

the city was peaceful tonight, people on the streets seemed happy; all except one.
jeon wonwoo, he had just finished his part time job as a secretary for a law firm. he never wanted that job, but he couldn't get anywhere as a writer or video editor. his boss wasn't the nicest person, but he treated wonwoo like a person, as long as his job was done properly. one missed call and he was out for the day with no pay for even the work he did.
today wasn't like that though, he was just extra tired from a long week. he walked the streets alone with his head hanging low. he walked slowly and quietly as he didn't like attention or eyes on him.
wonwoo looked up as he heard a faint meow. infront of him stood
Kittens and Lattes.

wonwoo has loved cats since he was a kid. his parents never let him have pets but he always volunteered at animal shelters and visited with the cats and helped the staff there. he missed the sense of comfort cats gave him.

wonwoos POV

as I walk into the Cafe, the smell of caramel lattes and the fluffy kitties greet me. one cat in particular is down at my feet, for his breed he's remarkable lovey.  siamese cats are normally loners, nevertheless i picked him up and started rubbing his belly. he meowed cutely in response and I couldn't help but smile at him. his eyes sparkled under the lights, he's was just so precious.

"he's taken a liking to you" a masculine voice said behind me. I turn to look and see a worker by the name of Vernon behind me.

"ah..I guess he has, is he normally like this?" I asked him, looking back down at the cat still in my arms.
"no, never. not even with the staff here. all of our cats are rescues and can be adopted but he's never even been looked at. people avoid siamese cats because they are normally loners...I guess he's just different" the worker smiled at the kitten and I. I thought for a moment, as I felt the kitten purr.

"can I maybe...take him home? I mean, I live alone and need a companion. I'll never find a lover with my level of depression and lack of social skills. so a cat...would be nice." I looked up at Vernon with a hopeful smile. for some reason...I really wanted this cat.

"I'll tell you what, I can tell he really likes you and you really like him. so, if you buy a coffee I'll let you take him for free. sound good?" he said as he turned to walk back to the counter. I smiled brightly and followed him.

"are you sure? I mean...I'll pay for him too, I don't mind paying for-" Vernon held up his hand to silence me.
"please, just take him. if he stays here he'll be lonely, but if he goes with you he'll get love and attention. I can see the way he looks at you, he wants to stay with you."
that's a weird way to talk about a cat...but alright. I thought of myself...why would he say it like that? i look back down at the kitten, he did look at me like he loved me...my heart softened a little, he's mine now.

"okay I'll take him, and a caramel frappe with whipped cream and cinnamon on top" I smiled at Vernon then took my card out and paid. a few minutes later my order came out.

"here you go, enjoy your kitten and drink. oh, I almost forgot, his name his Minghao. but he's still young, you could change it if you'd like." Vernon said as he handed me my drink and pet little minghao as a form of goodbye.

no Minghao it will stay

I thought to myself as I stepped out. this was a new beginning for me.