Curious Cat

Chapter 1: Unseen Journeys

Being a catmom was the thing Soojin didn't expect to ever happen to her. But she thinks that the cat distribution system has another plan for her. It all started on an ordinary Saturday morning. Soojin was sipping her coffee, lost in thought as she gazed out the window of her cozy apartment. Her life had always been structured and predictable, revolving around her job at the local library and the occasional social gathering with friends. She had never really considered herself a pet person, content with her quiet, independent lifestyle.

However, fate had something else in store for Soojin that day. As she sipped her coffee, she heard a faint meowing coming from outside her window. Curiosity piqued, she set down her mug and peered out. There, on her doorstep, was a tiny, bedraggled kitten, its fur matted and eyes wide with fear.

Soojin stood on her doorstep, her heart torn between uncertainty and compassion. She had never considered herself a cat person, and the prospect of caring for a kitten was uncharted territory. Her lack of knowledge about feline needs loomed large in her mind. But deep within, Soojin couldn't ignore the plaintive mewling of the small creature before her. It was a voice of vulnerability, a silent plea for help that tugged at her empathy. Despite her inexperience, she couldn't bring herself to turn away.

With hesitant hands, she reached down and cradled the trembling kitten, wrapping it gently in a towel for comfort.

"Damn you, Jinson! Stop peeing on the sofa!"

In just two short years, that once-tiny kitten had morphed into a colossal furball of a cat. Soojin couldn't help but chuckle at the sheer size of her furry companion. It was as if the little kitty had taken a crash course in growing up and graduated summa cum laude in cat-size expansion.

She'd be spinning a tall tale if she ever claimed that being a cat mom was a breeze, because, oh boy, it was far from it. There were days when her pockets were as barren as the Sahara Desert, leaving her with just enough change for a single meal. Yet, when faced with the choice between her own hunger and her cat's empty food bowl, she would always opt for the latter without a second thought.

Then there were those heart-pounding moments, like the day Jinson had disappeared, or so she thought. Panic had set in as she combed the entire neighborhood, searching high and low for her feline companion. It felt like an eternity, and she was convinced he was off having a wild adventure. But in the end, where did she find him? Nestled comfortably in her closet, as if he owned the place, napping away like he was responsible for paying the bills.

Soojin couldn't help but shake her head and facepalm at the absurdity of it all. Jinson, it seemed, had a knack for getting himself into comical situations.

"Meooooow!"

As Jinson grew larger, he also developed a penchant for neighborhood escapades. Soojin found herself amused by his newfound adventurous spirit, even though he had an uncanny habit of returning home promptly before 10 pm, almost as if he had a self-imposed curfew.

One day, curiosity got the better of Soojin. She couldn't help but wonder about Jinson's daily adventures beyond the apartment walls. She pondered whether he engaged in epic cat battles with neighborhood felines, but upon closer inspection, she noticed no signs of wounds or bruises on her furry companion.

Now, her curiosity grew stronger. What exactly was this furball up to during his escapades each day? The mystery of Jinson's daily adventures had piqued her interest, leaving her eager to uncover the secrets of her feline friend's world beyond their cozy home.

"MEOOOOOOWWWWWW!" Jinson shouted, his loud meow echoing through the apartment. Soojin, well-versed in the language of her feline friend, instantly understood the message.