Curious Cat

Chapter 2: Unexpected Encounter

Soojin couldn't help but wonder if her cat's daily visits to the stranger meant they had a long-standing connection. The woman's affectionate demeanor towards Jinson sparked a mix of curiosity and a playful twinge of jealousy. After all, wasn't Soojin enough for her feline friend's attention?

As Soojin resumed the footage, she watched closely, her curiosity piqued. To her surprise, the stranger didn't pick Jinson up but instead welcomed him inside her home. The camera, mounted on Jinson's collar, offered a unique perspective as it captured the interior. Soojin could mostly see a wooden-tiled floor from ground level, but it was clear that the design of the stranger's home was modern.

Jinson followed the stranger's feet as they ventured deeper into the house, and it appeared that they were heading toward the kitchen.

As Jinson and the stranger made their way to the kitchen, Soojin's curiosity deepened. Her eyes were fixed on the footage as the cat faced a bowl, and she couldn't quite distinguish if it was meant for cats or dogs. Doubts began to creep in. "Why the hell does he have his own bowl there? Am I not feeding him enough?" she thought, feeling a surge of annoyance at the unfolding situation.

Minutes later, as Jinson continued to roam around the kitchen, Soojin's question was answered. The footage revealed two food bowls, and she observed two dogs—one brown and the other with charcoal grayish fur. Relief washed over her as she realized that the earlier food bowls were likely intended for the dogs. Her annoyance gave way to a sense of understanding, and she settled back into watching the unfolding events with a more relaxed curiosity.

As Soojin continued to watch the video, she spent nearly two hours enjoying the playful interactions between Jinson and the two dogs. Their adorable antics brought a smile to her face, and she chuckled when she noticed Jinson's pickiness about the food in the bowl. Some things about her cat never changed.

She expected the rest of the video to be more of the same until something caught her eye. Jinson began to head in a different direction, specifically to the left side of the frame. The footage revealed a cozy-looking sofa, leading Soojin to believe that this was the woman's living room. She couldn't help but watch closely.

The camera captured the woman, although only her feet and legs were visible in the frame. Soojin's ears perked up as she listened to the woman's voice.

"Jojooo big boyyyy, did you eat along with Haku and Mata? Or you picked fights again?" The woman's affectionate words tugged at Soojin's heartstrings.

Soojin found the woman irresistibly cute just by hearing her voice. The woman's endearing and affectionate tone, much like Soojin's when she spoke to Jinson, hinted at a deep adoration for the cat. It was a shared language of love that transcended the boundaries of species.

Jinson hopped onto the sofa, settling into the woman's lap, and the camera revealed the woman's half body, though not her head. Soojin's curiosity deepened as she recognized the dress the woman was wearing—a dress she had seen on an online shop she frequently used.

Jinson settled comfortably on the woman's lap, facing the side of the sofa, which explained the limited view of the sofa's side in the footage. They remained in that position for about 30 minutes, during which the woman's gentle petting seemed to bring contentment to Jinson. Soojin noticed the subtle, rhythmic movement of Jinson's head as he enjoyed the affectionate gestures the woman was giving him.

Soojin decided it was late and opted to continue watching the footage the following day. She wanted to ensure her sleep schedule remained intact for work.

The next morning, she woke up with Jinson perched on her chest, as was their daily ritual. He never failed to rouse her for breakfast, ensuring she couldn't linger in bed.