Part 1
She woke up a cat this morning, a real live black cat, with whiskers and a tail. For a second, she panicked, not remembering where she was or what was going on. she thought it was a nightmare, but then remembered it was the last night of the full moon and that this was all real. Every month Katalina or Kat turns into a cat. Most would think a werewolf or a raging, hormonal, period induced bitch. but sadly no, Kat turned into a purring, meowing, hissing cat.
Did I remember to call my mother last night? She asked herself. No one knew about her little cat issue, though it had been over a year ago when her old neighbors cat had bit her and she woke up the next day a cat. Good thing she had remembered to put out food and water last night.
Stretching, Kat pounced onto the window to spend the day laying in the sun and sleeping when her phone rang. Knowing that it was her mother and not being able to pick it up was a nice break for Kat.
“Kitty-” Kat, mom, Kat.She had to laugh at that, seeing her current state “It’s mom, I need you to come in today. Me and your sister are going to visit grandma today and we know that you don’t get along with her-” I hate her mother, just like she hates me “So I didn’t ask you to come. so if you don’t mind calling be back before we go I would really love that-” The machine cut her off before she could say any more.
Sorry mom but today is my day off, and even if I could come in you know I wouldn’t. Kat thought as she closed her eyes and prepared to sleep the rest of the day.
*****
“Luke come on man, we’re going to be late if you don’t hurry up.” his brother called from the front of his apartment.
“I swear, being born first made you always on time... and very anal.” Luke called from the kitchen.
“Yeah, and being born second made you dumb and slow.” Marked called back to him.
Luke walked out of the kitchen and over to his twin brother. when they were younger they would play games on their mother and switch around and have her try to guess who was who. They always thought it was funny, not so much their mother. “Ok, lets go.” Luke opened the door and let his brother out and locked the door behind him.
As they walked down the stairs Luke heard a meowing sound coming from down the hall. As they walked down, he realized that it was coming from Katalinas apartment. Walking over, Luke knocked on the door to see if anyone was home. There was no answer.
“Seriously dude? just leave th cat alone and lets go.” Mark pulled him away from the door.
Luke told himself that when he came home he would check to see if Katalina was home. And if not he knew where she left her key and he would take the cat for the night, or whenever she came home. He would have to leave a note.
The ended up being late anyway, but Luke did not care because it was a wedding. His mothers fifth wedding. they sat in the back and waited until the wedding was done. it was really a no surprise that he last wedding didn’t work, his mother has a new boyfriend every month or so and every five to ten years and she gets married.
After the wedding was all done and they were in the reception hall, Mark and Luke walked over to their mother to congratulate her. “Congratulations mother.” Mark said as soon as they saw her.
She kissed him on the cheek. “Marcus, I assume you're late because of Lucas,” she gave him a pointed look, “honestly could you be on time for once in your life?”
“Good to see you too mom, and it Luke. It’s not like you have not been married before” He gave her a strained smile.
“ I know what your name is, I gave it to you. And I would appreciate it if you would not mention those other men at my wedding.” she scowled at him.
“Ok mom.” Luke said to placate her. And so the night went, until almost ten o’clock when Mark and Luke were able to go home.
