I didn't know how long I stood at the centre of my room, but long enough for me to weep bitterly. Bong-Cha had told me that mother had rushed Leonard to the Vet three days ago and she recovered only for my mom to wake up this morning to see Leonard death at her feet. Or maybe my mom killed her for revenge.
But my mom loved Leonard as much as I do. She has become an integral part of our lives after her miraculous recovery. Mom who at the beginning didn't love her began taking care of her more than I the owner. My uncle had suggested we look for the owner, which we did. We pasted pictures of Leonard all over town and for three months no one was forthcoming so she officially became a Cheong.
I came home one day and saw my mom bathed her. When I had stared at her in surprise, my mom replied
