Like a little kitten, Katie moved her head about on Nate’s lap till she found the most comfortable position and slept soundly, her long soft hair spread out on the pillow, glowing.
Nate stroked her hair and picked up a lock in his hand, sniffed it and the pleasantly familiar smell greeted his nose. His heart softened.
“If you could just always be amiable and meek like you are now and stop being stubborn, how great it would be.” He spoke softly.
Katie was in a deep sleep and of course gave no response. A bit displeased for the lack of response, Nate pulled her hair slightly. Katie muttered in pain for a bit and was quiet again.
“I would have thrown you out in the garden if you were not sick. How can you be so annoying sometimes?”
Again, no response, and again, Nate p
