“M-meowww….”
If there’s a distinct taste of the mixture of annoyance, shock, pity, excitement and disappointment, that’s how Naomi would describe the bitter tang at the tip of her palate. She swears Celestine could pass as a ninja.
“Remind me again, why is Mia with us?” She massaged the bridge of her nose with her eyes shut tight by as they walk through a grassy pavement leading to the foot of the mountain they are headed to.
“Oh come on, I couldn’t resist her, okay?” Celestine pouted as she brushes four fingertips under the white cat’s head. Mia’s loud purr could be heard even with the safe distance Naomi is walking beside her bestfriend.
“I didn’t remember you picking her up and sneaking her inside your bag!”
“To be fair, she didn’t make a sound until we’re off the car.”
“We
