-Haru- Kira whispered, she broke away from Vick's hand and ran towards the cat. She lifted her in his arms and caressed her-. Oh, I'm sorry, my love- she apologized on the verge of tears. I'm so sorry. You must be hungry, I'll prepare your favorite, okay? - She left the bag on the floor while the cat took its place on her left shoulder. Kira headed to the kitchen, then turned to Vick-. Are you hungry?
The young man did not respond. Little of the fear remained in the eyes of the woman who looked at him. The cat nudged her cheek with its head and proceeded to kiss her. Vick snorted.
-Not much, really- he finally answered.
-Okay, I'll prepare something quick, you can sit wherever you want.
He took his place at the table. His eyes went from Kira to the cat at all times. She spoke to her with so much affection, looked at her with so much affection, she even served the cat's plate before his own. He devoured his food in seconds. Kira didn't say a word about what happened earlier.
-I'll go to the bathroom- she said. Vick nodded, wanting to leave because his nose was starting to itch.
-Of all the animals in the world- he muttered angrily-, it had to be a cat- He grimaced when Haru looked at him, she seemed to be evaluating him, like a hunter about to hunt something.
-Hey- he called to her-, I'm her love, you know?- he said, pointing to himself-, yes, you better get used to it, I'll come here often and I'd appreciate it if you'd stop running your tongue over her beautiful face, stupid cat- as if she could feel the threat, Haru's hair stood on end and he showed his fangs.
-Oh, Haru, no- said Kira upon returning-, don't do that, you don't have to be afraid, Vick is a friend- she said in a calm voice. When she caressed her, the cat returned to normal and threw herself on the ground, showing her belly-Nice, you are a beautiful girl.
-Friend- Vick muttered, then sneezed not once but three times-. I have to go- he said reluctantly-. If you need anything call me, please.
-Yeah, thanks Vick, for everything- she said, sitting up.
"Are you jealous of a cat?"
The departure time was approaching, spending the afternoon listening to a class on perimeters and criminal offenses was definitely not the best thing in the world. He checked his cell phone for the millionth time that afternoon. Nothing. He sighed.
-You have something in your shoe- a classmate told him on the way out. Vick looked down and peeled off the card.
-Fancy-he murmured, seeing the golden glow. There was only one written name and one address.
Giovanni
Junk Street, 384.
On the back the card was black, and right in the center, there was a letter "k" in gold ink.
