Among many cats, Kela the Siamese cat occupies an irreplaceable position in my heart with her unique personality. She is not only lively and active but also extremely dependent on humans, with a sensitive and fragile heart. Every bit of my time spent with her tells a story of her deep affection and unease towards me.
When Kela first came to my home, she was just a tiny ball of fur. Away from her mother, she was full of unfamiliarity and fear of the new environment, and the ringworm and ear mites on her body made her suffer even more. Every night, she would cry out like a distressed child, her voice filled with anxiety and a plea for help. Seeing her pitiful appearance, my heart ached. Every night, I would hold her by my neck, gently pat her back, and hum soft melodies to lull her to sleep. Under my careful care, Kela gradually grew up. Even when she reached six pounds, she still maintained the habit of sleeping on my neck. Her soft body and even breathing made me feel her trust and dependence on me. It was not until she reached eight pounds and I could barely breathe under her weight that I had to move her to my feet. Even so, she had to be around me to sleep peacefully.
In daily life, Kela always expressed her love for me in various ways. Every day when I came home from work, I would always see her waiting at the door early. As soon as she saw me, she would run over happily and rub against my feet, as if telling me about her day’s longing. She would also bring a cat teaser to me, her eyes full of expectation, hoping I would play with her. Those days were sweet memories that belonged only to Kela and me, and I thought this dependence and intimacy would last forever.
However, with the arrival of new members, Kela’s attitude changed dramatically. In 2017, Pangfu came to the house. At first, Kela was very friendly to this little cat, gently grooming her and showing her around the house. But when it came to me, she suddenly became impatient. She no longer slept by my side as before and even refused my hugs for a while. Whenever I took out the cat teaser to play with them, as soon as Pangfu joined in, Kela would gracefully turn her tail and walk away. No matter how much I called her, she wouldn’t look back. Only when we were alone in the bedroom and played one – on – one would she be happy again. In her eyes, it seemed as if she was blaming me for forgetting my old love when I had a new one.
In early 2019, the arrival of Galie once again made Kela feel insecure. She clearly showed her dissatisfaction with me, conveying her grievances and anger through her cold attitude and occasional tantrums. I knew that in Kela’s sensitive heart, she was afraid of losing all my love and that she would no longer be my only treasure.
Kela’s extreme dependence and sensitivity both move and distress me. She interprets her love and care for me in her unique way. Although she has been uneasy and a bit temperamental due to the arrival of new members, it is precisely these behaviors that make me understand her deep affection for me better. In the days to come, I hope to use more love and companionship to make this sensitive and dependent little one feel that she will always be the most special existence in my heart.
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