Belle Belle The Heartbreaker

Belle Belle has been on very good behavior mode of late. About a month ago, she disappeared for two days straight and prompted me to mention that we would be breaking each other's hearts at the end of this post.

It was a Sunday and Monday that she did not show up. Tuesday morning she came home and then did not return in the evening. I was quite upset. 

The week before, my partner spotted her at a neighbor's a few doors away from us. We were on our way to work and I saw that the guy was giving Belle Belle a chin scratch and she was clearly enjoying the attention. I did not think much of it as I do not mind the neighbors playing with my cats.

Finally on Wednesday she came home. I was delighted of course and scooped her up in my arms (and gave her a few kisses on the head). Then I did what every parent would do. Yes, lecture time. 

I know this is silly (she is, after all, a cat) but I proceeded to tell her under no uncertain terms that if she were to run a way again, I will not take her back. And that's that.

This is her looking all repentant after the scolding.

She appeared to be very tired and was sluggish and sleepy throughout the day.

I did feel sorry for giving her a tongue lashing.

It had rained heavily on the Sunday she disappeared. So there was a possibility that she was caught somewhere far and could not make it home. I even feared that someone might have "kid catnapped" her and made her their cat. Hah!

Unlike Girl, Belle Belle is more adventurous and ventures further away from home. My partner once spotted her at Oasis BU4.

I took her to the vet about a week after that and kept her indoors. It was only last week that I gave her the freedom to go outside (all the while praying that she won't run away again).

So I was relieved to find her (and Girl) waiting for me when I got back from work.

So here she is, super manja lately especially with daddy.

And very playful with Girl.

Ah well. It looks like everything is good. My parents are back safe and sound in Kuala Terengganu and my dad is doing well so far.

This is Girl who made her way to my bed by her "kesian"-sounding whining outside the door. Haiz.... Mommy's heart melted though I discourage her from coming into the room.