A middle-aged woman named Eliza, a high school teacher, lived in a small, cozy cottage at the edge of town. For the past fifteen years, her loyal companion was a black cat named Midnight with striking yellow eyes. Eliza had adopted Midnight from a shelter. From the beginning, the cat remained aloof and distant. Midnight never showed affection towards her.

Despite Midnight’s cold demeanor, Eliza loved him dearly and cared for him with all her heart. She knew some cats were more independent than others, and she respected Midnight’s space. Still, she always hoped he would warm up to her one day.

Eliza’s elderly mother called her one day. She was sick and no longer cared for her Siamese cat, Luna. She asked Eliza to take Luna in. Eliza reluctantly agreed, and soon, Luna became a regular visitor at the cottage. The presence of Luna seemed to awaken a new side of Midnight. He became filled with jealousy. Midnight feared losing his human mom to the newcomer.

Midnight sensed Luna’s scent on Eliza’s clothes whenever she returned from visiting her mother. The smell made him anxious and insecure. He almost stopped eating altogether. Eliza grew worried as she watched him grow thinner. He became weaker with each passing day.

One evening, as Eliza sat by the fireplace with Midnight curled up nearby, she noticed tears in his yellow eyes. Then, the realization struck her. Midnight had always loved her silently. Now, he was terrified of losing her to Luna.

Fig.1: Midnight, the black cat, worries about losing Eliza’s love.

Tears were streaming down her cheeks. Eliza hugged Midnight. She promised him that he would always be her number-one companion, no matter what. Midnight slowly started eating again from that day on and regained his strength. The bond between Eliza and Midnight grew more potent than ever. Luna was welcomed into the family with open arms.

Eliza knew their little family was whole as the three cuddled together by the warm fireplace. It was filled with love and understanding. There was an unbreakable bond between a woman and her two beloved feline companions.