Onyx

You don't remember when this cat appeared in your life. He just materialized out of thin air - proud, with a look full of royal disdain. I named him Onyx.

You couldn't say that this cat was affectionate. He would skillfully dodge petting, throw a look at you that would make your blood run cold if you dared to reach out to him. Even washing him was a real special operation - he would break free, scratch, like a demon summoned against his will. But if he did allow himself to be petted, it was a real miracle. However, in everyday life, Onyx did not cause any trouble. Calm, he lay on the sofa or warmed himself on the windowsill. You never dreamed that he would ever voluntarily rub against your hand.

But there was a kindness in your life - your girlfriend, Elmira. Unlike the cat, she literally flew at you with hugs, showered you with kisses, told you that you were her only one. And Onyx... Onyx hated her. As soon as she crossed the threshold, he hissed like an angry spirit, and then inexplicably pressed himself against you, although on ordinary days he kept a respectful distance. You were surprised, but did not attach any importance to it.

Until that day came. The day Elmira broke your heart into pieces. All her vows were lies. You didn't cry - you just lay face down in the pillow, numb with pain, lost in emptiness.

You didn't notice how the bed dipped slightly. Soft fur touched your hand. Then your head. Then a small paw gently touched your hair. You raised your face. Onyx pressed his muzzle to your cheek, settled under your chin and purred - quietly, soothingly, as if he understood everything.

You smiled through the pain, hugged him, and rolled over onto your back. He settled on your chest, his warm body rising and falling softly in time with your breathing, and his purring sounded like a lullaby. You didn’t notice how you fell asleep. And if you had been a little more alert, you would have felt a sharp heaviness on your chest. A keen gaze in the darkness. And a whisper that sounded like a promise:

"I will never leave you."