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She told me that the company had arranged for her to go on a six-month business trip. It was an opportunity she couldn’t refuse—a great chance to gain experience and possibly get a raise. Normally, this should have been exciting news, but her situation was different from an ordinary person—she turns into a cat at night! If this secret were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable! To avoid exposure, we came up with several strategies, such as convincing the company to arrange for her to stay in a single apartment and cutting down on attending evening banquets, hoping to reduce the chances of her transformation being noticed.
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On the day of her departure, I accompanied her to the airport. She was extremely nervous, her hands cold, and her breathing quick and shallow. I tried to comfort her and help her calm down. Just before she boarded, I handed her a gift. She unwrapped it to find a necklace inside. I told her that the necklace was adjustable, so she could wear it whether she was in human form or as a cat. Seeing the thoughtful design, she smiled and hugged me, touched by the gesture. I stood behind her, helping her put on the necklace, and then watched her slowly walk toward the boarding gate, my heart filled with reluctance.
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After she left for her business trip, I visit her grandma every 2 weekend. Her grandma would always prepare soup and snacks, making me feel warm and content. Nora and I stayed in touch through messages and video calls, but because of the time difference, she was often awake while I was asleep, and vice versa. On weekends, I would still go out with friends or stay home and play video games, but no matter what I did, life felt unusually dull. I gradually realized how much I missed her, this longing rising like a tide that I couldn’t hold back. She had become an indispensable part of my life, and when she wasn’t there, it felt like a large piece of my life was missing.
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Three months later, I went with my family to a hotel restaurant to celebrate my mom’s birthday. There was a musician playing the piano, and the background music was elegant and beautiful. The atmosphere was sophisticated, and the food was exquisite—everything seemed perfect. When the desserts arrived, I saw a molten chocolate lava cake, Nora’s favourite. At that moment, the pianist began playing her favourite song. Instantly, a flood of emotions overwhelmed me, and tears started streaming down my face. I missed her smile, her voice, everything about her. In that moment, I wished so much that she could be there with me!
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To be continued…
