What I Really Want is a Cat

The narrator carried a deep, unwavering longing in their heart for a cat, yearning for a furry companion that could be black, white, gray, orange, or brown. This wasn't just a casual wish; they actively searched everywhere, from their own backyard to the local animal shelter, but were met with disappointing silence. Through changing seasons and the passage of time, the hope remained, crystallizing every year into the singular wish whispered before blowing out birthday candles: a cat. Even a...