ATTEMPTED MURDER!

Don't be alarmed. Literally...

Dearest Gentle Reader,

Writing this gives me a lot of PTSD. #sigh.

Welcome back to another weekend of your Fayvorite girl expressing herself to you. And, like Esther George will say; another letter of speaking with my hands. I know you love it. I do too...

How has your week been? I hope you are good.

As for me, my week has been “CAT-astrophic”!

Inhales, deep breaths, and tears.

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I Got A Cat!!

Yeah, I've joined them, or whatever you're thinking right now.

If you read my last letter, you'll see why I got one.

The truth is that I'm not an animal lover. I can admire them from afar, but having them so near is terrifying.

If someone had told me when I was younger that I'd have a pet, and it would be a cat. I would have laughed out loud and advised the person to purchase something more expensive and strong because what he or she is on is cheap. #youmustbeoncheapdrugs

But guess what, I'm training a cat in my store, petting and holding a cat. Ahhhh, me, Rebirth!

The mind I gathered this 2024, mhen, it's a very strong mind, because I don't understand what's happening to me again.. but I think I'm loving it for me

Meanwhile, my fear drove me into doing something dumb and risky, which almost killed my cat!! Someone even suggested I add #Catkiller to my resume, which crushed my heart because I didn't intend to do so.

Chill..... Before you cancel me, let me explain how it began.

It all started on Monday afternoon. I was at the store, doing my normal business and studying when my phone vibrated.

I checked, and it was a text message from my sister.

"Call me; it's urgent."

I dialled her number immediately, and I heard:

"Hello Rebirth, Your cat is here. Daddy said I should not take it inside his house. What should I do with it?"

I let out a scary, surprised, and confused Ahhhhh!! Cat is here?? Have you called Mummy?

Chika: see, when I finish feeding it; I will bring it to your shop!

She hung up

My brain was calculating millions of ways to deal with it. How will I act and react such that it does not perceive my fear?

I tried breathing exercises because my anxiety was killing me. What if it dislikes it here? What if it runs away? Or what if it bites me? A lot of what IFs were running through my mind.

In the process of plotting and planning, my sister arrived with the cat and the first words out of my mouth was "Blood of Jesus! Holy Ghost Fire!!"

Ahah,Why was I shouting so loudly?? People passing were confused.

Why are you scared of something that only requires love and attention, said a customer..

I spent a lot of time casting and binding. See, It's not my fault; it's the superstitious beliefs and stories we heard while growing up. It made me so scared that I couldn't touch it.

I had to phone my mother to inform her, and she told me what to do: “fetch a carton, fill it with sand, and place the cat inside”.

I did that, and we all relaxed. I went on with my activity.

After a few hours, my cat awoke and hopped out of the box.

Guysss, I kept shouting, "Blood Of Jesus"!, If blood of Jesus dey finish, e sure me say I finish am that day but thank Jesus, the Blood no dey run dry..

See, my heart was racing, I had goosebumps all over my body, and this cat was coming at me. I was in tears and I peed my pant. It wasn't funny

And that yeye, Chika, was laughing and shouting at me; "Carry it; do not let it go outside. Carry it!"

What are you carrying??? Who should Carry it???

My mother eventually came around, told me not to be scared, that the animal was cool, she carried it, placed it on my lap and asking me to relax. Omo, I did it, but just halfheartedly. I was sweating heavily #somuchforahardgirllikeme

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The real gist, and the stupid thing I did, was this;

I tied the cat with a rope before I closed for the day and went home.

Who does that right?? Tie a kitty with Rope? Na dog abi na goat?

Chill first na, lemme explain

I did it out of fear and to avoid having to search for it when I return in the morning... (Is my reason valid enough?) If you like say no, that one is your business 😉

My dear reader. I didn't sleep well that night. I was full of many thoughts regarding my cat.

When I arrived at the store, I could tell something was amiss from the moment I opened the door. I got in, I started looking for the cat, only to discover that it was struggling to survive, it was between life and death.. Apparently, the rope I used to tie it had tangled, which must have happened in the middle of the night.

I had to cut the rope, so it will be free. The cat was so weak and drenched in pee. After I had released it from its chains and shackles, that was when I noticed one of its legs was broken. It rushed away, weeping.

I felt horrible, I felt so bad. Seeing it in pains, broke my heart.

Now you can come for me and say whatever you want... I deserved it. I recognize my heartlessness and wickedness and apologize for it. 😔

I apologized to the cat, begged, and tried to carry it. It rejected; my cat no gree chop. It was so quiet all through that day; it was in pains and I could feel it. I felt dreadful.

I'm writing to you on a Friday to let you know that my cat is doing well; it's recovering steadily, and all I want is for its leg to be straightened.

Guyyyyzzz, I can now hold a cat close to my body without feeling anxious or afraid. I've conquered one fear, I'm so proud of myself.

One thing this has taught me is that, in this life Never Say Never.. Oh, I am unable to do it, Oh, I can't do it. No, I never will. If situation presents itself, I bet you will. Cause Who would have guessed I'd be hugging a cat so closely, after all the mouth I made??

Another thing I admire about this animal is how calm and composed it is.

When it's time to let out some waste (to shit), it goes to the sand, urinates or poops, and then uses its leg to cover it up with sand. I adore it for my kitty. I don't get to stress too much.

And then, it likes it when you rub its body and neck area especially, Bring it close to you and play with it, They enjoy it alot.

They only require food, quality love, and attention.

I'm trying my best to give it all the best it needs so it can do it job well which is to kill rat for me.

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Meanwhile, you can call me Mummy Rio!

Rio is my cat's name! I don't know the gender yet but I will update you when I find out.

yeah yeah

That'd all I have for you today

Until next weekend.