Whumpril Day 21 - Pained Smile
Salem was happy for Felide. She stood by the door and waved excitedly as he walked out of the front gate - bindle in paw and ready to take on the world.
He had told her he wanted to do more in his life. He had dreams of being an astronaut, a chef, a ninja, not even the sky was the limit. Of course, Salem was nothing but supportive, because she was his best friend, and that’s what a friend is supposed to do. Inside, however, she was heartbroken.
Felide had been living with her for years and helped maintain her small business. Now, as he set off for greater horizons, she wondered if she had been holding him back from what he truly wanted. Felide was a kind cat, of course he wouldn’t have wanted to leave her all alone.
After she was sure Felide was out of sight, Salem’s bright smile slowly turned solemn. If she was the reason her friend couldn’t follow his dreams for so long, then maybe she deserved to be alone.
