CHUKA

Cats, cats, cats. The story I’m about to tell started quite simply, but over time, it became very, very serious. During the times of great discovery, when people were restricted from socializing with each other, a big change happened to me. In my family, when I was a child living with my parents, there were always pets around, and it was sort of the norm. As I grew older and due to work involving frequent travel, having a pet became impractical. Years went by, life went on as usual, just like for many of us. Joyful days, stresses, the arrival of our own children, the cares of daily problems, it all blended together in the theater of life. And then came the year 2020.
My son had been asking me for a long time to get a kitten or a puppy, and I had been reluctant. In early 2020, after much deliberation, we acquired a beautiful kitten. My son was jumping with joy. The first condition I set for him was the mandatory care and serious attitude towards his pet. Getting a pet is a big responsibility towards it. You can’t just get a little creature, play with it, and then forget about it like a toy. Agreeing to such changes in our family life, I understood that the responsibility would also fall on me.
Everything was going very well. Interestingly, with the arrival of the kitten, the family atmosphere became calmer and cozier. In a short amount of time, everything began to change for the better. My son started studying better, became more organized and calm. The kitten grew, we didn’t deny him anything, and he became a true master of the house. Our family genuinely considered him a member of the family. I think it’s wonderful.
It wasn’t without its adventures. One day, coming home late from work when it was already dark outside, I allowed our pet to go for a walk in the garden… Yes, I didn’t mention that we lived in a private house on the outskirts of London. We had a small garden where our pet could enjoy the fresh air. There are many foxes in this city, and they are nocturnal animals. So, I opened the garden door, let out Chuka, that’s what we named our beloved pet, and suddenly there was a piercing scream from our kitten in the garden. I completely forgot about the foxes. I rushed outside, and what do I see? Chuka is looking at me with wide eyes, and lying nearby is his collar – it all ended with a little stress.
So, after much contemplation, I’ve decided to share with you, my dear readers, my story. Day by day, I will narrate to you how the fate of our beloved pet unfolded. The most important thing in this story is that our little family member became the central character in the unfolding events. I would say that from the day Chucka entered our home, everything began to change in a certain direction. It’s a true detective story that I will unfold for you.