Cast of Characters:

Marina's owners:

• Frank Cat, Esq., tuxedo-clad knight with stylish beard
  
• Nikki Cat, tuxedo-clad protégé of said Frank

Stella's owners:

• Bella Cat, brown tabby young lady
  
• Kevin Cat, cow-coloured (white with black spots), young but very sturdy boy

Scene: the sauna at Marina's summer island.

Nikki walks onto the scene, an area that used to be all hers since beginning of time. It is invaded by a young stranger, a distinctly cow-like feline. Nikki attacks him and he runs off screaming. He is about twice Nikki's size, but Nikki is such a feisty lady, she can scare anyone. Well, not quite anyone. Not another lady, who thinks of said cow-like young man as her family. Bella, hearing her beloved young Kevin screaming in fear, rushes to the scene, drives Nikki under the sauna, and keeps watch on her so that she won't get away.

Nikki starts a growl that goes on and on and rises in volume. Frank, not far off, soon catches the sound of her growl, and rushes on the scene to see what is happening. At one glance, he takes in the situation: Nikki trapped under the sauna, Bella keeping watch. He walks past Bella, wiggling his cute little behind. Bella, always susceptible to Frank's charms, takes her eyes off Nikki for a moment to admire this fine mature gentleman, and Nikki sees her chance. Off she runs! Bella is left, bewildered, and Frank follows Nikki home, where they happily groom each other the rest of the evening.

Copyright © Marina Kurten
July 26, 2001