Fall In Love With A Feline

Chapter 20

**Abigail's POV**

Why would he ask me why?

Is it hard to believe that anybody can fall in love within a short span of time?

"I-I don't understand..." I muttered as my tears fall while looking intently in his eyes, all confused.

"Aren't you afraid of these weird feelings? You tell me you love me but why do you feel that? Where do those weird feelings come from? Why do you feel like you've known me for a long time now?" He asked in his softest voice.

"Why do you?" I asked. 

He says he loves me. Why did he feel the same when he only had met me? 

"I've loved you even before we met here, Abey..." he answered, cupping both my cheeks which I immediately hold onto his wrists.

I know all these yet, it's only the first time he held me like this. 

"Please tell me... Kevin, I know I love you... but I know there are things I don't know and every day, you keep making me feel that we've shared something but I can't recall anything... I-it's like, I was erased from my own memories... but somehow, you knew everything and you act like you're reminding me of things I've forgotten."

He then rests his forehead above mine before sighing, "We were together before we met weeks ago. Believe it or not, we were together and you loved me and accepted me despite lacking so much and you were there for me when no one else wasn't... Fate just took you away only to bring the real you back to me."

It doesn't make sense.

How can I have loved him even before meeting him?

How were we able to be together when I couldn't recall anything?

But, why do I feel like he's telling the truth?

It's confusing yet, it felt like the whole truth...

And these emotions running through me right at this moment take control  of me and without thinking it through, I whispered, "I want to go home."

I couldn't help but tell him that one desire in my heart. With this desire, comes fear. I don't know what I feel terrified about but I need to go to my safe place.

"What?" He asked, leaning away to study my face but still held my cheeks.

"I want to go home now. Please, take me home." I pleaded. Tears start running from my eyes as I slowly start to sob; feeling it hard to breathe and my chest tightening the longer I stay in this place. A sudden surge of fear course through my body as I tightened my grasp on his wrist while I tremble.

I wasn't thinking of my home where I grew up in with my parents and sister but, I was thinking and longing for somewhere else... 

Somewhere I've been but never really been there.

But the look in his eyes made it clear that he knows where I'm talking about the moment he heard what I said.

"I can't take you anywhere not when you're not clear to be discharged." He replied as he consoles me with an embrace.

"I want to go home now." I sobbed on his chest with my gentle demand.

It's as if this fear I was currently feeling got cut off right at a moment I wasn't expecting and now, I'm only continuing what I was supposed to feel and it doesn't make sense at all.

I'm afraid and I needed him.

I don't want anyone else...

Just him.

He had sneaked me out the hospital after the last visit from the nurse. It was easy given that we're only on the 2nd floor of the building and the fire exit was open because it was being used by the janitor during the night as a short cut to take out the trash from the other floors.

He lent me his black hoodie he was wearing that instantly looked like an oversized dress on me. Lisa had left her bucket hat so I also used it to cover up but Kevin said covering up too much would only gain attention

Walking was no longer difficult for me but we walked slowly. To avoid suspicion, Kevin waved at the guard while heading out exit towards the gates. I even waved my hand at him and smiled and he acknowledges my gesture though looking confused.

Once we were able to get out, his hold upon my hand tightens. When he looked at me, he smiles sweetly and I was instantly comforted despite feeling the tension of this rebellious act.

I followed where he was taking me. We even ride the bus and we were both so quiet. Perhaps, we were both too anxious. I don't know where he will be taking me but I'm anticipating that he knew exactly where the 'home' I was referring to is.

I mean, I want to go home with him. I knew it's not just a place. It feels like it's a state of being where I feel safe with him.

We walked a short distance after getting off the bus and as soon as we entered the gates an apartment building premises, I stopped on my tracks and look up, staring at this familiar place despite not having been here before.

He never let my hand go as he stares at me while I observe my surroundings. Then, my eyes felt like it's being pulled at the right corner of the building near the concrete fence where there were a lot of bushes.

"Stay here..." I mutter as I pull my hand from him which he willingly let go.

I could feel my heart thump as I approached that corner. However, after taking several steps... a scene flashed in front of me.

It was raining and I could see the grassless yard and the gates where people come in and go out. Then, Kevin walks in, shoulders drooping wearing this jacket and his eyes still hidden behind the golden glasses.

When I reached the corner, I turned and instantly gasped softly as the vision I just saw was exactly where I'm currently standing at.

"Abigail..." Kevin called out softly, remaining where he's standing.

Suddenly, another vision then flashed -- a warm hand that's caressing me softly, giving me comfort through the coldness, the hunger and the pain I was feeling.

"Don't be afraid."

I heard Kevin's deep, gentle voice resounding in my head. Tears started forming but I held it back as I breathe in deep.

I then walked in a hurry back to him.

"Are you alright?" He asked as he stroke the side of my head gently to which I just nodded in response as I looked straight into his eyes behind those glasses.

We climb three floors up. There wasn't any elevator inside the building so, with every step of the way, he asks if I could still go on.

Upon reaching his floor, I stood behind him. He was about to open the door and the familiar sound of the keys jiggle brings nostalgia as he opens this brown door. My breath hitched once more as soon as he pushes the door open for me and asked me to step inside before him.

As soon as my feet took me in, I felt this sudden relief...

It felt like it was the safest place.

However, I jumped out of surprise when his phone rang even before he could close the door behind him.

"Y-your uncle is calling. One sec." He said before stepping out and closing the door.

The sight of that closing door immediately pulled me. I was about to go after him, with my arms reaching for him and my mouth opening to utter words to persuade him to stop. But, I was cut off when the door closed shut.

That relief I was feeling then instantly went with him.

It suddenly feels so empty... this place is empty without him.

I then realized what home is...

It's not just this place... it's empty if he's not here.

Kevin is the biggest part of home.

I breathe in deep again to control the emotions that are wanting to burst out. I need to learn more and breaking down right now would only slow things down in terms of remembering.

This place felt like it will tell me everything I should have already known.

I then walk around the living room, seeing a DVD case laying around and cat toys. Everything seems a little dusty but the whole set up of the living room is giving me a deja vu.

I continued exploring the kitchen where there are two sets of glasses... and a bowl for a pet on the corner of the kitchen counter.

My fingers graze the table as I walk in, recalling that I've sat on top of it several times already... even the countertop. Although, there's also this familiarity that I also sat on the right side of this table.

Everything is so familiar even if it's my first time seeing his place.

Finally, I stood in front of his room. I opened his door slightly and as soon as I switched on the lights, the feeling of longing engulfed me which had me tearing up as I entered.

I wiped my own tears while walking towards the bed. However, my eyes were caught again by a white figure in front of the closet.

There, hangs this white, short dress.

I know it used to be pure white with pink little flowers by the hem of the dress. Now it has yellowish stains all over it. But regardless, I loved this dress. I loved this dress so much and it's now being drenched with my tears.

I've worn this a few times and I felt happy.

What am I missing here?

This whole place brings me nostalgia but something's still missing...

I decided to wear it and as soon as it was on me, I turned and looked at the mirror.

There's something different...

"I was blonde..." I gasped softly, instantly hiding my lips behind my hands.

I was expecting to see me in a different way but as I look at myself now, I was different. I was expecting to see myself with the gorgeous blond hair he loved so much. 

All of a sudden, it all came flashing like a movie in a fast forward pace. From the moment I saw him entering the building premises from that corner to the moment I look up to him, crying over me, telling me he loves me and to hang on.

Not realizing I wasn't breathing as the visions drown me, my knees broke down which made me fell to the floor and gasp for air as I cry my heart out.

The memories I lost was my home, all of it with Kevin.

"Kevin..." I cried softly.

But instead of weeping on my own, I pulled myself up and ran towards the front door, waiting again for him to return while I continued to cry.

He tried to make me remember, all those little things; the snacks, the treats, the cake, the stuffie Orange which I carelessly put on my head, the stories he tells about his beloved cat. I didn't realize that he was talking about me.

He tried to make me remember.

He was keeping his promise.

I then heard his muffled voice behind this door I'm standing in front of while I patiently wait for him like I always do but standing right here had only made me cry out of happiness.

I finally knew what I've been missing.

All those things that seemed familiar to me were very clear now.

Then, the knob turns and as soon as he pushed the door open and saw my sobbing form wearing my favorite dress, he stopped and gasped softly.

"Kevin..." I called out softly, taking a small step towards him. A smile broke upon his lips before his eyes quickly formed tears.

"Welcome home." I cried and before I knew it, I jump onto him where I knew he would catch me inside his arms, "What took you so long?"

"Abey?" He called out as softly as he held my weight while embracing me tightly. "Do you remember?" he asked as his lips bury at the side of my neck.

This is what I used to do, and I've decided that I'll keep doing it.

"D-do you remember? Do you now know why you fell in love with me?" He asked.

I nodded as I embraced him tightly, finally letting these emotions control me as I break down in happiness inside his warmth, "I remember it all now."

I then cupped his cheeks and remove his glasses so I can look at his eyes clearly where his tears fall endlessly, "I love my Kevin for just being Kevin. You're perfect despite not having confidence in yourself... I love you just the way the perfect you are."

I then showered him with kisses, rewarding him for keeping his promise. I may have broken my promise by forgetting him but he kept his and tried his best to make me remember.

"How's that possible?" I asked, despite both of us being a crying mess whilst still standing by the door, embracing each other. "I was a cat... how did I became a cat?" I added as a chuckle escape my lips after.

"I don't know." He answered with his deep, now hoarse voice. "I just decided that whatever you were, I will love you... because that's what you taught me. I thought I lost you, Abey." He cries again.

"You don't know how hard it was when you left me. I missed you so much, Abey" He sobs.

"I'm sorry, Kevin. I'm here now. I won't ever leave again." I cried softly before it followed soft pecks on his lips.

"Welcome home." He whispers, forcing a sweet smile despite the tears.

Kicking the door closed after, he took me to our room where our most intimate moments happened.

We're going to relive those memories once again.

The only words we spoke of were our names and endless I love yous. It was my first time but yet, it wasn't. It was just the body that forgot... but the soul remembered every detail and every sensation.

He was so gentle even if most times we did this were eager and full of vigor.

Nevertheless, I don't think I could be any happier than this moment.

"I thought it was a tail." Soft chuckles escaped my lips as I lay above him while gently caress my bare back and stroke my hair.

"You have no idea how hard it is to explain what s*x is to you." He sighed.

"Now that I think about it, it's hilarious." I continued to chuckle.

"Happy times..." he muttered to which I hummed in response.

I then lifted my head from his chest and look straight in his eyes where he looked back immediately with the sweetest smile.

"After I get discharged, can I move in?" I asked. "I want to continue living with you from now on."

"S-sure... but, what about your family. They just got you back so, I think it's best for you to stay with them. Besides, they don't know that you're already in a relationship with me so moving in with me will definitely be a surprise."

"My parents likes you, Kevin. That wouldn't be a problem." I replied wearing a soft smile.

"Really??" He smiled widely before continuing. "Are you sure? I mean... I'm sure they wanna spend time with you." He retorted.

I immediately lost my smile as the conversation progressed. It sounded like he's politely declining my request. "Don't you want me to move in?" I asked, pouting while frowning hard.

"I do! It's just that... I won't be here... I-i'm going to London this Friday."

"Eeh?! Why?" My voice raised in question. It felt like I just came back from a long trip and we had just reunited. 

Now he's gonna leave me behind?

"Your uncle's sending me there due to an emergency. The loss of the company has been increasing as another day goes so I need to leave the soonest. His secretary will work on my Visa so I can leave this Friday... That's why Uhm... we can move in together once I'm done with my job there. I'll come home as soon as I can." He explained.

"Okay... How long will you be staying there?" I asked.

"It's indefinite."

I instantly sulked.

This is the worst. Every extreme moment of happiness will always get ruined.

We sneaked in the hospital the morning after. The nurse almost caught us but Kevin's quick wit had saved us, telling the nurse that we were strolling around in the early morning.

I learned that my uncle was looking for someone who could accompany Kevin in London since he knew Kevin isn't a sociable person. People sometimes misunderstand his actions that are why nobody from the office wanted to befriend him except my uncle and Lisa who gave him a chance. It just so happened that he would already be leaving soon before I even get discharged from the hospital.

I persuaded my dad to ask if the doctors or whoever it is that will assess me should asses me the soonest. It got him curious as to why I want to get out of the hospital immediately in timing with the news about Kevin's overseas work to which I immediately admitted we're in a relationship.

Dad was surprised at first but since Lisa vouched for Kevin and eventually, after the longest talk, he had accepted him. Although he said he already felt I was hiding something from him, so he kinda knew beforehand.

However, I wasn't able to get out of the hospital in time for Kevin's departure. But as always, he visited the hospital every day and we continued our late-night escapades through my bidding, away from the hospital and would return me in the morning.

But the night before he left, he promised me a few things...

That once he comes back, we would buy our own house and start having babies which had me laughing, recalling that I was once so desperate to mate with him and have babies. But, he sealed everything up with a ring... He said he'll ask my parents' blessing after he comes back.

I was planning on surprising Kevin in London. My uncle accepted my proposition to accompany his programmer even without pay though he insisted on giving me an allowance which delighted me.

However, telling my parents was the hardest part.

Of course, they would worry. I just awakened from a 2-year coma and here I am chasing the love of my life to London. But, as the saying goes, the bird would eventually leave the nest to build her own nest. 

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**Kevin's POV**

It's been a week since I left New York and it was the hardest part of my life.

I was out of my shell to venture on even difficult grounds without knowing anyone. Plus, I need to mingle with people which is the last thing I want to do.

Boss said he will send someone to work with me, a personal assistant and more or more likely a sociable person who'd help me with work. What worries me is I would also need to interact with that person. But I had to endure 2 days of asking other people for help and explanation and I would be needing their patients since it takes twice the time before I can understand the situation. I'm not good at understanding their native accent. 

But, what's difficult is going home to an empty apartment where everytime I open the door, I would anticipate her figure. At least I know that she's alive and is okay back in New York, unlike the time when I thought I had lost her forever.

Distance will be something I can definitely endure.

Even if I miss her terribly.

However, just after a week of going to work even if I haven't recovered from jetlag, I waited for the right time so I can call her. The time difference is a pain but I would get the comfort I needed once she picks up her phone and hear her voice. That's one thing to look forward to in going home from work.

But today, she hasn't even answered my messages. It's weekend and I was hoping I could have the whole day for a video chat but... she was offline.

I messaged Lisa and she said Abey's just busy because her uncle hired her.

It was almost 4 in the afternoon when I woke up from a noontime slumber. She's still offline which had me feeling really lonely.

However, as I was about to get some water, I heard scratches on the front door of my apartment.

When I came to check on it, there was this little ball of black fluff looking at me with those dark almond eyes. I crouched down as I pet it while looking at the empty corridor.

"Where did you cake from?" I asked it and it barked response which had me squinting my eyes, scrutinizing the animal.

For the love of God, I need no more of the unusually intelligent pets who answers when talked to.

I then noticed a collar around its neck and a tag, "Let's see your name and who you belong to." I muttered.

The name on the tag read, "Toben."

I flipped the tag which made my eyes widen in disbelief as my mind process the name of the owner. "Kevin Davis?" I read out loud in question and it barked again.

I looked straight in its eyes and asked, "D-do you understand what I'm saying?"

However, I heard soft giggles near the exit to the stairs. I stared at the slightly opened door of the fire exit before a head peeked out. Long brunette locks fell graciously as she peeked and before I knew it, the black, little puppy struggled from my grasp and it ran towards the stairs where she soon completely emerges, wearing her favorite, now pure white dress.

"Abey..." I called out softly, knees almost giving out.

She then crouched down at the puppy and petted it before saying, "You've met daddy, didn't you?"

I immediately stood and ran towards her where I soon caught her in my arms again. We embraced tightly before sharing a passionate, warm kiss.

"Why are you here?" I asked as I cup her cheeks.

"I'll be working here as your official translator." She giggled before pulling me for another series of pecks of kisses showering my face.

"You're the one your uncle sent?" I asked and she just nodded before kissing me again which is followed by another warm embrace.

"I thought the puppy just understood me. The last thing I want is to have another heart attack if it becomes human. That pup is a boy." I said which made her laugh.

"I wanted to adopt a cat but as you said, no cat can ever replace me so, I got us a puppy... Will that be alright, Kevin?" She asked.

Of course, I can no longer say no to her. 

- THE END -