38 Talented Me! 08

5025 scanned the area and noticed there was a blind spot behind a cat tree. Watching carefully to make sure no one would see, it then teleported behind the cat tree. It looked left and right, peeking to make sure no one was staring and walked out.

Avoiding Avina's line of sight, 5025 made its way to her side. It rubbed its head on her palms before purring sweetly. Looking at its host with its bright blue eyes, 5025 was satisfied looking at her surprised face.

Avina was staring absent-mindedly at the cats around them unwilling to come closer to her. She already accepted the fact that today she won't be able to pet a cat, but she didn't expect 5025 to appear. Looking at its innocent eyes, Avina couldn't help but feel her heart turn soft.

Avina reached out and rubbed its little head giving it a little ear massage as well. She let her hands glide against its soft fur ruffling it slightly before patting it down. 5025 attacked with a loving rub, purred in delight. Its eyes squinted and it raised its head in acceptance. Unconsciously, its tail wrapped around her hands tickling her.

The cats around them noticed the warm sweet scene of cat and human and began to be curious. Cats who used to shy away from Avina soon started to walk closely and rub against her body. Eyes pleading for equal pets filled Avina's vision, and she soon found herself occupied satisfying each and every single one of them.

Ben stared enviously at Wilona's situation. All because she petted one cat, now she got all the cats! He had no cats! Where were his cats to love and pet and coo!

"You're like catnip," Ben said. "Every cat likes you."

Wilona looked at Ben's attentive gaze at the cats and laughed.

"Do you want a cat too?" She teased Ben, smiling and showing off 5025's small paws.

Ben's face scrunched up with envy. His hands reached out to 5025's body, but 5025 slapped his hands away.

"Will the Cat Master let me!" Ben glared at Wilona's greedy cat hands holding 5025. He rubbed his hands hoping to feel the remaining warmth of the kitty hit.

Wilona laughed before generously handing 5025 to Ben to pet. Ben's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he quickly stretched out his hands. He then rubbed 5025's fur until it was messy before contentedly backing off.

5025 did not appreciate his rough petting and even when he stopped, continued to glare at Ben. When Ben noticed its gaze and looked puzzledly, 5025 whipped its head to the side ignoring Ben.

Daisy who had been paying attention since the beginning let out a big laugh pointing at the grinning Ben.

"Ben!" She yelled, "Benny boy couldn't get one cat without Wilona!!

"Oh, you!! You probably come here every day!" Ben glared at the laughing Daisy. Soon, their entire group was laughing, and he blushed. From his cheeks to his ears, he was full-on pink.

"Then come here with me next Friday!" Daisy stopped laughing. She looked at the angry Ben and felt it was cute, but held in her laughter. She held out her membership card waving it in front of Ben.

"I get full access to these kitties to pet and hug after closing hours."

Ben followed the waving card and gulped. He wanted to hold and pet these cats, and Daisy was the best way.

Daisy looked at the enticed Ben and giggled. She then turned her attention to Wilona.

"How about you? Do you want to come too?" Daisy looked at the cats around Wilona and felt a little jealous. Even she never had this many cats coming to her.

Avina was about to agree but soon remembered about the show. Next Friday would be the first filming. She could only reject the sweet offer in front of her. Are cats worth failing the mission? Hard decisions, hard decisions.

"Sorry, but I got a show to film that day." Wilona looked apologetically at Daisy. She wanted to join in the fun, but she couldn't miss the show.

"A show!" Daisy shouted. Her shout turned everyone's attention to Wilona.

Wilona looked at all the eyes on her and blushed. She shoved her head down before shyly nodding.

"Yeah, I auditioned for a show and got accepted," Wilona whispered. "The first filming is Friday."

Daisy placed her cat down and rushed to Wilona. Giving her a tight squeeze, she smiled brightly at Wilona.

"Oh my gosh! Wilona is going to be a star!!" Daisy's excitement could not be concealed. She bombarded Wilona with all sorts of questions and Wilona patiently answered every one of them.

The others also placed down their cats and sat down near Wilona. Each time she answered they would say, "Good job!" or "Wow!"; very supportive of Wilona. Wilona would blush every time until her ears turned pink. It was her first time getting this much attention and her heart jumped with joy.

This was what it meant to have friends!! Real friends!!

Even the cold detached Eli gave Wilona a small supportive pat on the back.

"Call me if you need any help." His tone wasn't pleasant, but she knew this was him being supportive.

"And me too!!" Gina said after Eli. "I'll help as much as I can!"

Each one of them told Wilona to call or text them if she was ever in trouble. They reminded her repeatedly before making her pinkie swear on it. Wilona giggled, but she loved every single action, even the pinkie swear.

Going home, Wilona's steps had a small bounce to them. Sometimes, she would even skip a little going on her way. The entire time, a small tune could be heard humming along to the beat of her steps. A smile lined her face and her eyes bent with joy.

The night breeze blew against her face turning her cheeks bright red, but her smile never dropped. She was happy. For once in all her life, she was happy because of her friends.

Once she opened the doors, she shouted, "I'm home!"

Of course, there was no one to return her call, but she was used to it. Placing her coat down and taking off her boots, she headed to her room. Shower, dinner, and homework - that was her routine.

At the very end of the night, she turned off her lights and headed to bed. Tonight, she might not be able to see her parents but it was okay. She knew their love and consideration, and she was working word to be able to afford them a day off in the future.

Surprisingly, the next few days went by smoothly. No one came to mock her, her studies went finely, and she hung out with her friends. Soon, Thursday came. It was just a day before the filming, and it was also the only day she was free to shop for an outfit.

Avina already had a fabulous fashion sense, but every world had a different trend. Not willing to be made into a laughing stock, Avina scheduled a little shopping spree with Daisy in the afternoon. Of course, Daisy was more than happy to help and the two went to the nearest mall.

Daisy knew everything about the current trends from hairstyles to shoes. She knew which store had a better deal and which boba store had the better boba. Pulling Wilona left and right, the two of them had a whole evening to themselves only stopping once Wilona got all the clothes she needed.

"I think that's enou-" Daisy turned to Wilona showing off the treasures they obtained.

"Look who's here." Sadly, a voice stopped Daisy in her tracks. "A gorilla and a beggar."

Daisy glared at the entourage of mean girls in front of them. There was the girl of the morning who was finally given a name, Brittany, who followed behind the Queen of the hive, Adi. Another girl stood behind Adi, but she only stared down at them and didn't speak.

"Aren't you a little too poor to shop at such a big mall?" Brittany said pointing at the bags in their hands with scorn.

"Aren't you a little too mean to be walking out with a mouth?" Daisy wasn't one to be underestimated. She didn't let vulgar words dirty her mouth, but she wasn't going to step down without a fight.

"Besides, I'm shopping with a future star."

"And who would that be?" This time, Adi was the one to open her mouth. No one she knew had the talent to be a star or even the opportunity to. No one passed the audition and no one was richer than she was.

"Wilona," Daisy looked straight into Adi's evil eyes, "Participant of Who I Am."

Adi's face changed into an ugly grey. She clenched her fists and turned her head to Wilona. Her eyes filled with arrogance soon burned over with rage flowing like molten lava. This servant had the audacity to lie to her!