Chapter 62

“Ah, Sweets.” He opened the door and stood aside so I could enter the apartment he shared with Cris. “I’m glad you’re finally getting to see our place, though not under these circumstances.”

I looked around the kitchen, which opened right off the stairs. “It reminds me a little of the kitchen we had when I first moved in with you guys.” It was larger, though, with enough room for a table and chairs.

“It is a bit dated, but it suits our needs.” He dropped the bags to the floor and rubbed my back. “Why don’t you take Miss Su out of her bag? She must be getting a little restless in there.”

I unzipped the bag and lifted her out. “Say hello to Uncle Tim, puss.”

“Mrrow?” She blinked at him.

“What a pretty little lady, yes, you are.” He rubbed a knuckle under her chin, and she slitted her eyes in pleasure and purred.

“I think you’ve made a conquest.” I put her down, and she wound herself in and out of his legs.