In the end, I managed to achieve my dream. I don't have big dreams. I just want to continue my studies at the University of California Los Angeles with my friend Reeny Hamsley. Reeny and I have been friends since elementary school and she's like a sister to me. Reeny and I just got a letter from UCLA last week and I think the euphoria we felt was still the same as last week when we just received the letter.
However, apart from that feeling of pleasure, I can also feel another feeling that is getting stronger inside of me. The feeling of dread has been getting bigger lately. The shadow in the window grew stronger even this time, the pair of golden eyes entered my dream hiding in the dark part of my dream. It also made me wake up from my sleep with a beating heart.
I feel weird. Nah! I've been feeling like there's something wrong with me lately. That's not all. Every time I close my eyes, I see a pair of golden yellow eyes watching me. Yes! That pair of eyes are everywhere. Sometimes I feel delusional and think someone is following me. When I turned around all I saw was an annoying cat bathing, walking, or fighting. I think I'm going crazy! From the first, I never liked to see that one furry creature.
My name is Keysa Oathword. I'm 17 years old. Right now, I'm walking to visit my best friend Reeny. I did visit Reeny often. It feels weird when I don't spend time with Reeny for one day. Then, the strange feeling appeared again. I turned and saw a cat crossing the street. Oh, my gosh! Why are there so many cats in this world? What is the actual population of cats in this world?
As soon as I arrived, I rang the bell. Reeny appeared 3 seconds after I rang the bell. His smile widened. Reeny is a girl with fair skin and slanted eyes. Yes! Reeny is from China. Even though she was born in Los Angeles, I don't think Reeny could get rid of her father's and mother's genes altogether. Moreover, Reeny often tied her hair in two like now. Not to mention his slightly smaller stature than the majority of our friends.
Unlike Reeny, I have white skin with big eyes. I have straight Hazel hair with eyes the same color as mine. I have a few brown spots on my face. A sharp nose that is not as sweet as Reeny's who has Asian blood.
"It's a strange day without you, Key!" Reeny complained. "come in!"
I obeyed. The Reeny family has also gotten used to my presence. Sometimes, when my mother had to travel out of town, she would drop me off at Reeny's house. Reeny took me to her room and immediately I lay down on her bed. Reeny's house is my second home and I feel comfortable here. The fact that I'm not alone in this house makes me feel comfortable here.
"Reen? I am thirsty!" I said to Reeny.
"Wait a minute, Key! I will make syrup for us before we have fun” said Reeny with an excited tone.
I nodded then took a comic from Reeny's bookshelf for me to read while waiting for her. Reeny and I both love reading comics and novels. The genres we read are usually fantasy, such as novels by Rick Riordan, namely the Percy Jackson Series and Heroes of Olympus Series. We have also read his other novels. Reeny and I do have a lot in common and it always manages to make me happy to this day.
When Reeny brought drinks with snacks, I heard the sound of a bell. I frowned then looked at Reeny's feet. As soon as I knew what was behind it, I glared and stared at something behind Reeny's feet with a look of horror. A cat was following Reeny meowing. Just hearing his voice gave me goosebumps. I reflexively got up while moving away from the annoying creature. Oh, my gosh! I've had enough of that furry creature lately and somehow Reeny suddenly got a cat.
"I didn't know you like to keep cats," I said still looking at the cat with horror.
Reeny laughed at my expression. In contrast to my character who is a little hard, stubborn, and a little selfish, Reeny is a typical person who loves nature and everything in it. Reeny has a motherly nature that sometimes confuses me. I didn't even think someone like Reeny existed.
"Funny isn't it? He's lost. His name is Ursa Major. I knew it from the necklace. But, there is no contact person that I can contact,” said Reeny confused.
I nodded stiffly. Reeny knows I hate cats but I'm not allergic to them. Unlike me, Reeny likes cats. Yes! He likes nature and everything in it. It could be that Reeny also likes crocodiles. Oh, I can't imagine it at all.
I watched the Angora cat dance playing with a ball of yarn with its furry body. I don't like looking at those clumps of fur. His behavior always amuses me. What's more, these furry creatures often appear and approach our feet asking for a little affection.
“a little beggar!” I said sarcastically when I saw the cat.
"What's wrong, Key?" Reeny asked hearing my little curse.
I shook my head in response to Reeny's question. I wonder, What did Reeny like about that creature? The creature could only meow and meow. Ask for mercy. A spoiled creature that always demands attention. It wasn't long before I had a bad thought about the furry creature, he approached with a bell ringing with his every move. Ursa Major jumped up and sat on Reeny's lap. I don't like yellow eyes. His eyes reminded me of the pair of eyes I always dreamed of in the dark.
As if aware that I was watching, Ursa Major glanced at me with her cat eyes then closed her eyes slowly while rolling on Reeny's lap.