Sergo-Z When Death Fell In Love With Life Acquaintance - Gratitude (part 2, in a 3 part story)

“Go on already, get acquainted!” He hastened his granddaughter and watched with interest.

Little Belaya cautiously reached her hand out. The kitten jumped up, stared at her in disbelief, fell on his front paws and immediately leaned forward to sniff the child’s hand.

Belaya froze with excitement. The kitten snorted humorously, jumped in place, and playfully touched the girl’s palm with his paw.

“Grandpa, does he like me?” whispered Belaya.

“Of course! I was sure he would.” The grandfather sat down next to her and put his hand on her shoulder.

“Oh! Thank you for finding a friend for me!” Belaya jumped up, hugged her grandfather by the neck and kissed him on the cheek. “I love you so much, Grandpa”, she whispered in his ear.

“Very good, very good, Dragonfly. Now run! Play with your friend!” The grandfather was confused. His chest, where the heart should have been, felt pleasantly warm.

The child rushed to the kitten, but then came back. “Grandfather, what is his name?”

“I don’t know…think of a name for him yourself” the grandfather said and shrugged his shoulders.

“Hmm...” Belaya thought. “What if …I know! I will call him Keeper!” She clapped her hands in delight.

“Why Keeper?” The grandfather was bewildered.

“Well, of course! You said yourself that he will always be there. He will protect and support me, and I will be able to share my thoughts, feelings, and dreams with him. He is my Guardian, so…Keeper.”

Belaya, embarrassed, kicked the grass with her foot.