That was before the cat showed up

The party was a resounding success. Sophie poured herself another wine and glanced around. All her guests were busy chatting, hovering over the platters of nibbles. Laughter melded with the music.

She turned her head to the kitchen where a heated but friendly disagreement sounded loudly through the door. Something about whether the fancy little savoury pastries were ready yet. Sophie wandered that way. It was her party so she should possibly be involved in what was going on in the kitchen.

She ra...