He glares from the couch as you play with the cat. He huffs and grumbles at a loud enough volume so you’ll hear it. Why does the feline get more attention then him? He’s way better than that animal.

He whispers, “Smug bastard.” About the cat. He kisses his teeth in frustration. He wants your perfect attention back on him. You’re his partner, not the cat’s.

His annoyance grows, before he can’t take it anymore and he speaks up, “I can’t believe that you’re giving the cat more attention.”