"We are not getting a cat." Shiu repeated for the umpteenth time, crossing his arms against his chest in an attempt to appear more stern.

But you knew. You knew he'd give up and concede at some point.

He loved you too much, and enough to ignore his hatred for cats. You just had to push a tiny bit more.

You put on your best pleading face and looked up at him with puppy eyes. You were going to make him crack for sure!

"...Stop it. We're not getting one." He sighed, his tone shifting as his confidence slowly seeped away.