Maple, the calico cat, used to be the ultimate loyal companion to her owner. She followed her everywhere, slept by her side, and was always ready for cuddles.
Whether her owner was relaxing on the couch, working from home, or just enjoying some downtime, Maple was there—her constant shadow. Life was simple: the two of them, enjoying each other’s company.
Maple’s owner was the center of her world, and they had a bond that seemed unbreakable.
That is, until the boyfriend came into the picture. From the moment he walked through the door, Maple’s behavior changed.
At first, it seemed like curiosity, as she cautiously approached him, but within minutes, she was rubbing up against his legs as if they were long-lost friends. It didn’t take long for Maple to completely shift her loyalty.
Suddenly, the owner found herself replaced by her boyfriend as Maple’s new favorite human. The cat that used to curl up in her lap and follow her every move now spent her time glued to the boyfriend.
Maple’s Obsession
Maple’s newfound obsession with the boyfriend reached new heights quickly. She started ignoring her owner entirely whenever the boyfriend was around.
Instead, she’d climb onto his lap while he worked on his laptop or even lay across his keyboard while he was gaming. The owner often caught Maple cuddling up to her boyfriend and curling into his arms, leaving her wondering what she had done to be replaced.
But the ultimate betrayal came at bedtime. Maple, who used to sleep on her owner’s side of the bed, now snuggled up right next to the boyfriend.
She would even rest her head on his pillow, completely ignoring her owner. No matter how much the owner tried to win Maple back, it was clear that Maple had a new favorite. She even had to resort to playing bird videos on the screen while the boyfriend worked, just to keep Maple still so they could get things done!
And the smell—oh, the smell. The boyfriend played football a few times a week, and when he came home sweaty and stinky, Maple was even more obsessed with him.
The stronger the smell, the more Maple wanted to be near him. Desperate to win back her cat’s attention, the owner even tried wearing the boyfriend’s sweaty jersey to see if Maple would come to her. But no luck.
Maple wasn’t interested unless it was the real deal.
A Household Full of Love
Despite the jealousy and the sudden shift in Maple’s affection, the owner couldn’t help but feel happy about it.
Sure, it stung a little to go from being Maple’s number one to second place, but seeing how much her cat loved the boyfriend was heartwarming.
It also brought a new dynamic to their relationship, with Maple’s antics becoming a constant source of laughter and joy.
In the end, the owner realized it wasn’t about who Maple loved more—it was about how much love filled their home every day.
Maple’s obsession with the boyfriend had become one of the funniest parts of their daily lives. Whether it was her curling up on his lap while he worked or snuggling into his side of the bed, Maple had brought them all closer together.
So while the owner might not be Maple’s favorite anymore, she knows that their little love triangle has made their household a happier, more loving place.
Every day is filled with cuddles, laughter, and, of course, a little bit of jealousy. But as far as the owner is concerned, there’s more than enough love to go around. After all, Maple’s heart is big enough for both of them.