Musings of an Unwanted Roommate

 Remember this post?   Well, the story continues:

I think they thought they were rid of me, but I've been here all along.  There's not much food here, but it's warm.  I wander around the house looking for food: spiders, insects, whatever I can find.  I find a cozy place to sleep . . . and hide.

The other night I found a very warm, soft- oh so soft-green blanket to curl up in.  I was sound asleep when all of a sudden the blanket was moving and shaking and I found myself plopped on the floor!  I was disoriented and not sure where I was.  I saw shelter across the way, under a blanket storage chest.  I headed that way.  Before I could duck under for cover I looked up and saw that Amazon Woman! You remember that one who crushed me in her bare hands.  There she was again, looming over me.  I hurried and scurried under the chest. I stayed for a few minutes, but feeling like I would like more shelter, I came out, headed for under the couch. Suddenly a book came out of the sky and crashed down on me.  The Amazon Woman was out to get me!  Oh baby, this is WAR!  Stunned, but not entirely incapacitated, I scurried under the couch where I knew she couldn't come and nursed my wounds.  I stayed for quite some time.  When the room got dark, I came out, searching for a better place to hide. I knew the woman's husband would look for me under there when it got light. Where could I go?  A shoe.  One of her shoes would be a good place to hide.  Then when she slides her foot in I could lift my tale and give her a good sting.  Or, I know, I could hide under that throw rug in the living room.  Her foot is often near it when she is in her living room chair.  I could come out and sting her good, then scurry back under the rug.  Honestly, though, I think the best place is in her bed, where I first went.  It is soft and warm for me and an excellent place to wait to attack.  When she is sound asleep, I could stretch out and swing my tail and get her good.  This isn't over.  

We are in a battle here, folks, and I intend to win!  I'll keep you posted.