Long ago, in the ancient days, the Cat and the Rat used to be good friends. They lived in the same neighborhood and often shared food they found in human houses.
One day, they made a deal:
“Let’s always share what we find equally. Every night, we both get our fair portion.”
They kept this promise, sneaking into houses at night to find bread, meat, and cheese. Life was good, and they enjoyed every adventure.
But one night, the Cat found a delicious, soft loaf of bread inside a fridge. Instead of calling the Rat to share, he ate it all by himself, leaving behind only crumbs.
When the Rat arrived, he saw the mess and asked:
“Why didn’t you call me, Cat? Didn’t we agree to share everything?”
The Cat, licking his paws, replied:
“I didn’t see you. Besides, the bread would’ve gone bad if I waited. Don’t be so sensitive!”
The Rat felt hurt and betrayed, but said nothing. Over time, the Cat became greedy, no longer wanting to share. He started blaming the Rat for things:
“You’re dirty, you steal food, and you bring diseases!”
The Rat grew furious and made a vow:
“From now on, we are no longer friends. If you see me, chase me. If I see you, I will run. Our peace is over!”
And from that day on, the Cat and the Rat became enemies. Every time they meet, it’s chase and escape, hissing and squeaking — a rivalry that has lasted to this very day.
📚 Moral of the story:
Breaking promises and being selfish causes conflict
Sharing and respecting agreements builds peace
Arrogance and betrayal destroy friendships
