I hit a cat on the way
You say you hit a cat to cover up your lateness, even though hitting a cat is the easiest thing in the world. It’s like you’re trying to make everyone feel worse because you're too lazy to think of anything else.
I hit a cat on the way. I’m late for work. The cat is probably still running from me.
I hit a cat on the way. That’s the only reason I’m not in jail.
I hit a cat on the way. I’m not even sure if the cat was real or just my imagination.