Once upon a time...-part 4

Tigger moaned as Maxim caressed his yellow stripped coat. His desperation to meet her increased.” Was it love at first sight? How could anyone be so graceful and innocent at the same time?” he thought.  

“Good morning, Mr. Maxim. If you are done with Tigger, I would like to take him for a walk.”, the voice of woman of his dream said.  He was dumbstruck by the beauty standing next to him. She came close to him and waved her hand on him. “Ummm sorry, princess. You could, he is yours.” , he said handing the leash of Tigger to her.  He stood staring at them leave. 

As she walked forward, she turned  and said, “ Won’t you care to join us?”  He apologized again and followed them.  They had been walking for a quite some time. They hadn’t spoken a word in their journey.  Only thing that spoke was the emotions .He could see that she was gloomy and deep into some thoughts. He wanted to know what was bothering her. But he didn’t ask. He just let the time pass when it was time for her to leave. She  bid goodbye to Tigger and him. It was the only conversation that they had.

Few days passed the same way. He would push himself with motivation speeches to speak to her. Alas! he would be dumbfounded.  

It was beautiful evening. The orange sky had replaced the clear blue sky. The sun was almost set. The birds were flying towards their home. They sat on bench in one of the royal gardens while Tigger made himself comfortable on green ground. 

“ Are you always this quiet, Mr Maxim?” she asked. He blushed and said, “ No, Princess. Why do you think so?” “ It has been weeks since we met and we hardly spoke.” , she replied. “ I am bit intimidated by your presence, princess.” , he said shyly.  “ Intimidated! Interesting! No one ever told me that. I have never felt such a way.” , she said with startled expression. “ Hmmm.. how do I seem more friendly that you don’t get frightened by me. Why don’t we play a game? It’s called ice breaker. First I will ask you ten questions and then you could do the same.”

He was getting ready to play the game. This was going to get interesting. He would get to know her well. She started preparing few questions in her mind.

(To be continued)