Chalyela is glad to be on her way to solving the issues in the village. Now she has one more pressing matter that she would like to handle. She walks to the messenger post and sends a pigeon to Gavin at the clinic.
Chalyela has requested that Gavin meet her in the forest clearing where they can enjoy some privacy.
He is right behind her as she heads to their meeting place.
Gavin is all smiles as he approaches her.
“I had to see you Gavin,” she says turning to face him.
“Is anything the matter?” He asks, concern written all over his face.
She draws close to him and he embraces her.
“I just want to be around you is all.”
“Are you sure my queen? After all that I-”
“Shh!” Chalyela interrupts.
Gavin quiets down immediately, anxious to see what the queen has planned for him…for them. Chalyela looks down feeling bashful, glad to have Gavin’s full attention.
Then she leans over and kisses him.
She stares at him with eyes full of innocence, so unlike her usual royal demeanor.
“I think my parts are working right now,” Gavin responds.
Chalyela laughs, a sound most pleasing to his ear, “You are bad!’”She says giggling.
Chalyela leans in again. Gavin turns his head expecting her to whisper in his ear.
Instead she kisses him again. He fully releases himself into it.
“What are you trying to do to me?” He asks.
“Are you trying to break an old man’s heart?”
“Why would you say that?” She asks believing him to be joking.
“Because you will leave me once someone younger and handsome comes along.”
“Never!” Chalyela says in protest, still laughing.
They say their goodbyes; Chalyela in great spirits, but Gavin is feeling insecure.
Chalyela sets off for the town square to see her royal Advisor Kenna.
