As their connection deepened, Mr. Puzzles began to make more efforts to show his affection. He started to create small surprises for the listener—personalized gestures that reflected his appreciation and growing feelings. Whether it was a special seat reserved for them at a show or a thoughtful note left in their workspace, these actions spoke volumes.
One day, after a particularly successful show where Mr. Puzzles had incorporated many elements the listener had suggested, he approached them with a bouquet of flowers, something he had never done before.
“For you,” he said, his grin genuine and warm. “To thank you for everything you’ve done and for being... you.”
The listener accepted the bouquet with a delighted smile. “Thank you, Mr. Puzzles. This means a lot.”
There was a moment of silence between them, filled with mutual admiration and affection. Mr. Puzzles felt a sense of contentment he hadn’t experienced before, and the listener’s
