The next morning he had gotten up a little earlier than usual. He took a swim in the lake as part of his daily regimen and proceeded his daily exercise. He may have retired from the navy but he vowed to keep in top shape. He was only 35 for crying out loud, he wasn't old.
He made his way to take care of his morning paperwork and took off to go to Maria's house.
Whenever Georg goes into town it always an event. Everyone always wants to stop and talk to the big and brave naval hero. Though he appreciates everyone who takes time out of their day to speak to him, today he was on a mission. He had to go to the little flower shop on the corner to get the perfect bouquet of Edelweiss.
Walking up to the steps to her cottage, he couldn't be more excited. She was so nice to talk to. He couldn't remember the last time he had a really nice conversation with someone. He adjusted his suit and his hair and knocked on the door.
"This was such a good idea. Thank you Georg, for this picnic" she smiled as she grabbed his hand. They were sitting on a picnic blanket on Untersberg. "Where else would we go?" Georg said with a smile forming on his face. "There was something I wanted to ask you Georg… I know we just met but I feel like I have known you forever" She said hesitantly. "you see, my father has great respect for you and he is very sick, I would love if you would meet him sometime soon" she spoke the words so softly he could hardly hear her. "Maria, I would be honored to meet your father. But, does this mean you knew who I was?" he said jokingly. "how about we set up a time that is convenient for him" this made her smile so big she leaped over the blanket and hugged him to the ground. As the laughter died down they realised the position they were in. they were on the floor of the picnic blanket and Maria was laying straight on top of Georg, their faces met. She leaned over and kissed him very sweetly, almost like a 'thank you'. She broke the kiss and stood up. Now Georg was the one smiling. "come on, let me take you home"
For the next few months their relationship became stronger than ever. They went on dates often and spoke to each other all the time. Whenever Georg went away on business, they spoke on the phone. Georg was able to meet Maria's father and they too spoke often. He had introduced her to all of his staff at the villa and she even has dinner there sometimes.
"So your birthday is coming up… anything you had in mind?" she asked as they walked along the lake of the villa, hand in hand. "well darling I wasn't really planning anything special, I actually might have to go to Vienna on business unfortunately" She stopped walking. "oh Georg you can't be serious.. work on your birthday? you only turn 36 once" she joked as she leaned over and kissed his cheek. Georg loved how comfortable they were with each other. She would often sing to him while his head is on her lap when they go on picnics. "well, what did you have in mind for my dreadful birthday?"
"well, I thought maybe a stroll around saltzburg would be appropriate" he smiled at her sincerity. "Thank you darling, but i was never really a fan of birthdays. I've never really celebrated mine" he stuck out his bottom lip, pretending he was sad. Maria laughed and hit his shoulder. "I'm serious Georg, that's so sad you've never celebrated your birthday! Let's do something this year, anything you want to do!" He leaned over and kissed her softly. "As long as I'm spending time with you, I don't care what we do, but it is true, I must be in Vienna that morning. But I'll be back by lunch time" pleased, she hugged him once more and they continued their way back into the house.
sorry this is so short... i really am having trouble writing this story.. i really need some help! give me some ideas on how i can make it better!