At first the gesture seemed to be completely lost on her, but after a long pause she dropped her right hand into mine (leaving her left hand incongruo...usly parked under her chin) and gave me by far the feeblest handshake I have ever encountered. Her hand was so small, even childlike, that my engulfing hand seemed enormous; and when I let go, her arm fell limp by her side. The poor child was quite clearly beside herself."I'm James Walker," I informed her.There was another long pause. I could see. .!She went out to talk to the watchman and came back. I also noticed her giving some 5000Rs money to him. He opened the gate and we entered. We drove about half a mile to reach the palace.Rani: (excited) Come out…Let me show you around.I jumped out and followed her in.It was built just like a palace. The interiors were extravagant and royal. Me: Superb!!!! How many workers do you have here??Rani: 25 or something including the watchman.Me: Where are they??Rani: I gave them all 2 days and a night. Whilst I ignored the pain of its defensive fury, my talons tore and sought purchase in its flesh. It roared again as I gnashed at its throat, a sound that became strangled as I bit deeper, seeking its life force as we tumbled and fought in the darkness. Each savaging the other, dirt and stones spewed everywhere about the hillside. As I suddenly felt a warm gush, the cat thrashed, its growls gradually choking off liquidly as it stilled and gave a last spasm, claws releasing from my back and. In the meantime it started raining heavily. After about 10 mins she opened the door, wow she came covering in a yellow in skirt and gave me the key. She was taking bath. I had to pass her home to reach my home. As it was raining heavily she asked me to get inside her home and told me to leave after rain stops. I went inside while going inside behind her I could see the beautiful structure in that skirt itself, which made something to my mind especially the fragrance, came from her. She went.