Mandy gasped in delight. “It’s like I always dreamed! But how did you…?”

Travis grinned. “Let’s just say I owe the zookeeper a very complicated favor! Care for a ride?”

Mandy blushed. “I’d love one.”

By sunset’s glow, he drove the duck-drawn carriage down the meandering path to her heart.

This story was based on a prompt from @awesomejeka.