The Background of Their Bond
Samuel’s bond with Mia had been there for years when she was still a cub. He had assumed the duty of taking care of her from the very onset, by feeding her, playing with her, and giving her the nurturing environment that she needed to grow. There were times of silent companionship with days full of quiet when Mia curled up beside him seeking comfort and safety in his presence. Being with Mia was a full-time job for Samuel. It was a way of life where he put heart and soul into knowing what she wanted and what she didn’t need from food to social habits. Their bond was founded on mutual trust, and through the years, Samuel was more than a caregiver; he was her guardian, her confidant.
Through the years, Samuel also delved deeper into knowing more about big cats. He decided to know everything that could be known about their behaviors, diets, and threats against them in the wild. He then became an advocate for their conservations, using his expertise to raise awareness about the plight of tigers in their natural habitats. With Mia, Samuel realized that their relationship was not about just feeding her body but creating this emotional bond across species. He was committed to her welfare and remained alert even when Mia had moved away. After all, he felt responsible for her well-being regardless of where she was.
To be separated from Mia was not an easy thing, but he knew it was part of the process. He could only watch from afar as he occasionally received updates on Mia’s whereabouts from the sanctuary where she was taken. While he was proud of the strides she had made, there remained an unfilled space in his heart. The reason he decided to go back to Mia after five years wasn’t just nostalgia; it was reconnecting with a piece of his heart that always belonged to her. Samuel’s yearning to see Mia again was not just about closure, but about reaffirming the bond that had shaped his life in profound ways.easy.
