Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a wonderful peacock. He was the most beautiful bird in the kingdom, with feathers that shimmered in the sunlight and a regal strut that made all the other animals bow in admiration. He lived in a grand palace, surrounded by lush gardens and sparkling fountains, and was the envy of all the other birds.

  One day, a grandmother and her granddaughter came to visit the palace. The granddaughter was a curious and adventurous child, always eager to explore new places and meet new creatures. As soon as she saw the peacock, she was entranced by his beauty and grace.

  Sensing the girl's admiration, the peacock strutted over to her and began to show off his feathers. He spread them wide, revealing a dazzling array of colors and patterns that made the girl gasp in wonder. The grandmother smiled indulgently, happy to see her granddaughter so delighted.

  From that day on, the girl visited the peacock every day. She would bring him treats and talk to him for hours, telling him all about her adventures and dreams. The peacock, in turn, would preen his feathers and show off his latest dance moves, always eager to impress his new friend.

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  As the weeks went by, the grandmother noticed that her granddaughter was becoming more and more enchanted by the peacock. She worried that the girl was becoming too attached to the bird and that she would be heartbroken when it was time to leave.

  One day, the grandmother decided to take matters into her own hands. She told the girl that they would be leaving the next day and that she should say goodbye to the peacock. The girl was devastated and begged her grandmother to let her stay just a little longer. But the grandmother was firm. She knew that it was time for them to go and that the girl needed to learn to say goodbye to the things she loved.

  So, the next day, they packed their bags and set off on their journey. As they walked away from the palace, the girl looked back at the peacock, tears streaming down her face. But then something miraculous happened. The peacock spread his wings and flew after them, landing at their feet with a flourish. The grandmother and granddaughter were amazed. They had never seen a peacock fly before. The peacock looked up at them with his bright eyes, then turned and flew back to his palace.

  From that day on, the girl knew that the peacock would always be her friend, no matter where she went or what adventures she had. And the grandmother knew that sometimes, the things we love can surprise us in the most wonderful ways.