King and Minister

Once there was a king who fell in love with a beautiful lady just by the glimpse of her picture. He started feeling indifferent towards all other activities. His minister came to him and asked what he wants. In first go the king didn't say anything but on the insistence of the minister, he told him that he wants the heart of the pretty lady.
Minister didn't see any trouble in that. He went to the lady and brought her heart out to present to king. The king could not do anything but to regret.
Moral of the story: Be clear in your communication,otherwise you may end up in disasters.

Second version:
Once there was a king .........
Minister went to the lady. He was astounded by her beauty. Instead of proposing her for the king, he asked her hand for himself. On refusal of the lady, he got angry and killed her. Now he feared from the outcome of his act. Finally he took her heart out and presented to the king. The king could not complain but out of love for the lady he went insane and the minister took over the kingdom.

Management Moral of the story: if you make a mistake, transform it into an opportunity.