Engelskraft: Love of Wasted Angels

The Unlighted Star

In one corner of Abram City Mall, Ailey sat pensively staring at the shady trees with a groan. Shown in his mind the face of Milo who approached him, was very handsome. Just a few more snores, his lips will meet the angel's lips.

The woman held both cheeks. He felt a heat spread all over his face. His heart is still beating fast. Why does it feel so warm and comfortable? Is it because Milo is an angel that Ailey doesn't feel the threat? Though he had trauma to men because of a rape case that claimed his virginity first.

Kevin who accidentally passed by saw the employee immediately approached him. Not wanting to surprise Ailey, she sat down next to him cautiously.

“Not home? Mall is closing soon, you know.” Greet Kevin politely.

“Eh, Father! I'll be home soon, okay. Mr Kevin himself has not come home?” Ailey asked back.

“Actually I already want to go home, but accidentally saw you alone pensive here. What are you thinking?”

“Nothing, Sir. I just enjoy the night breeze. Hehehe.” Answer Ailey around.

Kevin, who noticed Ailey's facial hue was a little different, reflexively touched the woman's cheek with his index finger. Suddenly it made Ailey shocked and brushed off the CEO's hand tightly.

“What do you do?” Ask Ailey in panic. It was a bad incident in the past that traumatized him with men.

“Oh, sorry I'm not polite. You have a fever? Your face is red.” Said Kevin while holding his own hand which was violently slashed by Ailey.

“What do you want from me?” Ailey didn't heed Kevin's question just now. Insecurity enveloped him.

“Hey, are you okay?” Kevin again asked because he felt something was wrong with the woman.

Ailey looked at Kevin with a frightened look. Before him, he no longer saw a CEO but rather a normal man. His breathing was wheezing due to the raging emotions. It could be that the events that happened to him in the past happened again.

“Ailey.” Call Kevin.

“Do not approach!” Shouted Ailey in fear, tears began to flow down her cheeks.

The CEO was confused by Ailey's behavior. He did not know what was really going on until it left the woman in a tremendous panic.

“Quiet, I won't do anything. I'm just worried about you.” Obviously Kevin is calming. “Ok, I will keep a distance of at least 1 meter!” She moved her body away from Ailey.

Ailey saw the CEO keeping a distance with a confused face. However, the tears had already flowed and could not be dammed. He doesn't understand why he feels threatened with Kevin, while he feels comfortable with Milo despite being close together.

“I don't know what's going on with you. But you have to keep the spirit because tomorrow still has to work. Too bad I pay you if your performance is not maximal.” Kevin diverted the mood.

“Ba..Bapak could have. Yes, I will keep the spirit!” Ailey said nervously.

“Wait a minute!” Kevin pulled out his cell phone from his pocket and contacted one of the mall's operational officers. “Do it for a moment, yes. Thank you.” He said while closing the phone.

Kevin stood up and set his feet firmly on the floor. While looking at Ailey gently, he invited the woman to follow him.

“Come, come with me!” Take the man as he steps toward the escalator. Ailey who knew nothing could only follow him from behind without saying a word.

“Pak, where are we going? I'll just go home, yeah.” Said Ailey trembling in fear of the perverted deeds that Kevin might have unleashed.

“It's here, kok.” Kevin's steps stopped in front of a door connected to the ballroom mall.

The man pushed the ballroom door slowly and a bright light burst out. Ailey's suspicious thoughts soon changed in awe at what was in front of her.

“Please enter!” Said Kevin with a sweet smile while allowing his employees to enter the magnificent room he prepared.

The ballroom is filled with a variety of stunning works of art, from sculptured sculptures with very careful detail to a collection of paintings of famous foreign artists. Interestingly, the entire artwork is themed angel with a pure white feel that spoils the eye.

“That's so great! I just found out there's a room like this.” Ailey is amazed.

“This room is indeed intended as a multipurpose room. Usually prestigious exhibitions are held here, including an exhibition of artwork titled Angel in Us that you are viewing.” Obviously Kevin, “Truly this exhibition will only open tomorrow, but I give a special opportunity for you tonight as the first visitor.” Kevin continued with pride.

“Wah, is it okay? It's an honor for me, sir!” Ailey said excitedly.

“As long as you're not moody anymore, the thing I'm doing is nothing.” The CEO replied with a timid face.

While observing every corner of the room, a large painting caught Ailey's attention. The painting is displayed almost on the right side of the wall painted white so that it does not leave much space to install other art. The woman approached the painting and was washed away by the ink scratches that were there.

There was a black-winged angel in a white robe covered in blood. A sword unsheathed in his chest until it pierced into the back of his back. His eyes were softly facing upwards as if asking for mercy to someone there.

“You like this painting?” Ask Kevin.

“Entah. I feel an atmosphere of sadness in this painting.” Ailey replied without blinking her eyes.

“The End of the Rebel, as the title of the painting.” Muttered Kevin.

“What does rebel mean?” Ailey curious.

“You see, usually the black wings represent something evil and are often connected to angels who rebel in heaven and are banished to earth.” Obviously Kevin.

“Ah, I've heard stories like that. But looking at this painting, I feel that the angel is feeling great suffering. Not because of the sword that wiped it out, but because of such deep regret. He's like a star that has lost its light.”

Kevin was amazed by the interpretation of his employees. He watched the painting once more, but still did not understand what Ailey meant.

“If that is your interpretation, then let it be. Everyone has a different understanding, right? Artwork is not an exact science, but depends on what people feel who see it.” Connect Kevin.

Kevin put his hand into his pants pocket and grabbed a small plastic wrap around a medicine discovered by Lina. He wanted to ask if the medicine belonged to Ailey. However, not wanting to ruin the atmosphere that had already awakened that night, he undoes his intentions. On the other hand, the man is also not ready to know the truth.

That night went faster. While enjoying the artwork with stunning visuals, Ailey was touched by the actions of her boss. He felt something special growing in his heart.

The lights in the mall are no longer on, except for the ballroom lights that Kevin had asked not to turn off before they both went home. While watching Ailey who was still looking at the painting without flinching a bit, Kevin seemed to be hypnotized by the beauty of the woman's face. In the midst of the angel-themed art exhibition, they both looked like Adam and Eve enjoying the atmosphere of heaven in the midst of the songs of the Seraphim.