Engelskraft: Love of Wasted Angels

Guardian Angel

The sound of crickets and rustling leaves began to sound. The shining street lights repel the darkness of the night. It was only 7 o'clock but the crowd had already disappeared from sight. It is very different atmosphere in the village with urban.

Milo walked hand in hand beside Ailey while equalizing the steps with the woman. As if to always look after her, she did not allow herself to be more than a few centimeters away from Ailey.

“Your father didn't come home?” Ask Milo.

“He will follow after finished chatting with his truck driver friends. Understandably, the village is getting quieter as many people move to the city. So, I used the opportunity in the store to socialize.”

“Betul also, yes. Though it is still this hour, but it is rarely seen humans roam.” The reply.

“That's. Very quiet atmosphere, isn't it?” Connect Ailey.

The two of them walked the path carefully. Even if the street lighting has been lit, but because it is rare for housing and buildings, the village area is not enough light. Ailey is afraid to walk alone at night. Especially after the case that hit him first.

“Milo, are you my guardian angel?” Ask Ailey at random.

“Eh? Why suddenly ask like that?” Milo asked back.

Ailey stopped her steps. His eyes were fixed on a small street flanked by a corn garden next to him. He looked at the darkness that was there. In fact, no lighting at all combed the path.

“There, the scene of the bad accident happened to me.” The woman muttered softly as she looked at the darkness of the garden.

The angel in the form of a human being was stifled to hear it. He looked towards the dark garden. Like a film that was shown clearly, the memory of the rape flashed quickly in Milo's inner eyes. His heart felt the pain Ailey was experiencing.

“I will never be able to forget this scene despite it being so many years old. Until now, the former is still not buried tightly.” Evidently.

“We'd better get home soon. Not good long-long outside at night.” Milo said he was trying to divert the conversation.

Suddenly both of Ailey's hands hugged Milo's arms tightly. His head he placed on the shoulder of the angel's field comfortably. The cold atmosphere that night was warm.

“Then suddenly you were present when my life was falling. You are always there when I am sad. Are you my guardian angel?” Ask back sincerely.

Milo sighed with a smile, “If that's what you think of me, then it happens.”

Hearing the angel's words, Ailey's feelings became very safe and comfortable. His hand hugged him tighter as if he did not want to let go of the angel. Just this time in her life, she could feel safe with a man other than her father. At least, that's what he saw from the form of the angel.

The two of them returned to the dim road due to the light of the lights. The corn garden full of darkness was left for granted even though his memories still lingered in the heart of the woman. Even though the bitter experience still haunts him, he now believes that there is a figure who is always there for him to cover the bitterness.

After arriving at the alley, a tall and well-built man stood at the door of Ailey's house as if waiting for her arrival. The man looked up and saw the woman approaching.

“Pak Kevin?” Sapa Ailey was astonished to see her former boss in front of her house.

“Hai, Ailey!” Kevin replies but his eyes are glued to Ailey's hand which is coiled around Milo's arm.

Feeling noticed, Ailey immediately removed her hand from the angel's arm. Milo who felt nervousness in the heart of the woman felt uncomfortable with the presence of Kevin.

“What are you doing here?” Ask Milo with a kettle.

“Oh, sorry. It is not appropriate for me to visit without news and disturb both of you.” Kevin said it was bad.

“Please don't misunderstand! A, i.. i..” Ailey looks excited.

“Ailey, you don't need to be polite to the person who fired you disrespectfully.” Milo protest is upset.

“Therefore, I came all the way here to apologize to Ailey. As CEO, I know I treat my employees well. Representing Lina, I want to apologize profusely for embarrassing you in front of people.” He said in a raucous voice while bowing his body as deeply as possible.

“Pak Kevin...” Murmured Ailey saw an unusual sight from big boss Abram.

“What a shameless. How dare you come here! If you're really sorry, do something to fix it. Aren't you a CEO?” Timpal Milo was full of emotion.

Ailey turned her body around and held back Milo who was being emotionally ignited. His eyes radiated with compassion, leaving the angel unable to say anything.

“Milo, go home. Let me clean this up myself.” Ailey said softly.

“But..”.

“Go home, I'm fine. Thank you for keeping me company all day and driving me home.” Her connection with a sweet smile was engraved on her lips.

The angel saw the woman's determination. He knows, however, he will not be able to rival the CEO. Angels and humans have a different world, of course he must give up seeing Ailey prefers Kevin than himself. Although his heart ached, but he did not want to add to the burden of the woman.

“Alright, I'm home. But remember, if anything happens to you, I will never forgive this human being!” He said, looking at Kevin. Slowly, Milo rewinded his pace and got further and further out of sight. There were only two human children left.

***

Milo walked with limp steps onto the large road. There, Mario was waiting for him with a car parked neatly on the side of the road. His face pityed to see the look on his partner's face.

“I told you not to interfere too much in human affairs. They have their own free will.” Mario.

“My fate is really sad, yes. When people admired the beauty of angels at the Angel in Us art exhibition, I admired ordinary women who admired the man more.”

“From the beginning you already know ‘kan that angels and humans can not unite. It's already a law of nature.” Mario.

“Until any time, I'm just a guardian angel for him.” Milo muttered in a soft voice.

Mario who saw disappointment in the eyes of his colleague could only pat him on the shoulder. Politely, he led Milo into the car. Milo could only follow the instructions helplessly while sitting in the passenger seat.

While turning on the machine, Mario let out a long sigh while shaking his head. For him, the case of romance experienced by his partner is much more complex than those in man-made novels.

“Milo, I already know your mission in this world. Better not make your own mission fall apart.”

“You know?” Milo turned his head towards the driver's seat and saw Mario's serious face.

Mario returned Milo's gaze sharply and continued his words, “At that time, you were still under Lucifer's orders as a fallen angel to drop human morals on earth. You're the mastermind behind the rapist's intentions that took Ailey's virginity. You instigated that bunch of middle-aged men to ruin Ailey's life. Didn't you?”

Milo was stunned to hear the explanation. For a long time he wanted to bury the story from his life, but it has now been clarified again by his angelic friend.

“The mission passed down to you is the karma that you must resolve to that woman.” Mario paused for a moment. He gulped and continued, “Your real mission is to make sure Ailey lives a happy life by making her unite with Kevin.” Reciprocity.

The angel's heart was broken hearing this. Actually, he had known for a long time his purpose in the human world to repay his own actions, but only then did he feel tremendous pain when he heard it verbally word for word. Tears fell and fell on her cheeks. He felt unable to complete the mission. Rather than being referred to as a mission, perhaps punishment is the right word to describe its purpose. How is the angel in love willing to make the woman he loves love another man?

"Remember, Milo. Angels can only put their love on the Master who created them. You should know your limits." Mario said as he stepped on the gas pedal.

The puff of exhaust fumes left a trail in the silence of the night. Along with the speeding car, the angel's logic collides with his feelings. Because as a creature destined to serve God, the feeling possessed by Milo is a great punishment that is never expected.