The Lonely Angel

    By Luisito

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    13 Aug, 2023

    Once there was an angel who was as lonely as a star in the vast cosmic expanse. Abandoned on a planet named Earth, the angel wandered aimlessly through the cities and forests, always looking up at the sky.

    The angel's ethereal beauty made it stand out in the bustling cities and tranquil forests. But its iridescent wings, typically a symbol of joy and protection, were now drooping with loneliness and despair.

    Over time, the angel started forming an attachment to the beautiful landscapes of Earth but still felt a deep longing for its celestial abode. It marveled at the humans it saw, always curious and busy.

    The angel would hover around children, observing their innocent and carefree nature. It would sit on a solitary tree in the city park, watching the old and young alike. But it never interacted with them, choosing to remain an observer.

    One day, while watching a group of children playing, the angel saw a small girl sitting alone on a bench. Unlike the other children, she didn't join in the laughter and fun.

    The angel found a strange kindred feeling with the solitary girl. Her loneliness mirrored the angel's own. The angel decided to approach the girl, breaking its self-imposed isolation.

    The girl seemed startled by the angel's sudden appearance but didn’t run away. Without talking, the angel sat next to her. The girl looked at the angel, her eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of longing.

    Over time, a unique bond formed between Mia and the angel. Mia shared stories about her life, her dreams, and her loneliness. The angel, in turn, found solace in Mia's company.

    The angel started looking forward to its meetings with Mia. Their silent talks, the shared loneliness, and the mutual understanding, slowly filled the angel's heart with a strange feeling of joy.

    One day, Mia asked the angel if it felt lonely. The angel, with a hint of sadness, nodded. Mia held the angel's hand, promising to be its friend. This simple act of empathy moved the angel deeply.

    The angel had been on Earth for many years, but this was the first time it felt less of an outsider. The angel realized that it was not alone anymore, that it had found a true friend in Mia.

    As the bond deepened between the two, the angel started praying for the first time in a long while. It prayed not for itself, but for the little girl who had shown it kindness and understanding.

    One day, Mia didn't come to the usual spot. The angel waited for hours, but Mia didn't show up. The angel couldn't understand why Mia was not there, and it felt a pang of worry.

    The next day, the angel decided to use its celestial powers to find Mia. It followed Mia's aura from the park, leading straight to a small house. There, it saw her, lying sick in bed.

    Seeing Mia in her current state, the angel felt a surge of sadness and helplessness. But right then, the angel made a vow that it will not let Mia suffer. It had to find a way to help her.

    The angel prayed with all its might, requesting the divine spirits to lend it some of their healing powers. It was determined to use all its might to save Mia, the only friend it had on Earth.

    Late in the night, the angel used its powers to enter Mia's room, hovering above her. It extended its hands towards Mia and let the celestial energy flow from its hands to Mia.

    The room filled with a soft glow, and the angel could sense Mia's relief as the energy flowed into her. The angel stayed there until the break of dawn, praying for Mia's recovery.

    The next day, Mia's condition began to improve, and within a week she was back to her normal self. The joy in Mia's eyes when she returned to the park was the greatest reward for the angel.

    Mia, though oblivious to the angel's role in her recovery, hugged the angel tightly when they next met. The angel's wings fluttered, brushing away the last remnants of loneliness from its heart.

    The bond between the angel and Mia grew stronger with the passage of time. They shared stories, laughter, and even tears. In Mia, the angel found a friend, and in the angel, Mia found a guardian.

    One day, a divine call echoed in the angel's heart. It was time for it to return to its celestial abode. The happiness was tainted with sadness as the angel thought about parting from Mia.

    The angel decided to tell Mia about its departure. Mia, though shocked, offered a brave smile, telling the angel she would be okay. She thanked the angel for being there for her when she felt alone.

    Mia gifted the angel a small feather she had found, telling the angel that it could remember her with the feather. The angel, with a heavy heart, accepted the feather and promised to remember Mia.

    The angel bid her farewell and then flew higher and higher until it disappeared into the heavens. But it left with a heart full of earthly emotions and experiences it would forever cherish.

    Mia, with tears in her eyes, waved goodbye to her dear friend. She felt a sense of sadness but also knew that she was stronger now, thanks to the angel. She promised herself that she would never forget the angel.

    Time passed, and Mia grew older. But she never forgot about the angel. Every time she looked at the sky, she would remember the lonely angel who became her friend and guardian.

    Meanwhile, in its celestial abode, the angel would often look at the feather, remembering the little girl who taught it about friendship and empathy. The angel was no longer lonely, for it had the memories of Mia to accompany it.

    The story of the lonely angel who found a friend on Earth became a tale in the celestial realm. It served as a reminder to the other angels about the power of empathy, kindness, and friendship.

    Back on Earth, Mia often told her children and later grandchildren about her extraordinary friend from the heavens. Thus, the tale of the lonely angel and the human girl lived on, bridging the gap between Heaven and Earth.

    The angel and Mia's story is a testament to the power of friendship that knows no boundaries – not even the divide between the terrestrial and celestial. It tells of a unique bond that transformed two lonely hearts and taught them the meaning of companionship.

    Such friendships, though rare, are the ones that leave an indelible mark on our hearts and souls, forever transforming us. Thus, the lonely angel was lonely no more, and Mia found a friend in the most unexpected of beings.

    And even though they were worlds apart, the bond they shared was never broken. They remained in each other's hearts and memories, a testament to their extraordinary friendship that transcended time, space, and realms.

    So, wherever you are, whenever you feel alone, remember the lonely angel's story. Know that you are never alone, that somewhere, someone cares for you, even if they are as far away as the heavens above.

    And remember that even in the most unexpected places, you can find companionship and love. Like the angel, you too might discover your true friendship on Earth, turning your loneliness into joy and fulfillment.