An Angel's Love

Lost

I couldn't catch my breath, I was so shocked to see what I saw. I was overwhelmed with disappointment and wanted more than anything to get as far away from that scene as I could, and that's what I did.

I ran out of apartment as fast as I could, only stopping to get my coat at the doorway. I heard Michael calling after me. I heard his footsteps as he ran to me, but I could not stop. I hadn't any idea where I was going, I only wanted to be away. I ran until I knew for sure I had lost him. I found a small bench and took a seat, trying to clear my head.

I should have seen this coming. I am so stupid, I was blinded by this concept of love that I did not see what was right infront of me, until it literally happened infront of my very own eyes. He kissed Tiffany.

I mean who was I kidding? No one could ever fall in love with me! Love is not meant for me, it was created for others, so they could be happy.

But I really thought Michael was the one! He seemed like my one, my forever and always. I guess I was just kidding myself thinking somebody like him would really be meant for me. Like he would ever see me the way I saw him. No, not when he had Tiffany.

I wish I had never met him! That way I would not feel this sad right now. All I want is to be home again, away from all the pain that lies in this world. Away from all this misery.

I knew I could not to do so, because no matter how much pain and suffering I went through, it was up to me. I have a purpose in this world, as does everyone else. I won't give up, I can't. I will find a way to move past this, and I will do what I was brought here to do. I will not quit.

I looked up from the ground when I heard footsteps walking to me. I saw it was Michael and got up to begin walking away. I heard him sigh and run after me.

"Elera, wait up!" He pleaded. I heard a small laugh escape my lips as I did not stop.

"Why? Just go back with Tiffany! I'll go home later, not that you care!" I shouted, barely looking over my shoulder.

"I don't care about Tiffany! I need to explain to you what happened!" He begged, finally catching up to me. He pulled on my forearm and turned me to face him, but I would not look at him. He was hoping I would willingly, but when I did not, he lifted my chin so I finally looked into his eyes, which was the last thing I wanted. I saw true guilt and sadness, and it was all to much.

"Elera, it was Alex. He planned this." He said, his voice soft and gentle.

"Why would he do that?" I asked my voice holding both anger and betrayal.

"He thought if you saw Tiffany and I, you'd go over and talk to him. He figured you'd need comforting, and then you would give him a favor in return. He didn't think you would care enough to leave the house!" He tried to explain to me quickly, knowing I was losing trust in him as time kept passing.

"Why would he care enough to go through all the trouble to bring Tiffany over and everything." I asked, none of it making sense. Alex was not the kind of guy to go through a lot of work to get a girl, right?

"I don't know, honestly. He's never been this way before. When Tiffany walked into my room, I was so confused. I didn't have time to react as she pressed her lips onto mine. I pulled away from her grasp and asked her why she was doing this, and she just responded quickly saying that she hadn't given up on me, and she still wanted to be with me. I shook my head but she kept kissing me. I only managed to get her off as I saw you run out the door out of the corner of my eye, and I ran after you." He said while looking into my eyes. His eyes were beginning to water, as were mine. I could telling he was not lying to me, but I still did not fully comprehend why Alex had gone through all this trouble.

"Why me? Alex already had a girl over, did he not?" I asked Michael.

He gave a small laugh and shook his head. "You don't see it, do you?" He asked me. I shook my head.

"Every one here wants you. When we walk past people, every guy turns to look at you." He smiled at me.

"So, I'm like a trophy. Thank you for helping me understand." I said with irritation and started walking away but he held on to my hand. As much as I hated it, even in this situation, I still felt electricity when we touched.

"Not like that Elera, what I meant is that you are special. So special that everyone wants you for themselves. Even... even me." I turned and studied his face. His eyes told me that he was being sincere, and his blush told me our feelings were mutual.

"Why would you not mention this to me before?" I asked, my voice full of doubt.

"I thought you would reject me, and I still think you will-"

I cut him off as I pulled him into a kiss. I don't know what took over me, but I'm glad it did. He wrapped me in his arms and I placed mine around his neck. It was amazing, the feeling he gave me. I was so glad I had met him. I was so happy he did not give up.

We pulled away from the kiss, and I saw him walk over and walk past me. I turned in confusion and smiled at what I saw. Michael picked a rose from the many beautiful flowers surrounding us. He held it up and asked

"Elera, will you please, do me a favor?"

I smirked. "Depends on the favor." He blushed.

"Can you please just be mine already. I need you in my life." I smiled and took the rose.

"Only if you can promise me I'll be the only one." I said, half warning and half plea.

"My love, you have always been and will always be the one for me."