Cupid's mistake

4.

CUPID'S POV -

The creaking open sound of the metal gate made me aware of somebody entering my cellar.

I was too tired to open my eyes from the sleep which was tardy to come in the first place.

But the touch of soft hand on my left cheek and rosy smell soothing my nose made me open my eyes wide instantly .

I straightened up my back , my feathers becoming wide apart.

" Mother ! "

I looked at my mother , Venus,
tears starting to cloud my vision at sight of her.

She was crouched down in front of me , her salmon pink satin gown flowing , covering nearly half of the floor of the cellar , her left hand having bowl of strawberries and white cream.

" Oh my son ! How I wish , I wouldn't have to see you in this state. But fate is a strange creature. "

She uttered , her blonde eyebrows furrowed and blue eyes filled with worry .

" Mother , what will happen to those humans ? " I asked her , my breathe fast.

My mother looked sideways , putting the bowl down on the floor.

Still avoiding to meet my eyes , She muttered , " It can't be helped , Son.
They both will have to die. "

I straightened up from my drooped sitting position , my eyes widening .

" What ? No , this can't be true."
I covered my face with my both hands in despair.

" This is those humans' destiny now." She said , with a sigh .

" There has to be something, mother .Tell me there is a way ! Please ."
my hands were on my head , on verge of pulling out my blonde curls.

This is all because of me.

I am a terrible God !

She stilled for some moments looking at the dark roof of the cellar.

After some seconds , she stood up and said ,
" There is a way , I can try...But I am afraid, it still would not be easy for those humans ." she said with grim expression on her beautiful face.

I also stood up, my wings straightening wide in hope.

Taking her hands in my own , I asked my mother , " What is it , tell me dear mother ?"

She looked at me ,
" There is only one way .. " she said ,
" If they can tell each other their one deepest , darkest secret which they have buried deep in their heart to be forgotten forever and still be in love , so deep that they are willing to die for the other one, they both can be exempted from dying . "

" I will have to pursuade Goddess Morta for this though. " She added.

" Last time , this chance was given , I think 1000 years ago" , she said , looking up, her long fingers cupping her chin .

" At the most she gives 3 lunar months of time to them for this ."

" Please mother ! Talk to Goddess Morta .I beg of you ." I requested her , both hands clasped in front of me as a prayer.

She put her right hand on my head .
" Anything for you , Son . I will talk to her. But still don't be so hopeful for those mortal beings .They fall out of love real awefully quick. "

Author's note -

Next update on Friday.