To Snag a Prince

A Beautiful Beginning

I was born on a cool summer evening that was laced with the gentle buzz of fireflies. As soon as my mother saw me, she wept and thanked the heavens. She took me into her arms and whispered softly, "You are my guardian angel, Laila."

At that moment, a shower of falling stars rained from the heavens. Their light illuminated the sky, and all that saw watched in awe until the flood of light faded.

My mother looked down on my face, and saw my peaceful aura. She smiled and looked into the sky as she said, "I thank you for bestowing upon me one of heavens angels, and I swear to protect her until my dying breath."

I have been told this story countless times, and to this day my mother has remained true to her word. She has never failed to love me and protect me. Now I pray that the heavens will save my dear mother.