Fallen Promise

Nine | Fallen Promise: The Appointment 2

NATHAN

          I am Nathan, I don't remember any of my past, the only thing I remember is my name Nathan. I was appointed as an angel back a hundred years ago. My work here in the angel's territory as of now are just small errands like delivering letters and messages to and fro the land of the dead. Well as of now that's what I have done being as an angel. After this hundred year, I'm finally about receive my final mandate, and I will be sent back to the living world, to fulfill my duties as an angel. Yes, every after a hundred years from an angel's appointment, he or she will be sent back to the living world, to fulfill her duties, and missions as an angel.

          My last task for today is welcoming the dead to the land of the dead. I almost welcomed about a thousand humans already. As they enter I was chosen to sort them out, whether they'll stay here for further deliberation, like interrogation, whether above or under they will end up to.

        As I welcome the last to enter, I noticed the girl who just entered, who's hair is ash blue in color, and a light blue color of her eyes. She's too beautiful that I ended up staring at her for a long time. And I also noticed a small light on his wrist. It indicates that, she's given the opportunity to be an angel, I smiled finding out about that, and I felt that I'm going to be close to her.

          Welcome to the land of the dead" I said to her. She surveyed the place, I bet that she feels that this place was like paradise, and so peaceful. "Hi I'm Nathan" i introduced myself to her and offered my hand for a handshake. "I'm Dion, Uhm.. nice meeting you" She said. After that I found myself smiling again. I heard bells ringing so suddenly, I left her dumbfounded. The bell ringing indicates that I'm with my task here, and I must return as soon as possible. I just wonder when will be meeting her again, since this is my last task now here, and I'll be sent down later today.

          I went to the angel's lair, to receive my mandate. A golden scroll appeared in front of me. I'm now going to cross gate to the living world and now will start anew. As a freed angel, I can go back to and fro, from heaven and from earth, depending on what missions I will be getting.

          Before I finally crossed the gate, I went back for a second to my mini home to get a few things. After getting my things, I closed the door and look straight ahead of me. I saw a familiar face. I think she's the girl I met earlier. I waved my hand so that she'll notice me. She looked back as if, thinking that she wasn't the one I was referring to, so I approached her.

          "So I see, you're now here" I told her. "You're Nathan, Uhm...Ethan, right?" She said, and a bit confused, if she's saying the right name "Nathan" I said. "I'm sorry" she said. "No, it's okay, I'm not good in remembering either" I said then I laughed. "I'm actually shy, but when I saw you, I found myself approaching you and introducing myself. Honestly, I'm not even close to any or talked to other angels like this, in a hundred years of me being an angel." I said excitedly. "Well I guess, you were captivated by my friendly vibe" She replied to me that made us both smile.

          "So Friends?" I asked her. "Ohh, sure it's a pleasure you're the first angel friend I met" she said, and let out a smile. That smile of her, makes my heart flutter, which I don't understand at all. I wish I could stay here a few more days to be with here. But I'd be moving out already. I sat down beside her. "I'd be your first friend here, but I'd be returning back to the living world today" I said in a low tone. "Why?" She curiously asked. "After a century, an angel must be sent back to the living world and fulfill his or her duties as angel" I explained to her. "Uhh, such a shame, it's our first meeting but yet you're leaving" she said, while facing me, I guess she's starting to be sad, after all it was I whom she befriended."Don't worry, after a century I'll wait for you in the living world" I said and then smiled. I heard the bell again, now the time has come. "I'm sorry I have to leave now, see you in a century" I said then I flew away from her. As I was a few meters away from her, I saw her waving her hand, so I waved mine as well.

          I'm now crossing the gate. Light emerged and so I closed my eyes, found myself flying above the clouds. And guess I'm in the living world now. My scroll suddenly lighted, guess that I'm receiving my very first mission now. I grabbed the scroll, I closed my eyes and chant the words "take me to my mission". As I opened my eyes, I was already in the place we're my first mission will occur. My very first mission is in the front of me right now. I have to convince the young boy that's about to jump off the bridge right now. It's not yet his time right now. He's still got long years of living.

          The way to stop him is for me to touch and blow air on his forehead. Just that simple. Blowing air on his forehead will enlighten him, and show him some memories, and some things that would stop him from doing so. And just as that, the guy, came down, walked back from the bridge and sat down. Now my mission is cleared. Time to write down my accomplishments in my heavenly notepad.

CLINT GROSSWEINER

          After a few months, I thought that it would be okay. I thought that I can endure this. But I was wrong. I can't go on without her. I'm in the middle of the garden where we buried the bottle, I'm going to dig up and read her letter for me. I'm not going to wait for two years to read this, since she's already gone.

Dear Clint,

          Yah!! You annoying guy. Why do you always tease me so much. You're so annoying. I don't know how start this thing, but okay, Hello 20 year old Clint, I hope this time you would stop annoying me okay. And stop calling me Baby. Instead call me your honey. Haha, just kidding😅.... Anyway, Clint I just wanted to tell you, from the past few years of us being together. I've started to develop an overwhelming feeling for you. Though it's only one sided. I don't even know if you feel the same way towards me or, I'll just remain as your friend. Do you even know the real reason why I always reject other guys, and you know that I always say that I like spending my time with you, and that I don't want to be in a relationship at that age. It's because I am hoping that you'll like and love me back. I'm good in keeping my emotions so, I know you won't figure out how I really feel that easily. Now here I am confessing to you. I Love You more than a friend. I hope the way you treat me won't change after this confession, I will accept your rejection anyway. I'll gladly stay as your friend, don't worry. I won't be hurt. I'll just support you whomever you'll be with in the future, my best bud. My annoying friend.

                                                                                     Yours Truly,
                                                                      Dion, the ugly girl who liked you:)

          I can't control my emotions knowing the fact that, she truly loved me. And here I am, was afraid to confess to her, and taking this bullshit technique, of writing letters for the future. Why did you take her away from me!!!!!! I kept on shouting and looking above the night sky..Why did you take her away from me!!!!!!!!!!!

          I ran as fast as I could, from the maze garden which is filled with our memories, until I passed by a bridge. A moment of silence, and I found myself standing at the edge of the railings.

          "There's no sense in living!" My tears are falling down heavily as I shouted. "I can't go on, anymore. I will follow you! I'm gonna end this fucking life of mine! Every time I wake up, I wished that you were there. I wished that you never died. Every falling stars I see, your presence is what I always wish for. I'm going crazy for desiring something I know that's so impossible!"

          As I was about to jump, I sensed a tingling sensation that run through my forehead, as if someone blew air upon me. Then suddenly, memories of us appeared from since we were young until the last day that we've been together. I went down. Stopped myself from ending my life. And remembering what my brother told me, if she was there looking at me, I bet she's angry for my actions. I'm such a fool. I'm sorry I did that Dion. I'm never going to  attempt to do that anymore, I promise.