“Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity
to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and
innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is
the power that enables us to empathize with humans whose experience we have
never shared.” (J.K. Rowling)
In the celestial realm of Heaven, human love was not
something experienced by angels and demons. So, one day, the Man Upstairs
announced a rare surprise break on Valentine’s Day and excitement popped out all
over their faces. The catch? The angels and demons must spend the day roaming
the earth, eavesdropping on human couples as they celebrated their love for one
another.
As fate would have it, Michael the archangel, and
Asmodeus, the demon of lust, were paired up for the day. Together, they
descended to earth, their eyes filled with wonder as they prepared to embark on
a journey of discovery. Little did they know, their views on love and the human
experience would be forever changed by the intimate conversations they were
about to give ears.
The maiden couple snuggled up in a small café,
surrounded by a warm and cozy ambience. The elegant interiors were bathed in
the soft glow of candlelight, casting a romantic spell over the dating lovers
that filled the space. The air was permeated with a Valentine’s Day blend of
red wine and chocolate heart scents, seeped through with romantic indulgences
like strawberries, offering a sensory experience that added to the intimate atmosphere.
As the couple sipped their coffee, they chatted
intimately, lost in their world. A wide-screen TV on a distant wall showed, toned
down, the movie “The Notebook.”
A piped-in subdued tone of the song “Endless Love” played
in the background, providing a musical backdrop to the lovers’ conversation.
Boy: Do you remember the first time I told you I loved
you?
Girl: Of course. It was during that sunset walk by
the beach. I was so surprised but so happy.
Boy: I knew I had to tell you. You have been the
light of my life since the day I met you.
Michael and Asmodeus were amazed at the depth of
emotion and love in the lovers’ words. They went on dropping in on different
cafes, listening in on more conversations.
Boy: So, what do you want for Valentine’s Day?
Diamonds? Flowers?
Girl: Nah, all I want is for you to give me a good,
old-fashioned piggyback ride.
Boy: Done. You got it, my love.
Out of the blue, Asmodeus asked, “What is love, Mike?”
“Deu, let’s stroll along the Lovers’ Lane and eavesdrop
on what the lovers are saying to each other,” Michael said. “I bet, at the end
of this lane, you’ll get to the bottom of the real essence of love.”
The pair strolled the moonlit path on Lovers Lane, a
secluded stretch of beach, nestled amid the rolling dunes and swaying palm
trees. The soft sound of waves lapping against the shore filled the air,
providing a soothing background to the intimate conversations taking place
between the cuddling lovers who dotted the beach.
As they walked, the pair couldn’t help but overhear
the lovers’ whispers. Some were indulging in playful banter, sharing deep,
intimate thoughts. Others hugged each other close, taking in the beauty of the
night, their words hushed, spoken in low tones only could they hear, as the
twinkling stars above served as the perfect backdrop to their hushed words.
Girl 1: I know I’ve been difficult lately, but I
just feel like I’ve been under so much stress.
Boy 1: That’s okay, my love. I’m here for you, no
matter what. We’ll get through this together.
“Love is patient, Deu,” Michael whispered.
Boy 2: I’m so sorry I forgot about our plans last
night.
Girl 2: It’s alright, sweetheart. You’ve been
working so hard lately. Let’s just enjoy each other’s company now.
“Love is kind, Deu.”
Girl 3: I saw on FB that your ex got engaged.
Boy 3: Yeah. I saw that too. But I’m happy for her.
I’m grateful for what we have and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
“Love does not envy, Deu.”
Boy 4: I got that promotion I’ve been working for.
Girl 4: That’s wonderful, my love. But remember, it’s
not about what you have. It’s about who you have.
“Love does not boast, Deu.”
Girl 5: I’m so ashamed of the way I acted yesterday.
Boy 5:
You have nothing to be ashamed of, my love. I’ll always support you, no
matter what.
“Love
does not dishonor, Deu.”
Boy 6:
I know you had your heart set on going to that concert, but I have to work
tonight.
Girl
6: It’s alright, I understand. We’ll go to another one together soon.
“Love
is not self-seeking, Deu.”
Girl 7:
I’m sorry I snapped at you earlier.
Boy 7:
It’s okay, I forgive you. I love you, no matter what.
“Love
is not easily angered, Deu.”
Boy 8:
I know I’ve made mistakes in the past, but I promise to do better.
Girl
8: I believe in you, my love. Let’s start fresh and move forward together.
Girl
9: I heard someone gossip about our friends.
Boy 9:
I don’t want to hear it. Let’s just focus on the good in our own lives and
love others.
“Love
does not delight in evil, Deu.”
Boy
10: I’m so proud of you for standing up for what’s right.
Girl
10: Thanks, my love. It’s important to always do what’s truthful and just.
“Love
rejoices with the truth, Deu.”
Girl
11: I feel like I’m not good enough sometimes.
Boy
11: That’s not true, my love. You are amazing and I will always be here to
protect you and support you.
“Love
always protects, Deu.”
Boy
12: I know I’ve given you a reason to doubt me in the past, but I promise to
always be honest with you.
Girl
12: I trust you, my love. I believe in our love and our future together.
“Love
trusts, Deu.”
Girl
13: I feel like things have been tough lately.
Boy
13: We’ll get through this, my love. I have hope for our future and for all
the good things to come.
“Love
hopes, Deu.”
Boy 14:
I know it’s been hard, but I won’t give up on us.
Girl
14: Me neither, my love. We’ll keep working at it and making our love
stronger.
“Love
perseveres, Deu.”
Girl
15: I don’t know how to handle this situation.
Boy
15: We’ll figure it out together, my love. Our love is unbreakable and it
will never fail us.
As the
lovers walked away one after another, the moon cast a soft glow over their shadows,
casting a romantic spell over the landscape. The breeze was gentle, yet
refreshing, blowing through their hair, carrying the scent of salt and sea over
the aroma of the beach.
As the
pair sneaked off the Lovers’ Lane, Asmodeus’ thoughts were a jumbled mess.
“Mike,
I never knew what I was missing until now,” he said with a voice filled with mixed
emotions. ”As a celestial being for eons, I have never gone through what these
humans are feeling tonight,”
“Yes,
love is a beautiful thing, isn’t it, Deu?” Michael asked.
Asmodeus
nodded. “I want to feel it for myself,” he iterated.
“I
know that it’s a long shot, but I’m going to ask Heaven for the chance to
become human,” Asmodeus pressed home. “I yearn to live through what it’s like
to be loved, and to love in return.”
Michael
smiled, knowing full well the somber reality that the loving night they had
just gone through was just one special night out of the 365 run-of-the-mill
nights that comprise a typical year of what the earthlings called Life. But he
also knew that for Asmodeus, this was a defining moment, a moment that would
change him forever.
The pair walked away from Lovers’ Lane knowing that their celestial lives
would never be the same again. Both lives have been altered by the beauty of
love, and would never forget this special night, the night that opened their hearts
to the true essence of love.
As Michael and Asmodeus were taking off from the beach with their celestial bodies gradually
vanishing out of sight, the song “When I Fall in Love” began playing in one bar
adding to the already soul-stirring atmosphere of such an extraordinary night.
“When
I fall in love
It
will be forever
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