They say when the Angels fell to earth, the Devil was waiting. When the other Angels came to visit, the Devil approached then fell back. Then the Devil learned to wear a disguise and walk with the Angels. And this Angel walked the earth, and the Devil wore his disguise, and it was to her demise.
Such a Lovely Creature ... Isn't She
I remember when they met. She was sitting next to him. Alone at the bar, her friend was arriving late. I could feel him sense the opportunity. Her energy was amazing, there was no denying it, I was hoping to approach but his energy kept me away. There are those that I steer clear of. For safety ... and all that. And his was dark you see and that is why I keep my humanity switch off, for my survival, not yours.
There was a kindness in her. As men walked up, she kindly brushed them off and that is a rare talent that few have. It's a quiet strength that very few possess. I watched him as he moved in, she tried to excuse herself, but his overpowering charm kept him nearby.
By the time her friend arrived, there was no denying that he was going nowhere without her. See that was how it was in those times. Courtship wasn't as long as Hollywood wrote it to be. No, it was more intense and immediate. We needed each other back then for survival and sometimes the wrong people, the Devil, knew when they could entice their prey and have them stay.
So, why is she alone in that lovely wedding photo? Well, I'll be getting to that.
Charming to the last drop
When bad people want to be near you, they find ways to make themselves ... indispensable. And he did exactly that. The charming man she had met began to meet her friends. Those friends reeked of the desperation for their dear single and very independent friend to not be. In fact, it was so overwhelming that it was just the power this Devil needed to survive and so he did. However, there was one thing he could not overcome, her will to be free.
Charm cannot overcome "Will" and hers was strong. Oh, she wasn't out to play around and do things she couldn't live with. No, she wanted love without the bondage of love. She wanted to love fiercely, deeply, and freely. She wasn't the prettiest lady, but she had something that had always attracted the wrong type of everything to her. And for that reason alone, his charm turned to darkness. Because, how else could he break her.
In a way, he just had to
Do you know how many times your dearest friends are used against you? And here's a little insight for you, they don't even know they are being used. Oh, I am sure you can think of those fights you had where you don't even remember, how, why, or where it even began. But it almost ended everything. That is what he did.
The bride next her in the photo, that is and almost was her dearest friend. You see, she always respected her freedom, her strong will, her demands to live life her way ... well, until he came along.
Yes, it almost did work. But for every Angel that walks this earth there are fighters that are near them. And hers was very near and wouldn't let go.
Did you get mad?
Was I her fighter? No. She was. Her strength kept the friendship together and by working it out, she took down the wall between the Demon and her and fell deeply in love.
Funny how that works out isn't it. By almost losing your very best friend, you fall for the Demon trying to take everything you have. Not money. Not material things. But your joy. Your love. Because his only goal is to make you as lonely as he is.
For months they loved, drank in life as it were in those times. Instead of moving away from friendships, they became more bonded. Intricate to the last breathing moment of their relationship. Then her best-friend's engagement came, the wedding plans came, the precious offer of maid of honor and best man came and everything that comes with it. And then ....
And then ...
Then there was nothing. Nothing at all. It was like he just shut everyone out. Odd. It was very, odd. No one could explain what was going on or even guess as to the reason why. But there they were, part of the upcoming wedding party and nothing.
Her friend suspected that he was afraid that she wanted to be next. "Oh no, not that. It is far too soon for that." she replied. "Maybe he just wasn't comfortable with weddings and all the planning." And then ... that is when the trap he had set began to spring because she started rationalizing every-little-thing.
Demons, you see, have you once you start doing this. It's a pure gift. A very wicked and evil gift. And humans are very susceptible to it. So many powerful emotions that humans have make it so easy, you see. And for the Demon, it is nothing but joy to watch it circle in and eat you alive.
