Chapter Seven: Moments of Intimacy:

Bayu and I grew closer each day. Sleeping beside her gave me a sense of comfort. I noticed that I am not the only that feels that way. Lately, more and more angels are forming attachments with other. So far, it looks so innocent. Like hugging and kissing on the cheeks. Father didn’t seem bothered by this. On the rare times he wasn’t creating anything, he would observe us. I asked him why.

“It has me curious,” he said.

“What for?” I asked.

“What does it feel like?”

My eyes shifted back and forth. “Nice, I guess.”

“What do you mean nice?”

I don’t think I like where this is heading. His tone sounds like he’s ready to pry information out of me. Why do I feel so nervous? I didn’t do anything wrong, did I? He hasn’t even put together what that would mean anyway. We don’t know what he has planned for that. I put up my hands like I was holding something round.

“Like it’s all warm in your chest,” I said. “You want more of it and it makes you happy.”

“And this is a good thing?” Father asked.

“I suppose,” I said. I studied his face. He stood there, trying to process what I said. I didn’t dare to tell him about Bayu-chan and I. Something told me that he already knew about it anyway. I didn’t want to take that risk. Instead, another question popped up in my head.

“What do you plan to do about it?” I asked. Father raised his eyebrow.

“Why do you ask?” he asked. I shrugged and shook my head.

“No reason,” I said. “Is there anything else?”

“No,” he said. “You can go.”

“Thank you,” I said. I bowed and walked out of his office. There wasn’t going to be much to do today. I could go over early and see Bayu again. Being with her made me forget about how Father tried to kill his loneliness by calling me to his office every day. To be honest, I liked it better when he was creating the world. It gave him something to do at least.

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I found my dear in her usual rose garden. Bayu looked up with a wreath of white roses in her hair.

“What took you so long?” she asked. I pulled her into my arms and kissed her on the lips.

“How are you?” I asked.

“A bit lonely,” she said.

“I know the feeling,” I said. I took her back to my apartment. Bayu kissed me again at the door.

“Easy there,” I whispered. “We might not make it back to my room.” I could see the flickers of excitement in her eyes. I kissed her on the head. It’s going to be the same thing again. I took her back to my room. It doesn’t change, but I am happy with it. She fell back onto my bed. She looked up at me with those sweet little eyes. I almost don’t want to take advantage of her. My desire took over my body as I climbed on top of her. She wasn’t just someone to play around with. I wanted to stay by her side and protect her.

Bayu always seemed so lonely. I don’t see her interacting much with the other angels. I didn’t either, but she was way worse than me. I had to figure it out.

“Do you have anyone else that you are close to besides me?” I asked her the day before. Bayu shook her head as we looked out at the sea of yellow roses in front of us.

“No,” she said.

“Why not?” I asked. She shrugged her shoulders.

“I never saw a need,” Bayu said. “I was happy where I was.” She reached down and caressed the petals. My dear looked so happy in this vast rose garden. But, I couldn’t help but feel sad for her.

“Have you ever wondered what it would be like?” I asked.

“Not really,” she said. “I have you.” Bayu turned around and smiled at me. “Isn’t that enough?” I chuckled as I rubbed the back of my head.

“Aw, that’s really sweet of you,” I said. It’s going to be the same again. Tangled up in her, forgetting about time or Father. I didn’t know how he would react if he knew I was taking things this far with Bayu. Would he try to break us up? Somehow, I doubted that. I looked deep into her eyes under my sheets.

“Stay with me forever,” I said. I didn’t think much about it. It just felt so right to same. I didn’t want to change a thing between us. I wished that it could all stay this way forever. Bayu reached up and stroked my cheek.

“I love you so much,” she said. I couldn’t understand her words at the time, but they made me so happy. At the climax, I rolled off of her, panting. I turned my head to see my dear Bayu at her most beautiful. I kissed her on the forehead.

“Forever,” I said.

“Forever,” she said back. We shared one more kiss before falling asleep. I thought everything was going to stay like this forever. But, Father doesn’t like that. He gets bored. And when he gets bored, he starts changing things to keep it interesting. I should’ve taken it as a sign.

His next creation would throw everything out of balance for us all.