I found a tree to sit under. Nestling my back against the trunk. I opened a book and started to read. A flickering sound stirred like birds flapping its wings. My eyes narrowed. I saw something in the woods but I'm not sure what. I laid my book down. I moved in for a closer look.
The hairs on the back of my neck started to stand. Oh my God! What's that? Who's that? It's a girl and she has wings! I gasped. Covering my mouth with my hand. She looked up when she saw me. She raised her hand. "Don't come any closer. Stay right there."
OMG. She speaks! I nodded my head. My mouth was agape. My eyes blared. OK!
"I'm your guardian angel. I come here to pray for you."
My heart leaped. I wanted to cry. Wow! So it's true. It's really, really true! You do exist! You do pray for me? The corners of my mouth turned up in a bow. I was relieved. Now I have somebody. And I don't have to worry about being a lone.
She nodded. "Remember." she warned "Stay there and watch me. You can't touch me as I must ascend to the Father."
OK. I said. I'll stay back. I can watch you from here.
She closed her eyes and bowed her head with her hands clasped firmly together. Her mouth moved silently. But I don't know what she said. I sat down at a tree as my legs grew tired. Leaning my head against its trunk. I watched her for a long time until my lids grew heavy.
When I awoke. She was gone. Looking around anxiously. I swallowed hard and rubbed my eyes. Did I just see what I thought I saw? I'm sure I did. Wiping dried leaves from my pants I stood. I was tempted to walk to the clearing at which she stood but I resisted the urge. Maybe that spot was sacred. I didn't want to taint it or anything so I kept my distance.
Walking back to my original spot. I picked up my books and headed back to the house. I didn't tell anybody what happened that day. It was my little secret and my secret alone. Whenever I felt alone or scared, I would always go back to that clearing in the woods.
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