A short love story (Air Ace contest)

Day 5,931, 12:02 Published in Bulgaria Bulgaria by anchosds

[Your name is Cupid, son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. You’re in charge of assigning one of your helper angels to assist every person on earth who is seeking love. One girl in particular has caused all assigned angels to quit. Perplexed, you decide to take it upon yourself.]

Case: #259012
Status: Disastrous.

In the celestial realm of love, I stare at the file and realize I have no options, over the last 4 years every angel assigned to Danielle Garner has quit, every last one. Her first angel, resembling a cute teddy bear, emanating light that warms one’s heart, came back crying. After that it was a string of different common, uncommon, and rare angels but to no avail. I take a look at the list, only one appropriate angel left: myself. Field work has never been my cup of tea, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

I descend to earth to observe Danielle from afar. She is kind-hearted and beautiful but there is sadness in her eyes that tugs on my heartstring. She has a vibrant soul yearning for connection, yet it’s plagued by self-doubt. Determined to help her, I decide to approach her, invisible to mortal eyes. With each failed attempt, I grow more intrigued by Danielle’s resilience. Despite countless disappointments, she never loses hope. Finally, I reveal my divine identity and pure intentions.

As we converse, though initially wary, Danielle opens up to me and shares her fears and conflicts. I realize the root of Danielle’s struggles. She sought love from others yet neglected to love herself. Moved by her life story, I decide to make it my mission to guide Danielle to self-love. Together, we embarked on a journey of self-discovery, exploring Danielle’s passions and nurturing her spirit, confronting her insecurities, and celebrating her strengths. With each passing day, I witnessed Danielle blossoming into a confident, radiant being, accepting her worthiness of love.

In the end, Danielle found love not only within herself but also in the world around her. I smile as I watch her embrace life with newfound joy and gratitude. Sometimes, the greatest love story begins with learning to love oneself.