CHAPTER 2

We Shared

She came to my life in May

Private moments lasted for years

I treasured the hours

We shared

MORE than

A friendship

Birthdays, celebrations, events

Our lives

We shared

Together

Always

A great time

Upbeat, sensitive, gentle, creative

Never angry, confrontational, argumentative

She was my friend

Best friend

We enjoyed each other's company

The best

A special friendship we had

In rare form

Happy to be together

She was a blessing

Not a burden

Never

Our love for God

We shared

My god sister

I looked up to her

Particularly when it came to dating

Always

I'm grateful

That I had her

I maximize the years

She was truly

A gift of God

We shared more than a friendship

--we shared a heart.

(A/N: I actually wrote this)

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I found myself floating farther and farther away from heaven, just like Akasha had. I couldn't help it. Humans were fascinating in their own way. I thought briefly of God who had created them. He was an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above with power and love. But he preferred to act through signs and righteousness. He allowed us our free will, which was a beautiful thing. He rarely even spoke with the gods in charge of decision.

I wondered if he was saddened by Akasha's leave as I.

Looking at earth, I felt more connected to my lost sister than before.

And so, that spurred on my decision.

I would leave heaven for a little while and visit earth just like Akasha and so many before me had done.

This time, I had no one to argue with my decision like Akasha had.

And down, down, down I went.

--

"Hello, I'm sorry to bother you but I appear to be lost." A beautiful, soft voice timidly spoke from behind me.

I was immediately entranced and anxious to find out who this person was. Surely one with such a voice would be beautiful beyond belief.

I turned around and faced the single most amazing being on earth.

My jaw went slack and opened with a little pop!

Who was she?

She was so small, slight, and beautiful. Her eyes were the most interesting shade of brown that seemed to hold a knowing spark. Her hair was long and luxuriously thick, entwined into a single braid down her back. It was a beautiful brown but I could detect a few strands of red. Her clothes were simple, yet tasteful. She wore a white sweater that was layered with a classy black vest. Jeans and cream shoes completed her ensemble.

Her whole body seemed to radiate with an ethereal glow.

I was lost now.

"Um excuse me?" The girl, woman really, asked again.

I snapped out of it, aware that she was talking to me. Every word this woman said was to be treasured.

"I have no idea where I am. Could you...maybe, tell me?"

Her shyness was endearing.

I smiled at her and she smiled back.

"Well, miss, you're in downtown Chicago. The year is 2008. November." I added jokingly.

I wasn't quite sure if she got that was a joke. She seemed to take it seriously.

"Thank you!" She breathed, her chocolate eyes sparkling once more.

Oh wow. Just. Wow.

She turned to leave. I couldn't bear for that to happen.

"Wait! What's your name?" I called out. She moved quickly for one so little.

She looked over her shoulder and flashed a blinding smile my way.

"It's Isabella."

Isabella.

Beautiful.

How fitting.

"And yours?" She asked me curiously.

"My name's Edward." I answered her, still dazzled by her presence.

She nodded and left me again.

Back to heaven now, my angel is gone.

Tingles shot down my spine deliciously. I had to find her again. She had touched my life and I wanted to see her again. I had to.

"Isabella." I enjoyed the way her name rolled easily off my tongue. It fit.

It was a beautiful name for a beautiful person.

--

I sighed and fell back onto my cloud.

I was...confused, I believe the word for it was.

My first trip to earth was...unsettling. I was very tired for it took up a lot of my strength to maintain form as a human. They were such complicated creatures! And the one that I'd met...more confusing yet!

The man that I'd met was obviously infatuated with me. Edward. And why wouldn't he be? I was an angel on earth, literally.

Demetri was confused, just like I.

"It's nothing. I'm just thinking, my lovely one." I murmured soothingly. Demetri settled down.

"There's a good one." I smiled absentmindedly. Demetri was no trouble at all, my friend.

I wasn't sure how I felt about the human's attraction to me. It was merely based upon my appearance. He knew nothing of me. And yet, I felt as if he knew me inside out when in reality he only knew of my name and I his.

But I couldn't deny that I'd thought him handsome, this Edward. He was a young man and full of life and potential. I hoped that he was happy and his goals were complete or close to it.

As soon as I had evaluated my location, I'd fled. I was not ready to stay for more than a few minutes. It had been uncomfortable until I found Edward where I had felt home, strangely. I couldn't explain it.

"I will go back. What do you think of that Demetri?" I asked softly.

Demetri bounced me up and down briefly.

He liked that very much.

I giggled. "Okay, I will go. You're so excited! I must be making the right choice."

Demetri bounced again. He reminded me of one of those puppies humans adored so much. Some were so eager to please.

Laughing, I planned what I would do for the next earth day. What would I wear? Who would I be? Where would I be?

That was simple.

Wherever Edward was, so would I be.

I don't even think there was a choice.

Our destinies were now intertwined. And I'd have it no other way.

--

The next earth day...

I walked quickly through the streets of Chicago. Such noise! I was not familiar to the constant erratic music. Heaven was always so peaceful for angels and resting souls. Earth was quickly deemed the opposite.

I had arrived on earth in the same human form a couple of minutes ago. Edward was not where he had been yesterday. Maybe he decided to go somewhere else.

Where? I did not know this strange land at all. I was as vulnerable as everyone else here. That frightened me.

"Miss?" A hand touched my shoulder.

I nearly jumped a foot!

"Ah!" I gasped and whirled around.

Then I relaxed.

"Edward!" I cried out with glee.

His face was confused yet slightly bemused.

"Isabella, it's nice to see you again." He said warmly.

I still shivered at his voice.

I was falling fast.

"Edward, I was wondering, if you had time, if you would show me the city lights? I have no tour guide and no idea where I'm going." I smiled at him.

He seemed to turn into putty in my hands. This was good.

"Of course, I'd love to." Then he frowned, seeming to remember something.

"Ah, but I have to work until half past two. What rotten luck!" He muttered.

I tilted my head. Oh, he had to work? How long? Luck?

Angels didn't believe too much in luck. We believed in fate and destiny.

"I...I'm sorry but I don't understand." Confusion was a dominant emotion on my face.

He laughed without humor. "I have a job at the hospital here. I work at St. James as a surgeon. This time it lasts until two-thirty."

Oh! He was a healer. I suppose two-thirty was time here. How strange... It had been too long since I was human.

I had never imagined work here but it did seem to make sense now...sort of.

I laughed at myself.

"That is a dilemma, I guess." I decided.

"No, but you're welcome to come with me." Edward offered quickly.

Could I believe that he wanted to be with me as much as I him?

I hoped so.

"I'd love to."