Story - Angel

The familiar melody started playing through the speakers. I closed my eyes and let all the memories flow through my mind.

I can't give you things that I don't have. But what I have is love. It's the only thing I never knew my heart had plenty of. Until you showed me I was more than I could be. And now love is something new because of someone new in me.

I was in such a terrible state when we first met. But I was too proud to admit I needed help. Yet you saw through me and patiently taught me to see things in other perspective.

Before, I scoff at anyone who speaks of love. To me, love is nothing more than a tool used by many people to lie and cheat off others.

In some ways, I was like Ebenezer Scrooge - selfish, compassionless, bitter and loveless. Ebenezer Scrooge was a stingy and greedy miser. Me, I was a cold and heartless brute.

I was blinded by misery and hurt. The old wounds never healed.

I am not the same since I met you. I've come to understand. Even if it takes a million years, I'll wait to hold your hand. You're the rhythm in my heart that makes me feel. And I know that in this life, I'll never find a love so real.

I have no idea why you stayed when everyone else gave up. But thanks to you, I see life more than just something to endure. You worked magic in me.

As time goes by, very simply put, I fell in love with you. I was caught by surprise. I began believing in love again, giving it a second chance.

You were my ghost of Christmas past, present and future; reminding me of the beauty of life and, most importantly, love.

Such a simple four-letter word yet it contains so much power and meaning.

Angel, save your love for me. I've fallen so in love with you. You are "the everything" in everything I do. And I'll get down upon my knees, pledge to you eternally, that all I'll ever ask of you is only that you save your love for me.

I opened my eyes. There you are, dancing with your bride to this song that describe how I felt for you. Tears slide down my cheek.

I would do anything for you to save your love for me.

But, I was too late.

My angel...

*Song lyrics "Save your love for me" by Donnie Demers.