Az: Revenge of an Archangel by A. A. Bavar

Author:A. A. Bavar [Bavar, A. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: A. A. Bavar Publishing
Published: 2015-05-09T23:00:00+00:00

NINETEEN

That day in the cemetery sealed our relationship, and I became Kay’s guardian, her new father figure. And although I never did anything that a human couldn’t do, I made sure that she knew that I would always be there for her instantly. So, I became her go-to person for everything from getting tucked in for the night to helping with baby Barbie’s diapers. But as much as I was a new, trusted friend for her, ultimately, she was the balm that healed my soul. Martha didn’t approve at first, but she also had no choice. It was her child’s dying wish, so she learned to accept it and eventually trust me.

The days, weeks, and months passed very quickly and soon it was time for the first day of school. I had been Man’s guardian longer than time itself, but never had I felt worry or any anxiety on his behalf. On that day, however, I felt completely lost and for the first time had a glimmer of what being human involves. My thought processes, rational and calculating as always, were at war with my completely irrational feelings. And hard as I tried, the sense of loss and apprehension gnawed at me relentlessly because I knew that sometimes the heart senses what the mind fails to see. Martha suggested that I walk Kay to school, and that way relax a little and enjoy the moment. I agreed, and with her small backpack on her back – covered with sparkles, stars, and a pink unicorn, we set off. It was a short walk, and soon we were in the school yard. Kay was overjoyed at seeing the playground with so many swings and a huge monkey bar.

“Do you think I can play in the playground?”

I smiled, she was going to be fine. I was the one who needed therapy for separation anxiety. “I’m sure that your teacher has playing in the playground at the top of her list.”

We walked into the school building and down the corridor to where Kay’s classroom was located. Kay stopped just short of the door and for the first time that morning, held my hand. I felt my head sway, and for an instant Mary’s chubby little fingers were once again wrapped around mine. It was that infinitesimal moment of reflection that reconciled my mind and heart and made me realize what was the driving force behind my uneasiness. It was not that it was too soon for Kay to leave the nest and explore the world on her own, but that I had exposed myself and her to Lucifer. Never since the creation of Man had I been so vulnerable, an Achilles heel in the form of a little girl, my little girl. And deep inside I knew that Lucifer would not stop at anything and that he would use her to get to me.

We walked into the classroom and there, standing by half a dozen kids, was a beautifully young and cheerful kindergarten teacher. She must have noticed us, because she turned to look at Kay, and after a warm smile, at me.

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