Nearly three weeks of planning bore fruit today, and I am very happy to say that the results are positive. Now at last there may be secure happiness for all of my charges. Charlotte today was woken from a deep sleep—she worked the night shift at the hotel last night—by a knock at her door. She rose, grumbling, and went to answer it, finding Don there. His presence, and the large bouquet of flowers he was holding, only lifted her…
There are so many different forms of relationship in the world—so many different kinds of love. I spent today being educated about one that I have not encountered up close before: the bond between sisters. I have seen, of course, the interactions between Pamela and her brothers, as well as Lamarr’s care for his younger siblings. It is slightly different, though, with two women who share blood and background. Morgan received a call this afternoon from her sister Danielle. The…
Today, I had just returned from escorting Morgan’s parents to their worship service, in the hopes of further persuading them to look gently on her relationship with Brooke, when I was summoned into Zezette’s presence. This has not happened since my transgression against Lubos, so I am sure you will believe me when I say that I was nervous. It did not help my fears to see that Danit was there with her. What did was the gentle smile on…
Between now and the beginning of the year, Pamela has met with her family twice. She, her stepfather, and her brothers went out to lunch two weeks ago, and then last week she went to see a movie with them. Today, since her stepfather had work to do in the city, she took care of her brothers for the whole day. For a while they stayed at her apartment, watching television and talking about school; she made them lunch, helped…
Most of my brothers and sisters are still in heaven, resting from the long toil of our day. It was hard work, but such glorious work! I have no words, and some things, I am told, should be left for our own kind alone. I have gone back to the Garden because there are still momentous things happening in the lives of my charges. This time, my focus was with Charlotte, with her private struggles, and I believe I have…
It brings joy to me, that the humans have a single day on which they celebrate love. Of course it is often tainted by money, by manipulation, by power, by any number of wicked things. Still, the simple fact that this day exists is an encouragement to me. How could it not be, when I am a Cupid? Today belongs to me and my sisters and brothers. We will be out in force, all of us, even the uninitiated. I…
Sometimes I know that my work has gone well. Sometimes I am certain that it has not. This time, I am certain of nothing, but I am hopeful. Morgan borrowed Brooke’s car this afternoon after church and drove out of the city to meet with her parents, sister, and brother for dinner. All along the way, her hands were tight around the wheel, anxiety thrumming through her. Her mind was flying in different directions, trying to find the right words…
Danit is concerned that I am overworking myself. She has offered me a brief sabbath, but I refused. The timing is very bad—in just a few weeks, the new cupids will begin their own work, and they are busy in heaven finishing their training and their preparations, so there are few who are available to cover for my absence. Danit has herself offered to watch over my assignments for me, which is an offer I find very touching. Was it…
Just yesterday, Pamela made peace with her stepfather. She drove out of town to meet him at work, and the two of them got takeout and returned to his office to talk. I was there, watching and listening carefully, but Pamela hardly needed me. I have rarely been so proud of her. “All I’m saying,” she told William, holding his gaze even as her eyes filled with tears, “is that I feel that you all have kept me at arm’s…