Paradise, with its boundless vastness and the warm light of the rising sun, seemed woven from a thousand hues of color and light: the endless green of the trees, the golden rays of sunlight dancing upon the leaves, the crystal-blue sky merging with the morning glow. A gentle breeze passed through the branches, carrying the fragrance of unknown flowers—sweet and pure—filling Rafael’s heart with every breath. Birds, with delicate and harmonious songs, composed a new melody at every moment, while waterfalls and rivers, with their soft and soothing sounds, created a tranquil rhythm for this scenery.

Rafael sat upon the edge of a valley, her feet resting on the smooth stones, her hands gathered upon her knees. Her eyes, in which the reflection of the sky shimmered, were fixed upon the horizon, yet her mind wandered between dream and reality. She felt as though every breeze, every leaf, and every bird spoke to her—inviting her, in the tender language of nature, into a world of peace and beauty.

And suddenly, she saw him. An angel, with wings of radiant light, gleaming like the morning mist, and eyes that held the secrets of the entire universe. Even the way he moved—slow and graceful—filled Rafael with a sense of safety and profound calm. Her heart trembled without control, yet it was not a frightening tremor; it was sweet, serene, and full of inspiration.

Hours passed gently. They sat by the river, their feet immersed in the cool, clear water, the ripples caressing their skin with tender touches. Their gazes, without a single word, carried thousands of unspoken sentences and feelings; every time their eyes met, Rafael felt as though time itself had stopped. The brief, gentle touches of their hands each time conveyed an endless affection and reassurance.

Rafael felt something blooming within her; a gentle and real love, one that stood in defiance of the laws of heaven. She knew angels were meant to be gifts for mankind, not beings whose hearts could be captured by love. And yet, her heart could not suppress this feeling. Each smile, each glance, each movement of the angel awakened a new and powerful love within her.

By noon, the sunlight filtered through the branches of the trees, casting its light upon the river, like a thousand tiny diamonds dancing upon the water. The angel spoke, his voice soft and musical—simple words, yet filled with delicate meaning:

“Rafael, have you ever felt something you could not explain? Something that fills your heart yet unsettles your peace?”

Rafael smiled gently, her gaze drifting to the river as she replied:

“Never… until today. What burns within me is like a light no shadow could ever extinguish.”

The angel smiled, laying his hand gently upon Rafael’s and said:

“What you feel is real. Let us discover it together.”

The breeze stirred once more, the leaves brushing against one another with a soft murmur. Rafael and the angel sat for hours, exchanging short words, quiet laughter, glances filled with countless meanings, and tender touches that bound their hearts together. With each passing moment, a soft and calm love grew within Rafael’s heart; a love without fear—only trust and warmth.

As the sun set, golden and orange hues fell upon the leaves, stretching the shadows of the trees across the earth. Rafael and the angel walked in the peace of dusk, hand in hand. The birdsong gradually faded, leaving only the sound of the flowing river and the breeze. Each time their hands brushed together, a tender shiver spread through Rafael’s whole body—an emotion both soothing and profound, one that revived her heart in a new and complete way.

Night fell, and the sky was filled with glittering stars. The silver moon, calm and bright, cast its glow upon the earth and drew soft shadows of the trees upon the grass. Rafael and the angel sat by the river in the silence of night. Their hands were still intertwined, and the night breeze, soft and accompanying, deepened the sense of presence and serenity. Rafael felt that the world, even in all its beauty, had never been as complete and pure as this very moment.

And there, beneath the moonlight, Rafael realized that the love that had taken root in her heart had no return. A gentle, calm, yet powerful feeling that would forever change the course of her life. She surrendered her heart to the angel, allowing love, without fear, to take root within her. She did not know that this choice would mark the beginning of her fall; but in that moment, she felt no fear—only peace, love, and hope.