Joyful Company

                                    

                                          
The strong fragrance of nature lures tiny creatures out of their hiding; birds flock in a mass of colourful feathers; thick fog covers below hiding the glorious and tall cliff dotted with greeneries. Meanwhile, a traditional house amidst the enclosure was lit by lamps and a couple visible by the veranda overlooking the scenery.
                          
A Deity sat with her legs folded sideways whereas her doting lover slept peacefully on the maiden's lap. She had an adoring expression; one hand caresses on the man's forehead and the other resting on his forearm. Narumi has adorned in a regal kimono; her unbound hair over one shoulder at the back, the long train of her attire spreads out. 
                          
It was just the two of them. 
                          
Narumi smiles at the memory when she was in Heaven by the side of her Creator, she had spotted Kirishima a young man living on Earth. He had a generous soul beckoning the intrigued Celestial to visit but it became more than once touching her feet on the ground. 
                          
By then, Narumi had fallen head over heels for the mortal. She decides to hide from his view to observe from afar even though none of the Gods was cognizant of the young Celestial's motive. When Ukito married, Narumi was heartbroken as she departed to her home in Heaven. 
                          
One day, her heart heavy with longing for the male, the mischievous Deity takes off to visit him once again. Disguised in a peasant outfit, Narumi walks toward the little home where the writer alongside his doting wife just as the Goddess was surprised to spy a little human waddling towards the couple. 
                          
A little grin lit up her alluring profile by the little one as it squeals in delight her heart beating with the strong yearning at the notion. Narumi concluded that she wishes to love and be loved by someone. With that in mind, the Deity returned to her home but she had dared not share her inner feelings with the Creator since Narumi was here for the sake of duties. 
                          
One day, Narumi sneaks from the temple to rebound on the same spot instead of a blunder occurred. With no chances to disguise herself, she was standing face to face with a slackened jaw Ukito; the man had a saucer-eyed stare, slip of papers fluttering along with the gust of breeze. 
                          
Both the Celestial Spirit and the mortal gazes at one another, one feared of her mistake whereas another captivated by Narumi's sensual aura. In an instant, the attraction cemented the duo's destiny although it was not supposed to happen. 
                          
A forbidden love.
                          
"I am so blessed to awaken to see your serene smile, my beloved," a man's voice garners her attention from the past.
                          
"I was thinking of the time when we first met," she tilted her head sideways. 
                          
"You are the most precious gift my Gods have granted," Ukito raises one hand to cup her flawless cheek. 
                          
"Are you not afraid to love a Goddess?" she beams shyly. 
                          
"How can a man be afraid of a Spirit that is ethereal, refined with a heart that beat with mercy?" he whispered. 
                          
"You are obviously a smooth talker but then, I am not surprised since you pen amazing poems," Narumi giggled behind a cupped hand. "Dear, I want to read your poetries, is it true, when Ukito-san told me you've written only for me?"
                          
"You will soon read them," he chortles at her adorable expression. "Yes, they are inspired by Narumi, you bring out my vulnerable side."
                          
"Oh..."