The Fairy Who Loved a Human
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The waves looked more magical as a beautiful fairy lay on the shore.
Preesha closed her eyes and listened to the sound of the sea. Her delicate pink wings sparkled under the setting sun.
Though fairies were restricted from interacting with humans,Preesha had always been curious about them.
She often visited the human world secretly.
A young man was walking along the beach.
His name was Rudraksh.
He was collecting plastic waste left by careless tourists.
Preesha watched him curiously.
He was cleaning the shore.
A small smile appeared on her lips.
Suddenly a strong wave rushed forward.
Preesha lost balance and her wings accidentally appeared.
Rudraksh turned.
His eyes appeared to be shocked.
Rudraksh: What...?
Preesha immediately stood up.
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Both stared at each other.
Rudraksh rubbed his eyes.
Rudraksh: Am I dreaming?
Preesha nervously hid her wings.
Preesha was silent.
Rudraksh blinked.
Rudraksh: Are you really a fairy or got dressed up as a fairy for a fancy dress competition?
Preesha slowly nodded.
Preesha:Yes,I am a fairy.
Rudraksh was stunned.
Rudraksh:How come a fairy is on the earth?
Preesha:Once in a while we are allowed visit the earth with special permission.
Rudraksh:That's really surprising.I am happy that I could finally meet a fairy in real.I have always admired the fairies in fairy tales and as a child I had wished to see them.But I never thought that my dream would become real.
Preesha smiled.
Preesha:What's your name?
Rudraksh:Rudraksh.And your name?
Preesha:Preesha.
He smiled:A very different name like you.
She smiled.
Days passed.
They began meeting every evening.
Rudraksh would tell her stories about the human world.
Preesha would tell him stories about fairy lands,enchanted forests and magical kingdoms.
One day she took him to a hidden lake blessed by fairy magic.
They sat together on a wooden swing hanging above crystal-clear water.
Golden fish swam beneath them.
Rudraksh dipped his feet into the lake.
Preesha: Those fish are magical.
Rudraksh: Magical fish?
Preesha nodded.
Preesha: If they like someone, they grant happiness.
Rudraksh smiled.
Rudraksh: They maybe feeling nice to be around us.
Preesha smiled.
The fish suddenly gathered beneath their swing.
Rudraksh: Looks like they approve of us.
Preesha smiled shyly.
That night Preesha sat among the clouds.
She wore a white gown and stared at the stars.
Her fairy queen appeared.
Queen: You are spending too much time with a human.
Preesha became dull as the fairy Queen reminded her of that fairies are forbidden from inreracting with humans.
Queen: Do not fall in love with him.
Preesha remained silent.
Queen: The day a fairy falls in love with a human, she risks losing her wings forever.
Preesha's eyes filled with worry.
Preesha remembered Rudraksh.
She said in her mind: But it is already too late.
Weeks later...
Their friendship had become something far deeper.
One evening Rudraksh brought Preesha to a field covered in purple flowers.
Tiny glowing lights floated around them.
Preesha smiled.
Preesha: It's beautiful.
Rudraksh looked only at her.
Rudraksh: Not as beautiful as you.
Preesha blushed.
Rudraksh: Preesha... can I ask you something?
Preesha nodded.
Rudraksh: Do fairies fall in love?
Preesha looked at his eyes deeply.
Preesha: Yes.
Rudraksh: Then I think one has stolen my heart.
Her eyes widened.
Rudraksh held out a purple rose.
Rudraksh: I love you.
Preesha blushed.They shared a romantic eye lock.
Suddenly tears filled Preesha's eyes.
Preesha: Rudraksh...
Rudraksh became worried.
Rudraksh: Did I say something wrong?
Preesha shook her head.
Preesha: No.
A tear rolled down her cheek.
Preesha thought:How can I tell Rudraksh that fairies are not allowed to love human beings?But I don't want to lose Rudraksh.
Preesha: Because I love you too.My tears are tears of happiness.
Rudraksh became very happy.
Rudraksh:I never thought that I will fall in love with a fairy.Our love story is a fairy tale.
She smiled.
The flowers around them suddenly glowed brighter.
They embraced each other.
The Fairy Council discovered everything.
Preesha was summoned to the Fairy Realm.
The Queen looked frustrated.
Queen: You must choose. Return to the Fairy Realm and keep your immortality or stay with Rudraksh and lose your wings forever.
Tears filled Preesha's eyes.
She thought about her life in the magical kingdom.
Then she thought about Rudraksh.and his love.
Preesha replied emotionally: I choose Rudraksh.
The Queen were shocked.
Queen:Are you sacrificing your angelic powers for a human being?Seriously?
Preesha:That is the power of love.Everything else fades in front of love.
The Queen became upset.
Golden light surrounded Preesha.
Slowly her wings disappeared.Her magic faded.
But her smile remained.
Queen:Even after losing powers if you are still smiling,that means your love is that powerful.Be happy with your love.
Preesha smiled tearfully:Thank you very much.
The next morning Rudraksh stood on the beach waiting for her.
Preesha appeared.
Rudraksh smiled.
Rudraksh:Can I see your wings now?I just feel like seeing them.
Preesha became dull.
Preesha:My wings can't appear again.
Rudraksh looked confused.
Rudraksh: Your wings...?
Preesha: They are gone.
Rudraksh: Why?How?
Preesha told him everything.
Rudraksh became emotional.
Rudraksh:For me,you sacrificed everything?
Preesha: Yes,because instead of having an immortal life in the fairy land,I want to spend one lifetime with you.I don't want an eternity without you.
Rudraksh immediately pulled her into his arms.
Rudraksh: Then I promise to make every moment of that lifetime magical.Not only fairies,even humans can create magical moments with true love.
Preesha smiled through her tears.
The ocean waves touched their feet.
The sky glowed golden.
And somewhere high above the clouds, the Fairy Queen watched them.
Queen:Sometimes true magic is not found in wings.Sometimes true magic is simply love.
One evening, Rudraksh took her to a flower garden.
Thousands of pink, white and purple blossoms surrounded them.
At the center stood a wooden swing decorated with roses.
Preesha: It's beautiful!
Rudraksh: I knew that you would like it.
She sat on the swing while Rudraksh sat beside her.
They simply enjoyed being together.
Preesha: In the Fairy Realm, flowers bloom because of magic. Here they bloom because people care for them.
Rudraksh: Just like my heart bloomed because of you.
Preesha blushed deeply.
Preesha: You become more romantic every day.
Rudraksh: That's your fault.
They smiled together as the swing moved beneath the flowers.
A few weeks later, Rudraksh surprised Preesha with a special outing.
He brought her to a peaceful lakeside.
White flowers floated on the water.
Two white doves circled above them.
Preesha rested her head on his shoulder.
Preesha: Everything feels different now. I used to live among stars and clouds.
Now I wake up to see sunrises and rain.
I love this life more.Again you proved that my decision to remain with you was right.
Rudraksh held her hand.
Rudraksh: Then I will spend the rest of my life proving that you made the right choice.
She smiled.
The doves flew above them as if they were blessing his promise to her.
One afternoon, dark clouds covered the sky.
Soon heavy rain began pouring.
Preesha and Rudraksh found shelter beneath a bright red umbrella.
They sat together on a park bench.
Preesha leaned against him happily.
Preesha: I don't know why human beings often complain about rain.Actually it's so magical and beautiful.
He smiled.
The drops sparkled on her.
She extended her hand into the rain.
A tiny heart-shaped leaf landed in her palm.
Rudraksh: Even the nature ships us.
Preesha giggled.
The two sat together watching the rain for hours.
One day Preesha took Rudraksh to a hidden lagoon she had discovered during her fairy days.
The water was crystal clear.
Holding hands, they dived into the lagoon.
Rose petals floated around them.
For a moment they simply looked into each other's eyes.Their noses rubbed each other's with love.
Preesha: Do you ever wish I still had my wings?
Rudraksh immediately shook his head.
Rudraksh: Never.
She looked surprised.
Preesha: Why?
Rudraksh: Because then I might still be afraid that one day you would fly away.
Preesha smiled.
Preesha: And now?
Rudraksh wrapped his arms around her.
Rudraksh: Now I know you are going to be with me forever without any restrictions and boundaries.
She smiled.
Their foreheads touched as rose petals surrounded around them like tiny blessings.
Time passed...
One night, Preesha stood on her balcony looking at the stars.
Suddenly a familiar golden light appeared.
The Fairy Queen appeared in front of her.
Preesha was surprised.
Preesha: Your Majesty!
The Queen smiled at her.
Queen: You look happy.
Preesha glanced toward the garden where Rudraksh was watering flowers.
A smile instantly appeared on her face.
Preesha: I am very happy with my Rudraksh.
Queen: Do you still miss flying?
Preesha thought for a moment.
Then shook her head.
Preesha: Sometimes I miss the sky.
But I have found my home.
Rudraksh noticed them and walked closer.
The Queen looked at him.
Queen: Take care of her.
Rudraksh nodded.
Rudraksh: Always.
The Queen smiled.
Queen:When I see both of you so happy together I understand why Preesha chose Rudraksh over her magical Kingdom.This love is the greatest magic of all.Be happy always.
They smiled.
She disappeared into the stars.
Preesha leaned against Rudraksh's shoulder.
Above them, countless stars shone brightly.
Preesha said in her mind:I was the fairy who had once sacrificed her wings.Finally I found what I had been searching for.A forever filled with love.
Rudraksh caressed Preesha's face lovingly as they began their forever together.
The end
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