Lonely Angel

Marek heard beautiful music from behind the wall... He realized the sounds were coming from the apartment next door. He was home alone. Yes, I have to find out who's playing so beautifully, he thought... He heard a piano - subtle sounds that seemed to envelop him like a down comforter...

He went out into the hallway and walked up to door number 24 - that's where the music was coming from... For a moment, he wondered whether to knock... He hesitated... But he gathered his courage, took a deep breath, and lightly knocked on the door. The music stopped, and he felt as if he'd woken from a stupor. He realized he didn't even know what to say... The door opened, and before his eyes appeared the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen... She had raven-black hair and striking green eyes... Eyes that seemed to hypnotize... He must have looked foolish, standing there with his mouth open and saying nothing. The girl looked at him questioningly. He gathered himself and said that her music had enchanted him, and that he was eager to find out whose fingers produced such beautiful sounds. She laughed brightly and invited him in. She showed him the living room where the piano stood, and she went to make tea. Marek sat on the comfortable sofa and waited impatiently. Looking at the instrument, he imagined her fingers... the sounds... he closed his eyes and immersed himself in this image. Only the sound of a cup being placed on the table in front of him took over. The girl sat opposite and looked at him, clearly waiting for something. He began to talk, and it turned out her name was Solange. She explained that her mother was French, and that name meant "lonely angel." Marek thought she was far superior to the entire host of angels...

He didn't know why, but in her presence, he felt special. She was so wise, so sensitive, and so beautiful... She stood up and walked over to the piano. She placed her fingers carefully on the keys and began to play... With the first note, a familiar bliss descended upon Mark. He thought to himself what an incredible feeling it must be to listen to the enchanting sounds of a piano when you've just realized you're in love..