Dear God, I cannot thank You enough for this blessing of Eden, but how long do I need to complain for a companion? In this life where abundance prospers, I still find myself lonely and demotivated… A companion would be nice.”

Having said this, he dwelled in deep sleep.

Eden was known as the land of prosperity; abundant with trees, rivers, and growth, a true piece of paradise. Adam was asked to take care of this righteous garden. While in his sleep, God took one of Adam’s ribs and created Eve, his partner in greatness. They could do anything but eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

One day, on a blissful morning in Eden, while Eve was taking a walk, Satan, disguised as a snake, turned to her and said, “Hylsnan, beautiful woman, I have never seen you eat from that specific tree over there.”

“Why, that is because we are forbidden; eating from that tree means death.”

“Why then, have you wondered why it’s called the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? It’s because eating from it will give you immortal knowledge—of eternity, virtues, and everything you desire.”

Lured, Eve goes in to take a bite. She plucks a fruit for Adam as well. As Adam takes a bite, sin unveils. That was the first sin committed by mankind. They were then banished from the garden.

Eve was told that life would be painful, and Adam had to work hard to make his living. This marked the beginning of death, sorrow, and suffering. Eve had to submit to Adam’s dominance and follow his path. This is how human life began…

Childbirth was painful; birthing a new soul into life would cause tears and pain to both the mother and the offspring.

“Em, but—”

“No, my dear, your father is working very hard to earn a living. We must not bother him.”

Eve addressed her daughters and talked to them about life: how they had shifted from living in an open garden to these confining caves, or how their father had to work even for bread. She added that she was ready to accept her fate and try out life on earth, but Adam was discontented and wanted to make Eden on Earth. He started to despise Eve’s cooking and kept brooding over the punishment.

He became god-like in his arrogance and made technological advancements: central heating, mechanical harvesters, and a place of higher education for his sons. He was determined to create Eden on Earth, but in the process, lost it even more. He was no longer satisfied by the little things and was always on the hunt for more. He believed that once he had figured out the mechanism of something, he became its inventor.

“God’s presence cannot be proved. I found how this works. I’m the closest likeness of God. I invented it.”

“What an egoist,” hushed Eve. “He’s started to compare himself to God now,” she muffled.

“I’d rather you take over, but you’re a girl. You inherit my flaws. You’re supposed to submit to an Adam and follow him beyond existence. That is the circle of life.”

“But can’t I do some things better?” questioned the girl innocently.

“Well, you can, but I cannot complain. He’s god now, and god is faultless and flawless. I must not complain, just watch and suffer behind his path.”

“But, Em—”

“Shh, my dear, we must not complain. We’re girls, and this is the path we need to follow.”