The Garden of Eden

The Garden of Eden

Once upon a time, in the distant land of Eden, a woman preened as she admired her comely  reflection in the clear stream. She pushed back her hair and smiled. She turned her beautiful neck this way and that, wondering why Adam rarely paid her compliments. She was vain. It was a good thing she didn't drown in self-admiration. 

 

Stan watched her. It was many moons before the invention of the cell phone, but he had his ways. It was no surprise that he had an iPhone 8s in his hand. 

 

"You look adorable, Eve. Come, let me take your picture," he said to her. Eve, who never got tired of compliments, fished for more by asking him if he was sure. He assured her she looked smashing.  

"What's a picture?" 

"It is an image of you. I'm able to capture your beautiful image using this device in my hand. Strike a pose by that tree of the knowledge of good and evil."

"Oh no! I couldn't do that. We were warned not to touch the tree. God will slay us." Stan laughed. 

"That's an urban legend. An old wives' tale. The only person slaying here today is you. You're  the Slay Queen of Eden." 

"What's an urban legend? What's an old wives' tale? I'm not old."

"Never mind that." Stan showed her some pictures of her. He took them while she was admiring her reflection in the little stream. Eve was impressed with the quality of the images. She was secretly glad there were no other women around to compete or mute her shine. 

 

"Now, bite into one of the fruits. Put a flower crown around your head and make a duck face." Eve was a natural when it came to striking poses. She  not only blazed on the Eden green carpet with her performance, but also delivered an unforgettable show. It was a performance that would inspire generations of women to come. She thoroughly enjoyed the photo session. A pity she couldn't post the pictures on Instagram. It hadn't been created. 

"I look hot," she said as she took a selfie with duck lips. Thus began the selfie-culture. 

"You're certainly in hot water," mumbled Stan.