60. Make the right decision

Miranda Point of view:

I slowly open my eyes, my head hurts a bit ..... I blink twice trying to get a clearer view of where I am. I think I'm in heaven already, this place is so beautiful and peaceful.... I believe that I won't have any more pains here.

And I badly need to see the goddess so she can explain why she hates me so much because if she doesn't ..... She wouldn't have created me this ugly knowing fully well that the world does not allow ugly people to live in peace, the world does not accept ugly people, they hate and despise ugly people.

I heard footsteps approaching me as the sound echoed in the ineffable room. Gosh! This place is so beautiful and stunning, I've never seen such a beguiling place before. Heaven is such a beautiful place, it is better to be here than to be in that world full of wicked and heartless people which my family are one of them.

I was looking in the direction where I heard footsteps and then a figure appeared in front of me. It was a lady and I thought she was an angel because she was so beautiful and gorgeous. I've never seen someone as beautiful as her .... I mean her whole being speaks beauty.

She is tall with a nice shape, beautifully endowed, sparkling golden eyes that I've never seen before, a white smooth body, pointed nose, fuller sweet pink lips, long white straight hair. I just can't describe her beauty, she is incredibly beautiful. There is no doubt I'm in heaven because this place is so beautiful and this lady in front of me is beautiful as an angel. She smiled at me. Wow! She looks more beautiful when smiling. Her smile looks so sweet.

“You are finally awake." her angelic voice sent shivers down my spine. She can't be human for sure nor a werewolf, her beauty and voice are far beyond words.

She approached closer to me still with her breathtaking smile. "You must be hungry, I will get you something to eat."

'Something to eat? Do people eat in heaven?' I asked within myself.

“You are mistaken dear, this is not heaven.... This is my abode." She cuts in. What! How did she know about what I'm thinking but... if this place is not heaven then where is this?

I can remember taking my life so I was supposed to be in heaven by now and I have so many questions to ask the goddess, I really need to meet her.

“Who are you and where am I? Am I not dead?" I asked and she smiled once again. Gosh! Her smile is a killer machine, how can someone be this perfect?

“You are not dead my dear, you are still alive. Do you think killing yourself will solve the problem?" She replied tenderly and asked a question at the same time.

“Just stay still, I will get you something to eat." she added before walking away.

Wait, what does she mean that I'm not dead, how can I survive that big river. I guess she is trying to pull my leg. I am dead. I am certain that I'm dead. Being dead is what I want because I will only find peace after I leave that wicked world. I can't believe that I'm still alive and still living in this world filled with those heartless people.

I was still deep in my thoughts when she later came back with a tray of food and it contained my favorite dishes but how did she even know my favorite food?

“Here eat, I'm sure you are hungry," she said politely, dropping the tray of food on the beautiful white table not far from me which has two white chairs. Now I get to notice that everything in this beautiful room is white, they are sparkling clean and shining so brightly.

“I am not hungry, please just tell me who you are and what is this place, how do I get here.... and also explain why you said I am not dead?" I rush out my questions but she just smiles sweetly.

“Eat your food first then I will tell you everything you need to know," she said afterwards.

This lady looks suspicious, why is she forcing me to eat. I am not going to eat, I will find out her aim first.... She might not even be an angel. What if she put poison in that food?

“You wanted to die but you are afraid of poison, isn't that ridiculous." she speaks up once again and I quickly return my gaze to her.

What! How did she know about that? She knows what I'm thinking in my mind, can she read people's mind?

“How do you get to know what I am thinking in my mind?" I asked, staring directly into her eyes.

“I don't know...maybe from your expression. I guess I can read people's minds by looking at their faces. Just stop asking questions and eat your food before it gets cold."

“I said I am not hungry." I half yelled.

“Fine then, I will still keep the food because you might need it later on,," she said. I rolled my eyes. Who the heck is she and how do I get here, why am I not dead. I killed myself by jumping into that deadly river and I can remember it.

“Won't you tell me who you are?" I asked after some seconds.

“I can see you are so curious to know about me."

“Yes I am, and I want to know how I got here because I am supposed to be in heaven by now." I cut in and she smiled.

“Well my name is Danika, a beauty goddess. I saved you from taking your life and I brought you here." She states. Beauty goddess? Is this a fairy tale or what? I don't seem to understand her, what does she mean by she saved my life?

“You are not dead Miranda." she chips in. What! how did she know my name and why did she keep on saying that I'm not dead. I killed myself so I am supposed to be dead.

“You tried killing yourself but you didn't succeed because I saved you." she broke into my thoughts and I took a quick glance at her.

What does she mean by that, am I not really dead?

“Are you trying to say that I'm not dead?" I am stupefied.

"Yes, I saved you" she replied

"You did what? Why on earth did you save me! I didn't ask for your help. I want to take my life willingly and it is nobody's business. What's the point of living anyways!" I grime.

“By killing yourself you are letting the world win over you, and they will rejoice at your defeat. They are not worth your tears Miranda because you are priceless as much as they are." She cuts in with all seriousness.

"Really?" I laughed out loud as if I'm a maniac. “I am priceless? You are only saying this because you have it all. You don't know what I was going through, you don't know how painful it is for me to live in this world. No one wants me, not even my family, so what's the essence of living? You are beautiful and rich and you lack nothing unlike me who only lives in sorrow. That's why you are lecturing me right now. I don't have any reason to live. I don't care if the world rejoices over my defeat. I am weak already, I don't have any strength to fight." I snapped at her.

She breathed out and said, “Taking your life won't end everything Miranda but changing who you are can help a lot. I understand your pain because I was once like you but look at me now, I have so much and get everything I want. I can help you be like me."

I took a quick glance at her. “You mean you are going to make me beautiful and rich as you are?" I ask for confirmation.

“Yes, I want you to stand against those that mock you, those that made your life miserable. I will make you beautiful, rich and powerful."

“Really?! But how are you going to do it?" I ask once again.

“Is not a big issue so you don't have to worry, I have powers and what it takes to make someone rich and beautiful..... it will only cost you a little."

It will cost me a little. I don't care. Whatever it costs, I'm ready to give anything.

"Tell me what it is going to cost, I will do anything to be beautiful. I just want to feel what beauty is like even if it is just for once."

“Are you sure you will be able to accept the conditions?"

“Of course Danika, I don't care about anything right now. I want beauty, power and money to stand up against those that made my life a living hell. I want to pay them back. I've suffered enough." I was more determined than ever.

“Alright, I will tell you everything you need to know and after that you will make a decision." she said and I nodded.

“This is the condition. Firstly, you will never kiss a man because the day you do, you will lose your beauty, power and wealth. Secondly, you will never have sex with a man and the consequence of breaking this rule is ...." She pauses for a while before speaking up. “Death." she stated

“Do you still want to go for it?" She asked.

I became speechless, will I be able to keep these conditions. It's too risky. But I really need them, I need beauty, wealth and as well power but the way to get them is so risky. I stare at Danika, she is busy waiting for my answer. What am I going to do now, will I go for it or leave it.

“Just make the right decision Miranda," Danika speaks up, I glanced at her.

What should I do, should I agree or refuse. Gosh I'm confused…

“Is there no other way, Danika. I mean, is this the only condition?" I asked. I'm still not sure if I'm going to do this.

“Yes Miranda, there is no other condition, you have nothing to think about. You will only need beauty, wealth and power to take your revenge on those that hurt you. You don't need a guy in your life because none of them deserves you. They don't need you now that you are ugly and weak so they shouldn't need you if you become beautiful and powerful." Danika states

I think she is right, no guy deserves my love. There is no reason for me to regret this offer, I gain nothing but sorrow and pains in being ugly. But if I am beautiful, rich and powerful.... I can have my way with anything and no one will dare try to disrespect or hurt me again. I won't fall for any man no matter what, so there won't be a chance for me to kiss or have sex with a guy. I'm sure I can keep this condition.

I will only use what I will get right now to my advantage. I won't give any man a chance in my life. I will make them suffer to have me as theirs but they can never win my heart and I will make all those that made my life miserable suffer as much as I did suffered in their hands.

“So tell me are you ready?" She asked. I glance at her with determination

“Yes, I am ready. I will accept the condition." I replied and she smile

“Your sorrows and pains end today Miranda Jones." she said with a bright smile.

“But wait, how did you know my name?" I asked, muddled. “I also feel like you know a lot about me."

She smiled. “I know everything about people like you... take this as my answer and don't ask any further questions."

She is something else. No matter how I think about it, I don't think she is a human or a werewolf because she looks different. Is she a witch?