Oh hello gorgeous ;)

For 2 days I was in ecstasy. I did not leave the house. I was not even sure if I ate anything. I just stayed in front of the mirror.. singing, dancing, pretending to be a princess while trying on my old dresses and gowns admiring the beauty in front of me. Like I said, if this is only a dream, I'd rather not wake up.

But then I felt an intense hunger. I realised that I have not eaten for days and I was afraid I would ruin my newly recovered looks if I neglect myself again. I washed myself clean, put on my little green dress matched with gold stilettos and dangling earrings. I put some perfume oil that Bella has given me, a nice lipstick and a big smile. Then I went outside to let the world see me.

People staring, guys smiling, ladies frowning.. these were all the reactions I used to get back in the days and I was experiencing all of these once again. One guy crossed the street to get my number which I declined and another guy almost bumped his head on the signboard in front of him because he was so busy looking at my direction and he did not see that he was heading in the wrong direction.

I went to the good old coffee shop and the staffs thought I was new in town and they all asked for my name. I lied and I told them that my name is Vivi and I was here to visit a cousin.

For some reasons I did not want any of them to know that I am Emily. The overweight ageing woman approaching old- maidenhood, ignored by society, taunted by some people because she was representing the definition of a lonely unattractive creature living in a cruel world where beauty, youth and fitness meant perfection.

Later that evening, I went clubbing and all eyes were staring at me. I could have anyone I wanted. Years ago, no one would look at me but on that night, I was given the best seat with free drinks from my new admirers trying to get my attention.

I turned all of them down. I wanted to be selfish at that moment on. For so long I did not value myself and I was easily flattered by the least amount of time anyone would give me. I settled for second or third or even fourth choice because I failed to look at my value as a person. I always knew I had a beautiful heart, but I took it for granted because I wanted to feel loved and wanted.

This time I had myself for myself. They can look but never touch. They can ask but I will keep my mystery. They can chase but I will keep on disappearing.

The power of beauty.. the death of Emily and the rise of an evil within.. Nothing comes for free and unknowingly, I entered into a twisted world with only one winner.. And that was not me..