Beautiful Curses: Book One (20 page)

Gabriella stood in front of her full-length mirror.

She examined her features carefully.

There were no apparent flaws … yet.

Her image rippled.

The mirror darkened and her reflection disappeared.

She waited undaunted.

Rings of blue water appeared out of the darkness.

A woman's face became clearer and lighter.

She was smiling warmly,

Gabriella smiled back.

There were a few seconds of silent calm.

“The curse is broken?”

“Yes.”

“Now we need time.”

“We have that and more,” Gabriella said confidently.

“I will see you soon, young one.

Be patient. Be understanding.”

Gabriella nodded knowingly.

The face darkened and disappeared.

The mirror rippled into blackness.

Slowly Gabriella’s reflection came into focus.

She admired what she saw.

Smiling at herself,

contented in her thoughts,

she turned away,

knowing her destiny was sealed.

The necessary changes were going to be made.

Changes that would ensure her return,

to her perfect world.

A world she would remain in

And live in …

Forever.

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