After several visits to Mother Maggie's office, the place seemed to have lost its sacredness to me. Nevertheless, the volume of my new crime made me gape at the wooden door as I knocked on it. "Come inside," Mother Maggie's voice boomed from the closed door. The inside was exactly the way I last saw it, dimly light, with several grey colour chairs and an old flat-screen TV. Eight eyes gawked at me as I walked closer. So I sighed and sat on a seat some steps away. Two among the eight eyes seemed to be curious, while the remaining six were filled with resentment against me. And without being told, I understand that Alice is the only one that will favour me among the juries that will be deciding my fate. "What did you have to say about the desecration you committed on this holy ground," Mother Maggie asked."What desecration are you talking about?" I asked back, looking as innocent as I can. "You were caught kissing someone a minute ago... Why did you commit such an abominable act
The breeze that lured me to unconsciousness soon pulled me back, and I woke up before daybreak.As soon as consciousness dawn on me, so also the remembrance of the impossible task ahead. If I was caught at my first trial, then the best thing to do is to look for another means to achieve my target. Knowing is only a fool that will keep doing the same thing and expect a different result, my mind only dwells on a new and better way, and not on on the previous idea. And I was able to formulate some plans in an hour of deep thinking.The truth is, nothing is absolute when it comes to human plans. Nevertheless, having a plan in place is enough reason for me to be happy. All I need now is luck from some benevolence gods. Unlike my previous plan, this new plan of mine will allow me the chance to achieve my target once and for all, and if I failed, then I will know that I was destined for hell and its pains. To achieve my aim, I need to commit an offence that will be so grave enough that
They were both dressed in a black rope, white and large overall gown and a large turban adorned their heads. With the big cross with a crucified Christ on their chest, they looked like the ancient roman religious scourge.They are the exorcists and I am sure they were here for exorcism. "What's wrong, Jasmine?" Alice who seemed to sense my immediate anxiety gawked at me. "Can't you see those two mean-looking men?.. They are here for me, aren't they?" "Yes. But you don't need to be scared. They were only here to deliver you from the demonic power in you." "Did you already know about this?" I asked with a disappointed look and then hissed when Alice admit that she was aware of the plan. "I am sorry, Jasmine. Mother Maggie made me swear that I will never tell you." "You believe I am possessed, don't you?" "I dont know what to believe anymore," Alice let out. She held my tiny right palm and dragged me towards the exorcists at the front of the altar. "You betray the trust I had
Paul and Barnabas breathed with relief when I admitted to the crime I didn't commit, and I can see the contentment on their faces when I keep blabbering. "You are right. I have seven demons inside me, and one of them is the prince of the demon. I have killed one thousand men and women, drank their blood and imprisoned their souls. Paul's mouth remained open as he gawked at me and asked, "why did you have two golden eyeballs?""To steal people's souls," I answered back with a grin "Holy ghost fire!" Barnabas exclaimed at my unbelievable confession, gawked at me and asked, " how many souls have you stolen so far, and what did you do what all those stolen souls?" At this moment, I no longer care but seemed to be enjoying the drama. To scare them more, I growl like a wild animal, rolling my golden pupils like a leaf on top of moving water and sticking my tongue out of my cheek. Paul who seemed not to be able to bat his eyes as he peeked at me with an open mouth asked, "tell us what w
The sun was already glaring in the sky when I woke up, and I was surprised to see myself wrapped in thick wool, and lying on a soft mattress. Even without being told, I knew it was the handwork of Alice. As consciousness dawned on me, so also another familiar aroma... The aroma of chicken!Since I grew my first tooth, I had begged, cajole, and even cried for roasted chicken, but all my plead can be compared to pouring water into a basket. Fruitless!But today, I stood in a bowl of completely roasted chicken."You have woken up, how are you feeling?"I turned towards the booming voice, then growl with disappointment at the owner of the voice. Contrary to my expectations, Madam Maggie stood beside me and peeked at me with her emotionless eyes. "Good. Thank you for checking on me."She nodded her head twice, sighed and stooped on her knees, and then said," are you okay now?.. The two priests said they removed seven demons from you, is that right?""I have no idea," I answered, shrug
I was the favourite in my previous life, but now, I am the black sheep. Apart from Alice who previously liked me, but now given me a reason to doubt her loyalty, others had shown that they hate me with passion. Being a poor judge of people's character in my previous life, I was surprised to be born with the instinct that made me see people beyond the facade on their faces. When I told Alice that Paul and Barnabas gave the money to me, she reacted as if she was already aware of this. 'What is she hiding, and why did she lie to me,' I asked myself, shrugged and let out, 'I did what I did because you are my only friend here. I don't care if you lied to me or not.'Knowing my mind won't rest until I find the truth out, I moaned out loud as I lay with my back on the mattress.'The most important thing is to get my task done, then I will have the chance to watch her, then find out what she is hiding from me.'I'm I jealous?.. Yes. I hate to think she lied to me.'Get a grip on yourself.
I stood up from the tiny mattress, yawned out loud and hurried out of the chapel. The sky was deserted of stars and moon, and the whole world seemed to be plunged into total darkness.Since is the middle of the night, everywhere was deserted.The light from the bulbs that were fixed on the wall of the chapel illuminated my way as I walked towards the end of our grassland, and then turned my shadow into something more grotesque.Being wary of snakes, my eyes darted around, and my two ears were alert to every sound around me.I could hear the crickets chirping, hear the frogs calling out to their mates, and the birds as they sing to their loved ones. Sad as it may seem, everyone was happy except me!To keep my fear away, I whistle the song that I love most in my previous life, increased my speed, and I can hear the maddening sound of my heartbeat as I inhale and exhale. 'Woof... Woof!'I heard the bark before seeing the dog, and when it raised its two ears, barked louder and sprinted
Hearing the system had no useful information made me groan with despair, sighed and dismissed the annoying glittering light with a wave of my hand. And when it blinked out of existence, I removed the white cover of the black reservoir, turned it upside, and curled up inside the bowl-shaped cover. After several minutes of admiring the stars in the sky, I close my eyes and was lost in thought. I love gazing at the stars. Maybe it is because I don't have the chance to watch the beauty that adorned the sky at night. I was so busy in my past life and anything that has nothing to do with making money is out of my way.Being born under different circumstances, I always stood in awe whenever I see the beauty of nature.'Hmm... Hmmm!'The sound of a mosquito jerked me out of my reverie.In anger, I raised my hand and targeted the tiny insect as it perched on my nose.'Gush! Did you have to sing before you suck my blood?' I descended with fury and smack my face, felt a hot sting, followed b