CHOSEN (ON HOLD)

CHAPTER 9

Amelia's P.O.V

It was Friday morning. The day after I found my soulmate. I wasn't feeling warm anymore. I felt light. Weightless. In a good way though. Maybe it's because I found my soulmate. Granny and Mom said a lot will change. But I still know I'm stupid. Maybe it's not part of being a chosen. I'm just naturally stupid.

As I crossed the room, something in the mirror caught my attention. I turned around to see what was there. Nothing. Maybe I saw wrong. As I turned back, I saw the same thing. Someone. I whirled around faster than before. Still nothing. I moved closer to the mirror, still looking back to see if it will come back.

As I turned around to look at the mirror, what I saw shocked me. I opened my mouth in shock. The reflection did the same. It was me!

It was me in another version. Me in a brighter form. I gaped at my eye colour. It's still the same colour but it shone brighter. My hair that was light brown had gotten a shade darker and wavier. My skin looked brighter than ever. It was like someone switched on a bulb inside me. Every part of me became bright. I was too pretty to be true. No I can't be this beautiful. Is this why Granny kept telling me I was beautiful?

"Granny! Mom!" I couldn't peel my eyes off the mirror. I couldn't stop staring.

"Baby what... " Mom's words hung in the air. My appearance must have shocked her.

"The change!" Granny beamed happily.

"What change? What happened to me? Is it something bad?"

I didn't take my eyes off the mirror. I kept staring at them through the mirror. If i turn to look at them, I might lost my new found beauty.

"No, it's not. You found your soulmate, honey" Somehow, mom had found her voice.

"Amy, your soulmate is like your missing piece. You are complete now. You've observed the first change. Do not be surprised"

What? First? So there are more? If it's about beauty, then I'm ready.

"So finding my soulmate had made me beautiful?" Something about the way I said it didn't excite me anymore. I don't want to be stuck with a soulmate.

"You have always been beautiful dear, you just needed him to push it out. Now get ready for school" Granny tapped my arm and left the room.

"Hey, I'm sorry about yesterday. I was paranoid. I didn't know you were there." I have forgotten about yesterday.

"Yeah. It's no problem. I'm fine. Uhmm... I'm sorry for eavesdropping too" I couldn't look at Mom's face. We have never been in an awkward situation.

"You should prepare for school. You don't want to be late." She began going out, then she stopped.

I raised an eyebrow.

"You are beautiful"

I blushed as I turned back to the mirror. I can't stop looking at my self.