The Becoming

“I want to become like you.” She sighed. "Your enthusiastically bright eyes , carefree laughter and Do as I like attitude is so infectious. I will give anything to become like you.” Andy was talking to a young girl, who smiled smugly at her. "You chose this life. It can’t be undone.” The young girl quipped, thrusting her hands into her pockets. She waved at Andy and walked away. Andy wanted to stop her, but her throat throttled her words. She desperately lunged forward at the girl.

Andy woke up .. beads of perspiration on her forehead. She checked her reflection in the mirror.. Who has she become? .... the drab listless spiritless coward

A far-cry from the young confident girl which she was.