9 Reincarnate

Floating in the air, she watched Leon set the palace on fire with a fierce look on his face. She watched his actions and could tell that he was taking revenge.

Tears rolled down her eyes as she watched the events unfolded. 'How stupid' she thought.

"He is indeed stupid, but now he's trying to redeem himself" the Angel scoffed.

"So what decisions were you talking about?" Beatrice asked the Angel.

The Angel looked at Beatrice and said, "Beatrice Broan, you are a pure soul with no sins attached to you. A soul without any stain is very rare to see nowadays, thus I came to you with some suggestions. Leave your mortality and become one of us."

She stared at the Angel with a ridiculous look on her face. Seeing her face the Angel said, "I am not done yet child! Judging already, gosh!"

They continued, "the other option is you can reincarnate. Because your soul is untainted, you get to make some decisions. You can reincarnate with your memories of being here, or you can reincarnate without it."

Hearing what the Angel have suggested, Beatrice thought about what she should pick. She knew certainly she didn't want to be an Angel, too burdensome and boring for her. Guiding souls for eternity? No, thanks. She rather continue to make her dresses and suits, it was her passion after all.

Yes, she does want to reincarnate... but does she wants to remember him? To remember her team? Her family?

Beatrice knew now that she misunderstood Leon because of his actions, but his "good" intention led her to her demise.

She suddenly laughed as she thought of a good answer to all of this.

Beatrice looked up to the Angel with a smile.

"Are you scheming something child?" The Angel looked at Beatrice as she grinned devilishly.

"I made up my mind Angel. I want to reincarnate without my memories" said Beatrice.

"Are you sure? How will you get your revenge if you don't remember anything?" The Angel asked.

Beatrice scoffed and said, "revenge? Angel I think we are having a misunderstanding here. In my new life, it will be him that's doing the chasing not me. I will be reborn without my memories of him so I can restrain my urge to go and find him. Instead of me doing that, it will be him trying to win me over. If we are fated to be together, then alright I would accept it. Just let him run around like a headless chicken trying to find me and redeem himself."

The Angel could only shake their head, but they didn't refute as it was a good plan for revenge. That boy will be having a hard time in his next life then.

The Angel pitied him.

"Alright, as you wish Beatrice, you will not carry your previous memories with you to your next life" the Angel waived their hand in front of Beatrice as the bright light shines onto her.

"I wish you luck with in the next life, don't be too harsh on him. He's your soul mate after all."

The light shallowed Beatrice whole as she reincarnates to her next life.

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After the Angel as done with Beatrice, they returned to the clouds where a figure was standing before them. It was Leon, he looked so tired and worn out.

'And the stupid soul mate came' the Angel rolled their eyes.

"Hello there, in case you are wondering, I am an Angel. One of the messengers of God who guide souls" the Angel started. "You're a bit late, if you came earlier you would've seen her."

Leon's eyes widened by the Angel's words. He knew who they were regarding too and felt horrible that he missed another chance to speak to her. But in reality, souls cannot meet with one another, the Angel was just playing with his heart strings.

Internally laughing, the Angel then said, "Leon Hanson, previous Emperor of Kina Kingdom. By failing to protect your one and only soul mate, when you are to reincarnate you will be cursed."

Leon didn't think he would even get to reincarnate with what he had done back in the living world. He thought he would ended up in Hell, but surprisingly he opened his eyes to see clouds.

"What is the curse?" He asked.

"You will continue to live in agony and your feeling of guilt with your memories instilled in you even after you reincarnate into your next life. And you will be cursed with insomnia" the Angel stated.

Leon didn't care about insomnia, but he cared about his memories torturing him further into his new life. Was this his punishment for not protecting his soul mate? Yes.

Without arguing, he simply nodded his head accepting his punishment. Leon was determined to make things right in his next life. He had missed his chance to marry her, and give her everything that he had. Even with a curse or two, Leon was determined to her his again.

The Angel waved their hand once again as the light engulfed Leon.

The last thing he heard from the Angel was, "Protect her and cherish her. After all, she's the medicine to your curse."

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In modern time,

"Beaaaaa, did you do the math homework?" A girl with a curly ponytail asked pouting her lips put cutely and fluttering her eyelashes.

"Feifei, don't try to win over with your puppy eyes" Beatrice rolled her eyes. "You know, mid-terms are coming up you should really study."

"You know I've been busy at my family's chicken place! Pleaseee" Feifei clasps her hands together, "I'll treat you chicken after school!"

Immediately hooked to her best friend's offer, Beatrice took out her math notebook and hand it to her.

"AHH thank you! I love you" Feifei kissed her cheek.

"I want soy garlic chicken" Beatrice said nonchalantly. She was used to her best friend kissing her on the cheek, it was part of Mu Feifei's cute and cheerful personality.

"Yes, madam!" Feifei returned to her desk to copy the homework.

They were currently in their final year of high school, preparing for college soon. The two knew each other since elementary school as they were neighbors. Beatrice's house... or mansion, was next to the town's favorite chicken place named "Feifei's Ji". The two girls were polar opposites, but that's what exactly attracted them together. Feifei have a personality of a sunshine, while Beatrice was often called the ice queen because of her cold personality.

Feifei knew deep in her heart that Beatrice was the kindest person ever. People just judge only by the cover, Feifei knew her best friend like on the back of her hand.

They did everything together and never missed a thing about one another. Whenever those ugly and jealous girls gang up on Beatrice, Feifei wouldn't hesitate to start punching. Lay a hand on her best friend, you get a kiss from her knuckles.

Beatrice loved having the sunshine around her and wouldn't trade the whole for her... maybe except for chicken.