THE OPTIONS

Family? The dead being?" the voice asked.

Veronica's heart shuddered.

"Yes…. I want to save my friend. Will you please save her?"

Her voice carried the tone of begging. She never begged anyone. 

However, today, she didn't mind begging to save her friend.

The calm voice stated, "But she is already dead. Why do you want to save her going against the Goddess and nature?"

Veronica clenched her fists and said, "Because I'm greedy. I know I'm a sinner to do something against nature but if there is any way I can save my one and only family, I want to take the risk."

"Interesting…" After a long pause, the voice said again, "But don't see any blood relation between you too. How can she be your family?"