"Even if I get a monthly payment, I would never date that whale".

"At Least, she helps with homework".

She heard them say as they laughed again and walked away.

Beauty recalled how she walked through the rain, tears mingling with the raindrops on her cheeks, her heart heavy with sadness.

Coughing and shivering.

Her parents had warned her to always stay warm because of her condition.

By the time she reached home, she was completely soaked with water and a sudden fever had claimed her.

Her mother looked up from the kitchen, concerned all over her face.

"Beauty, you're soaked! What happened? Where is your umbrella, you are prone...