Soul Thieves II

You are getting ready for the biggest and most important day of your
life. You've shared with all your friends those pictures of that amazing
rock that he bought for you. You even described his imaginative
proposal. So the day is finally here. There is a mixture of
emotions...you want the day to come and go so that you can move on. 

A friend hands you a copy of an old tale about a princes and her evil
aunt. You rush through it transfixed at the prospect of your own prince
charming. Your cultural upbringing means that you have to make one
crucial visit to grandma and the folks up in the village to present some
gifts and to receive the blessing. 

So you shuffle your way into the bus and make that long trip. 
The long trip is full of promise and thoughts. The scenery fills your
mind with hope. You finally arrive...some relatives gather. All except
for your drunken uncle. He is not pleased to see you. He cautions you
not to enter the hut with grandma. He is quickly dismissed and baptized
with a torrent of insults. As some of the cameras come alive with bright
flashes you are ushered into a a lonely space where you must receive a
secret potion and grandma's blessing. Its all rather innocent and so you
oblige. 

In a small space, grandma smiles and hands you the potion. Her old frame
is so frail but you are captivated by the life that seems to spring from
her eyes. For a brief moment she tells you a few secrets which you
become aware have been rehearsed and presented to many more young
brides. 

You hesitate as you take a sip from the sweet liquid. Then you turn your
back for a moment. Something catches your eye and you begin to wonder
why she shifts hurriedly behind you. In a strange and frightening shift
of events, she manages to move right into your body while pushing you
right into hers. 

You watch her walking out of the hat. Young and fresh and alive and on
her way to get married to your husband. 
She shuts the door on you. In that moment you look around and begin to
touch yourself. You are too shocked to take in what has happened. Your
movements are now restricted. You have the same sharp mind but you are
stuck in her older body. 

The nightmare has only just began.