Waking Up Ugly

Beauty they say is the quality of being pleasing to the senses or to the mind. Seems they forgot to add eyes. Everyone loves what's beautiful and wants to get engaged with it.

Someone who is beautiful is a pleasing feature.

Well, meet Beauty. A beautiful young lady and a world class model. Her smile alone could brighten a dull environment. She is tall in height and slender. She has a round face with small eyes and nose. Her lips were pink which match with her dark long hair.

Everything about Beauty is what they call perfect.

She was perfectly made.

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"Have you sent the replies yet?"

That was Beauty asking. She was in her peaceful home doing some makeover, which was done by her assistant, Sally.

"Yes my lady. They've sent their reply and agree to do the job for two million dollars" Sally said scrubbing Beauty's feet.

Beauty sat up and removed the cucumber from her eyes.

"That's more like it. I can't do a commercial for a million dollars" she hissed.

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Suddenly, her butler walked into her spa room with a cup of juice.

"Here's your juice my lady"

Beauty slowly collected it and gulped it down.

"Thanks. You may leave"

"Yes my lady" he said and turned to leave.

As he remembered something, he turned back and stared at Beauty.

"My lady, what should we prepare for your guest coming today?"

"Anything awful"

"Huh?" The butler and Sally asked.

"Just anything, leave me alone" she rolled her eyes and laid back.

"Yes my lady" he bowed and left again.

Sally smiled when she knew what was happening already.

"Another suitor coming tonight?" She asked.

"Yeah. Another bunch of idiot coming with his family" she added.

Sally was forced to smile. She wasn't only Beauty assistant. She was also her best friend.

They've been friends since high school.

Sally completed the makeover and helped her pick an outfit.

"You know, you don't really need to look all that pretty and that. You are just beautiful" Sally praised her.

"Yeah, I know. But I can't look bad in anyway" Beauty replied arrogantly.

Sally was used to this. She has been arrogant to everyone since her childhood. That was just her behavior.

"Just take the green dress. I'll wear that"

Beauty said staring at her phone.

She has tons of messages from her crush, business, suitors.

"Okay"

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Beauty was all set looking beautiful and all that. Her mother was here already. She lost her father at a tender age. He died of a rare cancer.

Mrs Jones helped her daughter with the final touch on her hair.

"You are beautiful my daughter"

"Mom, we are just meeting with this anonymous person and his dumb family"

"Beauty! Don't be rude" her mother said calmly.

"Mom, they are here because of my money or because I'm beautiful. Nothing else" she said and stood up to wear her shoes.

The green long sparkling gown fit her just perfectly, exposing her neck and some part of her laps.

Sally came into the room and announced that the guests are here already.

"We'll be down Sally" her mother told Sally.

She nodded and left the room.

Mrs Jones held her daughter's shoulder and stared into her eyes.

"Beauty, you aren't getting younger"

"I'm just 23 mom" she rolled her eyes.

"Whatever. Just accept them no matter their status"

"I'll try" she said and shoved her mom. She went out of the room.

Mrs Jones shook her head and followed her behind.

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As Beauty walked down the stairs, she saw them waiting downstairs. His whole family.

She proudly walked towards them and stood in front of them.

They were expecting her to greet them but Beauty didn't.

She just stared at their faces one after the other.

"Fake gold. Old shoes. Fake smile" she murmured. She scanned them and saw that they were just living a fake life.

"Oh, my future daughter in-law is looking so dashing as ever" Mrs Dan said as she walked towards Beauty and hugged her.

Beauty felt disgusted and slowly pushed her off.

"Thank you. You all must be hungry. Let's head to the dinning room" she said and walked towards the dinning room.

Mrs Jones smiled at the woman who had confusion written all over her face.

"Please come with us" she said and left.

"Don't worry mom" Beauty suitor said and head to the dinning room.

His parents followed them behind.

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They all sat and gisted about random things.

Beauty sat and enjoyed her food not interested in whatever they were saying.

"Yes, the wedding is going to be the talk of the whole town" Mrs Dan said smiling.

"My son has always wanted to be your daughter's husband. He always talks about how he would take care of her" his father added.

Beauty heard what they said and finally spoke up.

"Take care of me huh? What does your son do for a living? Can he be able to take care of me and not buy me fake gold and old shoes?"

The family stared at each other. They knew she noticed everything. She was from a rich family why won't she be able to know what's fake or original.

"Beauty, I'm Peter by the way. Sorry for not introducing myself to you earlier. I love you okay. And I can be able to take care of you very well. I'll get promoted very soon in my job then we can live well. Or better still, we can stay in this your beautiful mansion"

Beauty smiled when she finally knew they were after her money.

A bride would always leave her own house and head over to her husband house. But he is deciding to stay in my comfort zone.

"I don't like hiding things nor lying but i don't think I can get married to you Peter"

The whole family stared at her especially her mom.

"Beauty? Why?"

"I'm sorry mom. Please excuse me. It nice having you around" she said and left.

"Excuse me too" Sally said and left the dinning room.

Mrs Jones stood up and smiled at them.

"I'll be back. Please enjoy the dinner"

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Immediately she left, they ate the food quickly. They chewed loudly enjoying every taste of the meal.

"Careful son, I brought a bag. Just put the food inside" Mrs Dan said and brought out a bag from her skirt.

"Yes Mom. I can't let go of this meal. You know it's been a long time since we ate this" he replied and stuffed the chicken into the bag and some other meal.

They also took some cutleries.

"Let's go already. That's enough" his father added and stood up quickly.

As they walked towards the exit, they heard Mrs Jones voice.

"Are you going already?"

They turned and stared at her.

"Yeah"

"I'm really sorry about my daughter's behavior. I apologise on her behalf" she said.

"Oh, it's okay. Children will always remain children"

"Have a nice time. Drive safely" she waved at them.

"That's if we had a car" Peter murmured softly.

They all laughed as they head outside.

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Beauty changed her clothes and wore her night gown.

Her mom entered into the room to bid her goodbye.

"I'll be going now"

"Yeah, bye Mom" Beauty kissed her mom's cheek and laid in the bed.

"I'll be going also" Sally said also.

"Yeah, just be early. Tomorrow is the shoot don't let their two million dollars go to waste"

"Yes my lady" Sally said and left.

Mrs Jones blew her daughter a kiss before heading out of the room.

Beauty picked her phone and checked the latest news.

She has been nominated as the most beautiful model in the world.

A smile crept on her face. She has won so many award.

She quickly sat up when she saw that the king of the model industry will be part of the judges.

"Oh my gosh, famous Dylan" she yelled.

She smiled and laid back on the bed.

He doesn't have any pictures on the net only half pictures that would show him looking down at his desk to show that he was working hard or a picture of his broad back.

She frowned and threw her phone on the bed.

She laid down to sleep.

Busy day tomorrow.

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"Get the bags already!" Beauty yelled at the butler as she catwalked towards the car.

She doesn't want to be late to the studio.

"I'm with the bags. Let's go already" she kept the bag in the booth and sat in the front seat with the driver.

She stared at Beauty who was on her phone looking all stunning as ever. She wore black leather pants and black turtleneck long sleeve. She tied her hair to a ponytail.

"Guess what Sally?"

"What?" Sally replied.

"King of model industry is back!"

"Yeah, I also saw the news. I couldn't believe it at first until this morning" Sally replied.

"Yeah, ladies has started flocking to his DM already"

Sally laughed loudly.

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They arrived at the studio after an hour.

They welcomed Beauty like a Queen.

"Good morning Miss Beauty, please follow me while I take you to the makeup room" a lady said. She was part of the crew as it was boldly written at the back of her t-shirt.

"Yeah" Beauty said and followed her.

Sally grabbed the heavy bag and followed her behind.

She sighted someone and shit her eyes wide open.

She kept mute till she got into the makeup room.

The makeup artiste was already attending to Beauty when Sally walked into the room.

"Sorry, she doesn't use other people's things. This is hers"

The makeup artiste smiled weirdly and collected the box from Sally.

She went to the corner to keep her own things.

Sally walked to Beauty and whispered something into her ears.

Beauty instantly turned her neck and shot her a glare.

"What?!!"

Sally signalled her to voiced down.

"I saw him also getting ready. He is doing the commercials with you"

"Oh no. I hate Jason so much. Why him? I can't back down now because of him" Beauty whispered.

"You just have to do this" Sally said and left to get her costume after the makeup artiste started applying her makeup.

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After some minutes later, she was all done.

The artiste smiled at Beauty's beauty.

"You are so beautiful"

She smiled at her and nodded.

She was still thinking about the fact that she has to do the commercials with Jason.

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She remembered what made her hate him was the day he forced himself on her.

It was a day just like this but they shot the commercials in Paris. They had a small party on the last day where they deed a common game. Truth and dare.

They asked Beauty if she was a virgin but she didn't answer because she wasn't part of the game.

She stood up and head to her room. Jason followed her behind and went into her room.

"What do you want Jason?" She asked him.

"Nothing, just you"

She turned and shot him a glare.

"What do you mean by you want me?"

He smiled and walked closer to her.

"Who wouldn't want to have a beautiful lady like you?" He brushed his hands on her bare skin.

She pushed him off gently.

"Don't think I'm like other models that you can sleep with. I'm different okay?"

"Because you are a virgin?" He asked.

Beauty frowned and walked away from him.

"Please leave already"

"I'm not" he said and pulled her back. He pinned her to the wall and drew his face closer to hers.

Everything happened suddenly making Beauty shocked.

She tried to free herself but he seemed to strong.

"Let go of me Jason"

"Just one.." he whispered.

"One what?" She grinned her teeth struggling to get away from him.

As he was about to kiss her, she kicked him below. He quickly grabbed his dick leaving Beauty alone.

She stared at him before leaving the room.

She didn't report him to anyone, she flew out of the country that night with Sally.

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She wore her costume and waited to be called upon.

The manager walked into the makeup room.

"Hey Beauty" he smiled at her.

"Hey" she replied not smiling at him.

"You've been told what to do right?" He asked her.

She nodded and looked away.

"That's good. You can come out in five minutes time" he added and left.

She squeezed her face breathing hard. Jason would have to touch her during the commercials.

That's what he has always wanted.

She didn't wait for the five minutes to be exhausted. She came out of the makeup room and stared round.

She saw the background, it was just like normal family house.

There would be three scene. One where Jason would come from work and wore a diamond ring on her finger. The second one is where she is showing her friends the ring.

While the last one is where she would still be admiring the ring after 10 years showing the durability of the jewelry.

Sally snapped her back to reality. Beauty blinked repeatedly and diverted her gaze to her friend.

Sally was average in height. She was also beautiful but not as Beauty.

"You are needed over there. It's time for the shoot"

She nodded and walked towards the couch. She was putting on a simple black gown with some designs on it. She wore a black heels and let her long hair fall on her shoulders.

The cameraman sat behind the camera with the director beside him.

"Are you ready miss Beauty?" He asked.

"Yeah" she nodded. She frowned when she saw Jason coming from his own room.

She diverted her gaze back to the cameraman and smiled weirdly.

Jason sighted her and winked at her while his assistant was explaining everything to him again.

He nodded after he left him.

"Camera rolling and...Action!!"

Beauty picked up the magazine on the couch and started glancing at every page.

She smiled and turned to the next page.

The manager signalled Jason and told him to come into the scene.

He nodded and walked in.

Immediately Beauty noticed him, she raised her gaze and forces herself to smile.

She stood up and wrapped his arms round him.

He also responded to the hug.

He brought out a small red box from his pocket and went down on his knees.

He opened the box and smiled at Beauty.

Beauty closed her mouth with her palm in surprise.

She stretched her hands and watched Jason as he slipped the finger into her finger.

She stared at it loving it. She jumped and hug him again smiling broadly. He wrapped his arms round her waist and held it tight. She felt like strangling him but she doesn't want to redo the scene again.

"Cut!!" The director yelled.

They quickly separated from each other as the fake smile they've been showing disappeared from their face.

"That was perfect! Retouch their makeup and get ready for the next scene"

Beauty was the only one doing the next scene. Jason wasn't with her.

Some girls were waiting by the small bar in the second background. Some glasses of drinks were on the counter already.

She went into the makeup room and change into a party dress. She styled her hair and retouched her makeup.

She came out and catwalked to the bar.

The girls there were happy to see her. They were just callow models. They were just there to smile and be happy for her.

"Ready?" The director asked.

She nodded and stayed in her spot.

"Camera rolling and... Action!!"

The young models stared at Beauty's finger admiring the ring on her finger. Some looked jealous while some were happy.

Beauty just smiled shyly as they touched their finger.

"Cut!!"

"Nice, last scene!!"

Beauty went back to the makeup room and applied some white substance on her hair making her look a little old.

She wore a skirt and a huge top.

"Camera rolling and action!!"

Beauty was seen carrying a beautiful baby on her arms. She was rocking the baby slowly to make her go to sleep.

Jason came from behind and wrapped his hands around her waist kissing her cheek.

She smiled and touched his own cheek showing the ring on her finger.

"Cut!!"

Everyone clapped as they ended the commercials.

"This was perfect miss Beauty. Thank you"

Beauty smiled at the director and walked away after a member of the crew came and carried the baby from her.

She changed into her own cloth. Sally grabbed her heavy make-up box and kept it the car.

"Let's go Sally. I don't want that bulldog snooping around me" Beauty said walking towards the exit.

Unfortunately for her, Jason was at the door waiting for her.

"Beauty?" He called out.

She noticed him presence and turned to stare at him.

"What?" She forced herself to answer.

He walked close to her and smiled.

"I wanted to apologise for what happened that night. I wasn't myself. Please forgive me"

"I'll think about it" she said and quickly entered into the car.

"Please Beauty!!" He yelled as the car drove away.

Beauty gave a loud moan as she leaned her back on the chair.

"I know you are very tired now" Sally said.

"Yeah, so tired. Stop by the supermarket. I need to get some chips and icecream" she said closing her eyes.

"Sure!"

They pulled over and told Beauty that they've arrived at the supermarket.

She grabbed her purse and head out.

People noticed her and started taking pictures of her.

She didn't wait at all. She just walked away from them and entered into the supermarket.

She went in and picked the chips and icecream.

She paid for it and waited for her receipt.

The cashier was secretly taking pictures of her.

Beauty noticed it and looked away.

She collected the receipt and head out of the supermarket.

As she reached the door, she bumped into an old woman.

Her bag fell from old woman's hand.

"Help me pick it up my child" she said with her shaky voice.

Beauty felt disgusted when the ugly old woman referred to her as her daughter.

"I'm not your daughter ugly old hag. Pick it up yourself" she said and shoved the woman to a corner.

"You are the one who is ugly but you don't know that" the old woman said.

Beauty smirked and left the woman.

"Jealous ugly old hag"

The woman bent and picked her bag. She slowly walked into the supermarket to get her stuff.

"Let's go already. Two people has annoyed me already today"

The driver started the engine and hit the road.

She started eating the chip and icecream inside the car.

She loved eating junks once in a while but still watch her weight.

They drove into the compound and pulled over.

Beauty came down from the car and went into mansion.

She ran up the stairs and had a warm bath.

When she came out, she saw Sally arranging the room.

"It's late already. You should go home Sally" she said wearing her robe.

She grabbed her phone and took few selfies.

Sally nodded and sighed.

"See you in the morning then"

"Yeah be early. We need to sign the form for the nomination"

"Yeah" Sally smiled and left.

Beauty tiredlessly threw herself to the bed and slept off.

She snuggled and slept comfortably on the bed.

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Beauty was woken up the the rays of sunlight that peeped into the room through the curtains.

She yawned tiredlessly and turned on the bed.

She heard a soft knock on the door.

She knew it was Sally.

"Come in" she yelled and she flung her leg down the bed.

Sally entered with a cup of coffee.

As she closed the door and turned to stare at Beauty, the tray fell from her hand.

"Hey, that was my favorite cup" Beauty frowned.

"My lady, what.. what happened to your face?" She asked.

"My face?"

She touched her face and saw it was not as smooth and soft like it was.

She felt some boils and pimples on her face.

She ran to the mirror and stared at her reflection.

"Ah!!!!!!" She screamed loudly as her loud voice echoed the whole building.

Sally ran to Beauty and helped her up. Beauty was devasted, she felt like everything happening was nothing but a dream. A nightmare!

"No, no. This must be a dream!" She yelled and stood up. She roamed round the room.

"Beauty please calm down" Sally said softly, trying not to add to her wounds. She was also confused about how her face became like this.

"Sally, call the doctor! And my mom! Quick!" She yelled.

She went to the mirror and tried to pop the pimples but they were too hard to pop.

She ran to the bathroom and bath with hot water. But there was no difference. Hot tears just ran down her cheek.

She sat on the bed with her towel, hugging her knees and crying softly.

"Why does this have to happen to me now? Where did it even come from?" She asked herself.

Suddenly, the door flung open. Mrs Jones ran into the room stretching her hands to hug her daughter.

She finally got to the bed and hugged Beauty.

"What the hell happened to your face?" She asked as she sat close to her.

Beauty started crying.

"I don't know mom, I just woke up and the next thing. All these fucking stuff on my face!" She said sobbing.

"Oh Beauty, don't be a cry baby. We'll sort things out trust me. I have a friend in Spain. She is a doctor and she deals with skin.."

"Well, let's go now. I can't remain like this. Other models are so gonna mock me mom and I have a big event soon"

Before her mother could say anything, Sally entered the room with her doctor.

"Holy shit!" The doctor murmured as he walked towards Beauty.

She felt bad. She didn't want anyone's pity and she doesn't want to be mocked by anyone especially her younger colleagues in the modelling industry.

They've made Beauty their number one enemy just because they aren't as beautiful as she is.

Now, what's next?

The doctor checked Beauty's face and kept on shaking his head like something was wrong.

"I can't figure out what happen. It looks strange and weird because the pimples are very big and strong. They can't be pooped"

Mrs Jones stared at Sally.

"Pack her bags, we are leaving for Spain tonight. I can't let my daughter's face remain like this and do nothing" she said and swiftly stand up.

"I'm very sorry. But to me, it looks impossible"

"Thank you doctor. You can leave now" she angrily pointed at the door.

The doctor nodded and left the room.

Sally went to Beauty's wardrobe and packed her things.

She kept on crying non-stop.

"What do I do now mom? I'm supposed to go sign the form for the nomination and if I don't go, I'll be disqualified"

"Do you want that or your beauty?"

"I want both!" She yelled and continued crying.

"Okay, I have an idea. Get dressed, I'll take you there myself" her mother said.

Beauty nodded and went to wear something warm.

She didn't understand how she got her skin to be normal and her face weird and ugly.

She wore a large scarf all over her head and a nose mask.

She didn't forget the large sunglasses.

"Do you have to dress like this?" Her mom asked beauty as she came out from her closet.

"Let's go mom. I'll be back Sally!"

She said and left the room.

Her mom ran after her and got into the car.

"The head office!"

The driver nodded and hit the road.

Mrs Jones brought out her phone and booked two tickets online.

"Is Sally going with us?"

"No mom, she should stay back here and watch things for me" Beauty replied staring at her photos. She remembered when she was still beautiful.

She went online and saw the news about her being selected.

She don't want that to be ruined.

"I just want the king of model industry to notice me and accept me into his company. I'm sure his wife and children will be proud to have such an hard-working man in their family" she thought as hot tears ran down her cheek.

After an hour, they got to the head office.

The driver pulled over, Beauty wind down the glass and stretched her head outside she stared the modelling building. Very huge and beautiful!

This was the company she wished to be signed with. Only high class, popular and experience models sign here.

This was were Mr Dylan really stays. He owns this building and many more.

"What next mom?" She asked.

"Just wait. I need to call someone"

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"Hey, we are outside already. I told you my daughter has a cold. She can't get in"

"Please, try and do something. Fine, I'll wait outside"

Mrs Jones disconnected the call and slipped the phone into her bag.

"He will be here any minute with the papers"

"Thanks Mom!" She said and hugged her mother.

"You should cover your face very well and not allow him see you"

"Yes Mom"

As Beauty adjusted her scarf, it flew out of the car through the window.

She stared round and didn't see anyone.

She quickly ran after it as it kept on flying towards the entrance of the building.

She finally grabbed it but she heard some laughter behind her.

She swiftly turned and saw some ladies staring at her.

"Isn't that Beauty?" One of them gasped.

"What happened to your face? You look so.. Ugly"

They bursted into laughter.

Beauty ignored them and wrapped the scarf round her head.

"Come in already!" She heard her mom's voice and went to the car.

The ladies continued laughing as they entered into the building.

"Wait till I tell everyone one that Beauty is not longer beautiful"

The man ran out and handed the paper to them in the car.

"Quickly please!"

Beauty quickly signed and handed it over to the man.

"Get well soon miss Beauty!" He said and ran back into the building.

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"Let's go mom. I really need to get my face fixed" she said as she lowered her gaze.

"Okay. At least you are lucky that the competition will take place in two months time"

"Let's go back home!" She yelled at the driver.

He quickly started the engine and drove off.

Mrs Jones knew how her daughter was feeling. She didn't want to bother her so she decided to keep mute.

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They drove into the compound. Beauty slowly alighted from the car and walked into the mansion.

She needed her beauty back, she doesn't care what she does to get it but she needed it at all cost.

Sally gave her a glass of juice but she ignored it and walked up the stairs heading to her room.

"Once it's time to leave, call me. I'm in my room" she said and left.

She got to her room and threw herself on the bed. She burst into hot tears screaming into her pillow.

Her phone dinged, she picked it up and stared at the latest news.

"Beauty Turned Ugly!!"

She read the comments and saw that no one supported the news except her enemies and frenemies.

She saw the anger reaction on the post and smiled weirdly.

They needed proof to see that she was ugly.

Beauty threw her phone on the bed and cry herself to sleep.

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Few hours later, she was on the way to the airport. Dressed as a thief!

She didn't want anyone see her face or even have a glimpse.

She came down from the car and walked towards the airport. She felt weird and scared.

Her mom walked behind her carrying her luggage.

Immediately she stepped her feet into the airport, people started to notice her.

She increased her pace and waited in line for her ticket.

After she got it, she immediately went into the plane and sat beside the window still wearing her huge glasses.

Her mom sitting beside her.

"Beauty, just relax. I'm sure Sara can do something to your face and you will be beautiful again"

Beauty stared at her mom and smiled.

"What's the time mom?"

"It's almost 8pm. The plane will take off soon" she replied.

"Good, I'll take a quick nap now" she replied and rested her head on the seat in front of her.

Her mom nodded and asked one of the hostess to switch off lights.

Beauty slept throughout the whole journey.

It was a 10 hours journey.

"Beauty, it's time to get down already. We have landed" Mrs Jones as she gently woke Beauty up.

Beauty slowly raised her head and covered her face.

They alighted from the plane and went to board a cab to Sara's hospital.

She was happy that nobody noticed her.

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"This is strange. I've never seen anything like it" Sara said as she finished inspecting Beauty's face.

Beauty frowned and stared at her mother.

"So, there's nothing we can do"

Mrs Jones asked her friend.

Sara shook her head in reply.

"For the moment, I can give you a cream that you can use. Well, that's if I works"

Beauty covered her face with her palm and started crying.

"It's okay my dear, everything will be fine"

"Nothing is fine! My whole life, my career. Everything is ruined!" She yelled at Sara.

Sara sighed and turned her neck to face Mrs Jones.

"I'll go get the cream"

"Beauty, you need to calm down. Don't pour out your anger in anyone you see"

She didn't reply, she turned her gaze away from her mother.

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That morning, they flew back into the country.

Beauty cried throughout the whole journey. The news of her being ugly spread round the net like wildfire.

Some secretly took pictures of her at the airport. They added a caption.

"This seems like our beautiful Beauty. Why did she cover her face?"

"Beauty covered her face at the airport. Seems the rumour was true after all. Beautiful Beauty turned ugly"

Beauty burst into tear when she saw the news.

"My life is ruined!!!!" She yelled and fell on the bed.