Katie was walking back to her home and was still confused of what just happened. Not only does this ring made her 9-year-old bully six, but made herself a year older with ill-fitting clothes. Starring right at the ring, she wondered if she can revert herself back to her old age to not be too notice. So she wished silently to be a year younger, and believably enough, it worked.
Shrinking down, she saw that she can fit in her clothes again and her mind youthen again to her normal mind state. She’s lucky she can revert herself to her original age, otherwise it would be impossible to explain to her mom on why she has tight clothes. Maybe keeping it a secret would work.
As she was walking, she heard a voice from one of the houses.
“Katie, deary! How are you?”
She turned to see an elderly lady waving to her at the door. Turns out, it was Isabel, the only old lady in the street. And old it an understatement as she was already pushing a hundred, living a century of her life. She was very frail as she was succumbing to a wheelchair with a withered up face and white hair in a bun. But she was still active as she cooked her own meals and enjoying time outside. Course, she always have her caretaker handle the grocery shopping and gardening weekly, Isabel always takes care of herself.
Katie looked to her and said, “I’m doing fine Ms. Isabel. Thanks for letting me know.”
Isabel smiled a little weakly and said, “That’s good to hear. You know, I have some chocolate chip cookies my caretaker brought the other day. Would you like to have some?”
Katie heard her say cookies and was pleased with it. She would like to get some cookies for a bit and the day is still young after all. So with a smile, she said, “Of course, Ms. Isabel, but can I call mom first to let her know where I am?”
Isabel nodded and said, “But of course, deary. Come on in.”
To that end, Katie ran to Isabel’s home while she used the wheelchair to back away to let her through. Once Katie entered the house, Isabel followed and closed the screen door behind her.
A few minutes later, Katie was on the phone speaking to her mother.
“Don’t worry mom, I’ll be okay. Isabel is looking after me. I’m just going to have some cookies and leave” … “I won’t eat too much. I know dinner is soon. I’ll be back as soon as possible. Bye.”
As soon as she hung up, Isabel came in with her cookies and placed them on the plate. “Here you go sweetie…” she said in a raspy voice. “Enjoy.”
Katie turned to see the chocolate chip cookies and smiled widely “Thank you, Ms. Isabel!” she said as she rushed in and grabbed one from the plate. While she was eating, Isabel headed to the TV and started watching her soaps. Katie soon approached her and spoke while eating her cookie.
“You always so nice to me, Ms. Isabel. I don’t know why, but you always kind to everyone in the neighborhood.”
Isabel heard her and peered her eyes to her while responding with, “Oh, don’t be modest, deary. I always am nice to everyone. Besides, I wish that I had the life you and others have.”
Katie heard that and raised an eyebrow in confusion. “What do you mean?” she asked her.
Isabel sighed deeply and explained in full detail. “I was the only child in my family, sweetie. I never had a single friend in my life. I’ve been home schooled from grade school all the way from college. I worked alone without anyone helping me. Nor was I married, have kids, or grandkids for that matter. I am the unlucky one here. Guess that’s the reason why I lived up to a hundred. You don’t have to worry about so much stress in your life. But the downside is that I don’t have anyone to comfort me and I’ll be dieing all alone. If only I can have a fresher lease on life, then I would be happier then this. Too bad wishes don’t exist.”
Katie heard that and was shocked by this. Isabel was alone all her life, yet she never mentioned it to everyone, but Katie. She felt so sorry for her and wondered how she will make her fee any better.
But then, she remembered that she has the ring on her. If she could use it on her, maybe Isabel would have a far better life then before by making her younger. The question is, how young will she made the elderly woman. There are so many ages to choose from and she needs to make it look legit. After a bit of thinking, she came up with the perfect age for her.