It still seemed impossible, a pair of dice that could return ones youth! Gazing into a hand mirror though, it was hard for Matilda to deny.
While the teacher had regressed from 64 to 58, there were signs of her rejuvenation. The grey was no longer as prominent, her wrinkle no longer as deep or numerous. Now Matilda had a decision to make.
The school year was coming to an end very soon. Matilda had already submitted her papers for retirement. In only a few short weeks she would be collecting a pension for the rest of her life. Matilda though had regrets. She wanted to try a different career but she was far too old.
Or at least she was currently.
Gathering up her belongings, Matilda now tucked her hair under a bonnet as she made her way towards her car. The plan was simple, she would call out for the rest of school year. During that time she would use the dice to make herself younger and search for her dream career. As long as she was collecting a steady check, she had the luxury of time to find something she truely cared about.
Quickly entering her home, Matilda threw her papers onto a nearby table as she rushed into her kitchen. Having never married Matilda resided jn her condo with only her cat, Koda, as company. Seeing that his master had returned, the overweight tabby now became to mew as he rubbed against Matilda's legs. "Just a minute Koda," Matilda said quickly, nudging her cat to the side.
Taking out the dice once more, Matilda nervously glanced at them. The loss of 6 years had greatly improved her physically. Another roll would do the same yet who would believe that she was the same burnt out teacher. If she rolled again she would truely be setting herself on a new path and leaving her old life behind. Taking a deep breath, Matilda now let the dice go once more.
Fifty eight years was your age. Now it is but forty nine. With each roll more of your youth shall return.
Once more a sense of vertigo overtook Matilda, the woman feeling her clothes loosen as the years melted away. As her vision cleared, Matilda now glanced into her hand mirror once more, her jaw dropping in wonder.
It was a face she hadn't seen in 15 years, the rich brown color of her hair having pushed back most of the grey. The womans clothing loose, her body once more firming into shape. Grasping her chest, she chuckled softly as she noticed they had firmed, no longer sagging on her body. With a smile, Matilda now twirled, wondering what to do next.