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CHAPTER TWO: REBIRTH
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2026-07-01 15:49:10Faith was reborn on the day of her twentieth birthday.
She came back slowly, with with the weight of a mattress, the warmth of light, and the sound of birds. Small, ordinary things.
The kind of things the dying don't get to notice. Then her eyes opened.”
The first thing she saw was two faces hovering over her.
She screamed, "Is this what heaven looks like?!”
Her mother burst out laughing, pressing her hand on her chest. "Silly girl. Today is your birthday."
Her father shook his head, amused. "Wee came to wake youup,p and you're seeing heaven.”
Faith blinked once. Twice.
Her own hands looked foreign to her.
“What am I doing here? Wasn't I supposed to be dead?”
She turned to the other side; she looked at the date.
She jumped out of the bed immediately.
I've been reborn. The words settled over her like a second ski—terrifyingg and perfect at once.”
She reached for her phone. The lock screen stoppedher., Cassius, grinning, his arm around her.
She stared at it for a long moment, then deleted it without blinking.”
“Since God has given me a second chance, I will not let history repeat itself again,” she smirked.
She hugged her parents tightly. Tears crept down her cheek.
“Mom, Dad,” she called with a breaking voice.
Her parents looked at her.
“Why are you crying, dear?” Her mom asked.
She couldn't tell them. How do you explain to the people you watched turn to dust that you have come back?
Her knees almost buckled seeing them.
Her mom clapped her hands, and the maid rushed in.
“My princess, happy birthday,” her dad congratulated her.
Faith smiled in between her tears.
“Thanks, Mom and Dad.”
The more she tried to stop the tear, the more it rushed out.
“How do you want your birthday to be celebrated?”
“Is Cassius coming over?” Faith's mom asked.
Herjaw tightenedd at the mention of his name.
“Why him of all people?” thought Faith.
“Don't you want to see him?”
Shame pricked the back of her neck.
“Gosh! I have been foolish,” thought Faith.
Hurry and dress her in the most beautiful dress. Bring her downstairs.”
They nodded.
*****
“Don't you think our daughter is behaving strangely today?”
“I noticed that today. ”.
They went into the birthday hall.
Thehalll was filled with the rich elites.
Just as everything was going on, people were all talking about how Faith will be choosing a fiancé today.
“Who do you think she will be choosing?”
“Who else if not"”
***
Faith was putting on the best clothes ever. Her makeup was light, and her hair was styled in a simple ponytail.
“Who would you be choosing today as your fiancé?” The servant asked.
"She froze, fingers gripping her phone.”
“The realization hit her like cold water. Today was the day she sealed her own fate for the first time.”
She took her phone. In the group chat, she found Warren's private number and texted him.
His reply came almost immediately.
“Can you come to my birthday party today?”Faithh sent.
“Why should I come? I thought you hated me.”
Shame pricked the back of her neck.
"I don't hate you; I have something special for you," Faith texted back.
“Hmm, I hope it's not what I'm thinking, and you will be choosing your fiancé today. Why do you want me there, or are you trying to humiliate me again?”
“No, no, no, just come, please.”
Warren finally agreed.
“Let's go downstairs," Faith instructed.
They took her out of the room.
She stood at the stairs as Cassius and Lydia made their entry.
"Their fingers intertwined,practicedd and effortless.”
Faith smiled. “They look perfect together.”
“Lydia’s dress is nice.”
“She took the spotlight.”
“Where is faith?"
“I thought Lydia was Faith’s best friend. Why is she holding Cassius?”
Lydia let go of Cassius' hands immediately to avoid further conflict between her and her best friend.
“Not like we are not couples,” Lydia whispered.
“Youcannott let them kno—orr the plan will be ruined,” Cassius answered.
They continued whispering at each other.
Her grip tightened on therailing. .“You ruined me in my pastlife; in; this life I won't let you succeed with your plans.”
LET US WELCOME THE STAR OF TODAY'S OCCASION.
All lights turnedoff, and, the whole place was dark; a light popped only on where Faith was standing. She walked down the aisle step by step. Leaving everyone breathless.
Background music started playing.
The light finally turned on.
"The crowd fell into a stunned silence before the whispers started.”
Lydia stomped her foot angrily.
She touched Cassius. “Didn't we agree Iwouldl be the light of this party?”
Cassius forgot to breathe. Just stared.”
Lydia pinched him, bringing him back. She faked tears. “She stole my spotlight.”
"He blinked, Lydia's pinch still stinging.”
He rushed toward her, pulling her hands.
“Didn't we agree that Lydia will be the lady of this party?”
“So?”
“Go take off that dress now.”
“Why should I?”
His eyes narrowed. She never refused.”
Just then Lydia steps forward.
Lydia's grip tightened on Cassius's arm. Her smile didn't move, but her eyes did.
She had forgotten. In her pastlife,e she had let this slide to—alwayss giving Lydia an inch, never seeing how far she would take it.
“Ohh, I must have forgotten; don't worry, next year will be for you.” She pushed them aside before walking straight to the main ground.
The host announced. Since our celebrant is here, why not present your gift?
They started bringing their gifts, and Tenna bowed in appreciation.
Lydia's nails dug into his sleeve.”
Hmph.
“Promise me even if you are getting engaged to Faith today, I will be the only one in your heart.”
“Sure,”
Pinky swears.
They went back to the Hall.
It's time for our celebrant to choose her fiancé.
"Her eyes swept the room. Nothing.”
Faith took the mic.
My fiancé is….
Cassius was already moving close to the stage.
“Why are you coming up?” Faith asked.
“Aren't I your fiancé? No need for the announcement.”
“And what gives you the confidence that I'm choosing you?”
“Who else if not—”
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DYING ONCE WAS ENOUGH CHAPTER TEN _ PLAYING WITH FIRE.
She sip from her wine, her eyes were everywhere, but one would hardly notice that she was staring at them. The room was buzzing with soft music from the background. Then an arms raped around her neck, she turned, it's was warren. “Remove your arms” she raised her voice. “Why?” He asked. She glared at him. He raised his eyes brow “walk with me”Hm. “It not a request, just come with me”“Are you commanding me then?”She followed him, which even surprised her that she is going with him, even when he did not answer her question. Warren led her to quiet corridors, the laughter became distant, the soft music was now a hum. ThHe turned to her, faith kept moving backward, he continued moving with her till her back hit the wall. He hands on top of her head. Faith breaths caught, she swallowed her sliver. “What do you want?”“Victoria”Faith kept her face neutral “what about her”“She is dangerous,” he said slowly. “Why did you say so?”“Because I have dealt with someone like her”
DYING ONCE WAS ENOUGH CHAPTER NINE- THE RED DRESS
Faith brought out some candles. “Here, take this and you will be fine” she assured her. Lydia eyes were to red “ can I at least see your face or know your name”“Don't worry I'm always here by this time everyday, you will get to see me one day”“Okay, your name than”Faith thought for a while before responding. “I'm Deborah”“Nice name you got”“Thanks, I will get going see you other time”Lydia waved at her. That evening faith stood in her room, preparing for the charity gala her parents hosted every year for the orphanage children. Her mom had already laid down her dress on the bed. They were still applying makeup, before a knock Interrupted. “Miss, this is for you”Faith collected it, she opened the box and Warren's name showed on a written note “Hope you love the dress”Faith smiled, she picked up her phone. “I already have a dress, but don't worry I will wear yours, and I told you to keep your distance away from me” she texted. His reply came almost immediately “ you kno
DYING ONCE WAS ENOUGH CHAPTER EIGHT - BLOOD AND SILENCE.
Faith entered a nearby restaurant to clear her head. Though the thoughts of Victoria were still playing in her head. “Who is she really? Why did she come to me?” Question kept running in her head with no one to answer them. She called out to the waitress “get me a glass of orange juice, with some shrimp”The waitress nodded.Faith's eyes wandered around the room, her gaze met Lydia who was sitting at a far corner of the table.Her hands were trembling on the table, she looked so agitated, she was repeatedly checking her phone. “Why is she here? Why does it seem like she is meeting someone? Why are her hands shaking”Faith stood up from the table she was sitting, she went to the corner that was kind of close to where Lydia was sitting but she won't be able to see faith. She started picking her shrimp,eating slowly, observing what was going to happen and why is Lydia sitting here looking so threatened.The whole place was noisy.Victoria walked in her steps were elegant, she was wea
DYING ONCE WAS ENOUGH CHAPTER SEVEN - THE VIPER ARRIVE
Lydia sat down where he left her on the floor, hot tears burning down her cheeks“I thought you love only me, why the sudden change?”“Yes I only love you, I just don't want faith to see us both together”Faith, who was at the corner, was recording everything. “but the way you have been looking at her lately, it's unfair to me”“I will make it up to you, just keep your distance for now, if we are seen together now the plan will fall apart. You know that right?”He kissed her on the forehead. The camera captured it, his hand, his voice and the kiss on her forehead. Clean and clear. She walked out of the scene. Lydia smiled, “I know you will always choose me.”Faith stood in the hallway, she brought out her phone, she called someone. “Hey, there is this photo I will send to you, post it anonymously, with a nice caption.”“Okay miss," a voice from the other end.She hung up immediately.“This will not just hurt them,it will humiliate them, " she smiled before walking into the class
DYING ONCE WAS ENOUGH CHAPTER SIX - THE DOUBLE GAME
Everyone was waiting for faith to answer.But her eyes were only on her grandparents.“If I let him in, he will think he has won. And people who think they have won won't mind looking at their backs” she kept her face perfectly neutral. Uncle Marcus was gulping water, emptying glass quickly. Faith's mom's palm was sweaty. Her dad was cracking knuckles loudly. Elisha was mouthing words silently under his breath. Then her answer came. “It will be better. Having family close means the company stays protected, I would not have it any other way.”Uncle Marcus exhaled slowly, his shoulders dropped half an inch. “ Mom , Dad, Grandma, what do you think?”They nodded slowly, exchanging a glance faith did not miss. “Since it's all settled, we will be on our way now”uncle Marcus said. Faith's mom looked at Faith, but she couldn't say anything, she just trusted her daughter. Uncle Marcus and his son left. “ Why did you agree to let him into the company?” Her dad asked. “Trust me dad,
DYING ONCE WAS ENOUGH CHAPTER FIVE—THE TABLE TURN
After the party, everyone went to their humble apartment. Except for Uncle Marcus, he is waiting for dinner. Faith descended to her room to rest. After a quick shower, she wore something simple, as she was about to rest a little before going downstairs for dinner, and her phone rang. It was Cassius calling. His name sat on the screen like an insult. She let it ring three times before picking up.The first sound that came out was the yell from Cassius. “Aren't you going to bring dinner for me and Lydia, or do you want us to starve to death?” He yelled from the other end. “Once you are ready to talk calmly, then you call back; as for now, I'm hanging up."“Wait! Wait, okay, can you bring dinner for Lydia so she can take her drugs?"“Do I look like a maid to you? If she is hungry, go get her something to eat."Silence from his end. The kind that meant he had never been spoken to that way before.“You heard me; if there is nothing else, I'm hanging up." She ended the call and set th
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