The Execution Of Molly

In her childhood years, Molly was perfect. She was innocent, obedient and lovable. Her elders adored her, her peers liked her.

But for unfathomable reasons, she became wild, twisted and unpredictable as she stepped into her teenage years.

No, she was not only a dark, moody adolescent. She committed unforgivable crimes, even caused the burning of a friend. After the heinous act, she started a life on the road, as a runaway. Once or twice, she got curbed by the law, keeping her toe to line, though for only short periods of time. Eventually, she would escaped punishment and run rampant again.

But not for long this time. This time, she is locked behind bars, she cannot escape because she has been charged with the ultimate sentence - execution. Crime? For being an uncontrollable vagrant for almost two decades. She is dangerous and needs to be tamed.

Execution may sound too harsh for her misdeeds but do not be mistaken, execution in this context is not to end her life. It is an effort to put an end to her past and cleanse her soul.

Although execution does not take away her life, Molly is scared nonetheless. In her cell, she trembled and prayed and put on her best behaviour, in an attempt to delay or even reduce her sentence. Sure enough, the judge was moved by her sincerity - Molly's execution was postponed by two weeks.

And today, is the end of the grace period. Rest in peace, Molly's soul. We will meet the new Molly very soon.