"Raise your head high!!" the instructor yelled, frustratedly looking at Hadley, who was doing the opposite of what she had taught her.
The country's pumpkin was giving her a headache."Ok," Hadley smiled apologetically but heaven knows that was the opposite of what was going on in her head.She so much wanted to rip someone's head right now. Why does she need to walk like an ostrich just for a dinner party?The way of the rich is different."We are going to do it again and this time, you have to get it right," the woman said and Hadley nodded knowing she was still going to the opposite."Stop!!!" The woman yelled with all her veins bulging out which looked funny to Hadley and she avoided her eyes not wanting to be caught smiling."You need to catch up on the training. How do you intend to fool Elliot? All you do is walk like a toad," the woman exaggerated and that got her thinking.Does a toad walk??"A toad doesn't walk Miss Freya," Hadley replied the woman in her early 50s and she shot her a glare."I hope Miss Hadley remembers why you are here, you are here to just fool Elliot and after that, you go back to the hell hole that you came from, I hope till then you will behave," the woman said irritatingly and she instructed her subordinates in the room before walking out of the room.Yes, her job was to sit pretty and make her twin sister's fiance's family believe she was her twin sister.How does she get herself here, Hadley thought, remembering how the misfortune all transpired.Just some hours ago she was enjoying her life in the comfort of her house in the countryside until a woman in expensive clothes came knocking on her door claiming to be her grandmother and saying she had to step in for her twin sister she didn't even know existed and it was all just going to be for a day.It was going to her twin's engagement party and she had to fill in for her which was going to be eventful.She heard her twin was going to get married to one of the most eligible bachelors in the country H and she wondered why her twin went missing if the catch was good.8 PMThe sound of people socializing and mingling could be heard and the hotel hall was at its peak with classical music playing in the background and some couples were already scattered on the dancing floor.Hadley dressed up in a shimmering red dinner gown, adorned with exquisite accessories and light make-up which she finds pleasing makes her way into the hall dragging the heels she found discomforting."I hate heels," Hadley lamented and she heaved a heavy sigh seeing the buzzing hall. She should have just followed her father but her makeup team took long before finishing now she had to enter the lion's den herself."We just have to act like the rich Ella Gilbert for a night so, let's do it right," Hadley mumbled, sighing heavily.Here goes nothing, Hadley muttered but before she sauntered into the hall her view was blocked by a body in a suit.Hadley looked at the man and his face was well sculpted with definite features, his auburn hair tousled to the back and his navy three-piece suit that fitted his body Hadley smiled seeing someone so handsome.OMG, my eyes are blessed, she exclaimed in her head and her expression said everything about what was going on in her head but the man in front of her didn't care."Stop that grin, it irritates me, Davis," the handsome man that just blocked her pact called someone, and Hadley as a sharp-mouthed person already wanted to give the man a piece of her mind isn't he the one that blocked her way but a familiar voice called out behind him."Maurice," she heard her father whom she just met some hours ago and Hadley's eyes widened. The handsome man in front of her was supposed to be her fiance and she almost abused him now.Well done Hadley that's a superb move to tell the whole world you are a fill-in."Yes Mr. Gilbert," he answered smugly and from the look of it doesn't look like he likes her father."Take this glove, Miss Ella we would rather not keep the guests waiting," he urged, shoving a glove into her hand and he made sure he avoided skin contact with her which Hadley didn't notice.A glove?? Are we in the 80s? And why was he formal with his fiancee?"Why am I using a glove?" Hadley asked, confused, and her supposed fiance and his assistant looked at her like she was an alien."What do you mean? You know the drill so, what now," he snapped and Hadley got pissed.This man lacks manners, she thought but the look from her father got her to collect the glove.Hardley collected the glove and she wore it cursing the man in front of her in her head and she straightened herself.He elbowed out his arm and Hadley wanted to slide her arms into it but his voice stopped her."Stay 3 meters away from me as usual," he ordered and Hadley almost lamented.3 meters? So she would have to stay away 3 meters from him while her arms stayed glued to his?It's going to be an ostrich pageant tonight."Let's go," he ordered and Hadley straightened herself, following every one of his rules.Looks like my neck is in for a long trip tonight, Hadley thought when she raised her head high following her fiance she made sure she was some meters distant from him.They walked into the hall and many people looked at them in admiration and it was more like they were looking at the man beside her in admiration.She looked almost invisible.Some congratulated them on their engagement and some just solely greeted Maurice snubbing her which was mostly girls but the favor was returned because he doesn't give them a face a bit."Oh my Ella you look so beautiful your mother is so blessed," Maurice's mother says the woman looked beautiful and Hadley recognized her because she looked almost like her son.Both beautiful."But why haven't I seen her," Maurice's mother asked, looking around for my father's wife but my father answered and the woman went back to the guest.Hadley got suffocated being among the high class and she doesn't know socializing would be so difficult than pretending to be a fill-in."I think you should go and meet some people Maurice I am sure it would also help Ella loosen up," Maurice's mother said that Hadley finds lively because she had been nothing but nice ever since she got to the party and she grumbled son agreed."Stop gripping my arm," Maurice complained and Hadley rolled her eyes."I would have loved to but don't forget that is the only thing making us look like a loving couple that we are not, so do you want me to let go?" Hadley asked and the man creased his eyebrow wondering why the quiet woman he knew was being fierce tonight.Hardley walked rigidly beside him as he went greeting different people and since they were not walking arm in arm again, Hadley decided to get a drink."Hadley," she heard someone call her name in disbelief and her body stiffened.Did someone recognize her? And when she looked up she saw Maurice looking in her direction. Ok, the show hasn't even started but she already got caught.Is this game over???Author's Note: Hi guys, please if you are opportune to pick this up then bear with me as it is a slow-burn romance, and I also promise a daily update.Hadley turned around to look at the person that recognized her and she was shocked to see that it was her best friend, Maria. They grew up in the countryside and Hadley knew she was going to believe it was her because she didn't know she had a twin just like how she didn't know a thing. Hadley knew even if she wanted to lie her friend was going to know it was her so there was no point. "Oh my God it's you, Hadley," Hadley's friend Maria exclaimed, jumping on the stiff Hadley and she embraced her in a tight hug. "What are you doing here?"Maria asked excitedly, still hugging her friend. The people around quietened down and they all watched as a woman in waitress clothes enveloped Gilbert's only daughter in her embrace. "Is that not Gilbert's daughter, why is the girl calling her Hadley," a voice came among the people and another voice joined. "From the hug, the girl looked kinda close to the girl and she was sure it was the person she knew,". People started whispering and Hadley p
I looked at the woman that claimed to be my fiance's cousin or should I say my sister's fiance and wondered if she had lost some screw in her head. Because whatever she was saying doesn't sound plausible. "Did you go around lying to people because you want to be relevant?" Hadley asked her and she saw her shocked. Yeah, she should be because she hasn't even started. She knew people like that don't go around trying to benefit anyone but themselves so, she knew she had an ulterior motive. "I don't know why you will go around trying to tarnish your brother's image but don't do that, it's really bad," Hadley says, the girl looked at her confused but when she saw her hand, she smiled. "Why did you think you were wearing a glove, to begin with?" she asked and Hadley looked at her with questions. "That's because my cousin can not stand your touch and being with you might even make him sick". After what the girl says Hadley got lost in thoughts, if her twin sister is going to marry that
"So, you mean I have to stay here till your precious daughter comes back," Hadley asked looking at the face that was supposed to be familiar but seemed strange She was supposed to leave for her home already but they are still keeping her. She looked between her father and her grandmother who was asking her with a stern face to stay some more days and acting like Ella so Elliot wouldn't notice that she went missing. "Yes until then we hope you find this place conducive and you stay out of trouble," her father says but she had enough. "No," Hadley says, standing up abruptly and walking out on them but her grandmother's voice called her back. "I heard your mother is sick and you are working your bones off to pay for her medical bill so how is this?" the grandmother says walking up to her. "I will pay for your mother's medical bills and you will pretend to be your twin sister for some days". Hadley looked at her supposed grandmother and she sneered. How could these people be so vile?
Hadley looked at the person that just entered the dressing room and her mood dampened. This person doesn't look identical to her, or was she wearing a mask? Hadley thought, looking at the petite woman in front of her. "Congratulations on your wedding Ella," the girl cladded in a white flowing gown, and a mocking smug was plastered on her lips. Is she the bride or what? Hadley thought but she was not in for her talk. She was sure this woman in front of her was no good, so she didn't even bother to waste a breath. "I am sorry that all the tips I gave you on how to win Maurice's heart doesn't work," the woman says with a fake worry and Hadley wondered what she was saying. She gave Ella tips on how to win Maurice's heart. This woman? Hadley shakes her head because it was obvious whatever this woman said to her sister was not going to help instead it was going to be the opposite. Her sister has been duped. "Yes you are right your tips aren't helpful," Hadley says standing up and yo
"God this is magnificent," Hadley exclaimed looking around the penthouse and Maurice creased his eyebrow in surprise.Why does she look so excited over a penthouse? I do not think I ever remember Gilbert being short on money so what is going on with their princess acting like a puppet, Maurice pondered."God look at this amazing city view," Hadley jumped in excitement skipping to the glass window that showed the full view of the city below and she couldn't help but yelp in excitement.A/N: Ok, the countryside's much, she is so obvio.The night was complemented with the bright illuminated moon and the city street light accompanying the magnificent view and Hadley couldn't help but exclaim in excitement because of the amazing view."OMG these rich people really know how to spend money," Hadley exclaimed happily not knowing she said it out loud but a voice behind her froze her immediately."Rich people? I do not remember Gilbert being poor," Maurice says looking at the girl that had deci
Hadley gulped at the newly laid rules and the room suddenly felt suffocated to her. The rules aren't much but why does it feel so hard and unimaginable to her.Married couples won't touch each other? Hadley pondered looking at the man that was avoiding her like a plague.Looks more serious than I thought, hardly whispering in her head as she gulps."So you mean I can't touch you? Not even a little?" Hadley inquired, poking her head forward but a glare from Maurice stopped her actions."I know you are not really daft not to understand my words so I am going to implore Miss Ella not to go overboard," Maurice says but Hadley knew that he was threatening her.Maurice looked at the girl that was looking at him with a Stony face and he wondered if she was really the docile Ella he knew."Ok," Hadley answered through gritted teeth and she let out an awkward smile. "Good I was scared that you don't have a comprehensive mind," Maurice says walking to the bed as he lies on it.Hadley turned al
Hadley looked at the man that was just staring at her suspiciously and she wondered if something was wrong with him.Is he deaf?"I am sorry Miss but I don't understand what you are saying," the man says with a soothing voice that suddenly makes Hadley self-aware.How does a man's voice sound so smooth while mine sounds like a frog's?"You.. You bumped into me and my ice cream fell as a result," Hadley explained and she thanked the heavens her voice didn't betray her.The man in front of us was messing with her head. She has never met a handsome blond before but the man in front of her looks extraordinary."Ohh sorry I didn't notice I was actually in a rush, did you get hurt?" He asked, his face laced with worry and Hadley let out an embarrassed smile."No, I wasn't hurt?" She answered and the man looked at her in shock. "You aren't hurt?" He asked not believing that she could go to that extra length because of ice cream but what he doesn't know is that Hadley was pettier than he coul
"What are you saying?" Hadley asked, her voice firm betraying the tons of emotion that were running through her mind."I think you should be the one telling me what's wrong," Maurice says, walking towards Hadley and she kept shifting back in fear until her back hit the wall and had nowhere to run with Maurice standing almost 3 meters away from her she knows it better to stay still than bumping into him."I.. don't know what you are talking about," Hadley stuttered and Maurice squint his eyes suspiciously not believing her but he decided to forgo it.She was weird so there was no reason to be weirder."Ok," Maurice says walking out of the room but Hadley's voice halted his steps."Why are you here? Don't tell me you wanted to sleep in my room?" Hadley exclaimed and Maurice wondered when the docile Ella Gilbert turns into a clown."No I wasn't here to sleep with you," Maurice says emphasizing on the sleep and Hadley scoffed. "I am here to tell you that you would start your internship at