"Daddy! I really like this dress!"
"It's great that you enjoy it."
Shanna smirked at me, so I turned away and went about my job.
What else am I doing here?
Because of my family?
Ha-Ha-Ha!
Sheena, you are very funny.
Your parents don't love you, not even your twin. No one knows who you are. I was just shaking my head with my thoughts. Sincerely... I can't help but feel hurt.
Who would be happy if your parents didn't love you? They can't even look at me.
I've never even gone out with friends. I also lacked the necessary study skills. If it hadn't been for Mother Esme, I might not have learned to speak, write, or read.
I feel like I'm in hell.
I'm not permitted to leave the house. Because if I go out, they will punish me. I was not fed, for a week.
They are cruel to me, but I endure because I love them, but are they? Do they love me, or do they only love me once they hurt me?
They've been around to me since I was a child. Mother Esme was the only person who looked after me and taught me proper manners.
Their rage only grew as a result of an accident about which they blamed me for something I did not do.
For nearly thirteen years, I've been through hell with them. I put up with it even though I was on the point of giving up.
I want to be free, free of there own world, free of their pain and misery. Because I know I don't belong in their world.
Just be patient, Sheena; you, too, can be free from their world.
"Sheena! The Ezraels have arrived! They're handsome!" Tina exclaimed. My only friend, who also happens to be the Carlos' maid.
Along with everything else that my twin should do, I consider her a sister.
"Your twin is getting married?! That's really annoying! Shanna think she's a good daughter psh!"
I just laughed at her because, aside from Mother Esme, she is the only person who is aware of my life's problems.
"You two, hurry up because Shanna's fiance is already there with his parents," Mother Esme said, looking at me.
I just smiled at him, as if to say, 'I'm fine because I'm used to it.'
Which is true. I'm always fine..
I just sighed and put on a face mask and hat so no one could see my face. This is also what my parents advised me to do. They don't want anyone to know Shanna has a twin, which is me.
I came out and bowed slightly as I served the guests. I could hear the visitor's laughter right away.
I took a deep breath and leaned over Mother Esme, who was waiting on the side.
"When is the wedding?" Dad inquired of Giovanni Ezrael's father, a smile on his face.
He is the one to marrying my twin.
How did I get to know him?
It's easy because I always hear Sir Ezrael coming from Shanna's mouth.
"I'm not sure, hey son?"
Mr. Ezrael called his son Giovanni, who was staring at me.
Oh my goodness!
I bowed right away. I'm terrified.
Maybe he saw my face and thought my parents would be angry.
"Hey, babe, Uncle called!"
He shifted his focus away from me and toward my twin. He smiled and turned to face everyone.
"Next month," he stated solemnly.
I took a deep breath and looked at them again, but it was a bad move because my father's gaze had already landed on me, so I simply bowed down.
I was afraid that I would be punished again.
My wounds are only now slowly starting to heal.
"Wait, where's your twin Shanna?" questioned a Ezraels' youngest daughter.
My eyes widened at her question, and almost both mother Esme and Tina were taken aback.
I wasn't sure how I would react because I felt like my family was staring at me.
Even though I froze.
How did she find out? She can't possibly know who I am.
"H-Huh? I don't have a twin," Shanna replied, closing my eyes and clenching my fists.
I bit my lower lip so hard because I'm used to them not allowing me to see anyone. Because nobody knows who I am.
"Yes, she is the only child," dad confirmed.
I can already taste the blood on my lips because I bit them hard in pain.
"No! Where is she?! I just want to see her!"
No, please.. Stop doing it..
"Don't be stubborn, Aphrodite!" yelled their father, but the Aphrodite became even more irritated and left without saying anything.
"Sorry," Mr. Ezrael.
"It's okay, Shanna doesn't have twins, she's our only child," Dad said firmly, as they continued talking, but I knew Shanna and mom disliked me.
It appears to be my fault once again.
Sheena, prepare for your punishment ha ha ha...
Sheena, are you ready?To the punishment that will be imposed on you?I laughed quietly. What else could I possibly expect from them?Will they sympathize with me? No way! They have no sympathy. While I'm in pain, they're even happier.Others may have thought they were a happy family. Let's say YES because they are a full family even without me!I once wondered, "Why was this my fate?" Is it possible that I made a mistake in my past life? Is it possible that I made a mistake in making them feel as if they didn't consider me a child? Is it possible that I'm a troubled child?I love them because they are my family, but do they still consider me a member of the family?I can't help feeling sad because some people have happy families, even if they're not wealthy or simply poor.Unlike me, I have family, but they treat me
"SHEENA! GET OUT! WHAT IS THAT DRAMA?!""Sheila, Sheena needs to rest first,""I DON'T CARE! GET HER OUT!""But...""Wait, are you deaf?! Get that flirty out!""Sheena isn't feeling well.""WHAT?! DO YOU WANT TO BE HURTED?!!"As I hear the screams, And covered my ears.Is this the feeling of death?I shuddered as I heard a loud knock on the door.Badump...Badump...Badump...They have already arrived.'Oh my God!'I close my eyes as my entire body trembles and hug myself against the wall."OPEN THE DAMN DOOR, SHEENA!!""Come out, Sheena, mommy won't hurt you."I do not also want...You're bad!"SHEENA!"
APHRODITELet's just say that my entire family and I were waiting for information from my Brother Giovanni's P.I concerning Shanna's twin a few weeks ago.It becomes more difficult as time passes. Especially since their wedding is coming.My gosh!That will not be my sister-in-law. She irritates me! I despise her!"Brother?! Is there still no news?! I can't wait!" I yelled angrily at him.Annoying! Why is his P, I so slow?!"Woah! Chill... Why can't you wait any longer than Gaze?" Kuya Leon questioned, his eyebrow raised. My annoying brother, tsk.Our Eldest Brother Timothy is away with his wife in some other country. So it was just the three of us plus our parents.Let's just say I'm the youngest in our family.My name is Aphrodite Luisa Ezrael, and I have three brothers:
SHEENAWhen I exited the room, I took several deep breaths, even though my knees were trembling."You can do it, Sheena!" I told myself.Before I arrived, I heard a few laughs from people who appeared to be having a good time.I took a slight peek and my eyes widened to see what they were up to. They're having a drink with their other business partners.Some are older, while others are in their mid-20s, and there is also a lot of smoke in the living room.Ohmygod!What's going on? Why are there so many people?"Sheena,"Tina caught my attention."There's something you don't know about your family," Tina said solemnly as she looked around the room."They are part of a group,"I let out a long breath once I hear that.Is this true?! They will not take part in such activity--I was stunned and scratched my head because I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
We noticed something at the exit almost at the same time Brother Vanni and I were taken aback as we were leaving this place.They're fucked!There's a checkpoint here!I'm pretty sure it was done by Carlos!I despise them!When my older brother abruptly pulled the car to the side of the road, I looked at him."Why did you stop, Brother?! You should just go straight and hit them if necessary!" I yelled angrily.Ezrael is our name!We can do it all!And they won't be able to stop us!Because they will hit a huge big obstacle!"Fuck them!" Brother yelled angrily as he looked at Sheena, who was sitting on my lap, and his face softened as he sighed before taking a serious stance in front of the road.I unexpectedly smirked at what he was about to do.Brother, go!Put them through it!Brother Vanni took a deep breath before quickly pulling over, and Sheena
Our family doctor arrived just a few minutes later."Tito," Rayzon greeted my father, who was with his father.He, too, is a doctor."It's late, why did you call? Do I need to see Vannessa again?" Tito Raymond asked calmly."No.."We turned to look at my older brother."No, Raymond. She isn't. We'd like to show you someone else," dad said calmly."I'm also sorry for the delay caused by numerous police officers blocking the road," Tito Raymond said, shaking his head.We all looked at each other, and it appears that Sheena is wanted.When we heard a crash..Shit!It was coming from Brother Vanni's room, so we hurried in, and Brother Vanni threw open the door and...Holyshit!My eyes widened as I cupped my finger.Sheena is trying to inflict harm on herself."You're useless, Sheena! You're filthy! You're a filthy woman! No one will accept you! No one! N
THIRD PERSONAs expected, the mother and daughter who cared for Sheena from then were imprisoned in a dark room after being accused of Sheena's escape."We don't know Madam!" Esme exclaimed.Her clothes were ripped, and she was weak from being imprisoned for several days since Sheena ran away. They kept their plan hidden because Sheena has the right to be free of her parents' influence."Where is Sheena?" Mr. Carlos asked.The old lady sobbed as she shook her head."I don't know!"Tina screamed, "Mom!" She couldn't help but cry and struggle with the rope.Her mother's frail body was visible to her."Liar! I know you guys have a reason she escaped!" he yelled, hitting her once again."Darling, they'll never talk, so let's put her child first," Sheila said, laughing."Don't.. don't..!" pleaded Esme.They just laughed and turned to Tina, who was struggling and crying."Y
LEONARDO "What the heck?! Leonardo! I don't want to go there!" exclaimed Aphrodite.I just shook my head at her.She's still a brat."Aphrodite, we need to make a plan; we need to save the mother and daughter so they can help us get Sheena back to herself," I told her calmly.Yes... That girl...She went back to her childhood. We hardly spoke to her, and she always had a tail on Mother Dalia.And my good and handsome brother is very concerned about the woman they saved.He appears to be in love for the first time!"Hmph! I don't want to go back to the Carlos! I don't!"Aphrodite is displeased."Stop it, little brat! You will not wander around! We're going to save someone heller!" I even rolled my eyes at her, as she always did."Whatever, brother! Just drive!" Irritated, he complained I was staring at him.Hay! Do I have siblings like this?! Tsk.Timothy for