Chapter 1
LESLIE
"Oh! So this is where you are?" I yelled angrily at Larry, my soon-to-be ex boyfriend.
He was under the covers of the bed and was hiding his naked body with a smug grin on his face.
I walked over to the bed and pulled up the covers because he seemed to be hiding a girl underneath it. I opened the white sheets but I only found two legs.
"It's not what you think okay? I can explain." Larry stated as he tried to hold my hand.
"Get your filthy hands off me!" I yelled at him. I went to the leg side of the bed and opened the covers and there, my friend's head popped out.
We were very close friends but not exactly best of friends.
"Wow! I never thought you could do this Pauline. You were the one who firmly criticized Larry and said he wasn't your type." I laughed hysterically.
Pauline hid her face in shame.
"It's over between us Larry, don't ever contact me again." I told him. "By the way, you look good together. You are a perfect match." I pointed at the both of them and stomped out of their hotel room.
I can't believe I liked that trash.
I went to the bar in the hotel and ordered some whiskey. Even though I acted tough like I didn't care in front of Larry and Pauline, I still felt deeply hurt. I acted tough like I wasn't affected by their betrayal but truth was that, I was just pretrnding to be tough in front of them.
I didn't go home that night, I stayed at one of the hotel rooms.
Next morning, I was awakened by the loud sound of my ringing phone. I rubbed my eyes and sat ontop of the bed.
I answered the phone after the second ring.
"Hello m..."
"You have to come home immediately Les!" My mother's voice cried out over the phone.
"What is it mom? Is something wrong?" I asked as I quickly got down from the bed.
"It's your sister, she's unconscious." Mom replied and I could tell she was crying because she was sniffing very hard.
"I'll be on my way now. I'll be home in a few," I said and hanged up.
I quickly wore my clothes properly, took my handbag and ran out of the room.
My name is Leslie piper Ron, twenty one years old and the younger twin of the Rons twins.
My family is the third richest and most influential family in New York.
I have an identical twin sister, Lauren and she is the older twin.
I got into my car and drove as fast as I could.
I didn’t even bother to park my car properly before I rushed out and into the mansion.
“Mom, dad!” I called worriedly as I walked into the sitting room.
“Leslie!” Mom cried out and I quickly gave a warm hug.
She took me to Lauren’s room and there, my sister was lying pale on the bed. Oxygen and drip were both fixed on her.
“Tomorrow is her wedding day but I’m afraid that she won’t be able to make it. Her doctor said it’s better to get her treated immediately. We have found a donor in Korean. She has to get operated on immediately.” Mom explained.
Lauren had a heart problem since she was little but we’ve been able to control it since with medications but recently, it had become worse.
I sat on the bed and held Lauren’s hand, I stroked the back of her palm. She looked so pale. “I hope you get well very soon Lauren,” I said sadly and quickly wiped the tear that ran down my cheek.
“So, what decision did you make?” I asked mom as we left Lauren’s room to the sitting room.
“Lauren and the wedding are very important to the family. This is just wrong timing,” Mom said and sniffed.
“Your mother is right. Choosing between the both of them is really difficult.” Dad interjected.
“What are you talking about? You can’t choose between your daughter and the wedding?” I yelled at them and stood up angrily.
“Her life is on the line right now and you don’t know whom to choose? Are you supposed to even be thinking about the wedding at this time? If you don’t know, then I will let you know!
Nothing, I mean absolutely nothing, is more important than Lauren’s life right now! Not even the darn wedding!” I yelled angrily and walked out on them, heading to my room.
“Leslie!” They both called out to me but I ignored them.
Lauren is engaged to the top richest family in New York, son. He is the second and last son of the family. He had an elder brother.
They are known as the Holtons family.
I went abroad when I was sixteen years old and came back few months ago because of the problem my parents were facing at the company.
Due to my dad’s carelessness, he was deceived into signing millions of dollars contract that ended up very badly.
The company was in a big trouble.
When I came back, my parents said that the Holtons family wanted to help the company but in return, they wanted me to get married to their second son.
They didn’t know I was back in the country and they wanted me back so we could proceed with the wedding. But dad said no, that Lauren was better than me. It was better to marry Lauren into the Holtons family than me as I was very clumsy and brought nothing but trouble.
That was the reason I was sent abroad.
So, the Holtons family agreed and set up a blind date between Lauren and Caden.
According to the Holtons, Caden liked Lauren and was willing to marry her. And they were both engaged.
That was six months ago.
Now, tomorrow is the wedding and Lauren is lying unconscious on the bed.
That evening, Lauren’s condition worsened and my parents had no choice but to book a late night flight to Korean.
Mom said she was going to go with Lauren while dad stayed at home with me.
“What about the marriage tomorrow? Shouldn’t we tell the Holtons it won’t be possible amd cancel the wedding?” I asked my parents.
“Sit down Leslie, that is what we want to discuss with you before Lauren and I leave,” Mom said and she looked very serious.
I sat down on the couch and stared at my mom.
“You know that Lauren and you are very identical, right? And outsiders cannot tell you apart right?” Mom asked.
I raised my eyebrows but just nodded my head.
“We can’t cancel the wedding as it means a lot to us. If we go bankrupt, we won’t be able to afford your sister’s surgical bills,” Mom said.
“Get straight to the point mom.” I sighed.
“You will have to get married tomorrow in place of Lauren.”
“What!”
Chapter 2LESLIE“You will have to get married tomorrow in place of Lauren.”“What!” I yelled in shock. “Tell me you’re joking mom. You can’t be serious right?” I laughed like anything was funny.“We are serious Leslie!” Dad yelled at me.“What have you done for this family since your twenty one years huh? Nothing but trouble! You are very different from your twin sister.She is very calm, smart and has everything a man would want in a woman. But what about you? You are nothing but trouble.” Dad stated harshly.There, dad was doing it again. Comparing me with Lauren.“You are right dad! You said it yourself that Lauren and I are different. So why should I take her place? What if I get caught? We may look alike but we don’t have the same character.Do you think I can fool Caden that has been going on several dates with Lauren to know her better? They’ve gone on like four dates and I’m sure that he knows her very well by now. So, this is nonsense.” I huffed angrily.“Please Leslie, you
Chapter 3LESLIEI shook my head negatively and threw my banquet away. “I’m sorry but I can’t marry you!” I cried out and ran out of the wedding hall.I heard gasps from the guests but I didn’t care and just left.It was just my thought. There was no way I could possibly do what I had just thought in my head. I looked at my father and he gave me the “come on” look. Like, he was urging me desperately with those eyes to say yes."Lauren?" I heard Caden call me softly. I turned to face him and he was staring at me waiting impatiently.His eyes too were urging me to answer the priest. I turned away from him and turned to look at the guests and they were all staring at me.There were some murmurings amongst the crowd and it made me even more nervous.I shook the thought of saying no and running out of the wedding hall from my head. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath, then open my eyes and looked at Caden. After what seemed like forever, I said, “yes, I do.”“I now pronounce you man
Episode 4LAUREN “I hate being sick mom! I'm supposed to be there, at my own wedding but look at me, lying sick on an hospital bed. Why did I have to have a heart problem huh? Why me of all people?" I cried out."I'm sorry you had to go through all this Lauren, I'm sorry." Mom hugged me and sobbed quietly.I turned to face the other side of the bed and continued to sob. My marriage with Caden was supposed to be an arranged marriage, a marriage because of business but it turned out differently for me.I liked Caden the first time I saw him and I really wanted to get married to him.I was happy too when Caden accepted and said he wanted to get married to me too. I had thanked my parents for allowing me get married instead of Leslie.And Leslie too, didn't mind. She didn't seem to be interested in Caden even if she hasn't seen or met him before.I didn't know that she would end up getting married to him in my place. This is all my heart problem fault. If only I was healthy like Leslie
Chapter 5CADENLauren suddenly broke the kiss and pushed me off her body. "This isn't right!" She said and ran out of the room. It was something I didn't understand. I mean, we are married and for what I know, we both wanted this marriage even if it was arranged by our parents.So, what wasn't right with spending the night together when we are legally married?I stood up from the bed and sighed. I went to the closet and took out my pyjamas. I went to the changing room and changed into them.I sat on the bed and placed my laptop on my thighs and started going through some work stuffs as I've neglected some office works because of the preparation of the wedding.After working for some hours, Lauren wasn't still in the room and it made me worried. I checked the time and it was a minute past 11pm. I climbed down from the bed, wore my flip flops and walked out of the room."Lauren?" I called out quietly but I didn't hear any sound. I went to the sitting room and the light was still turn
Chapter 6LESLIEJust then, there was a knock on the door. "I'll go get the door," Caden said and stood up. I heard him open the door and a female voice spoke to him.I ignored it and faced my food but I noticed that he was taking longer than expected.I stood up from my seat and walked towards the door. And there, I saw Caden hugging a woman."Caden, who is she?" I asked from behind the door. The girl pulled away from the hug and stepped into the house. Caden locked the door and came inside as well. I stared at them with my arms akimbo.We just got married and he is already bringing someone into our home?Well, not like I care though."Um... Lauren this is Ivy, my cousin and Ivy, this is my wife Lauren." Caden introduced with a smile.For some reason I didn't know, I heaved a sigh of relief."Hi Lauren, pleased to meet you." The young pretty girl smiled at me."Hi Ivy, you are welcome." I returned the greeting with a smile."Please do come in." Caden invited her in before I could ev
Chapter 7LESLIEWe settled around the dinning table to eat the scrumptious lunch. The long dinning table was filled with all sorts of food, drinks and fruits. It was like a feast.The sight was beautiful too. I sat beside Caden while his dad sat opposite facing him.Grandpa and grandma sat opposite each other."So, when are we expecting a great grand kid?" Grandpa suddenly asked and I found myself choking on my food."I know right? Lauren wouldn't corporate." Caden smirked and I choked even more.Caden handed me a glass of water and winked at me."Grandpa, don't you think it's too early to talk about children? We just got married and we need to enjoy our company together as couple before thinking about a child," I said and feigned a smile."Am I not right Caden?" I added and nudged Caden's arm who gave me the "what is it?"look.He looked to see his dad and grandparents staring at him, as if waiting for an explanation or an answer from him."Oh! That's right! We agreed to enjoy our ti
Chapter 8PAULINELarry did not even look guilty or ashamed instead, there was a smirk on his stupid handsome face.He walked up to me, pulled me closer to himself and tucked in my hair behind my hair."If I could do it to Leslie who is better than you, why do you think I can not do same to you?" He whispered in my ears.Cold shivers ran down my spine and I was utterly speechless."You jerk! Asshole! How could you? I did not seduce you to cheat on Leslie! You came to me!" I yelled angrily at Larry who was walking toward the stairs to his room."You are the reason for our breakup. If not for you, I would still be with timid Leslie and enjoying her money. I mean, do you think I'd leave the third wealthiest family daughter just to be with you? Keep on dreaming!" He yelled right back at me."You are shameless Larry and I will ruin you. Don't think you can get away with this. I'm not like Leslie that left without doing anything even when she had the power and money to do something.But I'm
Chapter 9LESLIEJust as he took off my shirt, I pulled abruptly away from the kiss.I was back to my senses yet again like the previous night."Wait! I just got my period!" I didn't know when I yelled those words that were lies and slipped away from under him and left the room. Again.With just my bra on and my shorts, I went to the other room that I could use as mine.My heart was thumping so loud and I was suddenly scared.I just don't want to fall in love with Caden because I know he is not mine and will never be mine.I was afraid of getting pregnant too if I had sex with me. It's actually going to be my first time and I feared that I might get pregnant and that will ruin everything.I'm not supposed to love him or even get pregnant for him. That was not part of the plan.I'm just to pretend to be Lauren and be his wife till Lauren was healed.I don't want any complications in the future.Just when I was lost in thought, there was a knock on the door and it could only be Caden."