Emelia’s Point of View.
Stepping out of the plane, I sighed heavily the memories and feelings that I feel were draining down on me. I can’t believe that after so many years I was finally back to the place where I had run away from those years ago.
I make my way through customs and finally reach the Uber which I had hailed for.
“Where to?” the man questions, turning to me as I sighed heavily thinking about my life right now.
“1203 Ginger Street, Marilyn land,” I say to him as I look outside the window. The drive home is so fast that in no time the driver is pulling up in front of the mansion.
“Here,” I say handing him $100, he wants to give me change but I quickly decline.
“Keep it. It’s for you” I smile at him, and he comes out taking the bag from the boot and giving me. I smile vividly giving him an affirmative nod...
I sigh heavily as I look at the house, I work towards the front door. Unsure if I should knock or maybe just open the door I debate within myself.
I finally open the door as I enter, welcomed by the top to bottom glass foyer with a Marble floor. I walk inside to the living room. The house has not changed except for the furniture which is now grey and white.
“Hello? Anyone home?” I shout as I walk around the house, where could mum be?
I head out to the back after leaving my bag in the living room and walking toward the swimming pool. I look around but she’s not there.
“Mum?” I shout as I head back inside.
I hear heels click-clack from the staircase as I make my way here. “Mum?’ I call out to her.
“Mia?” She shouts as I walk towards her, I find her dressed in a beige sheath dress, with nude stilettos, immediately she sees my lips curve up into a smile as tears fill her eyes.
“Mia,” She says her voice almost breaking as she rushes towards me and I walk over hugging her tight as well. I inhaled sharply her floral perfume hitting my nostrils as I close my eyes briefly. I missed her so much.
“How was your flight? Why didn’t you tell me? I could have picked you up myself” She beamed holding my hands as I shrugged my shoulders.
“Come on mum. I can surely make my way here” I smiled at her as she shook her head with a smile. “You are my baby. Doesn’t matter what” she assures me but I know she is being fake. She prefers having Eleanor as a daughter to me.
“Where’s Eleanor? I thought I might find her home” I say to her glancing around the house, I turn to mum and she has a worried look on her face.
“Is something wrong?” I question her as she shakes her head quickly, she holds my hand. “Why don’t you rest up? Then we can talk?” She asks me as I remove my hand from her.
“Is there something you are not telling me?” I ask her as she scoffs, I know that look.
“Nothing is wrong. Let’s get you settled in. I am sure Maria will be glad to see you” She says with a smile as I walk up the stairs leading to the bedroom.
She opens the door to my old room, I take a deep breath as I walk into the room, and my bed is made with white and gray covers, on the side with a study table.
“The room is still….” I try to choke back my tears. Glancing around the room. My eyes run from the bed to the dressing table and mirror.
“No one has entered this room since you left,” She says to me as I sigh heavily pursing my Lips together thinking about my life here.
“Thanks, mum,” I say as tears fall from my eyes, it’s good to see that despite changing everything in this house she at least reserved my room.
“I will let you freshen up then we can chat yeah?” She says to me as I nodded my head. She closes the door behind her after leaving as I turn to look at the room.
I decide to take a shower and when I come out I find Maria has brought my bag into my room, I open the bag and I take out some of my clothes to change into. I slip into one of my dresses and make my way downstairs.
After Dinner, a d having a chat with mum I retired to bed thinking about Ricardo, did he even think of me? I went online to try and text him but decided against it.
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The next morning being a Friday, I was hoping I could catch Eleanor before she went to work, I got up early and made my way towards her room, she was my twin hell I loved her but mom always brought a rift between us with her comparisons.
“Eleanor?” I knocked open the door shortly, I peeked and noticed the lights were off. I turned on the lights looking around the room.
She didn’t come home last night? This was strange? Did she fight with Mum? Is that why she is not home? Is that why mum insisted that I come back? I knew it. Mum couldn’t invite me for Thanksgiving in years and be willing to buy my tickets, something was fishy.
I headed downstairs where I found Maria was preparing breakfast. “Morning Maria,” I said to her going to sit on the counter as I usually do.
“Good Morning. Will you please get down from the counter? Your mother won’t be happy” she said to me as I rolled my eyes.
“Is Eleanor in town? I went to her bedroom and she wasn’t there” I questioned, she stuffed my mouth with pancake.
“Why don’t you eat something than worry about your sister?’ She chimed in as I smiled, I got off the counter and wrapped my arms around her from behind,
“I missed you so much” I whispered to her as she chuckled softly leaning back.
‘Says the girl that couldn’t even call me.’ She complained as I chuckled holding on tight to her.
“I know I have been terrible’ I whispered to her as she smiled vividly.
“I missed you too., and it’s good to have some bubbly again in the house” She rep[led to me as I nodded my head making my way out of the kitchen after grabbing a pancake from the tray.
I was about to head upstairs when I saw the door open and Eleanor walked into the house. “Hey?” UI said to her as she walked in.
She smiled vividly at me as I stood there unsure if I should go in for a hug or not, despite being identical to her and born two hours after her, she looked more beautiful.
She had short, curled brown hair with almond eyes. Her skin was naturally tanned with a slender body, her pointy nose with Lips with a peaked cupid’s bow while I had long hair and usually tied up in a bun.
“Hey?” She casually said to me as I smiled at her. ‘Hey? How are you?” I said going in for a hug as she hugged me.
“Wow, look at you, you grow thinner every single time,” She said to me as we broke off the hug. “You are just jealous that I have the body you try to achieve” I joked breaking off the hug.
“So how are things? How’s Work? How’s the company?” I questioned her as leaned against the staircase handrail. She looked exhausted like she would drop dead any minute.
“Just came from the office, it's busy” she replied as I nodded my head.
“Okay, then let me not keep you,” I said to her as she walked up the stairs, I sighed heavily walking up to my room as well. I needed to change into something else since I was going to be going downtown to get myself some things.
I got in black jeans, a black t-shirt, and a checked jacket. When I finished I applied some makeup to my face. I made my way out and found mum and Eleanor talking.
Immediately I got closer, Eleanor started to walk away from mum “Eleanor!” Mum shouted after her but she just shook her head and walked away, mum scoffed rubbing her temple.
“Is everything okay?” I questioned as I got closer to her, she shook her head letting out an exasperated sigh,
“There's something that I want to talk to you about,” She said with a straight face as I swallowed hard. <Mum was not the type to just want to talk.
“Mum what is it?” I asked her as she held on to my hand looking into my eyes. She was getting me worried with the way she sounded worried.
Eleanor’s Point of ViewEmelia was back in town? She ran away when the company was going downside and now she is back? I can’t believe that mum would even think for a minute to welcome her back in this house that she ran away from.“So I have been trying to talk to Emma Anderson and we finally managed to set up a date for you and Liam, what do you think?” Mum questioned me as I rolled my eyes looking at her.“Liam Anderson? Mum can you listen to yourself? I am definitely not meeting with him” I grabbed my bags and phone from the counter along the hallway.“Eleanor we both know what will happen if you don’t go through with this> you can’t just shun away from your responsibilities” Mum affirmed as I looked at her shrugging my shoulders.“I am not your only daughter. Pretty sure your other daughter can do it” I said referring to Emelia. Mum scoffed shaking her head.“You will not act like that. We both Know Emelia will never be an option.” She said through gritted teeth.“I need to g
Emelia’s Point of View.A week laterAfter mom asked me to stay a month, I decided I would take time to find some clients here as well/.“Good Morning Maria” I said I walked out, I had a meeting with Mali’s Estates hoping I could find some business there.“Yes. How are you? Did you enjoy your night?” She asked me as I nodded my head faking a smile, she stood back looking at me.‘Are you going out?’ She questioned as I nodded my head.‘Yes, I want to visit Lara before heading Downtown” she said looking at my outfit briefly.‘Okay, But at least have some food before you head out” she said as I nodded my head making my way out of the room.I was about to leave then realized I didn’t have enough money to be using public transport around here. “Maria, is my car still here?” I asked her before she could disappear from the room.‘Your car is still in the car port, I had asked Jackson to look at it a few days before you came. Keys on the hangar “I walked out and grabbed the keys before wal
Emelia’s Point of View.“Please Mia. Your mother needs you just for tomorrow. I promise I will make sure that you don’t get to meet him again. I will get the first flight to look for Eleanor” she pleaded with me, it was the first time I saw my mother being vulnerable like this.I have always known my mother to be an iron lady who doesn’t break down or back out of a fight. I swallowed hard as I shook my head.“I am sorry mu. I don’t think I can do this” I maintained as she looked away from me reluctantly nodding her head.“I love you and I know what this company means to you but I can’t step into someone’s shoes and take over her life. That’s being a fraud” I said to her as she swallowed looking away from me.There was an awkward silence as I stood near her desk waiting for her to say something to me. She was quiet staring out the window like she was helpless and didn’t know what to do.“I am going to go>” I gestured with my hand but she didn’t say anything, I walk out of the room and
Liam’s Point of View “Hey You?” Emma casually said after she got in, my office. “Hey? Manage to set up the meeting with Eleanor?” I questioned her as she nodded her head. “Yes. Done it and you will meet with her this Saturday> I will forward all the details to you” She said as I nodded my head. “Did you manage to find out what kind of person she is?” She asked me as I nodded my head. “Managed to look up a few things about her. Not really the kind of woman I would to be with but can’t change my mind can me?” I said to her monotone as she sighed heavily. “I am sure she is not that bad. I am sure you will like her” She assured me as she stood up from where she was sitting. “Of course” I smirked as she rolled her eyes walking out of the room. I sighed thinking about what I would do to get ready for the meet. Many women don’t want to get married to me because of the rumors surrounding the company and particularly me But it seems to me the Ramirez’s are desperate which is why Emma
Emelia’s Point of View. “Ms. Ramirez, As much as I would love to work with you, I don’t think you have man references I can actually work with.” He said to me as I swallowed hard, just minutes ago he was ready to talk to Eleanor but had no interest with working with me? “Mr. Rodriguez… I can assure you that you won’t be…” I try to convince him but he just checked his watch looking at me. “I am sorry. But I am going to be late for a meeting” He said to me as I nodded my head smiling at myself. “Thank you for your time” I grabbed my things and walked out of the office, How could he waste my time like that? Should I have pretend to be someone else?After leaving the office I decided to go back home, my day was ruined. I needed to sort out my thoughts then go to visit Valerie. I pulled over in the yard making my way inside the house, I stopped in my tracks looking at mum as she stared at the bottle o0f whiskey. When did she start drinking g again? “Mum?” I called out to her as I
Emelia’s Point of View. I turned to Valerie then Liam Anderson who seemed to be in shock when he saw me. I am not a fake person and I was not going to pretend to be someone I am not. That was not the type of life I wanted to live. “I am sorry Val,” I said to her as I held on to my bag heading for the exit. I wanted to run away as fast as my legs could take me but these heels were not helping me at all. “Eleanor!” I heard someone shout my name from behind as I made my way through the crowd. I didn’t want to stop but these drunk people were not helping me at all. I finally managed to make my way out and immediately I was outside I took a breather hoping Liam wasn’t there following me anymore. I squatted on the floor as I buried my face in my hands. I was suddenly feeling hot from all the running. “Shit Mia, what the hell was that?” I heard Val’s voice behind me, she was fuming. I stood up from the ground shaking my head as I looked at her. ‘I can’t do it, Val. I am not my sister
Emelia's Point of View“Good morning” my mother happily said as I pulled over the covers to cover my head. I didn’t have the energy to do this right now.“Emelia. Wake up” she tried to wake me up as I groaned closing my eyes very tight.“Mum, please let me sleep. A few more minutes” I said with a perpetually tired voice to her so that I could at least rest for a few more hours.‘Emelia it’s already 11 am. What time did you sleep?” She asked me as I realized that I am meant to be awake.“Mum! Why didn’t anyone wake me up” I exclaimed as I threw off the covers> Mum moved away from the bed as I quickly rushed to the bathroom to check on my face.“What time is it exactly?” I questioned her“11:13” “What’s wrong?” Mum asked me as I went around the room rushing.“I have a meeting in fifteen minutes' time mum and I will be doing a presentation” I panicked as I brushed my teeth. After I finished, I brushed my hair and then went to get a hair band to tie my hair behind.“Do you want me to
Emelia’s Point of view I stood in front of the restaurant as I sighed heavily afraid of taking a step and getting inside. I looked in the reflective mirror looking at my reflection. I was not Emelia this evening but rather my sister Eleanor. I had longer collarbone wavy brown hair with the highlights, I had done a subtle smokey eye make-up on that I haven’t down in months. I wore a Split V-neck Short Sleeve Midi Length Sheath Dress and I settled for black pumps and a clutch. I walked into the restaurant and walked to the reception area as I looked around wondering where Liam Anderson might be sitting. “Good Evening Ma’am” A gentleman approached me before I could get to the reception. “Good evening” “Your Table is this way” He gestured for me to the right side of the restaurant. The place had an explicitly grand ambiance The restaurant is roomy and dark with stained oak trim and finely carved wooden wrap-around bar to one side The seating on the other side is spaced so that