THE START

Did you know the difference between a selfish person and a selfless person? 

Well, I've been deceived.

I thought that It's just my kindness that cost my heart aches...

But,

My sister is the main reason why I am hurting so bad.

I love my sister.

I love my twin.

It's hurt knowing that the person whom you cherish, backstabbing you.

Yet, I let her. 

I let her brainwashed all people that surrounds us. Because I know that I cannot defend myself even I can. 

I am Nicole Ashanti Zamora and this is my story. 

A pointed nose, thick eyebrows, thin red lips, captivating blue eyes, long black hair,  white skin, has body curves, tall and almost look like a doll. I am currently looking at the person in front of me. She is five minutes older than me, my identical twin sister.

"Do I look good on my dress?" She turned around and wanting to show off her beautiful slit long dress. I heard that they will attend a birthday party celebration. My mother wants my twin to bring her there instead of me. I did not oppose because I don't want either to go on such parties.

I smiled at her. I nodded my head and looked at her with my big eyes as I am surprised to see how good looking she is.

"You look good, Eliza. You are stunning. Enjoy the party alright?" I softly said and hugs her. She did not hugs me back. Instead, she pushed me a bit.

"Can you please move? I am sorry. I am afraid that my dress will be ruined." She said wrying while she is adjusting her dress like I did tangled it. 

"Oh Goodness Nicole Ashanti! What did you do to your sister's dress?" My mother asked while looking at me murderous. I gulped many times because of that. I don't want to make her angry more so I did not talk. I am looking at my sister who looks guilty but does not even trying to defend me.

"Are you not gonna answer my question? Oh my goodness Nicole Ashanti! You are making my blood boiled! Get inside of your room and don't go out!" She shouted in front of my face. My mother's words is always making my heart cries. I turned around and walk away from the hall way.

I stepped inside of my room. The windows are closed and covered by dark-colored curtains. I pressed the on-switch which is located at the wall near the door and let the light spread inside of my room. I continued walking until I could sit on the edge of the bed. I wonder why does my mom always wanted me to hide from the crowd? Its not that I am a disgrace in the family though. I did not even do something bad in my whole life. I lay down on the bed thinking on what should I do. 

Moments later, I decided to get up from bed and reach for my sketchpad. Instead of sleeping, I'll just draw. An idea came up on my head, what if I will become a famous painter someday? What am I gonna paint? Uhm... A girl wearing a golden masquerade while her lips is slightly parted. I made the background as her shadow.  When you stare at it, I just draw something looks like a girl that can captivate any man she desires. It's like a whip drawing. After an hour of making it done, I hide it inside of my drawer. But before I could closed my drawer, a knock on the door stops me. I stand up and walks toward the door. I open it. I smiled when my father welcomes me with a hug.

"Where are your mother and sister? They are not here again?" My father asked me. I break the hug and let him enter my room. I closed the door.

"Yes dad. They went on someone's party." I said smiling.

"Why did you not go with them? You are making yourself loner. Bond with them some other time okay?" He softly look at me. I nodded my head even though I don't know if there will comes a time that I could bond with mom.

My father went closer to me and kissed my forehead.

"I have an abroad deal. It's business matter, my daughter. Take good care of yourself and your twin okay?" 

"Yes dad. I will." I replied to him. Before he could say goodbye to me, his phone rang and that's the time when he excuses his self. I sighs heavily. They are very busy while I am here, inside of my room, lonely and no one to talk to. I look at the close window and decided to let the light coming from the moon to spread inside of my room. I sat near the window. I look up on the dark sky. 

There are no stars you could see. It's far different from the other night. The half moon could only be seen. I felt like I am like the moon, lonely at the four corner dark room even though I could switch on the chandelier, I still felt like I am inside of the dark room. It is very silent. Only my hard breathings, I can hear as of the moment.  While looking at the sky, I suddenly felt sad. 

Moments later, my phone vibrates. I even forgot that I have my phone on my pocket. I picked it up and see who is calling.

Eliza Calling...

My sister is calling me. I answered it without having second thoughts.

"Gosh Nicole! I need you please? Uhm it's urgent! Come over here at the San Diego's Empire! Hurry up!" I heard her say and ended up the call. 

I hurriedly went on my cabinet where my formal clothes are in and find a dress. A long evening dress that perfectly fit my body, I am aware of my curves but I just shrugged it off. I made my long black hair in a messy bun. I put a lip gloss and made some light make up on my face. I search for my stiletto and when I find it, I let my feet wear it. I reach for my sling bag and put my phone inside of it.

When I am ready and done, I went out from my room. One maid blocks my way.

"I am sorry ma'am. You are not allowed to go outside." She politely said but I smiled at her.

"My sister needs me. Please let me go out? I want to help her." I said softly while looking at her eyes begging. She bowed down and let me walk freely.

There is one car left at the garage. I open the door of it. I get inside.