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 panicked at that."What's going on here," she heard Maurice's baritone voice behind her and she sighed.Maurice's voice jerked Maria away from Hadley and the innocent girl looked around wondering what she had done wrong.Hadley sighed about the night that had been going smoothly. Why does she have to get caught now? Seriously?? Is this an opera?"It's nothing I am sure she must have taken me to be someone else," Hadley lied through her teeth. Hadley saw her father and her newly met grandma's panicked face and she knew they were also grieving someone who recognized her."Is that why she called you Hadley, her name is Ella dear I am sure you are mistaken" Maurice's mother stepped in and hadley nodded her head not knowing what to do.Her father and grandmother also joined in discrediting Maria's claims even though the girl won't even put up a fight.Maurice looked at her Fiance and he noticed something was wrong with her even though he can't pinpoint it.Why does she look so tense?"Don't say that aunt what if the girl is not mistaken and…..I'm just saying," a girl in a cream dinner gown walked towards them and Hadley wondered who she was.Damn, they should have given her a photobook now she had to wait for the girl to say something."So Ella, did you know the girl?" the girl asked Hadley and she looked at her friend that might be in trouble because of what she might say.She knows if she denies her entirely she might be fired by the hotel that employed her for misbehaving with a guest and if she says the truth her twin might be in trouble too.So was she going to choose between her friend for a long time or her twin sister she hasn't even met except the knowledge that they look alike and she could be a good substitute for her?"I…I., "Hadley was saying but someone cut her off."I bet it's all a misunderstanding, the girl should just apologize and go," Maurice says and almost Hadley jumped at his feet to worship for saying that."I am sorry I made a mistake" I should have confirmed with her before I jumped at her," Maria apologized profusely before she dashed out of the hall.Hadley looked at the retreating back of her friend and sighed regrettably but she knew all this was going to come to an end she just had to hold on before that.After people saw that the show was over they went back to socializing and her father mumbled a warning. "Don't misbehave," he warned."Are you looking for someone?" Maurice asked the woman and she shook her head. "Let's go meet Mr. Norris," he says and Hadley looked at him wondering why she had to follow him."Oh if it is not the incoming couple but I am sorry I would be missing your wedding next week," a man in the yellow suit says and Maurice just smiled politely.What? He could smile, Hadley thought and she scoffed which caught the attention of the men."Is there something wrong?" Maurice asked his voice serious, wondering what was wrong with the girl."Sorry," she replied, embarrassed not knowing her actions would draw so much attention.After some time of following her supposed fiancee and glaring at each other at intervals.Hadley's opinion about him has changed."He is just an Ego-oozing narcissist, "Hadley mumbled, getting herself fitted and she wondered if that was what her twin had been going through.She must have felt suffocated.Hadley looked around the hall and when she saw that no one was looking at her she was sure they wouldn't even look for her because she knew she wasn't the highlight of the party but her fiance.She decides to go back to look for her friend but someone notices her little actions.Hadley looked around the hotel and she kept walking and asking some workers about Maria while describing how she looks."God I hope she doesn't take the words to heart," Hadley mumbled walking back to the hotel but her path was blocked by the girl that almost got her roasted earlier.What's with rich people and way blocking"Ohh Ella I didn't know you were there," the girl says, smiling. Her smile was already oozing fakeness but Hadley didn't care."I have to go," she says."What a pity you have to marry my cousin even though you know you won't have a good marriage," the girl says and Hadley knew she was trying to pique her interest and she can say she has it."What do you mean we are not going to have a happy marriage?" Hadley was also curious and she doesn't know why she was interested; it was not like she was the one going to marry him.Maybe because he would be her twin sister."You don't know?? She asked not believing it and Hadley rolled her eyes. What the fuck is the girl she shouldn't toy with her, she is not a patient person."Maybe they didn't tell you so you won't bail out but my cousin can't stand women," she says, her face dampening like she was pitying her and Hadley gave her a skeptical look."What do you mean that your cousin can't stand women," Hadley asked face full of questions and if the lady was seeking her attention she can proudly say she has it."He can't stand the touch of a woman, it makes him sick," she said, and Hadley gawked at her.He can't stand the touch of a woman? What about his wife?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
"It's okay," Hadley answered, bored knowing Maurice wasn't asking because he feels like it. Maurice looked around the slumped shoulder of the woman in front of him and he wondered why he felt like she was shouldering a heavy load."I am sure my sister-in-law would find her way out by using her card as your wife," Carolina says knowing Maurice hates it when someone acts dirty like that, she was literally digging a put for Hadley."What? Did you do that?" Maurice asked his voice grave but Hadley didn't even give him a glance."I hope I can do that but I don't want some crazy girl on my back. I heard you are one of the most eligible bachelors in town? I love my head so I would keep it intact," Hadley says and at that time the elevator opened and Hadley stepped out."Then goodbye Mr. Elliot and ..," Hadley trailed looking at Carolina without mentioning her name till the elevator door closed up.Hadley sighed heavily when she saw the door closed and her expression was complicated."It's a