Life in the Darkness

"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...