CHAPTER 6: Impostor

ALLYS POV

I burst into sobs, I wanted to protest. I wanted to shout that this is not me. I wanted to complain, but I knew it wouldn't do any good.

I knew that the Cuevas couple would be angry if I told them the truth now. And there is even a possibility that they will have me imprisoned for being an imposter.

I sobbed at what I was thinking now. That's right! I'm an imposter to them. I'm so bad!

I looked at my face in the mirror again.

My face was well-formed. My eyebrows were well-shaped, and my small nose was very pointed. Red lips that were almost perfect. I also noticed that my hair was a bit curly, brown in color, and reached my waist. I stared at my eyes.

Only my eyes remained normal. Only my eyes remained a trace that I was really Allys and not their daughter Mariel.

"We can go back to the Philippines, Mariel," said the woman as she gently stroked my hair.

I stared at her smiling face. She and her daughter look very much alike. I couldn't help but feel nervous again.

Am I ready for what might happen?

Am I ready to give up being Allysa Florencia and become Mariel Evangeline Cuevas, their daughter?

(Few days later)

After a few days, I was discharged from the hospital, and I am now here at the Cuevas' house in America. It was only here that I realized how rich this couple was.

I am not unaware of their plan to return to the Philippines. I am very nervous because I am not really Mariel.

I turned to the door when I heard a soft knock from outside my room. It opened, and Madame entered.

"Hija, you're awake. Are you okay? Does anything hurt?" she asked, her voice still showing concern.

I gently shook my head at her and smiled.

"No mommy, I'm okay," I answered weakly and bowed my head.

I slowly played with my nails. The new nude nail polish was evident there.

She sat next to me and lifted my face so I could see her well.

"Everything will be fine now, Mariel, you don't need to worry about anything," she said softly.

"M-mommy?"

"Hmm what is it?" she answered in between stroking my hair.

"I'm scared. What if there are people I forgot in Manila? What if there are things I can't remember anymore."

I'm scared because I don't know how to live as Mariel. I don't know her habits and what her personality is like.

"It's ok darling, the doctor already told us that there is a possibility that you will lose some parts of your memories because of the explosion." She said smiling and then stood up.

If you think about it, everything that is happening is in my favor, but I can't help but worry.

What if someone knows about all of this? I can't imagine the possibility of what might happen to me if that happens.

"Be ready darling, we're leaving at noon," she said and stood up.

My eyes widened at what I heard.

"But I thought we were leaving this Saturday?"

I'm really nervous.

"Yes, but something came up. It's about business dear and your father really needs to attend to that meeting for the upcoming project."

"Business?"

I didn't know they had a business.

"I know, Mariel, that you just came from the operation, but this is very important. Your daddy has a lot of dues left. He really needs to cope up."

I bowed my head and didn't complain anymore. What else don't I know about them?

"I'll send some maids to prepare your stuffs out. Ok? Don't tire yourself out. Let the maids do the packing," she added and kissed me on the forehead before she left the room.

"Mom." I called her.

She looked back at me.

"T-thanks."

A sweet smile appeared on her lips. Before she completely left the room.

Our trip back to Manila was easy. I can't believe that I will be able to ride a plane twice.

I was only supposed to go to San Vicente at first, but I can't believe that I will be able to reach America without any difficulty.

When we landed at the airport, their staff quickly greeted us.

I was in the car and I could clearly see the large buildings around from outside the car window. I also noticed how the cars moved in traffic. At first, I only saw large mountains and tall coconut trees in the province.

But look, my environment is very different now.

We entered an exclusive subdivision, and after a few minutes of going around, the car we were riding entered a large black gate.

A huge mansion was revealed in front of me.

I looked around the whole place. I could see the beautiful garden full of different kinds of flowers.

We went around a small fountain and then stopped at the very entrance of the mansion. I could clearly see the rows of maids from outside the car. From what I could see, there were six women and also four men who I think were gardeners.

"Welcome home, hija."

Madame smiled at me and got out of the car first.

I slowly got down while Sir Roderick was assisting me.

"Thanks dad," I said smiling.

I got used to calling them daddy and mommy because I was afraid of being exposed.

He smiled at me and guided me inside. Before I could even enter completely, I saw an old woman walking towards me crying.