BENEATH THE LIES
the other twin protested, crossing her arms defiantly.
I didn’t bother looking at them this time. “Shh, I don’t want any disturbances, okay?” I said, settling into the couch. I crossed my legs and propped them up on the coffee table, trying to relax despite the ridiculous gown clinging to me. The news was surprisingly engaging today—a report on natural disasters across different countries. Earthquakes, floods, people running in panic. It should have been somber, but I couldn’t help the thrill that coursed through me, like I was watching a scene from an action movie. The chaos on the screen was oddly captivating, a distraction from the chaos in my life.