Parallel Lies
On the day I turned 22, a mysterious polling page suddenly appeared in our home.
[Would you trade the life of Amelia Silverstone for Rosamund Silverstone, who survived in a parallel world?]
My parents voted "Yes." They said I had only been born because my sister died in an accident. I owed her this.
The poll then appeared on Caelan Jackman's phone.
I held my breath as I watched my boyfriend. We had been together for five years. Rosamund had saved his life back then, but if he would just say "no," I felt like I would still have one last reason to hold on.
After a long moment of silence, he finally spoke. "This is just a test. She saved my life. I have to help her."
He chose "Yes."
[All members have cast their votes. Amelia will be replaced by Rosamund in five days.]
My mom, Amy, let out a relieved sigh and gently patted my head. "Please understand, sweetie. We'll remember you for the rest of our lives, even after Rosamund comes home."
I smiled. "I understand. I just hope the Rosamund who arrives is the daughter you always wanted."