Chapter 5 Twin Suspicions
MIRANA
Brazil 2:30 pm
It was hot in the afternoon as I looked at the crowded people who are busy preparing for the Carnival. Some people are practicing their dance, designing, and busy preparing for the lights. I'm here at the bench, sipping my pineapple juice as I watch Marco buying a souvenir for us.
"Marco!" I shouted, causing people to gaze at me, I looked at them and smiled for an apology and they just smiled back at me. I look again at the direction of Marco but he isn't there anymore.
"Looking for me?"
I gasped as someone inhaled at my neck. I look at him and smack a punch at his shoulder.
"What's that for?" he asked laughing.
"That's for keeping me waiting and you didn't even take a look at me even when I'm shouting at your name," I stated as I glared at him.
He just laughs at me.
"Mirana I found this in the souvenir shop and I think it will look beautiful if you'll wear this," he smiled showing the necklace shell he bought.
I gasped when I saw the necklace. It is beautiful and it looks rare to see.
"Here let me," he wore the necklace around my neck.
"Ohhh Marco, thank you it's beautiful," I said as I kissed him on the lips.
"I love you," he said as he kisses me back.
"I love you too," I replied, staring at his eyes.
"I think we should leave now it's already too crowd in here," I added as he holds my hand.
" I do not regret that I left Adam for Marco. He has wealth and he can raise me and for our future child," I thought as I touch my belly.
I don't mind Marina for doing what I had favored for her. What's important is that she should already make a move towards Adam so I can focus on Marco and not mind Adam anymore and think that he doesn't exist anymore in my life.
ADAM
Philippines 7:30 pm
I was watching my favorite movie Game of Thrones when I suddenly touched my left arm wrist and I remembered my watch. Mirana buys that watch during our second anniversary, that's why it has a sentimental value to me. I was climbing stairs when Mirana suddenly called me.
"Are you starving already?" she asked while holding the frying pan.
"Not yet. Why?" I replied smiling at her.
"That's good, cause I'm not yet done cooking your favorite."
"My favorite?," I frowned.
"Yes! And it's Kare-kare right?" she said proudly.
"No," I lied. I want to see her reaction.
"I thought this is you- "
"Kidding aside that's my favorite and thank you. I thought you were allergic to food then why are you cooking?" I asked.
"I researched this recipe because this is your favorite," she said sweetly.
"Thank you, sweetheart."
"Okay, go ahead of what you're doing. I'll call you when dinner is served."
As I was searching for my watch I suddenly recalled our conversation. She left a suspicious question. She knows my favorite dish but looks nervous. I feel something is wrong here but what is it?
There was nothing strange about her face, I knew she was Mirana. But Mirana has a birthmark on her skin on the back.
I looked at the drawer to find my watch when my attention caught something. It was a velvet box, I was intrigued to open it and so my mind. I took a step too see what it is hidden with the box when Mirana suddenly entered the room. Her face was pale and I rushed over to her.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?," I asked worriedly.
"N-nothing. I-I'm okay, dinner is served," she replied while looking at my back.
"So let's eat?"
"What are you searching h-here?" she asked, I can see in her eyes that she is hiding something to me.
"I just look for my watch," I said as I showed her.
"That's beautiful. Where did you buy it?"
"You don't remember you gave this to me during our second anniversary," I said as I looked at her. She suddenly got nervous but she hid it by laughing.
"Kidding, of course, I know you remember what your reaction is when I handed you the grey box? Your face was priceless, you thought I would propose to you," she said while laughing.
"You're embarrassing me," I said as I pinch her nose. What's wrong with you Adam doesn't accuse her too soon, she is Mirana.
We eat our dinner joyfully, talking about our embarrassing moments, dreams, and others. Mirana has no attitude to eat while laughing with me, she always said that "eat first". But the person in front of me has changed a lot.
MARINA
"Please Marina I'm begging you, please go to my place. Pretend to be me. But don't you dare fall in love with him, I don't want him to know that I have a twin!" she said.
"I can't," I pleaded.
"Pretend to be me! If you won't, I am not going to think twice to kill you, Marina! Understand! I will kill you!"
"Mir!" I found my forehead wet with sweat because of a bad dream, a reason to wake up Adam.
"Mirana nightmare?" he asked as he hugged me.
I nodded at his question.
"Everything is gonna be alright. I'm here, hush now. What did you dream about? Can you tell me?" he asked, suddenly giving me shivers.
"It's just a nightmare. Let us g-get back t-to sleep," said as I lay in the bed and pulled the blanket. He didn't ask a question, instead he stayed in silence while hugging me.
"No more nightmares now," he said as he kisses my forehead.
I never slept in that dream. It was morning when I looked out the window, it's already 6:00 am. He sounds asleep and tired, he didn't find time to rest.
I feel so sorry for Adam added more there is the absence of my sister that supposedly should be here. What if I work? I think I can keep practicing 'till I can and just do my best.
"Okay, what shall I cook for now?" I said as I looked at the refrigerator.
" The stock is about to run out. I think I need to make a list to buy necessary things and food before going to have a grocery.
ADAM
"It's already morning?" I said as I yawn, I looked to my side to see if Mirana was still sleeping but she wasn't there anymore.
'Nightmare, what do you think it is Adam?' I asked myself.
I headed to the closest to prepare my suit to wear this morning when I suddenly saw a well-prepared suit lay in the small bed. And I saw a sticky note saying, ' I have prepared what you will wear. Hope you like my pick, good morning,' I smiled when I read it. I truly love Mirana and she's my life.
I took my towel and headed to the shower room. As I was done, I suddenly remembered what happened last night she screamed, "Mir" but she doesn't have an older sister. Is she hiding from me something? I remembered the velvet box. I finished what I am doing before heading out. I searched for the velvet box in our room but I cannot find it anymore.
"It was supposed to be here," I said as I opened the drawer.
"Maybe she hides it from me, but where could it be?" I said as I ran my hands through my hair.
"Relax Adam you're an agent, use your instinct," my mind said.
I roamed my eyes in the room when Mirana suddenly entered the room.
"You're awake," she smiled sweetly.
"Morning," I just said.
"Breakfast is ready for a Viking," she said.
"Viking?" I asked.
"Uhuh a big man," she mumbled, giggling.
"Viking huh!" I said as I step forward on where she is.
"Yes! You're a Vi-" she didn't finish her words when I suddenly ran over her and grabbed her.
She shouted and laughed like a kid.
"Adam put me down!" she punches my back. I lift her like a sack.
"My! you're so fat, you gained weight? You're too heavy" I said as I spank her butt and she gasps I can feel that her face was red now.
"Put me down Adam! or else."
"Else what?" I challenge myself.
"Want me to tear your clothes?" she shouted.
"Go ahead, I love what you are thinking," I teased at her.
She just giggled and punched me hard.
"Put me down mister it's too early for that and besides no thrill at all," she mocked.
"No thrill? I can give you one," I stated in a grin.
"Breakfast is served, let's eat," she seriously said.
"Eat me first," I said.
"Well we have this," she touches my private part.
"And this," she added while touching my abs.
"Then this,"
I groaned on what she is doing to me when she suddenly stops.
"I know what you're thinking but I'm not in the mood right now. I have my period," she said.
"So?" I said.
"Adam!"
"Kidding," I winked at her.
"After your period then," I added.
"Let's have our breakfast now, it's getting cold," she laughs.
"What do you want for coffee or fresh juice?" she asked.
"You," I said as I stared at her lustfully.
"Adam!" she rolled her eyes.
"Coffee then," I pouted.
"You're cute."
"Hurry up now, you have an appointment right and it's bad if you are late," she added.
I laughed and started eating. I am so grateful that I have her. I will propose to her soon. I just have to pick a perfect wedding ring that will look beautiful on her.
"By the way, we're out of stock in our kitchen. May I borrow some money so I can go grocery shopping?" she asked while placing my coffee on the table.
"That's not a problem. I'll lend you some money. I can give you a ride so you'll be safe," I said as I sip my coffee. It has no sugar and that is what I like, but whenever she makes me a coffee she always forgets that I don't want to add it.
"No need to worry I can handle myself. You'll be late on your appointment," she said.
"I don't care. They can wait and I insist," I stated while staring at her beautiful face.
"Okay if you insist, my Lord," she mocked.
After we ate our breakfast we fixed ourselves and headed out.
"The suit looks good on you," she said.
"Thanks, sweetie this is your pick. You're blooming on your dress," I said, admiring her.
She didn't reply but just blushed.
While we're on the road, I observed her silence. She's quite and simple not the Mirana I know anymore. Maybe she changed a lot after two years. Adam, what's wrong with you? She is Mirana, your Mirana.
"Stop the car," she said.
"Here? Market?" I asked confusedly.
"Why yes, it's affordable," she replied.
"Seriously you can?" I asked because I just can't believe that she is going into the market. She doesn't like to walk in crowded places especially when there are so many people because she always likes to go to the mall to shop for the things we need.
"Of course I can say goodbye now. Take care okay?" she said as she opens the door.
"Wait"
I didn't wait for her reply and just kissed her deeply.
"You take care of yourself okay?" I said as I kissed her again.
"I will," she smiled.
Why do I have this feeling that she is not the Mirana I know?