---- Book 1 Chapter 9 Book 1 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 I rolled my eyes, opening the door further, and noticed Eli standing behind him, dressed similarly but with a suit jacket and tie. You're early, I stated, stepping aside for them to enter. They both walked in before stopping in the entryway. You have a nice home, but I swear I recognize your car in the driveway from somewhere, Eli said as he followed me to the kitchen. I paused and looked back at him. Cut anyone off lately? Eli said before he chuckled. I glanced at Cyrus, who had a smile on his lips. Relax, we knew it was you that cut us off, though I would still like to punish you for it, Cyrus said. I gulped, but he walked past me, where Maya was still trying to force her breakfast down, and I let out the breath I was holding. I walked over to her and kissed her head, and she turned to look at me before noticing them. 1/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 9 She stared at them before looking at me. They stared back at her, and I could see a little confusion on their faces because Maya looked just like my sister and therefore was also my carbon copy. She looks like you. The resemblance is uncanny, Eli said, stepping closer to her. She looked up at him shyly. Hi, she said nervously before looking back at me. I pointed to the photo on the wall behind them. My sister, I told them, wondering why they cared that we looked so much alike. I already told them she wasn't mine, not that it was any of their business if she were. Cyrus turned to look at the photo of my sister and me before she became a drug addict when we still looked identical. You're a twin. Grabbing Mayas now- empty bowl, I placed it in the sink and grabbed her clothes. I left them standing in my kitchen before taking her upstairs and quickly dressing her in her school uniform. Coming back down, I sat her on the bench, placing her socks and shoes on her feet. Eli and Cyrus both looked at all the pictures on the wall while also watching me. I could feel their eyes roaming over me, making me very aware of how odd 2/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 9 it was that they were in my house. Who is this man to you? Eli asked, staring at the photo with an angry expression on his face that startled me. Cyrus held a similar expression as he glared at the photo. That would be my father. He died when I was sixteen, I told them. They nodded, and I saw Cyrus raise an eyebrow at Eli. Both were watching me, but ignored them, putting Mayas shoes on her feet and tying the laces. We need to leave soon, Cyrus said, looking at his watch. I grabbed the hairbrush from on top of the microwave and started pulling her up quickly. Maya whined as it tugged on her curls. T'm sorry, baby, I told her when her hair became tangled around the brush, and I pulled a couple of strands out. Pulling it into a high ponytail for her, I then grabbed her backpack, tossing it over my shoulder before grabbing my bag and her hand. Cyrus followed directly behind me as I reached down to grab my bag near the door; his hand snaked out, grabbing it. T will get this, he said, and I opened the door, 3/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 9 stepping out, waiting for them to step past me, and I quickly locked the deadbolt on the door. Walking past my car to the end of the driveway, I noticed a limo parked on the curb. Aunty Ada, what happened to the car? Why is it so long? Maya said, staring at it. Eli walked past, opening the door before answering her. Its a limo. It's how they are made, he told her, holding his hand out to her. Maya stared at it hesitantly before placing her tiny hand in his large one. He helped her step in, and I noticed a man get out of the front, grabbing my bag from Cyrus. Hopping in, I slid across the seat before placing Mayas seat belt on. I noticed neither of them bothered to put one on. You are meant to wear a seatbelt, Maya said, and they seemed a little shocked by her calling them out before Eli smiled, clicking his into place. Better? he asked, and she nodded. I felt awkward sitting opposite them, their eyes trailing over me, and I pulled the front of my skirt down that kept riding up so I wouldn't flash them my underwear. The trip to the before-school care facility only took a few minutes, but it felt like forever under their gaze. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!