Camilla's POV
“What! Why do you look like me?” a gasp escaped my mouth looking at the lady, who looked exactly like me, in front of me.
“That should be my question, why do you look like me, woman?” the lady questioned, and my eyes widened in surprise when I understood what was going on.
A doppelganger? A doppelganger was the best bet because the lady in front of me looked so much like me, and my mind went back to what happened this early morning before I encountered this scenario.
The sound of loud music blasted through my room as I swayed my hips to the beat while singing along, and also getting dressed to go out. That was my routine while growing up, because I dreamt of also being a superstar one day, and people listened to my songs, but I stopped dancing immediately when I noticed that the music had gone off.
“Snap out of it, Camilla!” I heard my mother scream, and I felt a slap on my butt. I groaned in pain as I turned to face my mother, and her angry face got me smiling so wide.
“Why are you so angry, mother?” I asked her, pouting, but she snorted. My mother is a disciplinarian, and that was why she hated my job at the local bar but that was the only way I could do what I love while I still get my big dreams.
“How dare you ask me that? Don't you think you should have gotten the linen to sew right now?” she asked, and my eyes widened in realization knowing that was true.
“Oh sorry, Mother, I am going to go now,” I say rushing up my dress, and I heard her instruct me to go to the mall because her supplier doesn't have the one she needed.
After getting dressed, I kissed my mother goodbye as I walked out of the house, and walked to the mall to get some things. On getting to the mall I decided to go to the fabrics section, but my steps halted in front of the female section where luxury wear which I couldn't afford was displayed, and I eyed the clothes.
“The clothes are looking so pretty," I mumbled looking at the clothes on my body, and I turned around to leave. “I am definitely going to come back here again if I have the money one day, maybe if I have Rihanna kind of money,” I beamed, and a blush crept up to my face.
I decided to walk away but on second thought, I strode into the place. I don't have to buy anything just because I walk, I just need to take a look at the clothes. I am not fashionable but I am sure the clothes there would cost a fortune.
“Hi ma'am welcome to..” the attendant was about to greet but I asked her not to bother saying I am going to call for her.
“$3,000! That's huge!” I said dropping the tag of the clothes I was holding, and when I raised my head I was surprised by the sight.
“Is there a mirror here?” I gasped in shock, extending my hands further, but my eyes grew wide in surprise when it came in contact with a delicate face.
“Ahhh!” I screamed, removing my hands, and I saw the people in the mall looking at me in surprise, but I wasn't the only one who screamed, my reflection did that too.
“Why are you screaming just like me?” I asked, and the lady sighed, that was how I met my doppelganger, and we were both staring at each other right now.
“You know people will think we are crazy if we keep screaming,” the lady says, and I nod my head watching her like she was some gold. We both walked out of the female section to a lounge, and I was overwhelmed by her class. Maybe she was different from me with that.
“Hi, my name is Ariana Bernardo. I grew up in California,” she says, and I sighed. I would have thought we were twins if she said she grew up here.
“My name is Camilla George, I grew up here, and nice meeting you,” I said, and we both burst into laughter. Our attitude was in synchronization.
I noticed that a number had been calling her, and when she picked she looked disturbed.
“I would really like to get along with you but…why don't we do it this way? Let's meet in front of the mall at seven, and then we can catch up," she beamed, and I smiled at her.
“Of course, I would love to do that,” I replied, and she smiled at me as her assistant hurried her away, and I kept looking at her as her back faded away.
“She looked so much…" I was saying but I snapped out of my daze. “Oh my goodness! I should have asked for her number so we could easily connect like that,” I mumbled but I brushed it off knowing we were going to meet later.
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Night came, and I waited at the front of the mall for a long time but no one came, and I sighed in disappointment seeing the stormy cloud, and I knew that it was going to rain soon.
Maybe I shouldn't have come, I pondered, and I turned around to leave, but a call came into my phone.
“Hello," I breathed into my phone, but I dropped my phone in panic when I heard what the other person on the other side of the phone just said.
I rushed out of the place boarding a cab immediately, and I heard the sizzling of the rain as the can zoomed away from the front of the mall. My face was already wet just like the floor, and I urged the driver to drive faster because I was in disarray.
If only I knew that was just the start.
Ariana's POV“What do you mean you have to go see someone?” I heard my fiance ask, and I hissed in frustration wondering why he never understood a word I said.“It is just as I said. I have to meet someone today, and I don't think you can stop me,” I deadpanned, and went to sit in front of the vanity table while touching up my makeup.“You are one cocky princess, aren't you?" He mocked, and my grip on my make-up brush tightened hearing his demeaning words but that's Blaine Sanders for you.Blaine Sanders is my fiance, and we are getting married in a week's time, and just like other couples you might think that we are brimming with love but we are different. We couldn't even stand the sight of each other, but that was only for him though. I could stare at Blaine for the whole day because he was the man you could call an eye candy. He was blessed with awesome features that made him stand out among his peers.“Are you even listening to what I am saying?” he asked standing beside me, and
Camilla's POVI walked towards the door after seeing my mom and seeing the grave look on his face, I knew all was not well.“Are you the patient's guardian?” the middle-aged doctor asked me, and I nodded my head slowly. “I am sorry to inform you but your mother has stage 2 stomach cancer,” he announced, and a gasp left my mouth.My eyes got misty at the news, and I felt sorry for my mom. How could she have coped with the symptoms without me getting to know?“Doctor, please save her!” I begged, and he explained that the cancer hadn't spread, and it could be operated on. “But the money for the surgery is $50,000 , and the follow up care will be quite expensive”, he explained, and my face went pale after hearing his words.I walked out of the doctor's room, and I had run out of energy after hearing the bills, but I knew I had to think of ways to find it.“Get your act together, Camilla! Your mother has to live, and…" I was saying but I trailed off knowing there was no way I could cough o
Camilla's POVI walked gently towards the hospital room, and I was surprised to find the girl who had the same face as me lying lifelessly on the bed with different machines attached to her body.“She is going to survive right?” I asked the cold man beside me almost choking on my tears, and he sighed. “Yes, but not soon, and that's why I need you,” he says, and I scoff at hearing his words.He was briefed on what he wanted from me, and I couldn't believe that he could do that to his fiance.How could he want me to pretend to be his bride on the day of their wedding? Does that even make sense?“I don't think I can do that, your fiance is still sick, and I don't think…” I was saying but he cut me off.“I am sure that is what she would also want this, better than having all the country sympathizing with her she is going to want this too," he says, but I wasn't convinced.There was no way a woman would be comfortable with another woman dating her man, and I knew that Ariana was going to b
Camilla's POV“I really think that we should have waited till my mother's surgery,” I said solemnly while walking beside the man as we walked through the airport.“Really? But my stocks can't wait,” Blaine beamed, and I scoffed, wondering how a man could be so ruthless. He doesn't even have an ounce of responsibility.“Are you always treating her like this too?" I asked out of whim, and the man's steps halted immediately hearing my words, and I bit my lips knowing that I had just gone back on my words.Before we left Paris the man warned me not to refer to Ariana at all because I am now Ariana, but it looks like I need much intervention in controlling my tongue.“Looks like you need a reminder, Miss Ariana but you don't dare spurt a word out of your mouth referring to another person which is you,” he warned, sneering at me coldly, and I nodded my head at him.“Don't mind me,” I say, bowing my head, and I watched his assistant rush up to us, and that was when I noticed that people were
Camilla's POV“Why are you not saying anything Ariana?” the lady asked, scrutinizing me with her eyes, and I bit my lips anxiously hearing her words.What am I to say? Do I say no, I am not Ariana but her substitute, and that's why I don't remember you. I wondered, and I hoped that Blaine was going to arrive and save me from the trouble.“I…I..” I was trying to find the best lie to save myself from the trouble but I heard a cold voice behind me.“What is going on here?” I heard Blaine's cold voice behind me, and I felt relieved to hear his voice, and I have never longed for someone as I longed for him that much.I noticed the girl disturbing me looked flustered seeing Blaine, and she rearranged her hair and tried to look presentable.What was that?“Oh, Mr. Sanders, you are here? I am only trying to make Ariana comfortable..” she was saying but Blaine cut her off coldly. “Ariana? Don't you think you are too comfortable with your future madame? You guys are not even friends,” Blaine sa
CAMILA's POV:I froze, my heart racing as I stared at the beautiful woman who looked exactly like me, exactly like Arianna, staring at us with wide questioning eyes."I-I……." I stammered, thinking of the best way to escape this situation but my mind was blank. "W-we were…."I stopped talking immediately. Blaine's eyes locked onto mine, a warning sign to keep quiet which I so desperately wanted to do but it was already too late.The woman whom I suspected to as Arainna's mother was looking at us and I wouldn't be surprised if she had already heard our conversations.No one answered the woman but my mind reeled with numerous possibilities and actions of escape. I knew I had to do something or else, I would be in prison for impersonating and pretending to be a wealthy heiress when I was only a singer in a local bar.Who's to say Blaine wouldn't forsake me when my cover is blown?"Nothing, Mother," I tried to cover up, forcing a wide smile onto my face. "Just a little controversy with Mr.
Blaine's POV"Ca.. Arianna we have to leave now" I called out coldly to my fiancee's doppelganger who was taking her time in the restroom. She became pressed all of a sudden but I'm not that easy to decieve. I could tell from her pale expression that she was already drained from the recent changes that had abruptly occured in her life.Having pity on the weak was never my thing. My family's business is the only thing I solely care about and I wouldn't mind using anyone at my disposal,even if it means altering their life's course. The turning of the doorknob to the restroom jolted me from my thoughts as I averted my gaze to Ariana."I'm ready, let's go" she mumbled feigning innocence at the fact that she had delayed on purpose and avoiding my gaze which made me scoff inwardly. "I have always controlled every action. She isn't the first and wouldn't be the last" I thought to myself as I took long strides to the car."Mr. Sanders,wait for me" I heard her say from a quite long distance. I
Camilla's POVThe whole scenario was beginning to take a toll on me. From Ariana's disappearance to dealing with her mother and now this narcissist of a man just won't let me be for a short while. My mother's illness was a constant reminder for me anytime the thought of backing out of the present circumstances popped up in my head.Blaine's nudge jolted me from my thoughts. " Go wait in my office, I'll send my assistant to you" that was what I heard him say. The gaze of the directors,if that's what they're called,were fixed on me. It felt like they were contemplating on whether to welcome me and when they finally did,I responded jovially.Suddenly,I realized that I made a wrong move. The real Ariana never paid heed to the greetings of any being below her status. The shocked expression on their faces proved it all.I felt a tickling breath on my ear and shivered slightly."You're in big shit"Blaine whispered to me with a piercing gaze that was strong enough to strike me down,if it was