Chapter 2

Cynthia stormed into the living room, dropped the bag she was carrying and walked angrily into her room. Her sister, Angel, wondered what that reaction was and picked the bag anyway. It contained the medicine Cynthia just got from the store where she's got some sewing threads. Soon, Cynthia got out of the room in a changed dress and sat beside Angel on the only couch in the living room.

Angel looked at her intensely and folded her arms. 

"What happened Cynthia? Ever since you stormed in, you've been cussing and fuming. What's the problem dear?" She inquired with an arched brow. Both siblings look so much alike that even friends make mistake in identifying them. Some would as well go as far as arguing that the siblings are twins in disguise.

"I ran into a jerk today" Cynthia frowned and twisted her face irritably. "No, rather, a jerk ran into me today" she corrected.

"Take it easy girl, you're always too harsh anyways" Angel chipped in, teasing her younger sister, knowing fully well that Cynthia won't let that slide.

"Oh please, I almost got hit while rushing home with the threads I went to get".

"What!" screamed Angel, searching for any hint that could give Cynthia away as joking. There was none, Cynthia's face remained very angry.

"How did it happen?" She demanded and Cynthia narrated everything that had happened between her and Collins. "I gave him an earful though" she beamed. "I told him to go to hell and learn some manners next time"

"What a rude jerk, do you know that guy at all?" Angel asked, putting on a fierce look. Her sister was taken aback. She rarely sees Angel get so worked up. She has always been the cool and calm one, always avoiding trouble. Cynthia remembered an incident that happened when they were younger...

Flashback

Crack! 

Cynthia's eyes almost popped out as she stared at the flower vase which just got shattered and scattered all over. It was the most precious possession her mother owned. She fell down crying profusely "Oh what have I done?" Angel ran out of the room and was startled at what just happened. She covered her mouth with her hand, trying hard not to scream. She ran over to Cynthia, asking how the vase got broken.

Cynthia replied amidst tears "I was...only admiring it when it... dropped. Oh mum would be disappointed at me" she cried the more.

"What do we do?" Angel asked on the edge of tears. She knew her sister is in for trouble if their mother gets back to a broken flower vase. At that moment, both girls heard their mother's voice greeting a neighbor outside.

"Oh mum is back, aren't I in a lot of trouble" Cynthia cried the more while Angel gathered the shattered vase. The sight that stood before their mother was unbelievable. She hurriedly dropped the sack she was carrying and rushed towards the mess. 

"Who broke this?" She screamed. This was the only valuable possession that reminds her of her late husband after his death. "I demand an answer" she screamed again, grabbing both kids. "Who did this? Who" she widened her eyes.

"I did mum" Angel responded, sending a shock to Cynthia with her reply. The younger girl wondered why her sister would lie and bring their mother's anger upon herself. "No....." She started but was cut short.

"I was admiring it when it slipped and broke. I'm so sorry mum"

"Was it today I placed it there? It's been there for five god-damned years, so why did you choose today to admire it?" their mother asked, pulling and twisting Angels ears. It hurts so much that she cried greatly. Cynthia couldn't help but cry and plead with their mother to leave Angel alone. She wept for causing her sister so much trouble. Angel was barely ten and her sister was seven at that time.

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"Cynthia! I asked a question. Who tried to hurt you? Angel asked with obvious anger.

Cynthia sighed. "I'm fine Angel. You don't have to worry. Like I said, I showed him the true Cynthia" she said,. rolling her tongue and they both laughed hard.

Dawn. The next day at the Johnson's mansion.

"I want you all to find a perfect substitute for Anne before the end of today" Johnson ordered. He sat at the open space in the very large compound which accommodate about Ten different cars. His wealth was passed to him by his father who was the founder of SR media house. The company was established by Williams, Collins grandfather. It has branches in several town and has generated a lot of income for the family. The company was the most sought after by those aspiring to work in an IT company.

"Are you really keen on finding a strange woman for your own son" his wife asked, the moment he stepped into the large bedroom they both shared. "Unbelievable" she muttered and added quickly "I am not a party to this and won't welcome any strange woman in my home. I pity her anyway, because by the time she realizes that this family loves her not, she'll be forced to leave...and your secrets... exposed" she grunted at him and left the room rapidly.

He got hold of the glass cup on the dressing table and shattered it on the wall in anger. A maid came running into the room due to the loud noise. 

"Clear that mess" he ordered and stormed out

At Happy Restaurant. 8:30am

A middle aged woman appeared from the inner door, on her hands were plastic of refuse. She was about to cross the road to the other side. "Why is it taking so long for Angel to get to work? Customers have been asking about her. That brat!" she frowned.

"Evelyn ma'am" Angel shouted from the other side of the road, jumping and waving at her. She crossed and helped Evelyn with the refuse bag.

"You little brat. Customers have been expecting you since I opened" She frowned as Angel crossed after dumping the refuse.

"I'm sorry" she beamed "I went to see mother at the hospital before rushing down to work"

"How's she faring?" They are entering the restaurant by now.

"Angel is here! One of the customers beamed.

"Angel, I've placed my order" said another

"I got here before him, please make me delicious doughnuts and coffee like the one you made yesterday" another chipped.

"Sure, I'll attend to you all, just be patient okay. Thanks for choosing Happy Restaurant " Angel said, getting to work.

"Yes, you all should pay my bills and be PATIENT " one of the customers said, holding high his ID which had Patient Jones on it. Everyone laughed and continued chattering.

Far away distance. 9:00am

Johnson was on a phone call. "Fred, what's the update?"

"Sir, we've found someone"

"Perfect. Bring her into the house".