Episode 3

After reaching home, Mrs Harbor called her inside her bedroom as soon as possible. The Williamson couple and Jacob have been welcomed by Mr Harbor.

" Alisha! You said that you are Alissa, right?"

The panic is visual in those eyes of Mrs Harbor. She clutches her daughter's shoulders who has already red eyes and nose.

" Yes. I did. " She bites the bottom of her lips to suppress the hiccups. She can't just wail it out in front of her Mom who forced her to act like her own sister, Alissa...

" Thank God. I was so worried. Until Alissa comes back, Keep going. No matter what, we can't let them know Alissa ran away. Or They will think bad about Alissa and our reputation will be bad"

Mrs. Harbor looks troubled. She bites her nails when she gets stressed. But Alisha is more surprised by her. She is throwing her all decisions on Alisha without asking about her opinion. She is ignorant about her own daughter's feelings for another.

"But Mom. Brother Jacob likes Alissa and She likes him too. How can I betray two people together?"

She feels so wrong. No matter how much she loves him, She loves her sister as well. She can't betray her beloveds like this.

" No wonder you are stupid " Mrs Harbor grits her teeth and yells at her. Alisha pressed her lips as she once again heard the word. She is stupid.

She heard it when Jacob chose her sister. Her mother was talking to her father and mentioned to her as stupid that Jacob didn't choose her because of her stupidity.

" You just need to act like your sister to save the relationship for her. Also, why will you betray them? When Alissa comes, We will tell her everything and she will take your place. Jacob won't have any idea about it"

Alisha's POV...

To be honest, I always wanted to have a time when I will be with Brother Jacob even if it's for a single minute. I have been loving him from the day I could remember in my life. I remembered how he used to hold my hands and play with me. But Fate never gave me the chance. Now My own Mom wants to use my feelings to save my sister's wedding. But How can I just get engaged with the man who loves my sister? Even though we have the same face she is different. She is intelligent and gorgeous. I am just a person who never comes out of her studio and has zero social relationships with someone outside of the house. Jacob will definitely find out that I am not the Alissa he loves but Alisha, the fake.

" Are you listening to me? Alisha. Let's go and meet them. Act properly. Or We will have to die in embarrassment.." My Mom shook my shoulder and I don't know what lies in the future. But Right now, I have nothing but a big expectation from my family who want me to substitute for my sister.

I walked inside the hall room. Jacob is sitting on the single Sofa. To be honest, he is more handsome than I could ever imagine. Her dark black eyes with thick eyebrows, Sharp jawline, and high bridge nose, his Adam's apple which is showing up under his toned skin. On the neck area, I can see the sign of having a tattoo underneath his shirt. He is perfect like some supermodel. But My heart hurts when I realize the man who looks like that Greek god isn't mine.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize Jacob was standing right in front of me with his small smile. He slightly touches my nose. By his touch, my body shivers but I immediately step back a little to make a safe distance from him.

" What's wrong? Did you forget about me? Alissa"

I looked at him. His eyes are already on me admiring me, I can say that. But His eyes were also in pain when he realized I was avoiding him for the entire time after meeting him.

" I.....!! " My eyes go to my Mom who is signaling me to talk with him and do whatever he wants me to do. But Why? I don't deserve this pain... I have never been able to move on. I kept loving him even though I knew I shouldn't be. Is that why I am getting punished? Now I need to see how Jacob loves my sister practically! Isn't it the worst punishment ever?

" What's wrong? Alissa. Are you afraid of me?" He panicked and talked with a sad voice. I can see the sadness all over his face. I sighed deeply letting my heart feel whatever it was. Now I don't know what I should do except accept the fate..

" No. I am not. Just a little awkward, meeting you after a long time" I exactly talked like a sister would. With a confident smile while digging my nails on my palm...

" I see. I am nervous too, Just trying to keep calm" He smiles nervously scratching his neck slightly. He looks damn handsome when he smiles.

" I see. It's normal then to get nervous" I added. To be honest, I don't know either what I should say in First place.

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Jacob looks at me and slowly extends his arm. I looked confused but soon my whole body shivered when he gently touched my arm, then slowly held my hand.

" I have a lot of things to say. Can we go somewhere alone?" He smiles expecting me to answer affirmative. He gently squeezes my hand and places a kiss on my hands.

" O- OK!" I don't know what he wants to talk about. But now I am feeling like my soul is coming out of my body. I am not Alissa. This is what my soul is screaming. I shouldn't touch my brother-in-law, I shouldn't be the one who will get his unconditional love. I can't be Selfish...

Jacob holds my wrist and walks out of the house. We have a courtyard with a little garden where Mom planted lots of flower plants. We sometimes have tea together there, sitting under the big trees...

Jacob stops there and inhales sharply. I can see the droplets of sweat on his forehead.

" My Alissa!!" I gasped when he hugged me tightly calling my sister's name. He must have missed my sister so much. He buried his face on my neck smelling my scent of hair. I clutch my dress.

" I miss you... I missed you so much. I never thought I would finally be able to see you... I love you, Alissa"

Well, that's enough for me to watch my heart break into a thousand pieces. It was broken before now It has only small pieces with lots of agony and pain of unrequited love.

He missed my sister, He loves my sister and I am the one who is witnessing them...

" Alissa.. What happened? Won't you answer?" He cups my face when he notices my tears are streaming down my cheeks. I didn't want to cry but it turned out my heart felt so exhausted suddenly. It overwhelmed my emotions overwhelmed...

" What happened? Why are you crying? Are you hurt? Answer me! Alissa" I burst into tears. I can see how much he worried about my sister. I feel so bad for myself. Realizing once again, that I am stupid.

" Why are you crying? Don't cry. Don't cry.." He is coaxing me. Haha. My sister is really lucky to have him as her husband...

" Sorry... I was just overwhelmed by your sudden confession" I smile brightly full of tears and internal pain that has no medicine to heal... But

Jacob looked surprised when I spoke up.

" Sorry but May I know what the answer is ? I have been waiting for the answer with patience". He looks deep in my eyes. His glance at me touches the core of my heart. But I bit my lip, nodding my head as yes...

" Yes. Alissa loves you too" I replied.. Because I can never say that I love you, As Alisha, not Alissa. You are just a fantasy of mine which is a sinful act. You only belong to my sister who loves you so much. I love you and It's my biggest secret. I will die with this little secret in my heart.

I was in pain that I didn't remember when Jacob wrapped his long well-defined arms around my waist. I snapped out when he pulled me closer and our bodies collided with each other.

His sudden action made my face heat No matter what I couldn't stop my body from reacting to the person's touch whom it loved so dearly.

But In a second My whole body felt a shock of electricity... Jacob smashed his lips against mine. Trying to kiss me with his full of love... But How can I give in..? This is my first kiss. I wanted to give him my first kiss. But the situation is different now. I am not Alisha to him... But In front of his well-built body, I am just like a mosquito, He bit my lip slightly to make me part my lips away. I didn't need to give in, He made a way to make me give in. His every pace of kissing stole my first kiss smoothly... Once again, My heart starts beating faster while losing my mind... I know I won't be able to control myself if he acts like that. I think I need to set a boundary until my sister returns. I need to make myself believe that I am not his Alissa. I don't deserve his pure love...