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Lavender.

"What?” I mouthed.

The door slammed open, making me jolt. My neck cocked to look at the end of the hall. A lady was standing before the opened door.

She was dressed in a white shirt and a black skirt that complemented her petite figure.

Her short brown hair was pulled into a tight ponytail, defining her pretty face which held a small smile.

“Miss Brille, it's time to leave,” her voice floated through the hall as she slightly lowered her head in respect.

My neck tilted back to look at Mom. I flashed her a staggering smile as another tear escaped my eyes.

“Happy to hear me lose our last name?” I asked. "See you never, Mom," I added in a whisper with a heavy breath, my voice breaking at each syllable as my heart compressed in my chest.

I turned to the door, shoving Aunt Kathy out of the way as I ran out, grabbing my dress by the knee, my heels clinking against the marbles.

“Are you alright, miss?" The lady asked.

I nodded, wiping my tears with the back of my hand as I swallowed the lump in my throat.

“I am," I managed to say.

She opened the door for me.

I stepped outside the hall, taking in oxygen greedily, as much as my heart required to heal but it wasn't just enough to heal from the panging heartbreak.

I just couldn't believe it. I refused to.

I looked up at the sky with my eyes heavy with tears. The sun was set above, kissing the clouds with a golden glow.

The gold color beamed on the surface of everything in its reach, illuminating everything from however they were to astonishing, except for my day.

The clouds tried their best to overshadow the sun but it remained stunning, warmly radiating. The same way I tried to comprehend the betrayal but it refused to.

I clutched the dress tight in my fist, grasping the betrayal and swallowing hard on the heartbreak.

My weak legs became jelly, managing to stagger to the car where one of the twins stood.

He stared at me, showing zero emotion or pity as he gestured for me to get in, dominance etched in his eyes that were not to be looked into. They were a burning ice blue that could burn and melt one's heart at the same time.

My grip on the door handle tightened as I averted his eyes, pulling the door open. I shoved myself into the car, sitting right beside the other twin.

I clasped my shoulders so they wouldn't come in contact with his but then, the door slammed shut as the other twin came in, compressing me in the middle like the cream in a cookie.

“Drive," the one by my left commanded, his voice as sharp as razor.

I shivered at his voice, folding my arms and tilting my neck to steal a glance at his face.

He immediately threw his face away but I stared longer than I was supposed to, amazed by his features.

Rumor has it that these twins were ruthless and brutal but why did they have to be perfect. Good guys always looked like any regular guy who worked at the gas station but these two? They looked just like models, sculpted by a perfectionist.

With his enchanting green eyes that looked like the heart of the forest, he looked out the window, watching the sunset.

I knew my eyes were sparkling with fear, rather than adoration but deep down I adored the fact that a perfect man like him could be feared.

His attitude was a red flag, yet his looks was a green flag, even his eyes hints at the green flag.

His lips were perfectly carved into a heart shape.

Those same lips, he parted, speaking, “Don’t be scared,” He stated, curving his lips up to for a little smirk.

I thought he looked perfect earlier but he looked even better while wearing that killer smirk.

Cold sweat trickled down my spine, not because of his words but because of the hot sensation I felt on my shoulder, making my heart leap.

I snapped my neck to the other side, only to find the other one with blue eyes, staring at his phone with his face a bit over my shoulder.

With each breath he let out, I shivered as they landed right on my shoulder, near my collar bone.

I fought the urge to blush but it couldn't be held in, despite the pain I felt in my heart.

I pressed my lips into a thin line.

What was this indomitable feeling? I felt my stomach flitter with lust, but I didn't realize until this moment as the pang of betrayal in my heart was more overwhelming.

“We're here!" The chauffeur's voice jerked me out of my daze.

I definitely would have looked like an idiot if I stayed any longer staring at his face.

Though their looks were out of this world, I didn't want to be stuck with them forever. I could already see their indifference.

The door cracked open and the one by my right stepped out, slamming the door, not even bothering to hold it for me to step out.

I let out a sigh, shaking my head as I opened the door and alighted.

I followed behind them to the mansion. The environment was tranquil and luxury was painted everywhere.

There was a garage in a corner of the yard with the door open. The lights on it shone, showcasing the fleet of luxurious and shiny cars arranged in the garage.

I returned my gaze to the front to adore the huge building.

I didn't know if it was the golden hour that made it attractive or if the building was magnificent on its own.

I was led into the huge living room.

“Are you coming?" Before I could adore the living room, the twin with green eyes said at the foot of the grand staircase.

I flashed him a smile, nodding.

I went with him up the stairs, my heels knocking the marble floors with each step I took.

He led me through the passage with multiple rooms. Halting in front of one, he opened the door and asked me to enter.

I went in, letting out a sigh.

“Home away from home," I whispered, looking at the purple decorated room that looked just like mine.

“When you're done washing up, get downstairs.” He commanded, his voice holding dominance.

“Why?",

He stepped forward to intimidate me, “We need to discuss.”.

"Discuss what?” I raised a brow.

He closed the tiny distance between us, pressing his chest against mine as his head came nearer to my ear.

My heart pounded, and I could tell he could feel it too.

His hot lips grazed against my ear.

He whispered, “Your new life,”.