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"The best part of believe is the LIE..."

I. When Misery Starts

Mikan Sakura, 23 and a co-editor-interior designer, seemed to lose all her senses as she browsed the latest issue of the For Him Magazine. Finally, being able to gather up her thoughts, she closed the magazine and tossed it over her table, far away from her. But still, her eyes can't stop gawking on its cover. Staring back at her is a seductive and daring 23-year old cover girl, half-naked. Yes, she can't stop herself, not because she's a lesbian or something, but due to a deeper, much sensible reason. This almost unclothed cover girl is her sister... her TWIN SISTER.

She knew she couldn't take it anymore, so she decided to reach for the magazine and, for a millionth time, leaf through it again. Different poses and sexy swimsuits meet her eyes in every page she turned to. At last, she found the page she's looking for. It is where they identify the cover girl.

For Him Magazine

Minoko Sakura is, again, voted as the hottest and sexiest girl in Asia. And with that, we're not really surprised. She definitely got it all. The perfect curves and strokes, dazzling hazelnut eyes that every guy dreamed of made her way to the top. Sooner or later, she'll be included in the Top 10 hottest and sexiest girls in the world! Or most likely, she might outdo them all! Surely, lucky is the man who will get his hands on her...

"Darn it..." she blurted out. "What's my sister, a toy? What kind of description is this? Do they only want and see is her body? Grrr... This is unacceptable and really offensive... Minoko... what have you done to yourself...? Idiot..." she thought.

Due to anger, she threw away the magazine hoping it would land in the trash bin. But she was wrong. It landedexactly where nobody wanted it land... on Hotaru Imai's head.

"Baka... I've been patiently knocking and waiting outside your door and this is what I've got..." Hotaru said coldly as she glared at Mikan with disgust.

"Sorry... I didn't mean it... I guess, I was just out of control..."Mikan apologized.

"Tsk... whatever... let me check this out. the newest issue of FHM..." Hotaru said flipping through the pages of the magazine. "Whew... nice body... I wonder if this looks like yours..." Hotaru said mockingly.

"Hahaha... it's not funny..." Mikan frigidly said as she face the gloomy sky through the window of her office. "I still don't get why she did this. Is this what she really want?"

"Hmmm... I have an idea. Let's go out today. Wear your glasses. Pretend you're Minoko and my lenses will do its work. I'll take your photos and sell it to other magazines..." Hotaru said candidly with eyes twinkling.

"What the heck?! Hotaru! Are you out of your mind?" Mikan said.

"But, Mikan, this will cost fortune. I'm sure of that." Hotaru said.

"The hell I care... I hate the way my sister is running her life now. I despise it and there's no way I would get involved in it. That's a promise." Mikan said with her teeth gritting as she speak.

"Okay, okay... Gomennasai... I swear I'll keep my mouth shut and zipped. But then and again, you can never change the fact that Minoko is your sister, twin sister to be exact. And you'll be drawn in her life no matter what." Hotaru said with concern in her voice.

"I know that, Hotaru. And that's what I'm avoiding to happen. That's why, I'm just being unspoken. I'm not telling it to anyone, except you, of course. I just don't want people to know. Tell me I'm scared but I don't mind." Mikan said with tears in her eyes. She covered her face with her hands.

Hotaru felt sympathy in her heart. She can feel the pain and confusion her best friend is suffering. Hotaru rubbed Mikan's back.

"Okay... stop it cry-baby. Enough for this. Tears can do nothing but make you more ugly, so please, stop it." Hotaru said.

"Hahaha... thanks for the enlightenment. Tears are useless." Mikan wiped off her tears. "So what brings you here in my office? Anything new from the head-editor?" she continued.

"Well, there's a new article I need to work on. Do you know the HSI?" Hotaru asked.

Mikan nodded in response.

Hotaru continued. "Hyuuga Sales Inc., one of the leading company here in Japan will open a school for Fine Arts students. And according to my reliable sources, they'll be focusing on advertisers and interior designers."

Mikan raised one of her eyebrows. "Okay, okay. Continue... 'Cause I still don't get it..."

"It's greater than you can imagine, my friend. It's because in that school, the normal four-year course will be taken in just two years. Then, when the students graduated, the HSI will choose 50 from them and appoint as their employees here and abroad! Isn't that amazing?" Hotaru explained.

"Yeah, yeah... Now I see. The Hyugaas really know how to spend their money wisely. Because I'm definitely sure that lots of investments and money will be flying around. Congratulations, Hotaru. This is definitely a great article to write on." Mikan said.

"Of course. I won't accept it if its not. So, wanna help me with this?" Hotaru asked with her flashy you-can't-say-no eyes.

"It's as if I have a choice. Fine, I'll help you with this. Anything else?" Mikan asked.

"Nothing. That's all. I'll be out by 7 pm and that's 15 more minutes to go. How about you?" Hotaru asked.

Mikan stood up and cleaned her table. "Oh no?! Thanks for reminding me the time. I need to go now. I'll be buying some stuffs in the grocery store."

"Okay, bye... Take care..." Hotaru said as she went out the room.

Before entering the house...

Mikan noticed that the lights were on and the door was quite open.

"Hell no... it shouldn't be... I'm wrong... Oh please, I hope I'm wrong..." Mikan thought.

Mikan get out of her car and walk silently to her front door. She fully opened the door when suddenly an unwanted person surprised her...

"Yoo Koso, my dear sister!" Minoko Sakura said as she hugged Mikan.

Mikan was silent for a while.

"Hey, what's the matter?" Minoko asked wondering. She moved back to look at her sister.

"Minoko... WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" Mikan shouted.

"Hey... is that the right way to greet your loving sister?" Minoko said with a pout in her lips.

"Can you hear your words? Yes, you're my sister. But a loving sister? Oh, please... Let me think about it." Mikan said with eyes fired with anger.

"What's with the attitude? Still loveless?" Minoko asked taking her sister's hand and giving it a light squeeze.

Mikan, still angry, grasped back her hands and sat in the couch.

"Sit." She said with the most indifferent voice she had ever used.

Knowing her sister is on her boiling point, Minoko sat next to her.

"I didn't have a very nice day in the office. I don't want any more argument, so tell me, what is it? Why are you here?" Mikan said looking deeply in Minoko's eyes.

"Okay... I'll spill it out. I was just wondering if I cou-"

"No."

"What?! You haven't even heard me, and you're saying no already."

"I already get it and my answer is no."

"It's just for a while, sis. Just for a month."

Mikan's eyebrows knitted. She's really annoyed now.

"Can you still remember the last time you asked me that very same favor? I agreed, right? Then, what did you do? You left without even saying good-bye. And worst, you abandoned my pocket, empty. So, now, give a fuckin' good reason why I would do it again."

There was a long silence between them. Then, Minoko broke it out.

"Because I'm your sister..."

"The hell with that, Minoko." Mikan scowled at her.

"But please, just for a month. I really badly need a place to stay now." Minoko pleaded.

"One week."

"Can it be... like three weeks?"

"This is final. Take it or leave it. I'm giving you two weeks to settle here." Mikan said with a firm tone.

"Okay, I'm taking it. You're really are the best sister ever. I really love you. Thanks a lot." Minoko said hugging Mikan tight.

"What did i just do? I thought I don't want to get caught up in her life. Why am I doing this? I really hope this is not the start of my miseries and misfortunes... All I want is a simple and plain life... Oh, Merciful Lord... I'm begging you..."

xP okay... beat me as hard as you can if you don't like it... c'mon... do it... I can take it... but please... review it first before killing me... I'd love to hear you say your comments and suggestions... if there's any...

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