Story of Bella Bachelor ~ Chapter 14: Long Lost

So, I have time and motivation to write one last chapter for 2 weeks! I'll say it here too as some of you may not read my Lolita story (this is way more popular), you can follow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to whilst I'm in Florida. My username is meglovesdubstep. (: Coincidence too, as this is chapter 14, and it's now Bella's 14th birthday in this chapter. Her third birthday in this entire story, I promise I'll try to make sure I don't storyline out her birthdays now, if that makes any sense. The first of two major plots is at the start of this chapter, if it's kinda confusing, read the end of chapter 5 and the start of chapter 6 of The Life of Lolita. :)

3 months later

14 today, woop woop. I don't really feel too special. After what happened with Jacob, whilst everyone was in lessons, I ran out from the staff bathroom and out of the main gate, running back home. Thankfully, nobody was in until four. Apparently, as I ran away, Brandi grabbed Jacob by the shoulders and slapped him hard. Good on her. Michael was furious when I told him about what I'd witnessed and he wanted to beat my ex up for breaking his little sister's heart.

Anyway, for my birthday I recieved mostly CDs and electronic things. Loads of people texted me saying happy birthday, including Mortimer. But then there was also an unknown number. Confused, I went over to my parents to ask about who it could possibly be. The reply was something that I wasn't in a million years expecting.

'Bella, that text was from... your brother.' Dad said, silently.

'Brother? As in.. Michael or even Taylor?' I replied, confused expression on my face. Dad sighed.

'No, Bella. The text was from... Dylan. Your twin brother.' What was dad talking about?! Has he gone a little wrong in the head?

'What do you mean by that?'

'We've kept a secret from you for your entire life, all of us. You were born a twin. We had to give Dylan up at birth because at the time we weren't prepared. Ever since we were, we've been trying to get him back. There wasn't any luck. Until now. He's coming to live with us from this afternoon.'

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. How could they keep a secret like that from me for so long?! So THAT'S what Michael meant on the night when the triplets were being born!

'... I see.'

'So, we're reuniting with him this afternoon. He wants to see you first, before anyone else.' butted in mom, appearing from the kitchen.

'Oh. Alright.'

Some hours later

We're driving into Riverview to meet Dylan. I'm still in shock. So, all this time I'd thought my parents had had 6 kids, when in reality it was a whopping 7! We pulled up outside the meeting place and walked inside. My family had to sit in the waiting room for a while. Michael was here too, Jessica would have to wait until her wedding next month. Yes, she's getting married! I can't wait to meet the lucky guy!

'Bella Bachelor? You can see your brother now.' called out the receptionist. I stood up, legs turning to jelly. I was led into a room halfway through a hallway.

'Good luck.' whispered the receptionist reassuringly, squeesing me on the shoulder before leaving. I slowly and shakily opened the door before peeping out from behind it. And there he was. Dylan. My identical twin brother. He was actually the double of me, basically Taylor as a 14 year old. Obviously, it's his birthday today too. He smiled at me and I smiled back.

'Happy birthday.' I said, quietly.

'You too.' Dylan replied before holding his arms out. I walked over and gave him a huge hug. We stayed like that for a while before chatting. Just about everything.

After the rest of the family met Dylan.

We're all sat in our people carrier, except for Michael who drove off in his own car. Dylan and I are sat at the back, every so often glancing at one another and smiling. My life just seems 100x better now.

Very small chapter. It's almost like an interlude, though it isn't. I'm busy packing everything up today, and towards the end I started getting really bad cramps. It's very off-putting. So anyway, I'll see you guys when I get back, and I'll post LOADS of pictures on Twitter via my Instagram, just of everything! I love going to Florida :D

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