A bit of fun to help us through these dark times. Enjoy!

Prologue.

Con artist - noun: a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true.

When a teacher asked their students what they wanted to be when they grew older, chances are they received the reply of: princess, doctor, astronaut… I bet none of those shitty little fuckers ever said they wanted to con rich men of their money. I didn't either - I dreamt of becoming an author.

Isabella wants to write about fictional characters.

Marie's never read a book in her life.

Technically we are one and the same, but not when it comes down to business.

I have difference faces.

I have different identities.

I suppose you could describe Marie like Robin Hood - she robs from the rich and gives to the poor. The poor being me - Isabella.

Are you confused yet?

Marie is a poor, naive girl who is always a few hundred dollars short for her rent each month. What a damn shame. And those sleazy businessmen who love a sob story? They've been investing in Marie's happiness for a long time now. Some girls get on their knees for money, and I love them for it. Use your skills to milk every man for every penny they have; I couldn't have more respect for them.

I'm not wired that way. I like to make a man's head spin through other ways. I'm always in control. Everyone wants to make themselves feel good, feel less guilty for being at the casino when their wife is back at home. Then there's Marie, the fallen angel who needs picked up again. Do I feel bad for it? That depends. That's why I spend a few hours watching my marks. It's always better to take from people that won't miss it.

Together we have travelled around the Pacific Northwest looking for our victims and sorting out our stories. We have it down to a T; including a bag full of wigs and a box full of pregnancy bellies. Marie and I work as a team, and that wasn't supposed to change.

That was, until I met Edward Cullen.

Do I regret our chance encounter?

Do I regret the sudden change in my life?

I suppose you'll need to wait and find out.

A/N: Are you confused? Are you intrigued? I'd love to know if you're willing to read more.

If you are wanting to read more, the next chapter will be posted on Friday and then it will be weekly after that.