le's

various banks, but they all rejected me becaus

ather the medical expenses, I found myself in front of my father's man

, topped with a statue of a roaring black wolf. The garden was vibrant and alive, with perfe

in the garden were being trimmed, and Aunt White and other women were c

ask someone what was happening. Suddenly, I saw Ms. White carrying several boxes out. Ms. White was t

She smiled warmly as

?" She said, putting down the boxes and pulling some can

e orange candies. Remember, only one a da

ed up, and I

, trying to help her with the boxes, but she re

s if it were made of light material and helped p

ebrows in astonishment,

she mentioned that I looked like my mom, my low spirits lifted. I w

why is my dad's

visit. I knew you wouldn't know because the la

the King of Alphas was about to enter my world. My father, being such a proud man, wou

money for medicine, but Dad won't tak

ted for a moment, and then led

en Ms. White took me to

ne else on the way. After bringing me into her room, Ms. Whi

White returned wi

e she wears something, she discards it. You'll pretend to be Vera at the party. Since you and Vera are twin sis

it in a magazine once; it cost $50,000, wh

buy clothes. All my clothes were old and tattered, some of whic

my dad for some money so I c

dress. "Oh my, Nicole, you look gorgeous. Th

styled the wig. She curled the hair into sof

er makeup kit. I couldn't help but ask why she

today, Nicole," Ms. Whit

d kissed my cheek. Before she had to return to work, s

y reflection

It was tight, feeling like a second skin. My makeup was subtle. Thin eyeliner, mascara, and a s

ever felt more beautiful

life in the slums and knew nothing about the outside world. I wishe

ity because she was his favorite daughter. But then again, I wouldn't wait for

nd waited in the room