Reality

Timepass by as the twins have turned to young adulthood.

They have joined a lot of meeting that involved their family business.

Also, they've learned some new skills such as dancing, composing and songwriting or language literature basically. They also being forced to learn modelling, arts and everything about the entertainment industry.

One day, Alan and Amelia called them.

"Kids, have you improve your skills?"

"Yes, we improve a lot," Ray speaks.

"Well, both of you are an adult now. It's time for you to face the real world." - Amelia.

"Huh? You're talking about it now?" Rose interrupt while rolling her eyes.

"Rose, respect your sister."

"Why should I even care? You just thought about it now? The moment we're in a comfort zone and you're trying to pull us out!"

Amelia stands up and she points out her finger towards Rose. Before she even speaks, Rose rise her hand trying to stop her sister.

"I don't want to pick a fight here. Just let me be honest."

Amelia was about to interrupt but Alan stops her. She sits back on her sit. Even though her heart boils with anger but if Alan opens his mouth, she will be in a huge trouble.

"We already pass our teenage life. A stage where our hormones make us desperately want to explore and experience something new."

Ray nod his head and stood up.

"It's true. We have our hobby, our interest but you stop us from doing that. When we tried to discover the world, what did you do back then? You took our smartphones away!"

"You made us as if we had no dreams. Be a puppet of your dream. You were expecting us to have a good job, good cars and all, but no soul? Heartless? Lifeless?"

Alan's head is full of thoughts hearing the twin's words. He barely looks at the twins in the eye. Feel ashamed of himself for being the oldest, he didn't give the best to the twins.

'What I've done? Did I didn't raise them well?'

"We understand that you want to protect us from our enemy who is always searching for the opportunity to use us against our family business."

"Please think about it. We're also human being. We're not a robot who is being programmed without heart and soul."

The atmosphere in the meeting room has become more tense than usual. Four of them remain silent as various thoughts lingering on their minds. After a few moments, Amelia decides to speak.

"We know what we've done before. So, it's time for us to redeem our mistakes, for what we've done."

"Yeah, we have to think of something for you guys." Alan interrupt.

Both Rose and Ray look at each other. Wish for something that not even worse than before. They had enough about their teenage years that gone to waste.

"What is it?"

"Since both of you have to face the reality of the world already, we'll let you choose any kind of work that you prefer."

"Is it temporarily or permanently?"

"Temporarily. It's just a practice for you before we hand some companies for you to handle."

"You sure about this?" Rose mumble in disbelief.

"Yes, we are. You guys have to act obediently to our orders and rules. So, it's time for us to repay you back."

Both of them hug each other tightly. Their wish had come true. Their suffering of being prisoners will soon come to an end. Life as a robot will end and the light of emotion and life will shine.

"So, kids what will you choose?"

"I've been practising business in the music industry and hacking system. Also, dancing fits me well. So, something in that field?" - Rose

"I've always love to do accounting and analyse data. Also, some field works, I guess?" - Ray

Alan and Amelia look at them in disbelief. Their interests are totally different! They thought that twins will have similar interest and ideas.

"Well, for Ray. You will have to help me manage one of the company branches, okay?"

"And as for you, we'll need to contact one of our business partner for help."

"Eh? We do have shares with a company in the music industry?"

"Yeah, we do but there's only one and these shares are important for both company."

"Okay, then."

*****

They return to the library.

"Hey Ray, I can't even think about it. Why do you choose to work in that field? With Alan? You don't want to discover the world?"

"I have a plan."

"It supposes to be a good one."

Ray nod and stands up. He pulls something out from his pant. He then returns to his seat beside Rose.

"Look at this rock. What do you see?"

"A rough and black rock?"

"Absolutely, but if you break it. You'll see something different."

Ray smash the rock on the library floor. He then picks it up and opens the crack area of the rock.

"Oh my, it's so beautiful!"

The rock reveals beautiful crystals in it. Shining yet sparkling stones that mesmerize both of them.

"But, what does this means?"

"Rose, I've decided to choose that field, work in an office. You won't see the advantages but the result is amazing that you won't believe or expect it!"

"So, what's your plan anyway?"

"I'm going to learn as much as possible about business and how to handle confidential issues. So, here what I want you to do."

"Eh? you drag me in?"

"Yes, I want you to be good friends with the CEO and your colleagues. Observe them and build your confidence when talking in front of people."

"Oh my, you want me to be a public figure? Seriously what's on your mind?"

"I want to build an empire or company that both of us handle without any shares from our family. It's like a shadow company of the Lee family business. With this company, we can slowly eliminate our enemy one by one."

"That is a brilliant idea!!"

Ray chuckles looking at Rose excited face.

"But Ray, we may be apart for a long time. Since I'll be working with someone else. I'm afraid, afraid to meet people, afraid to make friends with this curse."

Ray turn face his twin and cup her face. He pinches her fluffy cheeks and smile.

"Hey, we got this together. I know what are you thinking. But, trust me you will be amazing out there. Remember, how far we are I got your back. Just call me and I'll be there for you."

Rose can't hold her tears anymore. Slowly her tears flowed through her fluffy cheeks and wet Ray's hands.

"Hey, don't cry. We got this." Ray whisper in her ears.

Rose hold his hands and let them go. She hugs him tightly as if they're going apart for now.