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SHE

Who had fair and glowing skin... Thick, long, and shiny black wavy hair... A pair of aqua-colored, sparkling eyes. And the one who'd been loved by elders, admired by children, and the pride of the family.

SHE is my sister...

My sister, who had everything that I don't, who got all that I want and received all that I've longed for.

I hate her, but I want to be like her.

Despite being a boy, I strived to be an equal to her. I've grown my hair and taken good care of my skin. I achieved the perfect replica of her.

But just being only a copycat has never been enough.
I lived as a living picture of her image and became the scenery of my family who misses her. I'm still not equal.

Then one day, no one saw it coming...

A circumstance occurred that twisted the cycle of our world which I did not expect would change everything that we used to and opened the door to the next chapter of my bittersweet life.

The circumstance that crossed my path to the girl I never thought would play a huge part in my life...

That one girl who spoiled me with attention and filled my empty existence with genuine affection.

But... In just a blink of an eye, death took her from me.

Her sudden death caused dubiety to all of us...

Suicidal? No... Someone surely murdered her...


But... Our only question is...
.
.
.
Who?


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Bittersweet Life

"Amber, I know you're still awake." Jowanna walked closer to the bed and sat at the corner. "Talk to me, Amber."


Still, Amber didn't respond. Jowanna took a deep breath and let out a long sigh. "Amber. I'm sorry."


Amber finally moved a bit. "Why are you apologizing?"


"Because... I was so insensitive earlier. I didn't mean to offend you."


Amber turned around to look at Jowanna, she was still lying on the bed and was covered by the blanket— only her face was seen. "It's fine. I am not offended or something. I also understand you."


Jowanna roamed her eyes around the room. "Can you still see them?"


Amber shook her head. "They disappeared when I ran outside."


Jowanna caressed Amber's hair then she smiled softly. "I felt the same way. I miss Heidi, too."


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