A Veiled Deception Sisters In Disguise

HALES APARTMENT>7:30AM

“Vanessa wake up,” Vivian said, tapping her sister's body. Vanessa groaned in her sleep and didn't wake up. Vivian tapped her again.

“Sis, I know you’re tired, but do you remember today is the scholarship exam?” Vivian asked urgently. Vanessa sprang up and quickly rushed into the bathroom.

Vivian walked to the dressing table and started getting ready. She applied a little makeup and put her hair up in a bun.

Vanessa came out of the bathroom a few minutes later, already dressed. Unlike Vivian, she didn't use makeup. They both went out of their room to the living room, which was combined with the dining area.

“Appa, good morning,” they both greeted their father, Joel.

“How was your night, daughter?” Joel asked.

“Great, right Vivian?” Vanessa said, and Vivian nodded with a smile. Their mother walked out of the mini kitchen and set the food on their table. They both greeted her, and she answered. She urged them to eat quickly so they wouldn't be late for their exam.

•••

“Bye, Appa, Omma!” they both yelled and rushed out of their small apartment. They hailed a cab to take them to the school and alighted in front of the magnificent building. A gasp escaped their lips as they admired it.

“Vanessa, do you think I can do this?” Vivian asked nervously.

“C’mon, Vivi, believe in yourself,” Vanessa encouraged.

“Okay,” Vivian said, determined. They walked to the examination hall, arriving early because there were only a few students like them.

•••

WHITE MANSION>7:50AM

Ryan sat in the dining room, picking at his food. His mom looked at him and sighed, asking if he wasn't hungry and touching his forehead.

“Mom, I’m okay. I'm not hungry,” Ryan whined, then asked about his dad. His mom chuckled.

“He received an urgent call, so he had an early meeting,” Jemima replied.

“What about you? You're not going to work?” he asked.

“I will,” she replied.

“Okay, Mom, I'll be late if I continue like this,” Ryan said, pecking her cheek before rushing out of the house. Jemima shook her head and chuckled.

Ryan stepped outside to find Lillian waiting for him, and he frowned. He strolled over to her and asked what her business was at his house. She smiled, and Ryan scoffed.

“Ryan, are you not happy to see me here? Let's go to school together,” Lillian said.

“We are going nowhere together. The fact that our parents are friends doesn't make us friends,” Ryan stated firmly.

“Okay, just give me a ride. My driver is gone,” Lillian pleaded.

“Do I look like I care? I don't want trouble. Stay away from me,” Ryan said, mounting his bike and zooming off.

“Shit,” Lillian cursed, waving down a cab to take her to school.

•••

RAY SHINE HIGH>8:AM

Ryan parked his bike in the parking lot and got down. He spotted silver at a distance and called out to her.

“Oh, wow, Bess, you look hot this morning,” she said, blushing.

“I know, right? You're not bad either,” he replied, and she blushed even more. Meanwhile, someone bumped into Ryan, causing him and Silver to fall. Ryan looked ahead and saw Damien walking quickly.

“Childish,” he scoffed, helping Silver up. She fumed, and Ryan looked at her, brushing off her shirt.

“Don’t mind him. Let's go to class,” Ryan said.

“Ryan, Silver!” Dylan called out, and they both turned to wait for him.

“Wow, dude, you look hot… Kiss me, please,” Dylan said as soon as he reached them. Ryan pushed him and rolled his eyes.

“I'm not gay. Your girlfriend is right beside you,” he said, and Dylan pouted cutely. Then he turned his attention to Silver.