FAKE FACADE

ion - The cou

gers were moving like fire on the keyboard, she's so engrossed in it. Her phone sudde

ng her through video c

efore swipin

face popped up fi

ny gist? Imelda said again,no

go on a business trip with him for a busines

nt. "Ooh, alone with the boss? Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

er expression serious this time.

aughing. "It's strictly bu

creen. "Speaking of which, we saw someon

Yes, it was freaky! We were at a mall, and we saw a girl wh

d, her mind racing. "

We know, right? We were like, '

uld investigate. Maybe i

uys are crazy. But seriously, I have to f

said in unison and Nedetta

ion on her face. "Hey guys, I need to ask... do you think my husb

that's a good question. He ca

emember that time he got jealous wh

ut how he'll react. This trip is really importan

u need to communicate with him. Explain the situ

im that you're a strong, independ

tter. "Thanks, guys. I'll talk to

,you should totally try to get some dirt on him" Ime

This is strictly business. I

g in agreement . "Yes, Nadetta. Be carefu

ut if you change your mind,am here for you baby" she sa

t sh

laughed

all, she heard the sound of the front door opening. She smil

st got home," Nadetta said, waving

eared from the screen. Nadetta closed her la

ired expression on his face. "He

e him a hug. "It was good. Just got

narrowed. "Wha

for his reaction. "I have to go on a busin

rom tired to tense. "A busine

o reassure him. "It's st

had already darken

a, I don't think this is a good idea. You can't just go o

. "Denzel, we've been over this. It

osal. I care about you, and I don't want you putting yourself in

ppen. We'll be in meetings and presentations, not alone in a hotel room. A

"I don't trust your boss, and I don't trust

g. "You can't dictate what I do, Denzel

rm. "And this is our marriage we're talki

ion as they stood there, lo

n. "You're being unreasonable, Denzel.

should quit your job. I don't want yo

my job? You can't be serious. I'

serious. Your job is not

re not even willing to listen to me. You'r

his voice remained firm. "I'm just trying

s wash over her. "I don't know if I can do th

pale. "Nadetta, don't say that.

of hopelessness that she couldn't shake. She turned and

ne of the empty r

dn't blame him. But as she lay back on the bed, she coul

e didn't have to choose between her career and her

e lady her friends had seen at the restaurant.What if she could

ct solution. Her doppelganger could stay behind with Denzel, and she

ities. She could finally have the freedom s

d for her phone. She needed to find her doppelganger, and fast. L