Twist Of Fate

Twins who finally get a taste of what the other twins life is like. "Walking in another person's shoes" is more precise!

 “Hi, I’m Angel Roberts. I’m your typical 16 year old teenager. I have a twin sister Angela. People think just because my name’s “Angel” I’m one but me and my sister are complete opposites. She plays piano, is a nerd and has zero fun where as I play bass guitar, I’m popular at school and I’m the hottest cheerleader in my squad. Life couldn’t be more amazing for me…..UNTIL something strange happens…”

It was Spring break and all hell was breaking loose at West Valley High. You could hear the buzzing of students from miles away. “I can’t wait for Jake’s party tonight” said Angel to her friend Chloe in the bathroom fixing their make-up. “Yeah me too, and I heard EVERYONE’S invited” said Chloe applying her lipstick. Angel’s face and excitement suddenly changed then she said “Angela too? Who knows what she’s going to do. OR WEAR, I can’t risk it. I have to talk to her” as she finished her sentence Angela walked in. They looked even more identical standing next to each other, the resemblance was unbearable but the only thing that set them apart were their outfits. Angel had make-up on, was wearing hoops with her long blond hair tied back, a short denim dress and black heels, Angela on the other hand was wearing a longer version of Angels dress, her hair was dirty blond with no highlights and she only had pale lip gloss on and black flats. So you could defiantly tell them apart. The only thing Angela had were her pearly white teeth, straight and super shiny but Angel sadly had braces. She changed the colours to match her outfits and people didn’t like her less with them on.

“I have to ride with you today, my car’s being repaired” said Angela with a little excitement in her voice. “The girls and I are going shopping, maybe we can get you something better then that” said Angel in disgust.

 

Angela ran out and left Angel and her friends laughing and cheering on.

Later Angel and her friends Chloe, Carol, Charlotte and Kayla were cruising down the busy streets of New York singing their favourite songs with the roof down. Poor Angela had to sit through their shouting and screaming the whole ride there. “No the pink one looks better on you” said Kayla as the girls were trying on dresses at a fancy Boutique “No, the blue dress suits you better and besides it matches you eyes” said Chloe. “I’ll just get both of them. I can’t wait for tonight!” Angel said then they all jumped up and down in delight. Angela was sitting at the back of all the mayhem and foolishness. “Honey, I must say 2 hours of shopping sure can be hard work” said Angel as they sat down at a Café for Latté’s and doughnuts. “Angel, we need to be home by 8, it’s already 7” said Angela. Everyone looked at her then at Angel as if expecting her to answer for her sister but she just smiled away at her phone. Next the girls did their hair which took another hour. “Angel, dad just asked where we are. What should I tell him?” Angela asked when she was finally alone with her sister, who just said “Don’t worry, we won’t miss curfew” but Angela was Panicking inside. She found it hard to trust her sister in situations like this but she didn’t have any say in this because she was only hitching a ride.

Surprisingly Angela and Angel didn’t miss their curfew “Evening daddy” said Angel kissing and hugging her dad who was reading the newspaper. At home, Angel actually lived up to her name and she secretly had her parents eating out of her hand. “Hello cupcake, oh Kayla’s mom called earlier and asked if you were still coming over” said Mr Roberts. Another surprising thing about Angel was that she was a great liar and could completely manipulate anyone into doing anything she wants so in other words she was a spoilt brat. “Okay, I’ll go say hi to mom before I pack” said Angel rushing off to her room but Angela was hot on her trail.

 

“Wow, you deserve an Oscar hey. The way you lie to get what you want” she said standing on the doorway but Angel wasn’t really paying attention she just said “Yeah yeah, go knit a blanket or something” Angela just walked away. Her sister left a few minutes after that. “Hey honey!!” shouted Kayla as she greeted Angela at the door. They hugged and went inside. “My mom isn’t home, she’ll be back tomorrow morning so we have the whole house to ourselves” said Kayla excitedly. Chloe and Charlotte soon joined in on the fun. “So, we have to get ready for the party girls and make sure we arrive dressed to flirt” said Angel. While they were getting ready, Kayla got her moms bottle of fine white wine and they got a little tipsy. After that they got ready and left at 10.

“What are you doing here?” Angel said running into her sister at the party, “I ASKED dad unlike you. He said he’ll fetch me in an hour” Angela said with a little attitude. “Whatever freak, just make sure you don’t step on my toes” Angel said then she walked away leaving her sister standing there. Angel and her friends hit the dance floor and went wild. They were dancing, taking shots and having a blast whereas Angela was just there to socialize and shortly left. The minute her sister left Angel went even crazier kissing guys AND girls and dropping it lower then it should’ve been dropped. At the end of the night Mike (Angela’s not so official boyfriend) was hitting on Angel and he ended up dropping them off at Kayla’s house. “Don’t I get a kiss?” he said when they were standing on the doorstep “No, I may not like my sister but we don’t date the other persons ex or boyfriend or what the hell you guys are. You’re a really-” Angel’s sentence was stopped by Mikes lips on hers. He held her in his big arms. The weird part was that Angel didn’t pull away until the very end then proceeded her sentence “Nice guy and a wonderful kisser. Bye” she wobbled her way inside and the girls called it a night.

 “Morning Mammy” said Kayla handing Angel a cup of coffee the following morning. Angel wasn’t really a morning person, her hair and make-up were a complete mess.

 “I need more than a cup of coffee to get me back to my old self” she said downing the whole steaming cup and placing it neatly on the counter. “Well, my mom said we can come over for mane’s and massages later” said Charlotte who was in a good mood. “Okay, just give me a minute” said Angel. In an hour she was dressed and ready to go, not even a hint that she was completely wasted the night before.

At the spa the girls got facials, their nails done and got massages too. They spoke about the night before, about how it was fun and their wild habits.

 “Next time, I’ll probably think twice before drinking that much” said Chloe then there was a short silence followed by uncontrollable laughter. After the spa they got lunch and Angel went to a fortune teller. She sat on the chair and a big lady with loads of glitter and feathers came towards her but her smile slowly faded when she said “Mama Millard don’t speak to one half of a whole. Be gone with you incomplete soul” then she disappeared behind the curtains. Angel was confused and furious. Her sister then walked in and sat next to her and whispered under her breath “What am I doing here?” then the fortune teller walked back in and this time she was smiling then said “There child, now you are complete. Now I can start now what can Mamma Millard do for you children today?” “Well, I want to know if there’s any money in my future. Boys and if any of my friends will stay loyal” said Angel chewing her gum in the middle of each word. Angela shyly said “I want to see what the future holds for me, school work and if I’ll ever find true love” with that said she gave Angel a mean look as if she knew about her kiss with Mike the night before. “I will not do what you want, I will tell what’ll happen for your future my kids and let me tell you, it involves a lot of changes that one or maybe both of you won’t like”  said Mamma Millard. She looked into her crystal ball and continued “Something life changing will happen to you on the 15^th of September on a full moon. An outer body experience that’ll allow both of you to see life in the other persons eyes” Angel was fully focused and she even almost chocked on her gum.

 “That’s our birthday, that’s when the life changing green full moon accurse” said Angela “Yes brainy half, something very life changing.” Said Mamma Millard. She basically told them they had to change their ways in order to stop the dangers of the Green full moon. “Yeah well, my star sign said I should change my ways or I’ll change myself” said Angel very confused “Yes, you are the problem. If one half of a whole doesn’t feel wanted then something bad is going to happen” said Mamma Millard staring at Angela. Soon after that they left separately.

At Kayla’s the girls were touching up the house before her moms’ arrival. “I have to tell you guys something. I’m going to Spain next week so I won’t be here for your birthday bash Ang” said Charlotte sounding very sad “Yeah me too, my mom said I should go to Summer school so I won’t be here. Sorry honey” said Chloe. Kayla was leaving with her mom the following day to go to Australia for an exhibition that could boost her career in Art. Angel was hurt but then she remembered what Mamma Millard said earlier “you’ll be forced to spend time with family when the people you value the most decide to go their own ways” her voice echoed in Angel’s head then her whole body went numb. “Hey Ang, we can go watch a movie before I go” said Kayla interrupting Angel’s thoughts. She suddenly felt cold and scared of the chills running down her spine.

Angel decided to stay at home for some reason and to be honest she didn’t remember coming home and falling asleep. “Hey twins!” shouted Jason in Angel’s ear waking her up instantly. Jason was their older brother and he came back from his internship in Africa. Angel soon welcomed her brother with a big hug and said “Oh my gosh, you’re back dude. I missed you so much” Angel always felt that somehow Jason and her were the twins and Angela was the other sibling but she never actually said that to her face or in front of her parents. “Well, I wanted to pop by and plus I heard the waves here this summer are insane “said Jason.

 

 

 

That evening the whole family sat around the dinner table and it was a surprising delight. All the happiness in Angel’s face wasn’t fake she, she was genuinely having a good time with her family but then she remembered what else Mamma Millard said “The only thing you fall back on will turn from you so beware” she spent the rest of  dinner thinking about what it meant. Angel and Angela washed the dishes and it wasn’t as awkward. “So did you have fun at your little party?” Angela asked trying to make conversation but she was a little mad and Angel could sense it when she said “I’m sorry, I told Mike that I didn’t like him. He kissed me” “It’s fine, I’m just glad you’re going to get what’s coming for you. Goodnight sis” Angela said whipping the last bowl then she left the room leaving Angel standing there speechless.

She then went to her room and slammed the door behind her then she did something she didn’t do very often...cry. “Hey hey, what’s wrong honey?” said Jason when he saw his little sister cry. He held her closely and let her cry in his shoulder. When she was finally done she looked up and she blurted out “Angela hates me” in tears she sobbed even louder. Their parents usually didn’t interfere in their kid’s drama so they were fast asleep while Angel was crying. “Hey listen, she doesn’t hate you. She just wants you to love and respect her since you guys are equal. Like two halves of a whole” Jason said. Angel remembered what Mamma Millard said when she first saw her and how confused Angela was when she got there. Angel looked up at her brother and said “I love you bro, I just wish I wasn’t a twin” that very moment the house clock struck 12 and made a huge sound. Jason held Angel even tighter when he saw the fear in her eyes. “I love you too, I think you should sleep it off” he said kissing his sister goodnight then he went to his own room. That evening Angel had a nightmare that she couldn’t wake up from. She was drowning and Angela had a boat but she didn’t help her, instead she faded into the sea shouting “I’m not your twin anymore. You got what you wanted Angel, be happy now”

The next morning felt different for Angel, she woke up and looked out the window and saw a new house across the street and a girl with dirty blond hair, about the same height as her and a really cute outfit on. Angel couldn’t shake the feeling that the girl looked a little familiar. Like she’d seen her before. The girl turned around and to her surprise she looked exactly like her! It was Angela! She was holding a box from a car to the car. Angel was so confused, she rushed over to the new house still in her pyjamas and said “Angela I’m sorry ,I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings” the girl seemed confused and said “Hi, do I know you?” then she walked away leaving Angel alone to figure it all out on her own. When she went back home she saw a lot of weird things like Angela’s pictures were missing from the family photos and her room was now Jason’s. She ran to her moms office and said in between breathes “Where’s Angela, why is she moving in next door and why does she act like she doesn’t know me?” Angel felt really emotional that moment but then she remembered Mamma Millard’s words to her “All the happiness in your life will vanish. The one thing you depend on will change” as she turned to face the mirror in the hallway what she saw wasn’t her. She was now a brunette and had no braces and a face full of zits and pimples. “Something I depended on” was what she whispered as she touched her oily skin. She quickly took her car and dashed off to the fortune teller, tears in her eyes and a combination of anger and sadness filled her heart. She ran as fast as her little legs carried her but when she reached the store it was gone! It was like it vanished in mid-air. She stood there completely shocked and all she managed to say was “What” her head was filled with a bunch of unanswered questions and confusion. Just as she was about to go back to bed her brother walked in with a smile on his face and said “I made you breakfast sis” Angel jumped into his arms and sobbed “She’s gone bro, she doesn’t remember me at all and it’s all my fault” Jason took a deep breath and said calmly “Ang, just because Angela looks like you doesn’t mean she’s your twin. Now, we’ve been through this for almost 3 weeks” “But I’m not crazy, she’s my twin, our sister. I’m not going crazy!” said Angel sounding a little crazy. “Maybe we should up the dose on those sleeping pills okay. I’ll bring them to you while you lay down for a while okay”

 

Jason said slowly letting go of his sister who was not budging but he forced himself out and left.

A few minutes later Angel made her way downstairs and saw Angela sitting in the living room with another lady and her mom who said “Oh, this is my daughter Angel. She’s been a little bit strange lately but I’m sure she’ll show Angela around” Angel just stood there staring at the person who was supposed to be her twin sister “Hey, I’m Angela nice to meet you” Angela said trying to shake Angels hand but she refused and said “We met earlier, please excuse me” Angel ran out of the room to the kitchen. She couldn’t catch her breath, she thought about how she could change what she said, how she treated her sister and how she could’ve made things right with her but now she was gone. Then Angel remembered what Mamma Millard said “Green Moon will be life changing for the both of you. It’s up to you if you want to change or not but sometimes that change might be for the better or for the worst”

Then she knew exactly what to do. After her guests left she changed into clean clothes and went to her room and started planning. Her birthday was tomorrow so she had to find a way to convince her sister that she’s HER SISTER. The first thing she did was spread the word about her party, get everything ready. All she had to do was find a way to invite Angela over. Angel searched through her things to find a necklace she was planning on giving Angela on their birthday (While they were twins) then went across the road. As she knocked on the door she felt really dizzy and very nervous. The door swung open and Angela stood there with her pearly whites and said “Hey Angel, how are you?” Angel couldn’t help but miss her even more. She wanted to hug and squeeze her and tell her how much she loved and her but she couldn’t do that since Angela didn’t remember her. She just stood there with a reassuring smile “Hey, I’m hosting a party tomorrow night and I was wondering if you’d like to come” Angel managed to choke out.

 

 

Angela smiled back and said “Sure, I’ll be there. Hey what do you have there?” she asked pointing at the box Angel had in her hands. “Oh. This is for you. Sorry for freaking out earlier and welcome to the neighbourhood” Angel said handing the box to Angela who opened the box and almost started to cry when she said “Oh my gosh Ang, this is beautiful. I really love it” Angela gave Angel a big hug. In those few seconds Angel felt like crying. “It was nothing, just a little something to say thank you. Hey I heard it’s your birthday too tomorrow” Angel said trying to stop the tears “Yeah, 17^th birthday. Can’t wait. I bought this pretty skirt yesterday. Maybe I can wear it at your party” said Angela placing the necklace on her neck, and then admiring it in her hand. “Yeah sure, well see you later” said Angel then she ran off and didn’t even give Angela the chance to say goodbye.

Jason opened Angela’s bedroom door and said “I came with lunch” Angel couldn’t help but smile then she said “thank you bro, can you please pick up the cake tomorrow morning?”  Angel said sitting next to her brother on her bed who said “Sure, I’m glad you’re feeling okay Kiddo” Jason then kissed his sister on the cheek and left. Angel ordered Angela’s favourite cake, food and had the decorations in Angela’s favourite colours. That evening Angel slept like a baby.

During the party the following everything was going well, Angel was wearing a pink dress and had a crown that said “It’s my birthday too” Angela had one when they were kids that said “It’s my birthday” but Angel couldn’t find it so she could give it to her. “Hey birthday girl” she said greeting her with a warm hug “Hi, happy birthday” said Angela handing Angel a familiar looking box. She’d seen the box when she was shopping with her friends. When she opened it she found a charm bracelet with the initials AR. “Oh wow, this is beautiful Angela, thank you” they hugged then Angel saw that Angela was wearing the necklace. Her heart melted as Angela grabbed her and asked to dance… Everything was running smoothly and Angela was enjoying herself until that scary clock sound went on again but this time Angel slowly closed her eyes and a tear went down her cheek.

 

When she finally opened them she found herself in front of the store again but this time it was open. She came in, sat down and waited for Mamma Millard. She made her way to the front and said to Angel “Now child, I hope you learnt your lesson” Angel nodded “Do you want your other half back or do you want to remain one whole alone?” Mamma Millard asked now holding Angels sweaty palms. “I want my other half back “she said eagerly then she closed her eyes again. This time when she opened them again she was back at the party and Angela ran to her and said “Thanks for the best surprise party sis. I love you” then gave her sister a big hug “I love you too Ang” said Angela.

 

The End...

Author's Note

Feel free to point out any grammar errors or...just give your honest opinion (I'd really appreciate that) HAPPY READING...

Reviews

[Collections]

The story is good. The basics is already there, flow, inspiration and the characters. The only suggestion I would make is a grammatical one. Note spaces, pauses and new sentences. Your story seems to just flow from one scene to another and you do not leave space for the reader to become aware that they are in a new scene. For example in the beginning when Angel leaves for the party, leave a space and start the scene at her girlfriends line in the next line. That leaves no space for confusion as to whats happening now in your story. Also mark who is talking properly by using different lines for each, example 'blah bla blah" said Clair, new space "that's true said Monica.
With these changes your story would have a more understandable flow and I dare say you could get a lot of reads, you've got the talent!

[Aphy!]

Thank you. Funny thing, my friend told me the exact same thing. I'll try edit it out then. Thanx again

[Isimbabi]

it's really nice, I'm not the fairytale kind of person but I liked this one. keep it up.

[Aphy!]

thank you ver much