Author : Nikki
As I settled into the routine of having Emily around, I began to notice the little things about her. The way she smiled when she thought no one was looking, the way her eyes sparkled when she laughed, and the way her hair curled slightly at the edges when it was damp.
At first, it was unnerving to see myself in her, but as time passed, I grew more comfortable with the idea of having a twin sister. We started to talk more, sharing stories and experiences, and I found myself looking forward to our conversations.
Emily was easy to talk to, and she listened with a genuine interest that made me feel heard. She asked questions and shared her own thoughts, and I found myself opening up to her in ways I never thought possible.
One day, as we were studying together, Emily turned to me and asked, "So, Alice, what's your favorite subject?" I smiled, happy to share my passion with her. "I love literature," I said. "There's something about getting lost in a good book that just transports me to another world."
Emily nodded enthusiastically. "I know exactly what you mean," she said. "I've always been a fan of science fiction myself." We spent the next hour discussing our favorite books and authors, and I was amazed at how much we had in common.
As the days turned into weeks, Emily and I grew closer, our bond strengthening with each passing day. We started to share secrets and dreams, and I found myself feeling more and more comfortable around her.
But despite our growing closeness, I couldn't shake the feeling that Emily was hiding something from me. She would sometimes pause mid-sentence, as if collecting her thoughts, or glance around the room nervously. I tried to brush it off as mere paranoia, but the feeling lingered.
One evening, as we were getting ready for bed, Emily turned to me and asked, "Alice, can I ask you something?" I nodded, curious. "What is it?" Emily hesitated, her eyes searching mine. "Do you ever feel like there's something missing in your life?" she asked.
I felt a jolt of surprise. How did she know? I had always felt like there was something missing, like a part of me was out there somewhere. I nodded slowly, my heart pounding in my chest. "Yes," I said. "I've always felt that way."
Emily's eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. "I've felt it too," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I've always felt like there's something out there, waiting for me." We stared at each other, the air thick with tension.
In that moment, I felt a deep connection to Emily, a sense that we were bound together by something more than just blood. It was as if we were two pieces of a puzzle, finally fitting together after years of searching.