Black and White

Chapter 4: Surprises

The next day, just like what she told me, I went to their house. I ringed the bell in their gate to let her know I was already their. But something inside me was not right. I felt something's wrong.

After some minutes of waiting, a man went out from the house. If I'm not mistaken, he is the father of Penelope. As he walked to the gate, I felt more nervous and nervous. I don't know why.

"Are you Clark Sinclair, my daughter's boyfriend?" he said. I was right, he was Penelope's father. I felt more and more nervous.

"Yes, sir," I replied.

"Penelope is not feeling well today. She is still in her room."

"Oh. Then, I'll come back if she's already okay, sir."

"Wait. Don't go. She wanted me to tell something to you. Come inside."

I went inside their house. It was very large and a chandelier hanged up in the elegant living room.

"Clark?" a woman said. "I'm so glad I saw you!" She hugged me. I was shocked.

"Wait, ma'am. Who are you?"

"I searched and waited for you a very long time,"

"For me? Why?" Then Penelope's father took the scene.

"I'll just explain Clark the whole truth. You can go back to Penelope's room," he said. I was really confused.

"What truth?" This time, I was already nervous.

"That you and Penelope are twins," he said. I was really shocked. I was speechless for a moment. I don't know what will I do - if I would believe it or not.

"You are kidding me! Are you telling this because you don't want me for your daughter?" I asked.

"Of course not, dear. Your mother and Penelope's mother are just the same," he said.

"No! Y-You don't have any proof!" I said as I clenched my hand and began crying.

"I don't need a proof. You and Penelope are the proofs. You are both excellent in chess, right? Isn't that enough proof?" he said as he stood up. "Today, our family will be migrating to U.S. I was promoted a higher position in being a pilot. Penelope will continue her studies there. I'm sorry, Clark."

"C-Can you tell Penelope o-one last thing, sir?" I said as I wiped my tears.

"What is it?"

"I will love her forever," Then I went outside breaking down into tears.

That was her surprise - a very hurtful surprise. I thought when I knew Penelope, I will always be whole. That she will never leave me. But I was wrong. Now, I'm all alone again, and this time, I won't fall in love again.