“It’s where she lies, broken inside,” –Avril Lavigne
“Do we really have to?” I sobbed. This day isn't being nice to me. Well that statement was still pretty acceptable, but for me and the most important person of my life to separate? Oh no, not for me.
Mom calmly patted my shoulder, her eyes quivering as soft tears flowed across her cheeks. “We can’t afford being altogether anymore since your dad already passed away. I’m now alone with the challenges of my life so I have no choice but to do this.”
More unpleasant sounds erupted from my throat. I can’t believe that this is actually happening. I didn't even imagine for this to happen. My hands clutched onto Jan tighter; him doing the same to me. “B- But we’re family, right? Shouldn't we be going through this together?”
“Yeah, mom, shouldn't we?” Jan reciprocated. This is one of the common advantages of having a twin; we feel each other even more than necessary. But now that mom concluded that the only way we can live is for the two of us to be separated, I don’t think I can still make through this standing.
She exhaled, her shaky breath being noticeable. Her two arms extended and she pulled the two of us into a hug. “I know, I know. We would still be together after enough time. Just a little sacrifice, that’s all.”
“What is ‘enough time’ in this world, mom?” I asked. “Weeks? Months? Years? Oh fudge, my lifetime? No, mom, I don’t think I can do this.”
“Fiere,” Jan whispered in an attempt of comfort. But I doubt that could even happen. Dad is gone, and then they will get Jan from me too? Oh there’s no way I’m making that happen.
I shook my head forcefully. “No, Jan, I’m not letting them take you away from me.”
“But Fiere, this is the only way.”
“Oh, so now you’re in their side? I thought we won’t leave each other in a million years?”
“No, no,” he bawled, his voice getting more frayed as his words increase. “I also don’t want this to happen, I’m so sorry but we have no say in this. I’m going with this for not only my future, but also for yours. We’ll still be together. I just don’t know when exactly, but I know we would.”
I cried even more as no words came out of my mouth. I don’t get why this has to happen to me. I don’t get why this is meant to be.
I felt something cold now dangling on my neck. I slightly pulled away from Jan to look what it is, and I saw that it is a silver locket necklace. “This is so that you’ll never forget about me.”
“Are you being silly now?” I smiled sadly. “I’ll never forget about you. You’re the best thing I have.”
He smiled back at me, but his eyes held a powerful emotion of sorrow. “Well, apparently, nothing is good about what’s happening anymore.”
I leaned to him until our foreheads press to each other. “I love you, Jan. I really hope our relationship as twins won’t ever change.”
“It won’t, Fiere, I promise. Don’t get me off of your head, okay?” he reminded. “I love you.”
He planted a kiss on my forehead before looking at me and smiling. “Always be careful.”
“You too,” I murmured, freely letting warm tears flow.
I felt Jan slowly being pulled away from me. The air that surrounds me suddenly became cold as he walks away with the girl who would supposedly take care of him.
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