Chapter 9

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Geronimo was six feet in height, just like his deceased twin brother Geraldo.
Same brown eyes, same serious nature.
Both men were chivalrous, polite and respectful.
They both posessed the traits of their deceased father.
As teenagers, both young men had attended the prestigious Garthmouth College in Hollingsworth, which was funded by Hartland Group of Companies.
Although, they both bore a striking resemblance in looks and ways, one aspect seemed to stand out.
Geraldo showed more interest in the family's business whilst Geronimo was quite contented to be an onlooker.
Despite this trait, both brothers loved each other. They would have done anything for each other.
At College, they both excelled in sports as well.
The girls were their ardent cheerleaders.
The twin was married on the same day, with a lot of flourish, glamour, festivity and publicity.
Gerronimo's wife, Isabella Hartland, was a beautiful exotic lady.
Just like Marina, she exuded class and dignity.
These traits were eagerly welcomed by the Senior Mrs. Hartland, who would have settled for nothing less, for her twin.
Isabella was a very spirited young lady. At twenty five years, she  loved to party. Her husband did not mind at all. Marrying her was the best thing he did, he often told himself.
Gerronimo's understood the whims and fancies of his wife and had no qualms about it.
Not even when she spent nights out and returned home drunk as a fish.
Her mother in law soon grew to dislike her. The embarrassment was too much.
Isabella ignored all the remarks which were thrown at her.
Slim, tall and perfectly figured, she drew admiring glances from everyone.
Nothing in the world was too much for Gerronimo to do for her.
They were lucky to have a baby girl who was adored by all.
Little Sally was the apple of their eyes.
With beautiful, luminous eyes and black curly hair, she looked so much like her vanished cousin, baby Serena.
Of course that was understandable!
Their fathers were a twin!
"Strong genes!" the deceased Grandfather would guffaw.
Little Sally was six months younger than Baby Selena.
At the time of Sally's birth, her parents were living far away, because Geronimo was on a secret assignment, as he boasted to everyone.
The Hartland family was totally elated when they saw their second grand daughter for the first time, when she had turned a year.
When Geronimo had brought his family back home to live.

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