Duped

Twin sisters

"how is it?"

"Good"

"You know all you have to do right?"

"....I don't like this ..I don't"

"Please stop saying that....You better focus, we both know what they did to us, this is just a little payback"

" It's not so little yunno... it's big and things are going to get ruined in the end"

" Only for them ..."

" I just...."

"stop caring... f*****g stop"

"......."

"Don't mess this up or you are gonna regret it"

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" What's wrong? You don't look so happy" David asked carrassing Bella's face. She has a been a bit moody since morning. She somehow looked sick.

"I'm fine" she replied calmly. What was wrong with her was beyond the morning sickness she had in the morning. It was beyond an aching or sick body. She was sick of all this....the lies maybe. She was troubled and in a mental dilemma. She looked at David's face for a while and gave him a short kiss. He didn't deserve all this.

"You sure?" David probed further looking at her concerned.

"Yeah, just a little tired...I will just go lie down" she said getting up.

"okay babe" he agreed as she leaves him in the sitting room and headed upstairs. Maybe she just needs sleep...he thought...it was late anyway.

He continued watching the movie playing on the screen and sipping a glass of wine.

His phone rang...it was his mom. Picking it up, he places his phone by his ear.

"Hello mum"

"Hello son, how are you?"

"I'm good, what about you? Your legs?"

"I'm fine and my legs are getting better now, I can walk short distances all thanks to your father and the physiotherapist" she laughed a little.

"That's good to hear"

"How has the business been?" She asked quietly.

I understand what she meant to ask. Yes, Nat leaving did affect the business in one way or the other, he was always so good with finding awesome deals, clients and business partners. Also splitting estates, houses, company and business revenue affected the business too. It was now a bit smaller and low revenues. It was half the size of it's former glory. There are lots of work to do, in order to go back to how it was before and probably even better. Nat needed to be proved wrong that without him the business would die. David sure had a lot of work in his hands.

"It's fine, trying to come back better and we will" he said assuring himself.

"hmmm....if only Bella didn't come to our lives, I can't believe I wanted her for my son..for you. Good thing she's gone, one day I know my sons will reconcile and come back to be one big family" she prayed.

"Hmmmm" was the only thing he could say. Mom doesn't need to know about Bella's presence...he thought, she absolutely disliked her and will raise a fuss about her staying with him, he wasn't ready to deal with that. It was all a big misunderstanding and he would focus on settling that when he has solved the pressing issues like his business. Bella wasn't bad like his mum thinks, Nat was the backstabber and he tried to take Bella from him.

"Alright dear. It's late, you should go to sleep , I will do the same" his mum said over the phone.

"Goodnight mum"

"Goodnight son"

Bringing his phone from his ear, he hanged up. Sighing, he throws his phone lazily on the couch.

Giving the lush sitting room a once over, his mind race with work tomorrow, Bella, his parents and sadly his backstabber of a brother.

He couldn't deny he missed him dearly but hated him nonetheless.

★★★

"So....babe, what business are you planning on venturing with your property?"

"well... I have a few ideas, one is a big shopping mall, where different things can be sold ranging from clothes, building materials, books, kitchen equipments, baby stuff, food e.t.c, different varieties of products and services too. I want to go big, I don't want anything similar to David's and my former business. It's going to be a lot of work and planning" Nat said his mind traveling wide but his eyes on Belle. They were both under a tree shade in his compound receiving fresh air in the seemingly hot afternoon. They were both seated in comfy sofa-like seats and a small table with glasses of wine and little chops like fries, puff puff and small pieces of chicken. Belle in Jean bumshorts and black and white striped crop top with her hair in a loose bun had her well pedicured legs on Nat's lap. On Nat was a tank top showing a bit of his toned body and muscled arm and a pair of khaki shorts and pam slippers.

The Environment was serene has should a estate be with only few times the sound of a car passing.

With his hands on Belle's legs stroking softly,he was happy Bella asked him about his business, it showed she cared. He had always wanted to build a shopping mall and provide so many employment to people. With his past life experience he knew how hard it was to get jobs and survive in this hard economy. He had been so caught up in building his and David's business that he had kept the idea in the corner of his mind and eventually forgot. Now that he had a reasonable amount of money and assets, he felt he could bring his dream to life.

"That's a great idea babe, surprisingly I have thought about that too" Belle chuckled smiling.

"Really?" Nat's face lights up, he was beyond glad that she likes the idea.

"Yeah, I am solidly behind you, as a matter of fact I want to work along with you in actualising your dream, I do have knowledge regarding food, fashion ideas and planning. Remember I studied economics in school so it's a good avenue to put my certificate to use and my catering skills too"

"That's true" Nat agreed with his smile getting wider at the idea of she working with him. She had to leave her catering shop David built for her, just so she didn't have anything to do with him. It would be great if she worked with him, she would a good impart on his upcoming business, she did get a first class in economics but due lack of job at the time,she had to make use of the skill she learnt whilst in school - catering to work.

"I have had a few contacts to help me in search of a large expanse of land around Benin for the project, one had called me to come check out a place tomorrow, so you are accompanying me...yeah?" He inquired staring at those beautiful eyes of his woman.

"Yes partner" she said enthusiastically beaming with a radiant smile. They both broke out in laughter at her choice of words. She drew closer bringing her hand for a high five and which Nat responded swiftly.

★★★

It has been over a week since Bella spoke to her, they had promised not to call each other too often so as not to raise suspicion or get caught but she wondered how she was faring, she was her sister after all...her identical twin sister... Belle. People has always mistaken the two for each other, they were very much alike in everything... except their character. They had the same straight dark hair, pointed nose and ebony skin, the same height and light voice. This obviously served a very great importance in their current mission. She... Isabella was calm and reserved, she was more of a bookworm in her school days and might she add she is more responsible and thoughtful than her sister, Annabelle.

Annabelle loved the extravagant life, and quite outspoken and playful, might she add she was a very good actress and had a cunning mind.

They were both on a mission and quite frankly Bella was a emotional wreck out of the two. They both wanted one thing but now she was more confused if she wanted it at the detriment of the one person she loves.

Sweet Melody by little mix played out from her phone cutting her track of thoughts. She jumped a bit at the sudden noise and grabbed her phone from the desk to see the caller ID. She didn't need a name as the number displayed told her who it was. Picking up, she placed the phone closed to her right ear and the enchanting voice of the speaker spoke out.

"Hey sis" Belle greeted happily over the phone.

"Why so happy?" She asked wearily turning in her office chair.

"Why wouldn't I be? Our plan is coming together beautifully" she chipped almost in a sing along.

While she was in a emotional dilemma, her sister was surprisingly happy about the idea of someone's life about to get wrecked.

Bella sighed tiredly not knowing what to say. Her sister would be quite pissed if she complained about not wanting to continue. They deserved it, she always tired to console herself but she still doesn't feel good.

"He wants to build a big mall and I'm helping with" Belle continued emphasizing on "I'm helping with" and laughing devilishly.

"Yayyyy" Bella answered uninterested. She got off her seat walking to the window and staring at the busy road of Lagos.

"Wow sis, I can feel your happiness from here" Belle said sarcastically.

Bella chuckled a bit knowing she was doing her infamous eye roll.

"What about you?" She added.

"What about me?"

"You know what I'm talking about, have you brought the girl?"

"Oh..the girl...ermm..not yet, today...maybe"

"no maybe please, do it today. You know we are running out of time especially considering you...." Belle sighed trying to calm herself from raising her voice.

"I know, I'm trying..."

"We don't have much time, you know it. Don't mess this up, they deserve everything coming to them" Belle said rather sternly hanging up.

Bella takes the phone from her ear and swiftly deletes the number from her call log. She sighs returning her gaze to the window.

You got this, she assures herself.

A knock comes it from her office door and Jane comes in,

"A lady wants to see you" she said

Bella turns to her with a smile, "let her in" she says. Jane nods and turns to leave.

"And has the birthday cake been sent to Mrs Williams?" Bella added, her words stopping Jane in her tracks.

"yes" she answered.

"Okay. Any other person wanting to see me, dismiss them and no disturbance please. Once the last costumer has been answered, start locking up, it's getting dark, we are done for the day"

"Alright ma'am" she nodded obediently and finally leaves closing the door behind her.

Bella sits on her office chair with her eyes pinned at the door in anticipation of the person she was expecting.

Few seconds later, the door opened and her guest came in.

She was here.

★★★

Hello people,

Please bear with me if chapters aren't coming in frequently. I'm trying my best.

What do you think about this chapter?

Good? Bad?

So... Bella has a twin sister. Who got it? Was it already obvious? I will like to know.

If you notice in previous chapters I used Belle a lot of times.

Now this is out, what are they up to? Do you know why?

I have been thinking of stopping the Nigerian facts stuff. They won't be any in subsequent chapters except you want I continue. So please tell me

Love you all, Peace.

~precious~