White Ivy

"Miss we're here" the driver said. An eighteen year old brunette with twin braids, nerdy glasses got off the car. She was wearing an old pair of sneakers and cheap brand of white joggers.

"Thank you "she said to the driver. "They're waiting for you inside " the driver replied with a smile. She nodded and walked towards the stairs of the huge mansion in front of her.

As she was alighting the stairs a lady ran towards her and embraced her. "My beautiful daughter. I can't believe that you're here with me. Mom is so sorry that she didn't find you earlier. You must have suffered a lot" the lady cried. "It's okay before you strangle her with your hug" her husband said. The lady reluctantly released her. "I'm so happy my little star is back now." She said. "Little star, I'm your mother and this your father and your twin sister "she continued introducing everyone.

The little girl who did not even say anything turned her gaze to the other girl by the side of the couple. Their gaze met and she just looked away as if nothing happened watching the drama in front of her but a slight curve on her lips was barely visible.

"Why are we standing here outside let's take little star inside." The man said. "Okay, come in let mom take you inside "the lady said and they all went inside.

When they were inside the other girl finally talked. "Welcome home sister. I'm Elira." "I'm Xia"the little girl said." "It's nice that I have a twin sister who I can share all I have with. It's so lonely, big brother and big sister are all working. Third brother does not come back all the time. I won't be alone again." Elira said. "Silly child they always play with you whenever they are around and get you the best and you're still complaining" her mother playful scolded her sister.

"That's true but they'll also bring gifts for sister now." Elira added. "Okay, okay. Little Star , just tell us what you want, we'll arrange it for you" her mother said. "I'm tired. Where's my room " Xia finally spoke for the first time. Her mother's eyes shimmered with tears. "Let me take you to your room " she said. "Mom can you let me go take sister to her room. So I can finally bond with her"Elira interjected excitedly. "Okay, I won't stop you go ahead." their mother agreed. Turning to Xia she said" My little star I'll call you later for dinner". Xia nodded and followed Elira who excitedly took her to her room.

Entering a beautifully decorated room. "Little sister, mom and I took time to decorate this room. I don't know if it's to your taste. I know you're not used to this environment just get used to it. After all you'll be enjoying this from now on so forget about bad memories okay." Elira chatted with a smile. Xia just nodded. "Later I'll take you to tour the house ".

Taking a beautifully gown from the closet Elira put it on the bed. "We prepared this dress for you. I thought maybe since we're twins we might like the same thing. You should try it." She said.

"Okay " Xia simply said then took the clothes into the bathroom. After a while she came out looking so beautiful. Elira was stunned "Wow. You're beautiful. Tomorrow we'll go shopping and get more beautiful clothes. Come here let me style your hair". Elira said dragging Xia to the dressing table.

After making her sit Elira loseened the twin braids and combed her hair into a ponytail. "Beautiful" she said as she admired her handwork. " I'll see you later. Let me also get dressed" Elira said smiling and left the room

"This is interesting "Xia said to her reflection. Then she picked her phone out of her bag and walked towards the window.