RONALD works as a bank teller with a good income. But despite that, and even though she loves him since he is her first boyfriend and first love to make the story short. But for how much time he proposed to her for marriage is the same number of times she has rejected him. Maybe because she is not yet ready. And at the age of twenty-three, she thinks she's too young to start a family while Ronald is already twenty-five, the right age for a man to get married.

Bella already mentioned to Ronald about the favor of her late sister Ara was asking. And just like what he said during their conversation a while ago. He is not in full favor of the idea.

She couldn't blame him, because even though Ronald had no idea what Tim looks like, even she will not agree in case they changed positions. But despite his boyfriend's being extremely jealous, he is surprisingly calm now that she was even able to talk to him as well. Maybe because he somehow understands her situation.

It was then that she stared at the white casket at where her twin sister's body lay. Evening the next day after they had that conversation where she asked her the favor, Ara died. She had to admit that somehow she feels relieved since her sister's suffering had ended. But the pain of the fact that she was gone and she will never have the chance to speak with her again is making her breathe harder again in such a way like a large hand is pressed into her heart, and that made her feel so much pain.

She will not be able to talk to her anymore, she couldn't even see the beautiful smile on her lovely face. Although they are very identical because they are twins and when she looks in the mirror, she looks like Ara, her sister's presence is still different and if only she would be given a chance to do something in exchange of bringing her sister back to life, she will not have a second thought of doing so.

Then Bella felt the warm liquid flowing down her cheeks. She could not tell that she would stop crying because Ara's death was still too much for her. But if anyone was hurt more, it was her mother.

I hope that by doing this it will bring me to good, Ara. I am nervous, scared. But I love you very much and I know that it will make you happy if I will be able to keep my promise.

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ONE MONTH LATER...

BELLA could not tell how nervous she felt in those moments. It was the day Timothy Godinez arrived in the Philippines from Malaysia where he worked as a Software Engineer. Tim is the boyfriend of her late sister Ara.

During the past months since Ara died, her life runs smoothly and normal as she took the place of her sister because just like what Ara wants it to be. It was the last day of the first week of summer. Vacation and no school classes for two months.

They decided not to tell anyone who was with Ara abroad about her death. Because Tim will surely know about it just in case and that's what they don't want to happen. Recalling the conversation Tim had with her over the phone two days after Ara's funeral, she has unknowingly bitten her lower lip.

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"T-TIM?" Bella's voice was shaking as she had her first phone call with Tim.

"Ara, baby! How are you? I'm starting to worry. Why didn't you go online last week? I waited, and also, why are you using a different number? Is this the reason why I cannot reach you?" it was Tim's continuous questions.

She smiled a little at what the young man did, but on the other hand, she was quick to think about what she should say. Bella and Ara have similar voices on the telephone. So Bella is so sure that Tim would believe her.

"S-Sorry, my bag was snatched from me and my phone was inside, including my wallet" she lies. Since Ara became ill, her sister had decided to turn off her phone. That way Tim will not be able to call her.

Bella was startled when she heard the young man cursing from the other line. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?" in his voice was a great concern.

With what the young man said, Bella felt guilty. Her chest rises because of the nervousness she feels that was so unbearable. "I-I'm okay, don't worry," she replied.

"Glad to hear that. Anyway, I have a piece of great news for you," she senses the excitement on Tim's voice so she seems to have absorbed the excitement in the young man's tone.

"G-Good news?" she asked smiling.

"I will follow you there, in the Philippines next month!" Tim couldn't hide the happiness in his voice while saying that.

Bella breathes continuously because of what she heard. "R-Really? A-Are you serious?"

"Yes, and I think it's time for you to meet my parents. I can't also wait to meet your family, most especially your twin sister" Bella felt the instant dryness of her throat after hearing Tim's last four last words.

"O-Okay, just keep me posted. And one more thing, I am not sure if I can go online more often. If you want to say something, please give me a call. The internet connection here a little slow" she said lying again. The truth is she is not yet ready to face the young man. She is worried that Tim may accidentally find out the truth in no time. At least after a month, she had prepared herself when they met.

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BELLA sighed at that memory. Even though her sister told her to act as if she was, Bella thought it will still better for her to be herself. Maybe Tim will not be able to notice her if she did that.

When it comes to fashion, she is way too different from Ara.

Her twin sister loves wearing sexy dresses while she is a lot more conservative. Maybe because of her profession as a teacher and the way her grandparents raised her.

That is the reason why she prefers to wear simple denim pants, a polo-shirt, and doll shoes. And she was waiting at the airport's arrival, she stood there holding a poster with the name TIMOTHY GODINEZ written on it.