CHAPTER 12
Ling hun:
Ever since I was a little girl I was teased for an asymmetrical face shape, imperfect eyes, and an unclean complexion.
People always had some sort of criticism when I became a model. My eyes were perfect, the once unbalanced face was now symmetrical and my complexion was another girl's dream.
Some thought that I had undergone plastic surgery, others said I was desperate for attention that is why I wanted to do such a job.
In life, your actions are in a competition waiting to be judged by society, the reality is some come out winning but others are not so lucky.
I was one of the lucky ones… Not because people stopped judging, I knew when I wanted to believe those criticisms or ignore it.
I have dealt with struggles in the past and I always came out winning. I was not going to lose Xiao xu, I was going to fight for him.
Xiao xu:
Shang's persuasive words and Lang Shi's constant whining if she did not get to go, I reluctantly went to the opera.
"Shang let us sit in the back of the auditorium where we would get a panoramic view." I convincingly said.
I did not care about the view or about the performance but I knew one thing for sure, Ling hun Hong would never take the "backseat".
The dancer entered the stage. Her face was pale as the moon with dark red lips. Her head was embellished with a blue peking coronet and she was dressed in an ancient chinese robe.
The motions and libretto depicted a tragic love story between a queen and a soldier.
When the soldier came close to the queen, the vocals and the sound of the jinghu dropped. The queen was forbidden from having the emotion of love. As the vocals amplified, the soldier's love for the queen grew. In the end the sounds stopped signalling the soldier had realised his love was lost and the curtains closed.
The lights turned on and I laid my eyes on the left corner. A girl's side profile looked exactly like Ling hun's. She was making out with someone who I thought was Jin Hai. My sweaty hands clasped itself and I went up to them.
The girl's face turned around. She was definitely my Ling hun. I grabbed Jin Hai by his collar and punched him in the chest.
"I ran away from you the last time but I am not going to do it again! Just because I am poor does not mean I am less of a boyfriend." I yelled.
I looked at her innocent and confused face. I knew what I was losing, but I was not giving up yet.
"Xiao xu….. It is not what it looks like" Jin Hai quavered.
Shang and Lang Shi ran to get help to try and stop me.
I was so furious I cuffed Jin Hai in the nose which started to bleed. My hands kept on punching him until I heard a voice, "Xiao Xu stop!"
Jin Hai appeared almost unconscious while a girl in the distance came running up from the front seats.
"Xiao xu, he is practically unconscious! Where is the kindhearted boy I fell in love with? He is certainly not here." she bemoaned.
"You were lucky the security team was about to change shifts and the new one ran late. Shang and Lang shi please take Jin Hai to the hospital! I need to speak to Xiao Xu."- Ling hun
"Why would you do such a thing to him, what did he do to you?" Ling yi ge cried.
It was Ling hun, I felt so ashamed but why did the girl who was with Jin Hai looked exactly like her?
"Are you.. Are you Ling yi ge my older twin?"- Ling hun
As those words uttered out of Ling hun's mouth it sent chills down my spine. I must not have recognized their identical faces when I was in high school but Ling yi ge and Ling hun were sisters!?
When Ling hun slowly went to hug her she said,"How do you know my name? Why do we look the same? My parents never mentioned anything about having another daughter!"
"Ling yi ge, we have finally met. I have a letter to show you it would prove everything! Just come to my home and I would show you it!"- Ling hun
"Xiao Xu you can find your way to whatever you call home!"- Ling hun
I felt isolated and neglected but I knew I was paying for what I did. I never knew that both girls who were the love of my life are twins.
Ling hun:
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"I do not know. My boyfriend was nearly killed. Throughout my life I was alone, now I have a twin sister I am not sure what to say!" Ling yi ge cried.
"From the moment I received the letter I was also like you but I grew to love the idea of having another half who you can share you happiest and saddest times with, who is the person who love you like no other and the person who is willing to risk their life for you!"- Ling hun
I saw her cheerful smile. She deserved joy and I was willing to be there for her.
"Don't worry Jin Hai would be okay!" I said.
"How do you know his name?" She asked.
"Let's just say Jin Hai and I had a really toxic relationship, I mean he cheated on me with that girl, Lang shi who took him to the hospital. He tried to make it up to me, but on my birthday he cheated on me with her again. That is when I found Xiao xu, it was like the universe brought us together but as of now I do not know what to think of him. Yes I am furious at Jin Hai for his attitude towards me but that does not mean he deserved that and you did not deserve that either."- Ling hun
"I first saw Jin Hai in a cafe. I was in line for a coffee when he ambushed me with a hug. I thought he was mad but then I looked at his bewitching eyes and fell in love with him. I see now why he hugged me, he first thought it was you…"- Ling yi ge
Tears rolled down her face as she read the letter.
"My parents raised me, taught me manners most of all, honesty. Maybe it is time I teach them some manners as well. HOW COULD THEY LIE TO ME?"- Ling yi ge
"Ling yi ge it is going to be okay, calm down, take deep breaths. In-out, In-out, In-out. Better?"
(Ling hun phone rings)
"Ling hun it is urgent!"- Lang shi
"What… What has happened? Is everything okay Lang Shi!?" I asked.
"Ling hun I am truly sorry for the way we have been to each other in the past. I think it is the time we become friends, in fact best friends. You know I think you did suit that model gig better and to be fair, you used to study and do all of your assignments back at WestLake High so you deserved all your awards and all. On the bright side your forehead beauty mark is gone! Maybe that would make you least special, I am joking! See we are already starting off on a good road."- Lang shi
"Lang Shi, first of all I thought it was something that happened to Jin Hai, and second of all why are you being so nice to me? Is everything okay? Do you need something from me?"- Ling hun
"Wow, hostility is so common these days. If someone just utters a nice word, it is abnormal or it means they want something." Lang shi chuckled.
"Okay, Lang Shi I would appreciate it if you stop beating around the bush and get to the point because right now I am dealing with a twin reunion! Besides, did I not tell you and Shang to take care of Jin Hai and you are here talking to me!?"
(Lang Shi starts crying) "That is the problem! Because I have to take care of Jin Hai, I am paranoid Shang discovers my fling with him. The last thing I need right now is to break up with Shang. I mean do you know how much it is to take care of me? I need expensive clothes, exquisite cuisines, attention and you know. I know you and I started off bad since school. Do you think you would be able to keep that secret fling between you and I and not tell Xiao xu OR Shang?"
"I mean Lang shi, you were the cause of my break up with Jin Hai so what do you think I would do?" I asked.
"I would definitely keep your secret because if it was not for you, I would not have identified how much of a jerk he was!"
"Oh my god Ling hun, I wish you all the happiness in life with all prosperous desires. I think we should go on a girl's lunch! What do you think?" Lang Shi giggled.
"Lang Shi, it's just a favour, it does not mean we are girl besties or anything!"- Ling hun
"Well it means that to me, I would pick you up tomorrow evening at 4?"- Lang shi
"You would not budge would you?, just make sure you buy the food okay and please take care of Jin Hai without being scared!"- Ling hun
"Bye for now, hope to see you soon, love you lots!" -Lang shi
"Ling yi ge!? Ling yi ge!?" I called.
I entered the living room to the sight of Ling Yi ge holding a cassette player titled "High school memories."