Zara and Zina, identical twins born and raised in Abuja, were inseparable growing up. Their bond was forged in the close quarters of their small family home, where they shared everything — clothes, dreams, and secrets. But as they matured, they realized that sharing lives wasn't as easy as it once seemed, especially when love entered the picture.
Zara, the older twin by a few minutes, was a driven corporate executive, working in the fast-paced world of real estate. Her ambition was legendary, and she always had a plan, whether it was for her career or her personal life. Zara believed in love, but to her, it had to fit into the perfect timeline. She was cautious, composed, and didn't let anything get in the way of her goals.
Zina, on the other hand, was the free spirit. A talented fashion designer with her own boutique, she embraced life in a more carefree manner. She had always let her heart guide her decisions — even when those choices weren't the most practical. Where Zara was calculating, Zina believed in destiny. Love, to her, was about spontaneity and passion.
Their differences had never been an issue — until they both fell for the same man.
Kunle was a photographer who had recently moved to Abuja for a high-profile project. He had met Zina first, during a fashion show where he was capturing images of her latest designs. There was an immediate connection, a spark of chemistry that neither could deny. They went on a few dates, and for Zina, it felt like the start of something real.
But fate had its own twists.
Unbeknownst to Zina, Kunle had also crossed paths with Zara, purely by accident, at a networking event for young professionals. They hit it off instantly, bonding over their shared ambitions and their love for the hustle of city life. Zara, who had never been one to let her guard down quickly, found herself drawn to Kunle's charm and easy-going nature. She was falling for him, too — hard.
The dilemma came to a head one evening when Zina, eager to introduce Kunle to her family, invited him over for dinner without mentioning it to Zara. The twins sat together in their living room, casually chatting about their days, when Kunle walked in, bouquet in hand. The moment he saw Zara sitting next to Zina, his face froze in shock.
Zina's smile faltered as she noticed the awkward tension between them. "Kunle?" she asked, confusion creeping into her voice.
Zara, sensing the same unease, stood up. "You two… know each other?" Her voice was tight with disbelief.
Kunle's face flushed as he stood between the two women who had unknowingly captured his heart. "I didn't realize you two were sisters," he admitted quietly. "Twins."
Zina's heart sank as realization hit. The man she had been seeing, the man she thought was meant for her, was also Zara's romantic interest. And worse, Zara had no idea either.
An uncomfortable silence filled the room as both sisters tried to process what was happening. Their bond, once so unshakeable, suddenly felt fragile. Zina's heart ached, not just because of Kunle, but because she knew this could break the bond she had with her twin.
"Kunle," Zara said, her voice cold and distant, "I think you should go."
He nodded, clearly torn, and left without another word