Chapter 1 - The Day After The Party

(A/N: Your name will be Choi Ji-ah and your twin is Choi Jenny)

Masquerade ball.

Invited guests must wear mask to hide their identities.

As for Kim Taehyung and Park Jimin, they got invited to Hitman Bang’s The Hit It Masquerade Party. Bidding and auction are not the things to do but instead, guessing a person behind the mask and if you’re correct, they will unmask themselves. That’s what you call, the ‘Guessing Game’.

Taehyung isn’t a party-goer and got forced by Jimin since he has no date.

Taehyung, is a shy type guy but, when it comes to Choi Jenny, he is a jolly man. He courts her but, Jenny didn’t even answer his confession that’s why he gets along with his girl best friend, Choi Ji-ah (You, reader), the twin sister of Jenny.

Kim Taehyung’s Point of View

DAY BEFORE THE PARTY

I belong to the group of people who don’t like parties. I’m not good in socializing but if someone wants to talk to me then, I’ll give them replies to it. Easy is that but, not this time.

I just got forced by Jimin to go to the party with him. He kept on bugging me, asking the same question all the time but in the end, I gave in. I’ll go with Jiminie to the party.

The Hit It Masquerade Party. I didn’t know why Uncle Hitman Bang wants to throw that kind of party. Wearing formal attires and meeting people you don’t know but, that kind of party makes me feel weird. We have to wear mask to hide our identity.

Well, of course, no one knows me, except Jimin and Uncle Bang. Why not wearing mask? I’m not that popular anyways.

When I said ‘yes’ to Jimin’s invitation, his next words sunk on my mind, ‘bring a date’

Bring a date? That’s impossible for me, I guess. Jimin who is known as a flirty guy in our school but for the first time, he doesn’t want someone to cling on his arms. He doesn’t want to ask date before the party, why? Because meeting a girl in the party well, it’s easy for him to catch the girls’ attention. All he has to do is to wink, give them sexy smile and there you go, Jimin will have to pick a date.

How about me? If you’re going to ask me a question about girls well, don’t worry, I’m not like Jimin. I only have one girl in my heart, the girl I fell in love with, Choi Jenny.

I confessed to her for three months now but she hasn’t answer my confession yet. It’s just three months and I don’t mind how long it’s gonna be because the important right now is to make her fall for me. Jimin advised me to give Jenny chocolates, flowers and something she likes. I give her everyday and she gladly received it.

I enjoy her company and I like her so much to the point I began to ask her to go with me to the party.

“Jenny-ah, let’s go to the ball together” I sat in front of her inside the coffee shop. I gave her my pouty look, giving glittering eyes to her. Jenny who was busy reading her book, she then shut it and raise her head to look at me. She smiled and began to pat my head.

“I’m sorry. I can’t. I have plans tomorrow”

“Jenny, it’s gonna be boring if you’re not with me tomorrow”

“Taehyung, I can’t. Maybe next time. Please, don’t make that kind of face. I promise, I’ll go with you in next party, okay?” I understand but I’m hurt. That is not the first time she declined or excused my invitation.

Yes, I do enjoy her company but, I don’t know if she enjoys too.

Jenny then looked at her wristwatch and quickly get up on her seat.

“Oh, I have to go. My friends are waiting for me at the mall. Bye!” She rushed outside the café, leaving me alone.

That’s not also the first time after declining my invitation, she makes excuses to avoid awkwardness. I just feel pain but the other part of myself keeps on telling me not to give up.

I like her. No.

I love her already.

I slightly frowned and began to bury my face on my arms. I felt dejected and tired.

“Ouch. It hurts…” I mumbled as I touched my chest, clenching my shirt.

Choi Ji-ah’s Point of View

I’m on my way to my part-time job at the coffee shop. It’s been a year since I get my job and I’m doing great. I started working because my father has a terminal cancer and mom and I will pile up our salary for dad’s medications and hospital bills.

Sister of mine. Oh, sister of mine. She doesn’t work on part time but instead going with her ‘b*tchy friends’, shopping like she has a big money in her pocket. Sorry about that. I just don’t like her friends.

We’re identical twins but we have different worlds.

Timing, my twin sister came outside the coffee shop. Our eyes met and we began to talk each other.

“Working, again?” She asked.

“Yeah. How about you, shopping again?” She weakly smiled at me and began to give me a damn look. I know what kind of face she’s making, ‘a puppy-looking face’.

“Stop it. You’re not cute” I glared at her but my hand began to take an action. I get my wallet in my pants and gave her a money.

“Here. That’s the last money I will give you.”

“Thank you! Thank you! You’re the best!” She complemented but I just rolled my eyes.

“Yeah, yeah whatever. I told you to cut ties to your so-called friends. You’re just forcing yourself to fit in and look at you, I don’t know who you are anymore!”

“My, my. Ji-ah, don’t be like that. They are kind to me. you don’t need to worry.”

“Kind, my foot. I don’t believe you. They’re kind to you because you have money. If you like them then, go! But don’t you dare cry in front of me”

“I understood, sis. Well then, good bye! See you at home” I sheepishly smiled at her.

Jenny is not that bad. She doesn’t have a b*tchy personality. It’s just that, she wants to join with the rich girls in our class though she doesn’t fit in.

I entered the coffee shop and greeted everyone inside. I passed the counter and was about to go straight to the authorization’s room to change my clothes but then, my eyes landed on a guy who buried his face on the table.

I haven’t see his face yet but, I know already that guy is my friend. I tapped the table, making Taehyung respond to the sound. He lifted his face and glanced at me.

“Ji-ahhhhhh” He suddenly whined and customers were looking at us. Taehyung stood up on his sit and suddenly pulled me in a tight hug.

I wasn’t ready for that big hug that I almost lose my breath. Taehyung hugged me, in a friendly way. We’re best friends after all. We support each other.

I quickly pushed Taehyung away from me, shooting him a glare as I crossed my arms around my chest.

“Ask me first before you do an action. You almost killed me!” I exclaimed.

“What? Hugs can’t kill you. It makes you love even more. See?” He pulled me into a hug, wrapping his arms around my shoulders.

He smells nice.

“Stop it, Taehyung. People might get a wrong idea to us.” He laughed as he let go of me and suddenly, Taehyung screamed.

“Everyone, don’t misunderstand. We’re just friends!”

Yep, we’re just friend and nothing more.

He turned to me and started to pout. I frowned at his reaction, rolling my eyes.

“You and Jenny are totally the same. I know you want something from me so save it later. I’m going to work now.” I declared and took steps away.

“Ji-ah”

“Hmm?”

“Let’s date tomorrow”

I suddenly stopped. I turned my body to face him, giving him a deadpan look.

“No” A big ‘no’ from me.

“Ji-ah, just this one. Jiminie forced me to go with him—”

“Don’t. Even. Force me to go with you. I hate parties, remember? Also, I’m busy.”

“So do I! But… but it’s important! Uncle Hitman Bang will throw a party. You see, Jenny turned down my offer, why not come with me instead?” I massaged my temples and calmed myself or else, I will yell at Taehyung in no time. I hate it when he forced me to agree with something.

I got a little upset when I saw his look, flashing puppy eyes on me. I lightly grabbed his shirt, not in an angry way.

“Me and Jenny are identical twins but please, don’t make me as a substitute, Tae. I’m your best friend while Jenny is a girl you like. Dating your best friend is different than dating a girl you like” I explained but still, Taehyung kept on begging me.

“Ji-ah, that’s a different story—”

“My sister doesn’t want to go and so does I so in short, go and date Jimin-ah, pabo (stupid)!” I said, leaving Taehyung alone.

(A/N: How's my first chapter? Boring, yes? But, don't worry, it's just an introduction of this story. And btw, let's just say you have twin in this story, your duplication of yourself.

Choi Ji-ah, who wear boyish clothes with husky voice

Choi Jenny, is your other self who is gentle and kind

I hope you understand. Now, you may proceed to the next chapter)

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