Episode 3

A few hours later. Amari’s done finalizing her look, when suddenly she heard a knock on the door. She opened the door right away; and right in front of her was a young handsome guy whose face looks like an idol, dark black effortlessly perfect wavy hair, and emerald green eyes, wearing a black suit with emerald green accents matching the color of his eyes.

“You’re late Alex” Amari said in an annoyed manner, she then grabbed her clutch and walked a head of him.

Alex scoffed, “I’m not even that late, plus i got held up by something at the office.”

They did not have anymore conversation. They were awkwardly quiet on the way. Amari’s eyes were too focused on her phone, while Alex took a few glances at her hesitating whether to talk to her or not.

Meanwhile At the exhibit every woman even the men are all looking at this guy who’s all alone quietly looking at a painting of a woman in a white dress. This mysterious guy that non of the guests are familiar with, but they were all at awe. He was so handsome and tall with long pitch black hair half tied up so neatly, and he was the only one wearing a dark gray suit with midnight blue accents that fits him so perfectly. He gives away such a strong mafia boss like aura but with a hint of gentleness in his eyes.

Then suddenly an old well respected artist came up to him, “what a spectacular painting, Galen. its so nice seeing you looking so in love with your own work. I wonder what’s the story behind it?” He said teasingly.

“Don’t be silly Mr. brown of course your work is way better than mine, and I am still new at this.”

The old man tapped Galen’s shoulder smiled and said, “Everyone here is already familiar with my work. And its already expected for me to create those kinds of art. But yours is so fresh to the eyes and I can feel the emotions coming from it, I can feel it has so much affection in it.”

Galen looked at him, “And as expected of such a great artist. You already knew the story behind by just looking at the painting.”

“I hope you’re happy with her. Now come and I’ll introduce you to my colleagues.” And they both walked towards a group of 3 other artists at the other side of the room.

At the entrance of the gallery Amari arrived and everyone was once again at awe. She looked so beautiful, her curly hair twisted up in a bun showing her collarbone and a high slit on the side showing her fair long legs and the shape of her eyes are sharp like a fox but her pupils as bright as the moon. With Alex, the most famous head of the entertainment industry locking arms with her.

Aside from how beautiful and powerful she looked everyone were also saying that though they looked good together her outfit matches the with the other guy’s suit earlier. And apparently no one else but her and the mysterious guy they were crazy about a while ago are the only ones wearing sparkly midnight blue. And so everyone are saying that they would look so good together. But both Amari and Galen aren’t aware of the rumors because they are both focusing on different things.

“Who’s that woman with Mr. Alex?” One of the guests ask.

The woman next to her answered “I don’t know but she always shows up on all high and very exclusive parties. And she excretes such a powerful vibe no one dares talk about who she is. They said only the most powerful business men knows her identity. All you need to know is that you shouldn’t offend her.”

As Amari and Alex move around and see the art works all the rich guests they meet along the way just raise their wine glasses and nods at her so that they could give courtesy but not disturb her at the same time. Those who do not know her dares not to go near her.

A painting then caught Amari’s attention. She went closer to this painting of a woman, while Alex follows her. Looking closely into the painting Alex’s eyes grew bigger. It’s a painting of a woman; her body is facing the ocean but her head is looking back, like she was looking at the viewer with such sad eyes you can feel her sadness just by looking at her. And the woman in that painting looks just like Amari.

“Oh look she looks just like you. If only you’ve been to the beach I’d think you got someone to paint this for you and paid them to display it here. But then again you don’t even like posting pictures let alone displaying a huge image of you in an event.” Alex jokingly said.

Amari looked at him with such an emotionless face and thought to herself, “ah this man didn’t even know I got in an accident and got stranded in an island.”

People crowded at the entrance. An actress just arrived. Her pitch black hair curled like waves contrasting her pearly white skin, wearing a sparkly dress exactly like Amari’s but only it’s emeral green. The mole below her right eye looked like an accessory to her, it complimented her eyes. She looks so graceful everyone wanted to greet her.

Amari got distracted by the noise and looked back at the crowd to see what was happening.

The actress then saw Amari, “thank you all, I’d like to stay and chat with everyone but I would like to greet a friend of mine privately.” She said to the crowd and walked towards Amari.

Amari raised her left brow at her as she comes near. This woman is the only one there who has the guts to go talk to her.

When Xia arrived and caught the attention of all the people in the Gallery. She also caught the attention of Galen. When he saw Xia it reminded him of this woman she rescued on an island a month ago. She looks just like the opposite yet similar to her. His gaze followed her as she walked towards this couple. He was shocked to see that its her. It was her the woman he can’t get his head off from. But what shocked him the most is the man standing beside her, her hand holding onto his arms. He couldn’t understand why he’s having such an unstable turn of emotions. Its not like he knows her, its not like he’s been with her for such a long time. So why is he feeling upset. He then turned around and left.

“We are not friends.” She said to her as soon as the actress reached her.

She was about to answer her when Alex cut off their conversation. “ Xia, what an entrance. I bet you always intend to be late so that your entrance would always be so dramatic and eye catching.”

Xia scoffed and replied, “ Don’t worry I bet you had a more eye catching yet chilly entrance.” While signing at Amari.

“You’re attracting so much attention and you’re dragging me with you, I don’t like that.” Amari said to her

“ as if you’re not already attracting too much attention by yourself. Not to mention you always attract attention wherever you go. Only you scare people kind of attention.” She said while giving Amari a side smirk.

Alex cut off, “okay I’ll go and say hi to a few colleagues. You two stay away from trouble.”

Xia then slightly pushed him away, “yes please do leave, our outfits look so matchy people who don’t know we’re siblings would think we’re a couple.”

Amari laughed and pat her on the shoulder. “Why do you even have the same favorite color? Obviously you’d always pick clothes that are emerald green. Though it does really compliment your looks.”

“Can you blame us if our genes look so good in emerald?”

And while Xia answered her see saw the painting behind Amari. Her eyes widened and covered her mouth in shock. “Omyghad, it’s you!”

“It’s just a coincidence that the woman in that painting just looks like me. I don’t even know who painted this.”

“Are you sure? Cuz It’s too good to be true if the painter doesn’t know of your existence and painted a woman so detailedly like you.”

They both stared at the painting silently for a while. Then both of their eyes grew like they remembered something. They looked at each other and said simultaneously, “The plane crash!”

“You knew about the accident?” Amari followed up with a question.

“Of course I did. We are like sisters, even though you won’t tell me. And you forbid everyone to talk about your affairs I would still know.”

“Well yeah I bet you know me more than my family does.”

“Let me just remind you I am part of your family since 3yrs ago. Okay now tell me all the details about the accident.” Xia excitedly said to her.

“Okay but lets go to a more private place.”

As soon as they left the painting, Galen came back to check on it. But didn’t notice the two women leaving because he was texting on his phone.

The owner of the gallery then went to him, “Galen, you just missed miss Xia. I wanted to introduce you to her. I heard she’s single for a long time. And you look handsome I bet she’d be interested in you.”

Galen responded with a smile, “I appreciate your offer teacher, But I’m not looking for a girlfriend for now.”

The old woman smiled at him looked at the painting and said, “ I see you’ve already set your eyes on someone. Is she here with you tonight?”

“Unfortunately she’s not with me.”

The old woman looked puzzled, “oh I wondered if she’s one of our VIP’s who was here just a while ago. She looked just like the woman in your painting I thought it was really her.”

Galen laughed, “maybe it was just a coincidence.”

“Yeah maybe, well for a moment I really thought you were together because I remember she is wearing a dress that matches your suit so much it looked like it was made as a pair.”

“Teacher why don’t you introduce me to some of your other seniors I can learn more from.” Galen said to get out off the topic as he escorted her away from the painting.

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