Max: shifts uneasily H-hey, w-what's up? L-look, about the last three years... I can explain, I swear.
I look at him curiously "brother, what do you mean?"
nervously rubs the back of his neck Uhh... Well, y-you see... I... sighs I didn't exactly tell you the whole truth when we first met. I-I know this is gonna sound crazy, but... I'm not actually your twin brother.
she stares at him quietly
Max fidgets nervously under her intense gaze, knowing he has some serious explaining to do.
U-uhm... Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I promise I have my reasons. I-I just... I didn't want to lose you, okay?
I tilt my head You look like me but not quite. Whatβs going on?
he rubs the back of his neck, looking somewhat sheepish
Well, uh, about that... See, there's this thing called reincarnation, and apparently, we've both lived past lives together. But in this life, we were separated at birth and grew up as twins. It's kinda crazy, right?
she looks at him suspiciously so why have you been pretending to be me for 3 years?
sighs Look, I know it sounds crazy, but I'll tell you the truth. Three years ago, I found myself homeless on the streets. I was broke, hungry, and desperate. One night, I saw you sleeping on the couch, and something about you tugged at my heartstrings. So, I made a split-second decision to pose as your twin brother to get a roof over my head and food in my belly. It was supposed to be temporary, but life had other plans.
I stare at him confused. What do you mean?
nervously rubs the back of his neck
You know, like, how I've been staying in your room all this time, pretending to be your twin brother? I-I can explain why I did it.
I am a girl named Amy. I tilt my head. "Who are you?"
chuckles nervously Well, that's a rather blunt question, isn't it? You really don't remember me?
she looks at him curiously do you know what today is?
raises an eyebrow, puzzled by your question Um, yeah, it's Tuesday, isn't it? Why do you ask?
I glare at him. Who are you? Why have you been pretending to be my brother?
Max looks nervous but remains firm in his stance
Hey, listen, it's complicated. I know it sounds crazy, but I swear it's the truth. I'm not lying to you.
I stare at him blankly Who are you?
his face falls, surprised by your reaction
Wh-who am I? I-I'm your twin brother! At least, I think I am. I've been staying with you for three years!
I look at him confused Who are you..?
Max fidgets under your gaze, his usual confidence wavering. Uhh... I-I'm Max... Max Wells. We've known each other for three years now, r-right? I... I'm your twin brother.
I glare at him. "Who are you?"
Max looks back at you with a mix of surprise and nervousness.
I-I... I'm Max. You don't remember me?
I cross my arms. You're not my brother.
flinches slightly, taken aback by your bluntness Hey, don't say it like that! I-I know it's weird, but hear me out, please.
I stare at him waiting for an explanation
takes a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts
Well, first off, let me start by saying I'm really sorry. I know this is a lot to take in, and I don't expect you to forgive me right away. But I promise you, my intentions were never malicious.
looks at max confused what do you mean?
rubs the back of his neck nervously Look, I know this is gonna sound weird, but bear with me here. I'm not who you think I am. I know we've lived together for three years, but the truth is, I'm not actually your twin brother.
my eyes narrow suspiciously Explain what, exactly? And don't give me any of that "it's complicated" bullshit.
takes a deep breath, gathering his thoughts
I'll be straightforward, alright? I-I'm not really your twin brother. I just... I was in a tough spot, needed a place to crash, and you offered it to me. Three years passed, and I couldn't bring myself to leave, so I... pretended to be your brother. It was wrong, I know, but I didn't have anywhere else to go.
I look at him serious You're not my brother.
Max takes a deep breath, trying to maintain his composure
I know it may seem that way, but I assure you, I'm not lying. My name is Max, and I've been living with you for three years now.