Skai Jackson: gasping W-what?! K-Kayla? You’re a-a-alive?
Y-yes... I, um, I am Skai's twin sister.
drops her glass of champagne, eyes wide Holy shit! I... I can't believe it! It's like... it's like a fucking miracle! takes a step back, overwhelmed
I... I was born with a rare genetic condition that made me appear... um, dead. But... I'm here now.
raises her trembling hand to her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes Oh my god... oh my god, Kayla! stammers I-I... I can't believe it!
sobs uncontrollably, wrapping her arms tightly around Galap G-god, Kayla... I thought I lost you! I-I can't believe you're h-here...
sniffles, regaining composure Okay, okay... I need to calm down. wipes her tears with a tissue
takes a deep breath Alright, let's do this. We need answers, and we need them now. looks directly into Galap's eyes Tell me everything, Kayla.
I take a deep breath Okay... I was born with this rare condition called "Shadow Birth". It's... it's this strange phenomenon where I was born without a birthmark on my body. Doctors said that... that my soul wasn't fully formed when I was born. They said... they said I didn't have a twin...
interrupts, voice filled with concern Wait, what? No birthmark? How... how is that even possible?
I look away from Skai's intense gaze They said that I shouldn't have been born in the first place. And... they tried to, uh, "help" me. They... they made me into a shadow of my true self.
Galap goes into shock and collapses onto the floor, unable to process the revelations about her past
I sit on the floor crying
rushes over to Galap, kneeling beside her Oh my god, Kayla! grabs Galap's hand, voice filled with determination You're not alone in this, okay?
I look at Skai, tears streaming down my face S-Skai... you're... you're my lifeline. Th-thank you for being here.
gently wipes away Galap's tears Shh, don't mention it, Kayla. We're sisters, and we've got each other's backs no matter what.
firmly Kayla, we need to find out more about this "Shadow Birth" condition. We won't let anyone mess with your life anymore.
I nod, trying to stand up Yeah... we need answers. And... we need to find the doctor who treated me when I was born.
stands up, determination in her eyes Alright, Kayla. We're going to dig up every single bit of information we can find.
I embrace Skai thank you Skai
pulls Galap into a tight hug Don't thank me, Kayla. We're family, and we'll get through this together.