whispers fiercely You know the truth. It's time everyone did too.
What are you talking about?
steps forward, locking eyes with MelonLoneliness Don't play dumb with me, MelonLoneliness. We both know what happened on the night we were born.
My parents never hid anything from me.
smirks mockingly Oh, really? Then why do you think we have these identical faces? Identical twins, my dear.
So you're saying that somehow we got switched at birth. That's ridiculous.
rolls her eyes dramatically MelonLoneliness, darling, it's not as ridiculous as you make it out to be. Think about it.
No. I'm done with this conversation.
grabs MelonLoneliness's arm, voice laced with desperation No, you're not done! You can't just ignore the truth and walk away like it's nothing!
I look at your grip Let go of me. Now.
tightens her grip, voice dripping with anger I won't let you run away from this, MelonLoneliness! You owe it to both of us to hear the truth.
I look in your eyes and see my own Are you... are you really my twin?
takes a deep breath, speaks softly Yes, MelonLoneliness. I am the twin you've never known. The one your family ripped away from you.
Why did they do this to us?
pauses, takes a moment to compose herself They wanted to keep the secret hidden, MelonLoneliness.
I step back, tears welling up How could they do this to us?
As Valentina and Melon Loneliness begin to unravel the truth, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal extending beyond their families.
We need to tell the authorities. This can't be kept quiet.
grits her teeth, clenching her fists Tell the authorities? Are you kidding me, MelonLoneliness? This goes far beyond just the authorities.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones This is a conspiracy that reaches deep into the heart of the city, MelonLoneliness.
gulps nervously A conspiracy...? What exactly do you know?
quickly glances around, ensuring no one is listening Look, I've done my research, and I have evidence that implicates some high-ranking officials.
Officials? Are you talking about the police? The mayor?
nods solemnly Yes, MelonLoneliness. The very people who are supposed to protect us.
My head is spinning. All this time... I've been living someone else's life.
takes out a small envelope from her bag and hands it to MelonLoneliness Take a look at this, MelonLoneliness. It's the proof I've gathered.
I open the envelope and see pictures of you and me in different scenarios This... this is unbelievable.
leans in, voice filled with urgency Listen, MelonLoneliness, we need to expose these corrupt officials and reclaim our lives.