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“Why would I admit to trying to kill you if that was actually my plan? We’re blood—I don’t want to see you die.”
“You have a funny way of showing it.”
She throws her hands in the air. “Wanting to step into your life isn’t the same thing as wanting to kill you! And you’re right about one thing. I should’ve gotten to know you first. You actually aren’t that bad. Nowhere near as snooty or pretentious as I first thought.”
“Wow, thanks. Can I use you as a recommendation the next time I apply for a job?”
Jane clenches her jaw. “What I’m trying to say is, I want to help you get away. Go enjoy your life to the fullest while your murderous husband thinks you’re dead. You get to live and so do I. It’s perfect.”
“Why do I care that you get to live?”
“Ouch. I’m trying to help.”
“What’s in it for you?” I square my shoulders.
She slouches. “Fine. I’m partly in this for myself—”
“Partly?”
“If you take off, I can convince him that I killed you and hid the body. He’ll be happy, then I can leave. If you want, I’ll find you and we can start our new lives together.”
I laugh bitterly. “And I should want that why?”
“We can finally get to know each other. It wasn’t fair that we were separated at birth. What heartless fool separates identical twins?”
“I agree we should’ve been able to grow up together, but it’s too late for that. You made a big mistake trying to wreck my life.”
Jane hangs her head. “You’re right, and that’s why I’m trying to make it up to you.”
“By making me leave my life? Mychildren?”
She’s quiet for a moment before answering. “I could help you get them.”
“I don’t want anything from you. Go away and never contact me again. You’ve already caused more than enough trouble.”
“I’m on your side now.”
“Now.” I squeeze the table. “It’s a little late for that.”
“Please let me help you.”
“The only thing you can give me is your departure. Leave this town and never come back!”
“I understand.” She gets up slowly, not looking at me. “I can’t blame you for the way you feel after what I did.”
“Bye.”
Jane starts to walk away.
Finally. I’m free of my evil twin.
She stops, turns toward me.
I should’ve known it wouldn’t be that easy.
“The edge of town is that way.” I point past her.
“I have an idea.”
