chapter 1
My name is Mabel, and I live alone with my younger sister in our home.At 24 years old, I've completed my education and am now working at my best friend's office, while my 17-year-old sister is still in school.My best friend is Clara, and my sister is Kiara. They get along so well that people often mistake them for sisters. Clara has a cheerful spirit, a stark contrast to my serious nature. I only find myself smiling when I'm with her or my younger sister. Sometimes, people don't realize that Clara is the owner of her company—this only becomes clear when her parents visit. Her mother is strict, while her father shares Clara's jovial nature. Her brother, on the other hand, is all business, fiercely protective of his younger sister, the youngest of the family.Most days, my best friend—who is also my boss—drops me off at home after work since we finish at the same time. Clara is stunning and has a flirtatious nature. She's bisexual and has dated one guy and two different girls, but she ultimately chose to stay single. Her exes still reach out to her, and she has quite a following on social media; people often want to take her picture when she's out, prompting her to either cover her face or disguise herself. Rumors swirl around the office that she has feelings for me because we're so close, but the truth is, we're just friends. She often tells me I'm beautiful and asks why I'm not in a relationship yet.