No One Knows My Life Is A Lie

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My parents were so rich and loved themselves so much that they even built Statue of themselves. We had everything money could buy and more. I had like a zillion toys, and I even had my own theme park. But I was never interested in their splashy lifestyle. I've always had a curious mind. Like, for example, I couldn't get my mind off what was behind that red door that mom and dad forbid me from opening. So sometimes I would just sit and look at it.

Please fine, just one piece.

I'm counting till five. Okay, time's up! No matter how much my parents wanted me to be like the other kids, fun and playful. I couldn't help but question everything around me. Like, why are ants so tiny? Or why do we all have two legs and not five? Even my teachers didn't get me. Okay, class, let's spell because

Uh yes, Samantha. Why does Buddy eat cold apples under an elephant? The you're the special one, aren't you? I didn't care how people looked at me because I knew I was meant for something great. And then one day when I was around 10, I discovered my passion after watching Mira, the royal detective. I wanted to be just like her. My parents even got me my very own detective magnifying glass, but they instantly regretted it during one of their lavish parties.

You inquisitive little girl, what are you doing in my bag? And bring back my caddy.

He acted like a little baby the way he hugged the teddy. It was hilarious. And then mom and dad took my hand.

That is enough, young lady. Are you trying to ruin our party?

I was just playing my favorite game, Jack. Give me that! No more detective games for you, young lady. But that's what I love doing.

Enough.

My parents locked me in my room for the rest of the party. I felt such a burning rage towards them. And what they didn't know is that I knew how to unlock my room door with my hairpin. Something I've been practicing for when I become a real detective.

Oh that was

Close. I sat looking at the photo every day, almost wishing it could talk back to me and tell me who she was. All sorts of things went through my mind. Like, was she my sister? But then why would they hide her away? Was she a long-lost cousin? It definitely couldn't be an old photo of her. The girl had rare blue eyes. It was all useless. Unless I was brave enough to ask my parents, which I wasn't. I eventually forgot about the picture, and I stopped playing to

Hey, remember what I always tell you. Love yourself first before anyone else can. You're such a wise person, thank you. I had deep love for Tanya. We only met in high school, but it felt like we'd known each other for a lifetime. I usually took a bus home with Tanya after school, but this time around my parents were waiting for me. They wanted to celebrate some business deal dad made. Our lives are going to be even more perfect now, but we already have so much.

Money can never be enough, my dear Sammy. Once you get the taste of making your own money one day, you will want more and more.

That sounded so absurd. And then when the waitress came to take our order, my parents froze. And so did I, because her eyes looked exactly like the girl from the picture I found years ago. Sorry? We we actually should get going. Glad I

Samantha, come on, let's go.

My parents pulled me with them, and the girl looked so confused, and so was I. What was that about? Nothing, dear. Uh I just felt a little sick, that's all. You're lying! I'm not five years old anymore. You two freaked out when you saw that-

Girl! Samantha, when we tell you it's nothing, it is nothing. Now please shush.

I felt so upset with my parents. They were definitely hiding something, and I was ready to put on my detective cap again and get back into the secret room. The next morning, I pretended to be sick. Sammy, it's getting late. It's time for school. I don't feel so good. Please stay in bed today. But you don't have a temperature. Please, Mom.

What are you doing here?

I live here! You have five seconds to get out, or else I'm calling the cops!

No, wait. I was saying here under investigation. You and your family were at a restaurant yesterday and acted strangely towards the waitress.

Uh, how do you know that?

That girl was robbed of all of her parents' assets after she lost them, and when she was two she was left at an orphanage. The caregivers found out that her parents were actually millionaires, and they left their only child all their fortunes.

Okay, and how does that connect to us?

All the girl's assets were embezzled from her family name and company. The only way she can find justice is if we help her find a memory card, which has all the encryptions to her assets.

I still don't understand how all this connects to my family. Deep down, I was scared to admit that this strange guy was maybe right. My parents might be the fraudsters.

Well, their reaction yesterday triggered the girl and she contacted the CIA, who'd been working on this case for You have to let us know.

I started sweating and I felt so anxious when he questioned me. And then he suddenly caught me as I didn't realize I was about to faint.

Hey, are you alright?

When we get out of here, I feel a little nauseous. When we were in my room, I had to do the right thing. I showed him the picture. I found this some years back. In the same room downstairs. It's the same girl from the restaurant.

You know what this means, right?

It's just a picture.

Your parents might be the criminals.

I broke down crying at the sound of the truth, and the handsome, strained guy in front of me comforted me.

Won't let anything happen here. My name is Jake, and this is my number. If you see a memory card that your parents are very frantic about, call me.

Thank you, Jake. I'm Samantha, and I really don't want my parents to go to jail.

I know, but this girl they stole from has been struggling for a very

You can use the front door. My maid is fast asleep.

Oops, I forgot about that. I saw her in the kitchen and sprinkled some sleeping potion around.

With that, he jumped out my window and disappeared like some kind of Batman. After hearing everything that Jake said, I was never the same again. The thought of my parents being criminals scared me, but ending up in prison was even worse. What would happen to me? It's your turn to go up to the board. I was not myself, and there was no way I could go up and do any calculations on the board. My life was falling apart.

Sorry, do you want to talk about it? I was sent home early that day, and I pulled myself together and searched the entire secret room for the memory card, and found nothing but paperwork of different accounts. But none of it was in my parents' name. Our life was a lie, and the truth had to come out somehow. Later that night, my parents had Mr. Shaquille over for dinner.

Do you mind?

Are you still in love with your silly teddy bear? It's made out of cushion. It's not going to break.

Samantha. Shakiel is much older than him.

I'm sorry, but I think it's funny that a man his age would love a pink teddy bear so much unless he has like treasure hidden in there. My parents gazed at Mr. Shaquille, gulping like they were guilty about something. I think it's almost time for you to go to bed, Samantha. I didn't hesitate to follow mom's orders.

I'll meet you at midnight by your window.

I was so anxious about seeing Jake again. Actually exposing my parents. When he finally appeared at my window, I felt all kinds of butterflies swimming in my stomach. I was so crushing on him.

Yeah, I know that, but the memory card is not here. I think it's Yeah.

No, I don't want you getting into any trouble. You are safer here.

I'm coming with you. And besides, you need me to find the direction. Jake had his car parked outside, and I was so nervous about this mission, but a part of me knew this was exactly what I was meant to do. Wow, you really are like Batman. Your car even looks like the Batman be.

You're funny, but also cute.

My face turned so red when he said that. When we reached Mr. Shaquille's house, we His bodyguards and his scary dogs who corraled at the gate.

There's no way we can get

That's the same.

Extra dose of my sleeping potion.

You are my age, right?

Yep, I go to school too. My uncle helped me become an intern with the CIA. Cool, right?

Child I used to pretend I was a detective.

I was the same, so I guess I wasn't the only weird one.

Dogs are barking. I think they know we're here.

Don't worry. I got this.

Jake went closer to the gate. He got the dogs to snip his hand and they immediately fell asleep. And then he climbed the tree, jumped onto the roof, and started sprinkling the potion on all the bodyguards.

As we entered Mr. Shaquille's room, the first thing I spotted was a freaking toilet pan next to his bedside. And when Jake saw it, we wanted to burst out laughing, but we held it in.

the teddy bear. He's cuddling it.

It was nerve-wracking watching Jake pull the bear slowly out of Mr. Shaquille's hand, and then suddenly he sat up awake, but his eye mask was still on.

Кто там?

My heart pounded so much, but then I remembered the potion dust Jake shared with me, and I sprinkled it on Mr. Shaquille, and he dozed off immediately.

Well done, Detective Samantha.

We left Mr. Shaquille's mansion, and later Jake parked at a quiet parking lot where we tore open the teddy and found the memory card.

Bingo!

What will happen now?

I hand this over to my chief officer, and your parents and mister Shek Yo will unfortunately be arrested. Hey, don't worry. I told you.

Anything happening.

When I got back home, the police were already there. I ran inside to see my parents and they were so mad at me. Mom? Dad! Samantha, what did you do? We gave you everything!

You ungrateful child.

Sorry, but I didn't want to live a lie anymore. After the cops took my parents, the girl from the restaurant appeared. Hi, I'm Jessica. Jake told me that you helped. I was taken back when she hugged me, and then a part of me didn't feel so bad for exposing my parents because an innocent person finally got her justice.

You don't have to do that.

What? This is your me? Experience the pain of not having parents and a home. Life can really humble a person. I would never want to. Thank you so much. Even though my parents were not present, I still had the chance to be with my friends and continue with school. You know what you should do? You should write a book. Maybe I will, but what I'd like you to do is put on your real face on social media. Because there's nothing better than the real you.

Well, Samantha, I think you might be right.

But all of my dreams came true.

Would you like to go out with me?

Hm it depends. It depends on what you know about me so far.

Well, I know you like Mira, the royal detective. I know you like me too.

You know me well.

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