When Eloise encountered her husband Ben’s twin brother in their bed, the shocking revelation triggered a sequence of events that exposed hidden familial connections and silent alliances. As she deals with this new reality, will it fortify her relationships or lead to unexpected challenges?
I’m Eloise, a nurse working shifts both day and night at the hospital. Despite the grueling hours, my passion for my profession keeps me going.
Ben and I, having met in a college volunteer event at a community health fair, have been married for two years. His warmth and vibrant energy instantly attracted me, and our connection has been constant ever since.
Understanding the strain of my profession as an EMT himself, Ben supports me wholeheartedly. He’s my pillar, making life without him unimaginable.
We reside in a modest apartment near the city. Despite our demanding schedules, we manage to maintain a relationship filled with love, laughter, and the occasional date night when possible.
Returning home late around 11 p.m. after a taxing shift, all I yearned for was to dive into bed. Upon entering the bedroom and flicking on the light, I noticed Ben asleep.
Surprised since he was due for a night shift, I quickly turned off the light to avoid waking him.
“Ben?” I whispered, receiving no response. “Seems your shift was called off,” I muttered to myself, relieved to have him home.
After showering and grabbing a sandwich, I watched some videos to relax before finally succumbing to sleep next to Ben, gently kissing him goodnight.
The calm was shattered around 5 a.m. by Ben’s enraged voice, “What the HELL is happening?”
Bleary-eyed and disoriented, I saw Ben at the doorway, furious.
“WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING?” I managed, voice laden with sleep.
“How dare you ask that?! Who is he?” he bellowed, gesturing behind me.
Turning, I froze, my heart racing as I saw another ‘Ben’ next to me, equally shocked.
“Who are you?” I stammered, fear mixing with confusion.
Sitting up, the man said, “I’m Tom,” slowly, just as puzzled. “Ben’s brother.”
My heart sank. Ben had a twin brother? He never mentioned him. Suddenly, I recalled Ben hinting at his brother visiting, a detail I’d missed amid my hectic schedule.
