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"The price of envy" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of identity, societal expectations, and human connection. The story follows the unexpected encounter between two teenage girls who discover they are perfect doppelgangers, each grappling with their own struggles and secrets. As the girls navigate their eerie connection, they must confront the harsh realities of their vastly different lives-one born into wealth and privilege, the other into a middle-class family. Through their intertwining journeys, they challenge each other's perspectives and unravel a web of familial deceit, hidden desires, and the weight of societal pressures. This coming-of-age tale captivates readers with its gripping narrative, complex characters, and exploration of themes that resonate with adolescents and young adults. "The price of deciet" is a powerful and poignant story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats while inviting them to reflect on the intricacies of life, identity, and the bonds that connect us all.
Tarrisa is a twenty year old girl who lives with her parents followed by her annoying two brothers who are twins .Tarrisa is in her second year of university majoring in Arts ,music and pottery. Many finds her annoying ,strange and very different to her two brothers which are the most popular guys at school.
All this doesn't prevent Tarrisa from trying so hard each and every day to finish the day without getting into trouble .Apart from all her hard times at school ,when it comes to her family they are her worst nightmare although they love her and deeply look out for her ,she doesn't like it when people try to pity her .Life is her worst enemy at this point ,she hates her existence and wishes she was never born .Tarrisa has her two best friends Sophie and Lana. Yes they are birds of the same feathers nerds of the school, the unpopular girls ,the strange girls and all sorts of names you would think of . However this doesn't stop Tarrisa's friends from falling head over hills for her cool brothers .Most of her time she is in her room painting ,drawing ,sleeping or crying .She never eats with the whole family because of the space she has created herself .Tarrisa has a crush on one of the popular kid at school Marcus ,no one would blame her i mean which girl in her major doesn't like Marcus except for his step sister who is always dying for attention. Anyways if we start talking about her this would go on and on for ever .We all know Tarrisa would never tell him how she feels and that will never exists until one day.......
Tarrisa went to school early as she had a busy day ahead of her ,she got to school dreading as always and hiding through the whole ways to avoid anyone she has ever got into fights with .Suddenly a deep voice calls her name "Tarrisa", she is shocked cause her brothers never talk to her in school and her friends would never scream her name in the whole way plus they don't have deep voices .The way she is just frozen you could tell she has a lot going on in her mind like am I in trouble?, did I fight someone? Did I not do my assignments ?am I expelled ? actually you were wrong Tarrisa it was Marcus aka your school crush who you always imagined you guys having a grand white wedding in a castle .unexpectedly he walks over to her and everyone is stood in shock trying to swallow every action made my Marcus ."can you do something for me "says Marcus .I mean there is no way she is going to say no so without a second thought she agrees and asks what he wanted exactly. Marcus grabs his back pack and asks her to do his homework. Disappointed by this Tarrisa just takes the back and nodes her heads as she turned away to go to class however before she could leave Marcus says something again. "if you finish that on time i will give you a new toothbrush ,clothes and maybe perfumes to help you "Everyone in the whole way starts laughing and Tarrisa just drops the bag down and runs away.
She goes far away from the school and gets into a train which she had no idea about .After two hours of travelling she finally just gets off ,tears running down her chicks and her face looking pale as if she had lost everything she had in life .Suddenly her mom calls her because its night but she just hangs up and turns off her phone .
shifting to Leida......

Leida is a 20 year old girl ,lives with her divorced mother and she is the only child .Leida lives a very luxurious life although she feels like all she has was never meant for her .TO cut the story short Leida hates her life and even everyone around her because she thinks they only love her for her money. She and her mom have unsolved issues which makes her hate the world even more .Her mom is into drugs ,alcohol ,and sex work although she is a renowned business lady. Leida is of course one of the prettiest girls at school and is also popular without even trying hard .She has a friend group which she feels is not actually for her because they are interested in luxury things and all so they usually find her to be the annoying one .Leida is in university doing beauty and pageantry which is her favourite according to her mother .One day Leida finds her self in an heated argument with her mom and she decides to run away from home .She leaves without any of her guards or whatsoever.
Back to Tarrisa .....
now Tarrisa is definitely lost but that still doesn't ring a bell in her mind . While walking she notices a glowing pond covered with greenery ,with love and warmth spreading through its seeds .This pond catches Tarrisa's attention and she walks a bit more closer .She sees a sign written POND OF FATE. She then screams her lungs out saying everything that's bothering her and how she wishes she was a whole different person. After quite some minutes of crying she then calms down trying to listen to the voice she was hearing at the back of the point .She went there and a girl was also seating there crying then she stands up upon hearing Tarrisa approach. "WHO ARE YOU "both calmly asks and its more like they are losing their breath and are running out of words .The girls are shocked they look IDENTICAL. They looked exactly like identical twins ,it seemed like they were looking unto a mirror. And it turned out this girl was Leida.
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