I'm Not Daria
Meet mom and dad

"And he's avenging you?"

He grimaces. "Yes, he spilled an entire pack of flour onto my body. I'm fine because it's just flour, but he started chasing me with a hose and dousing me until it made me like dough."

I'm laughing a little. "Don't hate him too much. She's still my sister" It's weird to think of her as my sister. "Oh and is it still true that you used to envy her?"

"because he did whatever he wanted and didn't care?" Add me

He grumbled in his heart. "Never say that to her."

"So that's right?"

"i'm serious. You can't tell him. He'll bring it up every time we fight"

"OK, I'm not going to do it." I said, really amused.

"good. So now that we've solved all the problems, you think you should tell me about yourself, Darla Daralyn".

"That's a hard thing to do. What do you want to know?"

"Just tell me everything about my life for as long as you can remember it. I want to know the real Darla. The story."

"The story is long."

"We have a lot of time in this world."

I also started telling my story. We cook, eat and we still talk. I've never talked so much about myself.

Eventually we got tired and fell asleep while hugging on my rather narrow bed for Devan to fit in, but we did it. I never realized how much I missed her presence next to me. It must have explained the anxiety I felt all night and the reason why I couldn't sleep for so many hours that I couldn't get up on time.

.. .

Waking up beside him made me realize, I was actually happy to be able to get up, unlike the previous mornings where I immediately frowned when I opened my eyes.

Devan moved next to me, his lazy eyes peeking at me and closing back with a cute smile on his face. We stayed in bed for a few minutes, both half awake as we enjoyed the morning silence and were in each other's arms.

When we finally woke up and refreshed ourselves with Devan still wearing clothes last night, he stopped me with an anxious expression on his face.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Darla, my time is the worst. Your mother told me everything yesterday morning and I showed up here last night. I'm not here because I know that you have a relationship with them. Even if I didn't know, I would still be here. I hope you don't misunderstand."

That thought honestly never crossed my mind and even if it did, I knew she wasn't like that, I smiled at her.

"Devan, don't ever think like that,

I trust you"

He looks relieved. "So, are you ready to meet your family?"

"I don't know. After all these years, knowing that it was someone else and they were still alive. It's hard to see them as my parents"

"That's understandable. You will need a lot of time to get used to it. But they insist on meeting you."

I rolled my eyeballs. "I didn't say I wasn't going to see them."

Devan and I got into his car and he started driving to my escape ten days ago. That place is my real home and I've been there for months without really knowing it.

All the way there, I was nervous in the passenger seat. There was no guarantee from Devan that could stop the questions swirling around in my mind. It also caused insecurity and whether they would accept me or not.

I rebuked myself and told myself to stay positive. I will meet my biological parents for the first time after learning that I am their flesh and blood. I should smile brightly and be friendly.

He stopped in his way in and out. I stopped as long as possible to take a long time to open the door and get out.

"Ready?" Devan asked, putting a hand on my lower back and pushing me forward

"I hope so," I murmured as I took a deep breath and took it out. Okay, I can do this.

....

The first thing I realized when I came in was that there were a lot of people I saw, my father and mother were sitting on the sofa surrounded by Samantha, Liam, Nathalie, Luna and Bella. There were two other girls sitting on either side of my parents who were exact copies of me, although I was sure there would be a slight difference in our appearance up close.

Daria has short red hair so it is easy to spot. The other girl, looks exactly like the same hair even though her hair is slightly shorter, the same eyes, and the same facial structure

"Hi" I said, grabbing their attention. Their heads immediately turned towards us

"Darla" My mother screeched as she got up and rushed towards me

"Um mom, oof-" I stumbled back and almost fell because the hardness of my body hit my body. However, he did not let go and hugged me tightly. Another set of arms landed on top of us and I looked up to see my father.

Now that I actually looked at her, I was able to show our resemblance that Daria had previously attributed and looked identical.

"My dear." Mother wailed on my shoulder and I could feel the droplets of liquid drenching my clothes, but I did not mind her. That affectionate expression made me shed tears as well.

"Mother! Daddy!" I said and hugging the two of them back, the realization that they were really my parents - alive and well, hit me. Even while living here disguised as Daria, I always felt as if the love of their mother and father was really reserved for me.

I put my hand on his hand. "Yes, I'm here"

"What happened to you? Hows it? Why didn't you find us?"

"Mother, I was only two days old when I was kidnapped" I said with a chuckle.

"really. Doesn't matter. You're here now."

"Darina, honey come here," said the father, I looked up to see the others standing awkwardly. Darina had a small smile on her face while Daria looked at all of us with narrowed eyes.

Darina took a few steps towards us, a little hesitant and embarrassed. I feel like there are many similarities between her and Daria.

He was pulled into the arms of our group and I was never hugged that hard by anyone, except Devan.

I have never interacted with my twin brothers and an older sister and a brother whom I never knew existed.

We heard footsteps approaching us until they were right in front

"Wow must feel so loved right now." Daria looked at us with her arms folded across her chest, "I mean, I understand that you guys found each other after all these years, but hello, did you forget that now my two twins are here? You guys have been doing it for ten minutes. Ten minutes to see you hugging, crying, kissing, and holding each other while no one glances at me!"

Devan appeared behind him and gently hit the back of his head. "It's not all about you, Daria. Do you have to ruin this moment?".

"Did you just hit me?" He's circling. "You'll get it today. I suggest you run as soon as you're done with this group, I'll kick your ass tight"

"I want to see you try 'cause I'm gonna tear your hair apart before it happens." He retaliated.

"Just wait, you fool." He turned back to us.

"As I said, how could you forget that you have a daughter who just returned ten days ago and when I told you the truth, you know, you didn't even ask if I was okay all this time??" Daria

"All you two say is 'where are the two of them?' to be honest I'm glad they're back, I'm happy to get to know them but mom and dad don't have feelings!! Mom and dad never hugged me like that or ever tried to approach me like that!!" Impairedness

"So you'd rather you get kidnapped?" Devan interrupted.

He looked at her with a sharp look. "You're still here?"

All this time we stared at him, our arms still wrapped around each other. My father sighed, grabbed Daria's hand and pulled her down. He disappeared somewhere in our arms before raising his head while gasping.

"I can't breathe!! pull back my words, move on without me Let go of me right now!". Daria grumbled

We laughed through our tears but did the opposite, I hugged her tightly as she shouted more protests

Liam sniffing. "I feel abandoned." He joined us too and soon Samantha followed.

Luna, Bella and Devan looked at each other before running towards our place.

"Ow!" Her screams of pain almost made everyone lose their hearing. "You did it on purpose, didn't you?" He pushed Devan backwards.

"Do what?" He asked innocently but knew that he was guilty

"You stepped on my foot" He stood up and faced Devan. "You're going to die!"

Devan was so fast, he had already jumped up and started running away.

Daria chased after him while shouting, "I don't know what my sister sees in you, but I'll free her from your clutches"

I doubt that very much.

After we all calmed down, I explained to everyone what really happened and how we were still alive.

No one left Darina or me alone that day. Everyone was too excited, curious and had a lot of questions for us. That doesn't suit Daria as she may not be used to being the center of attention.

No one but my father and mother knew they had triplets, Samantha and Liam were told back then, but they were so small that our absence both led them to believe that only Daria was born. The fact that her captors were caught and imprisoned was enough for them while they were still grieving.

I was right about Darina, she was very different from Daria and I was in between. There is still much to learn about them. I can't wait to get to know them better. Daria wasn't as bad as expected.

They seem to have their own stories. Daria told us that she mistakenly mistaken Darina when she reached a small town after she escaped. At the same time, Darina also runs away from the family that adopted her. She was bullied at school and abused by her adoptive family.

Daria teaches them a lesson they will never forget when they drag her into the family thinking she is Darina and now they are in prison where they should be. He told us that he had forgotten about it and had moved on.

He is currently listed in a company as a singer who has something to do with a celebrity who is a member of a boyband and recognizes his talent. This is very surprising considering he barely graduated High School and he did not want to continue on to college.

It was all confusing but he enrolled in school two years late so when he was still the same age as us, he was, she has just graduated High School which was actually caused by Daria and because everyone thought she was Darina, Daria also did not have time to go to college because she ran away before that. But I'm sure he'll get into college now that he's here.

Sitting there, talking to my family made me feel complete. They are the ones who have grown up with me over the past few months. Despite our bitter past, I am now ready to move on and explore all things that are before my eyes. Not too late. I still have the rest of my life to spend with these incredible people and I will not waste a single second.

I looked towards Devan and he was already looking at me with the same smile as me.

Yes, my life will change for the better and I'm ready for it.

"Wait!" From interrupting my thoughts already *******. "I have an important question! Which of us is the oldest, youngest, and middle-most?"