Episode 2: The Secret in Mother's Wardrobe

I played the voice note again.

"Whatever happens, don't trust your father."

I couldn't understand it.

 My father had been the only person who stayed with me after my mother's death. 

He paid my school fees, took care of me and never allowed me to lack anything.

Why would my mother say something like that?

I immediately called my father.

He picked up after the second ring."Hello, sweetheart. Why are you still awake?"

I hesitated.

"Dad, did Mum leave anything behind before she died?"

There was silence.

Then he asked, "Why are you asking?"

"Just curious."

He cleared his throat.

"Go to sleep. We'll talk tomorrow."

He ended the call.

Something about his voice frightened me.

I returned to the unknown number and typed, "Who are you? 

How do you have my mother's voice?"

The reply came:

"Your mother asked me to protect you. 

But I can't do that unless you find the blue envelope."

I remembered something.

Before she died, Mum had a small wardrobe she never allowed anyone to touch.

I walked into her old room, switched on the light and opened it.

Most of her clothes were still there.

I searched the drawers until I found a small blue envelope hidden beneath an old photograph.

My name was written on it.

Inside was a birth certificate, a photograph of my mother holding two newborn babies, and a handwritten letter.

I was confused.

Two babies?

I was supposed to be an only child.

I unfolded the letter.

The first sentence read:

"My daughter, I am sorry I lied to you. You have a sister, and she is closer than you think."

Before I could read the rest, I heard the front door open.

It was my father.

He called my name.

"Sweetheart, what are you doing in your mother's room?"

I quickly hid the letter.

But then he walked closer, looked at the photograph in my hand and suddenly went pale.

He whispered:

"Where did you get that picture? I thought I had destroyed every copy."

I couldn't speak.

Then my phone vibrated.

Another message from the unknown number:

"DON'T LET HIM TAKE THE LETTER. HE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR SISTER."

TO BE CONTINUED...