Hershey Kisses

Sixth Kiss

A long time ago, we found a lost woman who look like me along the sidewalk. Bryan and I were worried she might've been running from someone or something, so we took her to Bryan's place. It was then she told us she couldn't remember her name or where she was going. We kept her hospitalized for the time being and suggested to take her to the clinic nearby, but she decieved me.

She lied in front of Bryan, but bluntly admitted to me she was only using us for 'protection' and had no doubt he would listen to what I say. I warned Bryan when we arrived at the homecoming dance and she was right. He didn't believe me. Not one bit. I ran away in shame and change my look because of my mistake. I haven't talked to either of them since that fight. And it's better off I see them again.

How could I explain to Rick that I may know this girl? Not only was she the one who lied to my face about losing "amnesia" but she also tricked Bryan into being against me. I looked away in disgust and he knew what I knew. He didn't budge to push me further but instead he closed the album.

"I told Juliet it wasn't safe if she stayed inside the Rice family," he explained, "That's probably why my family hates me. I knew what they were planning, so I had to protect Juliet away from them. Even her boyfriend, Damien." He places the album back to the bookshelf and sits down in exhaustion. "It's weird, huh? I'm telling you one of the dark secrets we kept away from the public and you weren't supposed to be part of this. But I have been observing you ever since we met. And I can tell you're being targetted for the wrong person."

I sat down with him keeping my space away from him. "Tell me what I should know. If this means my life may be in danger as well, I have the right to know." I got off guard when he came closer and removed my glasses by surprise. I stared at him quietly my mouth half opened.

"No wonder they're after you," he muttered, "You and her look alike." He held my chin and thoroughly examined my face. "For a normal girl living a normal life, would you like to see how life as a rich person is like?"

"I'm sorry.... what?" I asked confused. He continued holding my chin then slowly moved it to the side of my neck.

"I'm giving you a once in a lifetime to get out of your ordinary life into a luxurious life." he explained, "If you can pull off pretending to be Juliet until I find her, I'll repay you back whatever you want."

"Ha! Anything I want? That's a joke right? You want me to pretend being some snobby rich girl who I have no clue about?" I laughed not believing one word from him.

"And in return, I'll give you whatever you desire most." he smiled softly, "It's only a short time for you to pretend to be Juliet. I will find her on time. So do we have a deal?"

"When you mean anything...." I asked curiously, "You mean like anything I want? If I want full scholarship to college or get unlimited supply of chocolate?"

"Yup. Anything." he respond.

I gave in some thought. I could tell him where she might be but I'm not entirely sure if she's the same girl I met back then. If I play along and pretend to be Juliet, I can also learn a few things about him as well. Hey maybe I can do some research about this Juliet while I'm at it before I confront her once again. "I'll do it. However, you are not to touch me or anything perverted to me until you found Juliet." I'll play along with his plans for now, but I must keep my distance from him. Avoid pushing any feelings towards Rick and remember to overtake my feelings toward Bryan.

We shook hands and put my glasses back on. He unlocked his samsung note and wrote down something on his notepad. "You're going to need a few changes to your look. We will also need to meet up once a day to train you to be a 'proper' lady like Juliet." he planned out

I rolled my eyes from acting like a proper lady. He then looked at me with concern. What did I do this time?

"Do you know how to bake?" he asked suddenly.

"I can bake...." I hesitated, "Well only baked one dish. Leche Flan." I pouted from embarrassment and looked away.

"Alright I'll have to teach you how to make chocolate from scratch too." he wrote that down on his notepad.

"Why do I need to make chocolate from scratch?" I whined, "Can't I just buy them from the stores?"

"Rice family are known to be chocolatiers." he answered, "Juliet was a talented baker when she's alongside with Damien. In order for my family to be fooled by you, you must also learn how to make chocolate as good as my bro."

I sighed from wanting to learn another skill that's not necessary. But, I guess this can give me ideas for future series if I ever decide drawing handsome chocolatier men. I drool from imagining it and snapped myself out from the imagery. Rick then put his phone away and grabbed the keys.

"You're going to miss first class, but I can take you back to school if you want." he said. Seeing how I'm going to have to learn how to be Juliet, one day of no school isn't a big deal.

"We can start training right now." I made up my mind, "If you want me to pretend to be Juliet, I might as well start training."

I heard a weak chuckle from him as he turned his back from me. "You're a strange girl. Alright let's start finding you some new look."

"Look?" I raised an eyebrow. He grabbed my hands and we head back to the car. He didn't answer what he meant and we stayed quiet through the whole drive. We drove towards downtown and headed to one of the main departments. He pulled the car at the entrance and called for valet. The valet opened the door for me and I got off while Rick got off too and walked beside me. He wrapped his arm around my hips, resisting from slapping him, and lead me inside the department. 

As we entered inside, I felt out of place. By how I dressed and seeing some better outfits around, I wish I could run away. I felt a cold watching some employees staring at me with my poorly worn out clothes. I tried to pull away from Rick, but he was gripping my hip really close. We stopped in front of the fitting room and offered me a seat.

"We'll be here a little longer." he said as he took out his phone. He dialed a number and waited for the answer.

"Hey, I need your help dressing up another girl." he said, "Mind using your special talent if you have time?"

Special talent... Weird he's asking someone to help me dress up. We waited for a couple of minutes as I twirled my hair from boredom. He noticed someone walking towards us and greeted the person.

"Took you long enough." he smirked. As I looked who he was waiting for, I couldn't believe my eyes.

"Chris?!" I shouted eyes wide open.