"So what disguise are you getting?", Nicholas asks me as he pulls to a stop in front of a boutique.

"It may take a while so just sit here. I have to fish for a passport and an ID. It shouldn't be difficult since this boutique is on the way to the airport. So by my calculations, most people here are either coming back from a city or going to a city and I should be back by approximately... uh 30 minutes but if I'm not back before then, you can come and look for me"

I explain to him, giving my speculations and calculations.

"How do you know all these?"

"I've been running for years and fishing too. I'm used to it"

I say shrugging and opening the car door.

" Right but what is fishing?", he asks before I jump down.

I jump down and adjust my clothes.

"It's exactly what you think it is", I say smirking and closing the door.

"Now, let's see who is going to fall prey. All I have to do is get a fake ID and a costume to match. Gosh! I might need my make up to change my look"

I mutter underneath my breath as I enter the boutique. I move to a corner of the boutique and search through my mini back pack for my make up kit.

I heave a sigh of relief after finding it.
Now all I have to do is fish for a card of a person who is about to travel outside the city.

I walk through the aisle of clothes, pretending to examine them while studying everyone through the glasses.

I spot a young girl, standing in the front row alone. I notice her buying lots of clothes.

Someone's got lot of relatives this Christmas!

I walk up to her and pretend to be interested in what she's buying.

She smells rich.

"Oh my, Candy is going to love this. Oh my word! $200,000? Well I'm gonna have to get Candy something different and affordable too", I say quite loud to her hearing.

I notice her coming towards me with a smile.

"Excuse me there ma'am. I couldn't help but notice you looking at the lovely dress. May I help?"

" Oh yes. My niece has always wanted the blue color of this dress so I decided to get her one. I'm on my way to New York for the holidays and I already have a lot to spend", I whimper.

Well this should ignite her to tell me if she's going or staying.

"Oh really. I'm on my way to New York myself and I'm going alone. Mind if I pay and tag along? ", She asks.

I study her a bit more, she has platinum blonde hair, silver eyes, round lips and a very cute button nose.

Her skin is as tanned as possible. She is beautiful.

"Well I came here with my husband, he's outside in the car and I know you might be thinking why can't he pay for it... Well we shared it. He pays for the trip to New York and our tours there and I get to pay for the present"

" Wow! You guys are... Different from the rest of the holiday couples. Well it's no problem at all. I'll find my way but I'll help you pay for the dress. Is it okay if I see your husband? "

" Oh thank you so much", I mutter as I hug her and swipe away the passport and ID away from her back pocket.

Well that was easy.
I gingerly stick the passport and ID into my front pocket

"My husband... Well um... Uh..."

"It's okay. My husband is not good looking at all. By the way I'm Lilian

That's not it. I have to get a disguise that looks like you without you following me.

She pays for her goods and mine and literally drags me out of the boutique.

I spot Nicholas standing by the car.
Boy I have never been so happy to see him.
His eyes light up after seeing me but immediately, his brows quickly furrow in confusion after spotting Lilian with me.

"Hey sweetie! This young woman here helped me pay for Candy's clothes. Her name is Lilian. Lilian, meet my husband..."

"Nicholas Macaulay?", she exclaims in utter disbelief, cutting me off.

Lord! Why did I have to bump into such lousy creature?

Fame sucks!

I know right! You can't go to the mall without being noticed.
Nicholas gives me a raised eyebrow.

Boy am I getting an ear full after this.

"But I thought his wife died?", Lilian continues.

"We had no idea", I reply with sarcasm dripping from every word. I bite my tongue after realizing what I had said.

Fuck!

"Um?" Nicholas clears his throat.

"Oh honey!", I say as sweetly as I can and give him a hug
"Just fucking play along", I whisper in his through gritted teeth.

I pull away from the hug and plaster a tight smile upon my face. Nicholas does so too and places his hand on my waist, digging his nails into my skin.

Um... Ouch?

I wince in pain but it comes out as a giggle because I happen to be very ticklish.

Does he realize he's even hurting me? I see him glare at Lilian from my peripheral vision.

"... And I had no idea you remarried", Lilian says.
Hold up! She's been talking this whole time?

I try wiggling away from Nicholas but he digs his fingers deeper.

Why is he hurting me?

Tears glisten at the corners of my eyes. Thank goodness for the shades I'm wearing.

"Well we are not quite married? He is just my fiance. Right... Honey?", I ask in a croaked voice, giving him a nudge at his sides.

He tries to smile but his frown only deepens.

"Is this true doctor Nicholas?", Lilian ask, trying so hard to believe our lies.

God! Nicholas please stop hurting me. I mentally plead. Please don't fall tears.

Instead of answering, he turns me so we are facing each other and plants a rough kiss on my lips. Only then did his grip loosen... A bit.

For a moment, I feel the world come to a stand still.

Nicholas Macaulay is kissing me?, are the first thoughts that come to my mind.

I respond slowly as I close my eyes shut. He kisses me roughly and passionately and releases me only when I give a slight moan.

What the hell was that about?

He was showing off. To make this woman believe that we are actually a thing.

"Oh! My! God!", Lilian exclaims for the hundredth time.

"Yes thank you. Have a nice day. Bye", Nicholas says pushing her away.

After she's out of sight, the tears spill. I remove my shades and raise up the side of my shirt.

True to my earlier thoughts, there's a scar with clotted blood.

I can't believe Nicholas hurt me!
I sniff and dab my eyes with the back of my clothes.

"I am sorry Samantha. I don't know what came over me. I really find it hard to talk about my wife. You shouldn't have brought it up. Why did you tell her you are my fiance? Clearly we are nothing more than acquaintances"

I don't know what it is but the way my stomach constricts after he said that doesn't feel right. I try to place what emotion it could be but my brain just wouldn't comprehend.

I say nothing and slide into the passenger's side of the car.

He hurt me!

He gets into the driver's side of the car and exhale loudly.

"I'm really sorry Sam but just to be clear, that kiss meant nothing alright?"

So much of an apology!

A/N
Samantha: I'd give anything to be sleeping beauty at this point.

Author: Ha! This is only the beginning baby girl.

Nicholas: I'm sorry Sam.

Samantha: Right... Thank you everyone for taking your time to read this book. Please don't forget to vote and drop your comments off in the comment box below. Muah!
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