Kiss Me Not

Olivia stood up first and Brione followed her but Cedric held her wrist, stopping her.

His eyes were asking her if it was really alright.

Olivia saw his look and knew what he was asking so she snorted, "Geez, what's with that worried look Cedric? I won't bite Brione okay? I just want to get to know her more. Can't I even do that as one of your closest friends?"

Cedric chuckled and raised his hand in surrender, "Alright then, you two have fun getting to know each other."

He then looked at Brione and said, "Call me when you two are done so that I can pick you up okay?"

Olivia's eyes rolled as she mumbled, "She can sleep with me after we're done. I strongly believe that it's even safer if she sleeps with me in case both of us get drunk so don't you dare get in between us."

Cedric could not comment anymore and watched as Olivia dragged Brione out from the room.

"Don't worry Cedric. Olivia is a fine woman and not someone who will trample on a person simply because she is hurt. Geez, I can't believe that you are worrying so much right now. I really feel bad for Olivia," Will commented with a frown.

"I know that Will. I'm just worried that Brione might mention something about Gavin. It will only end up complicating things, Will. I don't know much about Brione's alcohol tolerance but last time…" Cedric whispered.

Last time, Brione was aggressive enough to kiss him though she only had a few shots of whiskey.

Will breathed a frustrated sigh and said, "Then let her bring up Gavin. Olivia deserves to know everything too Cedric. You used to trust Olivia more than anyone else, even more than me. You used to tell her secrets that you never tell me. You know, Olivia actually told me that she's suspecting that you are someone else as well. Just as Brione is suspecting that you are Gavin, Olivia is suspecting you are not Cedric."

"And how about you Will? Do you think the same as her?" Cedric asked, looking at Will keenly.

"Ah, I don't know either but one thing is for sure. You are part of the Royal Family and have Royal Blood flowing in your veins regardless of whether you are the real Cedric or not. Geez, if you only knew how fast I mobilized our men to double-check everything." Will complained about a crumpled face.

Cedric laughed and patted his back, "How about we go and get a drink too huh? You look like you badly need it."

"Ah, it's all your fault. You must try and remember everything Cedric. Or even at least a few details that give us some hint to confirm that you really are Cedric because right now, we are all torn. To be honest, I myself can't even tell for sure because of the drastic changes in you," Will said. 

"How about you check my butt?," Cedric casually stated, making Will choke on his water.

"What?!" Will questioned in disbelief.

"Brione told me Gavin had birthmarks on his butt so look at it for me," Cedric elaborated.

"Are you kidding me?! I will tell a servant to buy you a hand mirror so that you can go to your bathroom, stand in front of the full sized mirror and look at it for yourself," Will exclaimed.

"Should I do that? What if I really have those birthmarks then? It would prove that I'm Gavin and that Cedric is my twin as the DNA test proved that I'm the King's son. I asked my father about it but he seemed not to be aware of twins. I mean there was no clue that proved he knew that I have a twin…" Cedric muttered.

Will frustratingly passed his hands through his hair and said, "Maybe His Majesty is not aware of it too. Your mother died after giving birth to you but there are no more details about it anywhere. The case was classified as confidential so I believe there is more to it. It would be best if you ask your father about it…"

"Yeah, I will. I have some things to do first and right now Brione is my priority. Did you prepare the documents I asked for?" Cedric asked, swiftly changing the topic.

"The marriage certificate? Yeah. It's already placed in your study room. Do you think Brione will sign that? Isn't it too early?" Will commented.

"I'm not sure but I need those documents ready just in case. I know it's still early but I must have her sign it before I go back to the palace and start working for the country. She already likes me and I can feel that we're progressing. It's just a matter of time before she completely falls for me. I will have her sign it at the earliest opportunity I get."

"Ah, my cunning Prince, you really thought of everything huh? But this time I wonder how you are going to trick her into signing the marriage certificate. I'm sure you have your wicked ways as usual," Will answered his own question.

Cedric's face turned serious as he said, "Yeah I have my ways but I will never force her to do something she doesn't want. She can always decline my offer whenever she wants, Will."

"But surely you will give her an offer she can't decline," Will snorted.

Cedric smiled smugly and asked the waiter to serve them whiskey.

"So tell me, Will. Are you sure you want to give up on Olivia just like that?" Cedric said.

"You… Why are you being so nosy about it?" 

"Well, you always have comments about my love life so I just thought of returning the favour. It's only fair that I do the same for you right?"

"Olivia only loves you, Cedric. And if there's even a slightest chance that those two women are correct and that you really are not Cedric, then Olivia will not hesitate to search for him even if she has to go through hell for him so I really don't stand a chance. I don't wish to become someone's rebound Cedric. The pain Olivia is feeling is still just fresh unlike the one inflicted on Brione a year ago when she lost Gavin.

Olivia came back because of you, knowing that you waited for her. I'm not saying this to make you feel bad for her but I'm saying this as a person who cares for her. I'm stating the facts so please don't push this topic anymore. I'm not like you and my poor heart is not that confident in myself unlike yours."

Will drank the whiskey in one shot and poured himself another. Cedric looked at him pitifully. If only his memory returned then he could shed light on everything. He could not find the feeling that Olivia and Will were referring to. His heart at this moment was only filled with intense feelings for Brione and no one else. His heart was beating for her and only her.