Enchanted Secrets by Kristen Middleton Read Free Book Online

sale?”
    She sighed. “ Although something tells me I’m going to regret this, I will sell it to you, but only if you promise to follow the directions exactly. We don’t want you losing too much weight.”
    I nodded vehemently. I still didn’t believe a small bottle of liquid would really make me thin, but I was really getting caught up in her sales technique. She was pretty darn good.
    “I promise. I will follow your directions to a tee.”
    She stared into my eyes for a few seconds. “Okay, I’ll write them down. If you have any… complications with the potion, though, call me immediately.”
    “ What do you mean by complications?” I asked.
    “ Well, something more than the typical side effects. Tyler, could you go help that customer over there?” she said, pointing towards a young girl looking at charms.
    “Sure,” he said, leaving the counter.
    I narrowed my eyes. “What kinds of side effects are typical?”
    “Upset stomach, headaches, heartburn. Those are typical. But if there is anything else, call me.”
    “Okay, how much?”
    “Well, how much do you have?” she asked.
    I laughed. “Well, I have ten dollars.”
    “That ’s how much it is,” she answered, holding out her hand.
    I pulled out the money my mothe r had given me and she rang up the sale. She then wrapped the bottle in tissue paper and stared at me with concern. “I’m not sure why you want to do this; you’re a lovely young girl.”
    I lowered my voice. “No offense, but you’re thin and probably don’t understand what it’s like when you look like me.”
    Her eyes softened. “Listen, Kendra, you are a very pretty girl and I seriously don’t think you need to lose weight,” she said.
    “ Thank you, but I’m getting really tired of being teased at school about my weight,” I whispered. “And if this bottle can help me, even a little…”
    She sighed and pulled out a pen and paper. “Okay, fine. Kids are cruel, I get that. Just, follow these directions,” she replied, writing them down. “And don’t take any more than what this says.”
    “ I will and… thanks.”
    She folded the up the directions and slid it into the bag. “You’re welcome. Just remember to be very careful.”
    I nodded. “I will.”
    Smiling, she handed me the potion. “Well, it was nice meeting you. I hope you’ll stop by after you’ve taken the potion, so I can see the results.”
    “I will, thanks,” I said , feeling giddy.
    Just then another customer looking at old books motioned for Rebecca. “Oh, I gotta go. Call the store if you need me for anything,” she said, squeezing my shoulder as she walked away.
    “Goodbye.” 
    I waved to Tyler, who was still assisting the young girl, who was now gazing at him like he was some kind of celebrity. He excused himself and walked back over to me while she watched him with open adoration.
    “Looks like you’ve made an admirer,” I teased.
    He turned back towards the girl, who blushed and looked away. He smiled and then turned to me. “So, my mom cautioned you about the potion?”
    “ Yeah and I’ll be fine.”
    Sighing, he walked me to the door . “You know, I really wish you’d just believe it when I say you don’t need to change. You look great now.”
    My cheeks turned crimson, all this talk about my weig ht was beginning to make me uncomfortable. “Um, well thanks. I guess I’d better get going. So, see you on the bus?”
    He nodded. “ Sure, see you tomorrow.”
    Who knows, maybe you’ll see less of me by then , I thought with a little smile.
    As I walked out of the store, I had this crazy feeling that I was being watched. I stopped and looked around, but didn’t notice anyone paying me any mind.
    “ Enchanter,” whispered a gentle breeze against my ear.
    I turned towards the sound of the voice, but found myself still alone on the sidewalk.
    “Witc hhh…” the voice hissed into my other ear.
    Okay, I’m going crazy , I thought, twisting back around