-Halloo! I was out only 5 minutes, and you already managed to get lost in your thoughts. What is with you, Juliet?-
-Nothing to worry about, Rach. I was just waiting for you.-
Juliet walks past Rachel to the kitchen and pulls out some food and a bottle of wine.
-Don't walk away from me Juliet Carlson! I'm your sister and I'm asking you, what happened? - Rachel sits down on the chair opposite Juliet. - Do not pretend that you don't understand me. – Rachel looks at Juliet insistently - Jack called me and asked me to come, because he is worried about you. I race over here and you look perfectly fine at first glance, and then I see this pensive expression on your face. So tell me Jules, what is bothering you?-
-Well, I'll try to explain it to you - Juliet sits down and begins to twist a napkin in her hands. –But I'm afraid you'll just think that I'm crazy.-
-Start your story, and then we'll see.-
-I had a dream. Although I'm not sure if you can call it a dream. It was like some memories unexpectedly emerged about my past life.-
-Oh, really? And who were you? Princess? -
-Don't laugh, Rach. Or I won't tell you.-
-Sorry, I don't mean to be joking about it.-
-I saw all of you: you, Jack, Julian. It was as if there was another version of my life, as if there was some point in my life when I chose another direction. Do you remember the day I firstly met Jack? In this 'other' life I went out with Edmund, well, you remember him, the jerk you didn't like. So, I never met Jack and I married Edmund. We started working together, and then he changed. You insisted that I divorce him. – Juliet pauses - You know it's so strange to tell you all this stuff. So much happened then. You had cancer. You were cured, you gave birth to Julian. I accepted a job offer and ended up on an island somewhere near Fiji. Sounds crazy, huh? -
-You're right, it sounds weird, but, there are too many coincidences in your life for you to be crazy. I mean, if I'd wanted to dream about another life, I would hardly have included a guy who I hardly knew and certainly would have come up with some happy stuff.-
-Well, there were not only bad things .- Juliet flushes
-Oh, so it's not the end of the story!- Rachel looks with an obvious interest.
-No, it's only beginning. I planned to stay on that island 6 months, but eventually stayed for 6 years. And I met a man.-
-A man. I knew there should be something more than just your life here. Tell me about him!- Rachel winks.
-He is tall and handsome with long blond hair and beautiful eyes. He has your sense of humor and he loves reading. We were able to talk for hours. I told him everything. He understood me, he always knew how to make me smile.-
-Wow, he is a prince, I'm jealous, Sis - Rachel whistles.
-Exactly-Juliet gives her a huge smile.
-Sis, you're radiant. I've never seen you so excited about anybody. Even on your wedding day with Jack, you were calmer.-
Juliet is sitting quietly, not looking at Rachel.
-You're definitely in love. OMG, Julie, you love him?-Juliet nods shyly. -But he's not even exist.-
-Not exactly.-
-What?-
-I met him, the same day I had that dream. I understand it's hard to believe, but it's true. And when I saw him, I realized that I knew everything about him.-
-I see and who is your mysterious prince? -
-A detective, he is leading our investigation.-
-What?-Rachel starts laughing.
-Listen, I warned you that it sounds crazy, but it isn't a reason to laugh at me.-Juliet says coldly.
-Yes, no, I'm not laughing at you, Julie. I don't know what is happening with you, but you seem so happy and I'm happy about that.
-Then what is so funny? - Juliet asks still hurt.
-Jack! He's worried that you were upset by going to the police station. And looks like he was right about this. He just doesn't know the real cause of your feelings.-
-Yes. ... Jack - Juliet murmurs. -I don't know what to do about him. What should I say to him? He loves me, he cares about me. He is very nice and I don't want to hurt him, but I can't treat him like I did before. I ... -
-You don't love him anymore?-
-Yes. But the man I love… he doesn't even know me. Well he knows Mrs. Shepard, but nothing more.-
-I see.-Rachel smiles at Juliet.-Don't worry, little sis. I'm sure we'll deal with all your problems this weekend. Let's start with the dinner. This bottle is standing intact unacceptably long.-
