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*****Keira's POV****

 I heard a loud knock on my door, but I was just too lazy to get to the door. 

 I shut my eyes tightly and heaved a long sigh. I still don't understand what really happened. I wish I could explain to myself what really happened, but everything seemed like a dream.

“Keira, are you okay? It's almost 8:am. Aren't you turning in for work today?”

 I opened my eyes sharply the moment I heard what the time was. 

 I lazily forced myself out of bed and walked over to the door. Furthermore, I slowly opened the door and saw Elena standing in front of the door worriedly.

“Holy shit! What happened to you?!”

“Huh? What do you mean?” Elena stared at me weirdly.

“Did you look in the mirror this morning?”

“No, I didn't. What's wrong?”

“No wonder! Now I understand why,” Elena whispered, still staring at me like I'd suddenly grown a bear. I quickly took my hands to my chin, but it was as smooth as it used to be.

“What's wrong with my face? Why do you look so scared?” I asked. 

“Because your face looks scary this morning, just in case you don't know. Why don't you take a good look in the mirror? I think you'll understand better.” 

 My heart skipped at the mention of looking in the mirror. I didn't wait to question Elena any further, but quickly turned around and headed to the mirror in my bathroom.

When I arrived in the bathroom, I was shocked when I saw myself in the mirror, just as Elena had told me to. I looked more like a vengeful ghost.

“No, no no, what happened to me? How can I be looking this way?” 

 I whispered. 

 Under my eyes were dark circles, my hair was terribly messed up. I couldn't believe what I was seeing with my eyes. This was the worst thing I've ever had to experience.

I quickly washed my face and used some facial products which my mom had packed for me. I can't even count the number of facials and body products my mom packed up for me over the weekend. My room almost looked like a mini cosmetic store.

After doing a little spa on my face, I stared in the mirror again, though the dark circles remained, but at least, I looked better than what I looked like earlier.

Elena made salad and some fries for us for breakfast. While I was on my food, my mind kept flashing to yesterday's scene and what happened. 

 I can't believe Drake was just one person and the rest of the two are solely his brothers. It is quite unbelievable to know that these brothers aren't triplets, but they look so much alike.

Who was I in love with? Just who was my childhood crush? Drake? Yes, it's Drake, he's the first guy I saw and the one I fell for. What about the others I saw? Does this mean I'm also in love with the others? Is that what it meant? 

I was so confused that I don't even know what to think anymore?

“Keira, are you okay?”

 I instantly snapped out of my thoughts and took my face towards Elena, only to see her confused-looking expression.

“Y…yes I'm okay.”

“You look quite distant. By the way, how was the party yesterday? You haven't told me how things went with your crush, you know.”

“Uhm, well, the thing is… I did see him, but I didn't get the time to talk to him,” I said sadly, even when I knew it was just a lie told by me.

“Oh girl... I can imagine how bad you must have felt last night. That explains the reason for the dark circles.” 

 I quickly took a glass of water to calm my already panicked heart. I hate telling lies, but at this point, I had no other choice but to lie about the whole thing.

I can't bring myself to tell Elena that the Drake she knew is not just one person, and that there are actually three Drakes. Not only that, I had met these Drakes, and they knew who I was and even asked me for something I still can't bring myself to comprehend or digest.

“You know what I think, friend? I think this is just the start of something new. I'm sure he will notice you the second time. Just don't give up.”

 I took a quick glance at my friend and smiled. She had no idea that Drake had noticed me from the first day. Not just him, but all three of them.

Gosh! What do I do about their request? I told them I was going to think about everything before giving them my replies. I have to think this through before making any decision. Becoming their toy? Just what kind of toy are they trying to make out of me?”

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“Keira, you are needed in the head office,” Monica informed me.

“Huh? Why would he send for me now?”

 Monica raised her hands in the air and shrugged her shoulders.

Never mind, it's not like I expected her to know what's on the mind of the boss.

I quickly left the report I was working on and headed to his office. Good thing the door was open when I got to his office, so I didn't have to knock on the door.

Mr. Jake took a glance at me the moment I got to the entrance of his office.

“Keira, you're here, please come in and take a seat.”

 I smiled at him and slowly walked into his office.

“Keira, it's been a week since the task I asked you for. Tell me, have you found an opportunity to see this almighty Drake guy?”

My heart skipped instantly at the question I was asked. 

 I sat up straight and cleared my throat, to hide just how nervous I was feeling at that time.

“Well, I did some research over the week, also, I had an opportunity to attend his birthday celebration, though I didn't have an opportunity to have an interview.

“Great! This is so much progress in just a week. Knowing his birthday and having the opportunity to attend is such great progress. I never expected you to have such an opportunity so soon. Keep up the good work, Keira, I'm proud of you!”

Did he just say proud? I must have imagined those words. 

“I'm grateful for the compliment. I promise to do better than this.”

“I trust you would,” Mr. Jake said cheerfully.

The moment I left his office, I couldn't help but let out a low groan. 

 What have I gotten myself into? How on earth am I supposed to fulfill my promises? What on earth was I thinking? 

 While I was drowning in my confusion, I suddenly got a text alert on my phone.