(Lexi’s POV)What could be worse than not having a wink after my conversation with Finn last night, forgetting to bring an umbrella, and now standing in the drizzle outside their home?The Mars lived in a private residential area, but before you could enter their main door, I had to go through another inspection-interview-like with the new security personnel at the gate. It was not as thorough as my first time going here because before I could log in my information, their head security, who just came, recognized me immediately and told them I was Finn’s secretary. When I stepped inside the gate, it was just about to rain, but I declined the offer to be driven near the main entrance. I sighed at the thought that wealthy people had more resources to waste when anyone could use their energy walking and enjoying the luxurious driveway. This was more like a walk in the park for me, but halfway through the driveway, the lonely sky poured a fine misty rain without warning.Or maybe I misse

(Finn’s POV)“Is that it?”I slightly raised my head, half-smiling as I looked at Mrs. Antonetta, then I returned my eyes to the orange I was peeling. I knew it was childish to mope around just because my secretary didn’t see any good things in me despite my effort last night to bring her dinner and return to the office because I was worried about her.“I like Iron Man,” she said, shrugging and looking at me like there was something funny on my face.Mrs. Antonetta was one of my favorite residents in The Nursing Home of St. Mary, and if I weren’t busy, I would come and visit her to read a book or talk about trivial matters. My family was active volunteers and sponsors, providing financial assistance and time for the residents. Sister Grace and Rose liked us cheering the elders rather than just sending checks for them. Whenever I was here, she often preferred to be wheeled in the garden and talked about her younger days, telling me about the men she dated, the best and worst ones, and

(Lexi’s POV)8:15 p.m.It was the exact time on my cell phone screen when it chimed in a message from Lexa, the same time Frank walked me to the doorway. I had succeeded in swallowing the hearty meal we had for dinner despite the constant glancing of the staff at me. I wanted to scream at them, wishing to tell them it was unethical, but how could I stop them when even I found it funny and annoying because it was like experiencing déjà vu, only I had a different date this time.“We survived the night,” Frank chuckled as we stopped in front of the door. “Whew! I thought we would be spending the night talking about work.”“I’m glad we didn’t,” I grinned, nodding in agreement. “I had fun, Frank.”“Me, too,” he said as he gazed at my face like he had plans of melting me.My heart hammered in my chest, creating a deafening sound, scared that he would kiss me again as he did in the elevator. I breathed out, unsure what to do if he brushed those soft lips again with mine. I wanted to kiss him

(Lexi’s POV)I’m going to die! I’m going to die!My heart was screaming and crying in panic, but before I found myself getting mauled by dogs, Finn put a whistle to his mouth. “Whooee-uueet!”The dogs halted abruptly, hearing probably a familiar whistle sound from their owner. My eyes widened at the different breeds of dogs, but half of their numbers were Golden Retriever and Labrador. For a dog lover, they were adorable, sitting on the ground, looking like they were smiling while panting and waiting for a treat from their owner.One dog couldn’t stay, though. He walked closer and sat in front of me. I breathed out, recognizing the St. Bernard dog. Colonel barked, probably saying hi to me.“Hi,” I smiled nervously, reaching for him and patting his head.Finn chuckled, scratching his ears. “You thought she’s Lexi?” He shook his head, laughing at the big puppy. “She’s Lexa, her twin sister.”Colonel barked again, probably telling him he was wrong.“He likes you,” Finn said in disbelie

(Lexi’s POV)The show was over!I beat Cinderella in leaving my prince charming by midnight. It was almost two in the morning when he decided to take me home after endless fun sharing about books, looking at pictures of places he had been, and playing with Oxygen, Argon, and their other siblings. Colonel lay beside me most of the time, not minding us singing, him sharing stories about his nephews and nieces, and us kissing at most times.When he left, I sat on the porch step, looking blankly at nothing, realizing I did overboard in pretending to be Lexa. I wrapped my arms around my body and began sobbing, feeling the deep wound inside me when Finn admitted that he seemed to love Lexa.Already? My heart and mind screamed in anger and pain.No one warned me that it would be this painful when hearts get broken. I have never seen Lexa cry whenever she broke up with her past relationships. She would always tell me there was a lot of space for her to move on, assuring me there was plenty of