Royce Miller's POV

Kring...Kring...kring...

The sound of my alarm clock wakes me up from a good sleep. Well, I thought I would not be able to sleep inside Reid's room, but since I was a little tipsy last night, I didn't care anymore if this is not my own bed. I was supposed to be sleeping in my bedroom when I arrived home last night but I opted not to, instead, I just changed my clothes and took off my wig, and then came inside Reid's room. I made a quick glance at my wristwatch and it was already 6:00 in the morning.

This is not my usual wakeup and so I'm a little bit sleepy. But there's no other choice but to get used to getting up very early in the morning. Gladly, I only had a few drinks last night at Skybar because I always had in mind that I need to go home early for my first day of duty in the office.

Alexa asked me to drive Vera home since she wanted to spend much time with Vince. Besides, I know Vera was not feeling good because I saw her puffy eyes when I went back to our table. I'm sure she was crying and maybe she was jealous of Roxette. I'm not sure if it was all because of the kiss or what because the next thing I saw was Alexa hugging and comforting her.

When we were inside the car, Vera was just silent in the passenger's seat. I had tried to ask her if she was alright and why she was crying, but she just said it was nothing. I did not anymore ask her until we reached her house.  She spoke and thanked me for driving her home. I bent over and unfastened her seatbelt but before she could get off the car, I grabbed her waist and kissed her again. That warm and tender kiss took a little while before she pushed me away and hurriedly got off the car.

I was thinking maybe she was angry at me. Angry for what? If it's because I kissed her, then why all of the sudden she feel that way, when I kissed her twice already?

But honestly, that kiss was different. And I couldn't imagine how it awakened all my senses and made me feel alive. I mean, it's not my first time kissing a woman. I had a lot of those from my flings but the one I had with Vera was totally different. 

I remember it's been one month already that I'd not been sleeping with a woman in bed. Since the time of my brother's accident, that thing slipped off my mind until I was fully occupied with all the rehearsals for Reid's comeback. 

But that warm kiss Vera and I shared last night, had brought an inexplicable sensation in me. Not just a pure lust, but there's something I couldn't figure out.

Was it love? I doubt.

My mind was busy thinking about her that I forgot, thirty minutes had already passed and I'm still on my bed. I quickly stood up and grabbed my towel. It's not good to come late on my first day of duty as CEO of META. 

After taking a shower, I opened Reid's closet and look for the suit that I need to wear. I chose the navy blue business suit with its matching pants. I decided to wear a blue inner shirt that has a lighter shade and a dark diagonal striped necktie then a black leather shoes that would complete my outfit. After fixing myself in the mirror, I grabbed my suitcase and went out of the room.

My parents were already there at the dining table taking their breakfast. Dad was also wearing corporate attire while mom was wearing a white button-down shirt, well-fitted pants, and a long coat. 

"Good morning dad, mom", I greeted. Then I brewed a cup of coffee. I know Reid doesn't take meals in the morning, so I need to do it as well to avoid suspicions from the people around the house.

"Good morning son. Goodluck on your first day of duty after a one-month comatose", dad uttered cheerfully while taking a sip of coffee.

"Goodluck son", mom said happily.

I nodded and after done with my coffee, I bid goodbye to them.

"I'll go ahead, dad mom!"

I thought of using my Porche Cayenne but later I realized that I am not Royce this time. So I need to use Reid's car which is Lamborghini. I pulled off the driveway and gladly, there isn't much traffic yet, so I am so sure to arrive META before 8:00 in the morning. 

Suddenly, a hurtling vehicle was coming across the road and approaching my way. It has a dark tinted windshield so I couldn't see clearly who was driving it. Seems like it wanted to bump my car so I quickly turned the steering wheel to dodge causing it to create a squeaky sound. I looked back to see who that stupid driver was but the car seemed to have vanished into thin air.

I took a long deep sigh as I started the engine and pulled off the car. I was thinking if it was done intentionally so it means someone was trying to harm me and I'm not safe anymore. But who would that be? 

No matter how much I've tried to figure out who could be that person who is interested in me, still it remains a puzzle. Actually, Uncle Sam and Charles came up first in my mind but it's not good to accuse people without much evidence. 

I arrived at META still thinking of that incident happened a while ago. But for now, I had to set aside this thought and I need to focus on my role as CEO. 

Bringing with me my suitcase, I went out of the car and headed to the entrance door of the building. As usual, employees greeted me with much respect and all I did was nod and smile at them. I took the elevator going to the 5th floor on which my office is located. But as soon as I stepped out of the elevator, employees were already waiting for me in the corridor bringing a tarpaulin and holding gifts placed in a paper bag.

"Welcome back sir Reid!", everyone chorused then a loud bang was heard coming from party poppers and everyone feels excited as they handed to me their gifts. I grinned cheerfully because it's my first time experiencing things like this.

Walter approached me and gave me a tight hug. 

"Just give a soft smile and thank them. Reid doesn't smile that much", he whispered in my ears.  Then he slowly pulled back himself and exclaimed.

"Welcome back sir Reid!" Walter shook my hand, showing a grinning face.

"Thank you, everyone. I'm totally surprised", I said, looking each one of them with a tender smile.

"We also have prepared a welcome back lunch later sir Reid!", one employee in her early forties said gladly. I think this is Mrs. Thompson the head of the HR department. 

"Thank you", I responded and turned my way heading to Reid's office. I'm quite familiar with the building because I had been here for many times already. Walter was following behind carrying my suitcase and paper bag full of gifts.

When we reached the office, the glass sliding door automatically opened as soon as our faces were recognized. Actually there is another way to unlock the door and that's through a code lock which dad, Reid, Walter, and I know about it. But for the face recognition, only Reid's and Walter's faces were registered. Since I am Reid's twin brother, no wonder my face was also recognized.

Reid's office was well-furnished, well-lighted, and ventilated. The desk was located at the center facing the door and at the back of it were shelves, bookcases, and file cabinets. The place was fully furnished with elegant furniture that has dark finishes and it was properly equipped with the best modern technology. Its flooring was made of vinyl tiles and a carpet embroidered with strings of pearls and colored glass beads were fixed to the space where meetings and small conferences are held. On the right side of the room was made of a black framed glass partition between Reid's and Walter's office and along with it was another sliding door. I think it was made on purpose so that both of them could easily get inside each other’s offices without going through the main door.

I sat on the swivel chair and leaned my back on it. I don't know how to begin and when to start. I rubbed my forehead as I looked at the documents piled on the table. Everything is new to me; the office, table, computer, and papers. I never have dreamed all of these. And this is truly far from my expectations because what I did all my life was spending time with my friends in bars and nightclubs. But now, it's different.

I looked over the documents and read them one by one. Although I can understand what is being stated there, but it's still hard for me because I don't have any experience in business. Gladly, Walter was always at my rescue so he told me what to do. I just have to affix Reid's signature below the documents before he would give them back to the HR department. 

Talking about my brother's signature, it took two days before I learned it, and now I need to affix his signature on a set of important documents. I feel nervous as I'm holding the sign pen. But I need to concentrate and be on focus.

If I'm going to think about it, what I've been doing is actually false impersonation but I think I am not criminally liable for it since I am not using Reid's name for a civil or criminal offense. Besides, my parents already consulted the family's legal adviser about this matter. Still, I couldn't help but feel worried for the possible consequences.

What if somebody will find out the truth? What if the board of directors will find out that I am not the real Reid?