I decided to call David for advice, and he gave me some tips on the situation, including the risks involved and what I could potentially lose. He also mentioned that it could just be a test and not a real threat to my job.

Although it may seem like a big risk, I still want to go through with it. Maybe I'm losing focus or maybe not, but I felt that I needed closure. With determination, I muttered to myself, "So let's do this," as I headed towards Ciara's office.

When I got home, I started preparing for the upcoming date with Kiara, which was scheduled for the weekend. I felt a bit anxious because I discovered that she was the person I had bumped into earlier, and she seemed a bit cranky. Nevertheless, I was actually looking forward to a challenging and somewhat stressful date.

The week went by quickly, maybe due to my preoccupied mind. Honestly, I wasn't truly excited about the date. Given the choice, I would have preferred to go out with Ciara or Tiara first. However, since I had already agreed, I didn't have any other option.

Fast forward to the day of the date, I chose a nice outfit. Even though I wasn't particularly interested in Kiara, I didn't want to come across as unfit or unprepared. The journey to the restaurant wasn't stressful since it wasn't far from my apartment. It was a pleasant place with a good atmosphere.

I didn't have to wait for long before I saw Kiara walk in. She looked stunning and carried herself with elegance. In my mind, I couldn't help but think, "She's so beautiful." There's just something about her that captivates me and draws me in.

Contrary to what I expected, our date went perfectly. Kiara was calm, well-spoken, had a great sense of humor, and seemed unusually relaxed compared to when we first met. I couldn't find any flaws in her. Perhaps she was just in a bad mood during our initial encounter, and maybe she was the same person I saw at the gathering.

"I haven't reached a conclusion yet," I told myself while trying to convince myself as I got home. This shouldn't be a problem, but the date made me long for the person I saw at the gathering even more. Now I'm even more confused.

I wondered if there was a way to truly understand what sets them apart from each other, but it's difficult to see through their uncanny similarities, even when they're all in the same room.

"Well, one down, two to go," I concluded before falling asleep.

The following week was no different. I had a lot of work to do, but I found myself daydreaming excessively about a life with either one of them. I feel sorry for myself when I think about it—so confused yet filled with enthusiasm.

The week felt incredibly slow, perhaps because I was eagerly anticipating the next date. I didn't even know how to act around Ciara at work, knowing she was the one I would be going out with next. I had been expecting Tiara. Maybe they're saving the best for last.

Busy week? Definitely. But the weekend eventually arrived, and I prepared myself even more for this date. Let's see where it takes us. I went to the address I was given earlier to get ready ahead of time.

Well, she didn't disappoint. She was dressed beautifully, exuding a graceful aura. I longed to hold her in my arms, perhaps a bit too much, but I couldn't help it. Our date went on, filled with many great moments, laughter, shared interests, and more.

As we were nearing the end of our date, a guy tapped her on the shoulder and said, "Baby, what's going on here?" At that moment, I couldn't think anymore because I didn't like the look on her face when she saw him. It seemed like she genuinely liked him.

But who is this guy? What an unexpected variable disrupting my wonderful date.

To be continued...