Sorry... He whispered, and I broke the eye contact, looking in front, ignoring the word he had just spelled out. Ignoring the way my heart suddenly started beating at maximum speed...

...

Rhys...

Is confusing...

Biting my lips, I controlled myself from saying something. I just sat there silently.

The evening wind was making sounds against the glass, playing the soft music of nature.

When we reached near my house way, I took a glance at Rhys—same arrogant posture, jaw clenched, tight hold on the steering wheel. After that one word, he was silent, just like me.

Twisting the steering wheel, he finally stopped, and as his eyes were about to catch me, I quickly looked away...

I gulped and started opening my seatbelt. Opening the door slowly, I unknowingly waited for him to say something, but when he didn't, closing the door, finally, I got out.

Turning my back to him, I walked towards my home. Pressing the bell, I again looked back. He was still there, looking at me with those dangerous eyes of his.

The door clicked open, and my attention quickly went back there. Mom was standing with a smile...

I reverted the smile and got in.

"Did Rhys drop you?" Mom asked, and I hummed.

"You should have invited him inside," Mom said, and I looked at her and then replied,

"He is busy..."

"Did you two fight?" Mom asked, and I ignored her words, walking upstairs quickly and sitting on the bed.

"Maya, you have to understand that relationships are not that easy. You have to maintain them," Mom said loudly.

What relationship? We didn't have one from the start. He is nothing but a bully...

I sat, ignoring her words, and then finally walked inside the washroom. After getting all freshened up, I dressed myself in comfy pajamas.

I was about to lie down on my bed when someone knocked on the door...

Mom...

I sighed and got up tiredly. Opening the door, I saw Victor standing in front of me...

"Yes?" I said awkwardly, and he just looked at me for a second before saying...

"Can I come in?" He asked, and I stared at him up and down before opening the door fully.

"Yes," I said in a slow voice.

He came inside and looked around. I followed him and then stopped a few feet away.

"Maya..." he called, and I hummed, letting out a small "Yes..."

"I am sorry," he let out, and I saw Rhys's reflection suddenly appearing in front of my eyes.

"For what?" I asked.

Turning towards me, he looked into my eyes.

"I didn't mean to do all that, but you know, sometimes it's just hard to control emotions. I had this feeling for you for a very long time, Maya. Just by seeing your pictures, I would always tell myself that one day, when we met, I would make you mine. And after all this, suddenly seeing you in a relationship with him just made me feel angry and sad..."

He explained, and I just looked at him. A sudden uncomfortable feeling came inside my heart. I didn't know what to say or how to make some changes. This conversation was making me feel guilty and desperate to make him leave this room.

"I am sorry... I'm really sorry..." he said, and I gulped before letting out...

"I... It's okay..." I cursed myself for stuttering.

"No, really, I am sorry, Maya. I shouldn't have made you uncomfortable," he said, and I nodded my head like I understood what he was saying.

"It's okay, Rh... Victor. I forgive you. It's okay. That wasn't your fault," I said quickly while my heartbeat quickened. I was about to say his name... Why is he the only thing I can remember now? Why does he make my heart feel like this?

Victor hummed and turned towards the door, taking a few steps. I let out a shaky breath, composing myself.

When suddenly, he turned again towards me...

"Can we be friends, Maya?" he asked, and I panicked...

"Y... Yeah, su... sure..." I said, stuttering, and a wide smile appeared on his lips. He shook his head while biting his lips to control the smile. Turning towards the door, he finally left, and I walked towards the door, closing it softly...

My back touched the door, and heavy breaths started leaving my mouth...

Closing my eyes, I let myself calm down before walking towards the bed...

Today was tiring. Lying on the bed, I took the phone from the drawer and set an alarm clock to study after a quick nap...

Closing my eyes, I waited for sleep to engulf me, and it did, quicker than usual...

The cold wind kept making small noises. The small smell of mud was so comforting. Maybe the neighborhood uncle was washing his car. The warmth of my blanket was peaceful...

The dream I was having was blank, letting me fall deeper into sleep...

My eyes opened when the alarm rang. Slowly taking in the bright light from the ceiling, I turned towards the side of the window and looked outside, and as expected, it was dark. The night looked beautiful and cold...

Cold...

Oh, I kept the window open. I was about to turn to the right side to get up when suddenly I felt something hard touching my back...

Quickly getting up, I looked to the right. My eyes widened, looking at Rhys sitting cross-legged on my bed.

"Rhys..." I said while looking at him with a confused expression.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, looking at him while blinking. He didn't say anything and started shifting his position, slowly placing his head on my thighs. He lay down, surprising me with his gesture...

"Rhys..." I called his name again, and he turned his face towards my stomach...

"I am sorry..." he whispered and wrapped his arms around my waist, nuzzling...



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