12 Her Words Haunted Me

Adonis's POV

I can't believe Maya Alva slapped me hard on my face. I ran away from her because of the words she spoke to me, and it was as if someone had poured me cold water. Everything she said to me penetrated my heart and soul.

This is the first time I have realized how much I care about her. Her words haunted me, and it will forever be in my memory. I learned the moment I kissed her last year that I wanted her, and I am a liar if I say I didn't enjoy our kiss.

It was the best kiss I ever experienced, and I will never let her know about it. I dreamed about her so many nights after that lingering kiss we shared.

I hated Maya when my twin sister started being friends with her because Ariana didn't want to spend time with me anymore. We used to be inseparable because we were twins and constantly together, but when she met Maya in the summer during our sixth grade, she always hung out with her, so I got so annoyed by Maya's presence.

I feel so confident that she likes me, and I wouldn't say I like that she is crushing on me for unknown reasons. Truthfully, I always steal glances at Maya whenever she goes to our Mansion when I was in grade seven.

I love how her smiles and innocent looks make my heart yearn to be close to her. I started to notice how beautiful she is. It is true among all the young female adults in San Antonio, including the wealthy girls, Maya's beauty is exceptional.

Her light-brown eyes are mesmerizing, and I want to stroke her shiny, long black hair. Her lovely face is captivating. In short, she is beautiful beyond compare. She looks so perfect; the only problem is that she is way out of my league because of her family status.

"You don't have any right to insult me, Young Master Adonis, yes! I am such a fool for believing in you; I don't know what my stupid heart had seen in you, that no matter how I tried to forget you, I just can't," May said.

"Thank you for insulting me, you made me see what a monster you are. I can't believe that all these years, I wanted to be kissed by you." She added

"I realized you are wicked, heartless, and most of all, you are the most arrogant bastard I have ever known! With all my heart, I despise you, Adonis; you are so full of yourself." She continued.

I could feel her anger and hatred towards me. I am shocked that she learned how to fight this way after a long time of hurting her feelings.

"I may be poor, but I never chose this life; you are so lucky being born with a silver spoon in your mouth while I grew up without my parents." Maya said with bitterness.

"I will tell you now, Young Master, it is tough, but I am proud to have nothing and remain more human than to be rich like you, who look down on others, I am wondering if you are the twin brother of Ariana, she is an angel, but you are the exact opposite of an angel, you are an evil Adonis!" She declared, and it made me lose my arrogant demeanor.

Maya hit me in the gut. She called me evil, and she has all the right to call me that thing because of the hurtful words I uttered towards her. She used to reason with me, but she never calls me evil.

I didn't expect to find her in the river early this morning, and the moment I saw her, I wouldn't say I liked how my heart was racing just watching her back figure.

I run away from her and Jake. I can hear my cousin call my name, but I hide in the tall hay grasses surrounding the rocks; I don't wish to hear Jake's possible remark about my walkout episode.

So, I stay hidden until I can no longer pick up his voice. I used to banter with Maya, but I am not in the mood to do the usual this morning because I realized I don't want to be a monster in her eyes.

"I detest you, Adonis! I despise you! I hate You. I hate you with all my heart." She shouted.

I perceived she thought I couldn't hear her anymore, for she thought I was long gone. Maya's voice echoed the whole spot. Now I can say she hates me and I don't know how to become friends with her.

She laughed and cried simultaneously; I couldn't believe the calm girl finally stood up against me. I know I have been a bully, but I have never stopped bothering her since she became Ariana's best friend.

I watched her the entire time; I wanted to go back and ask for an apology, but how could I face her? Aside from the fact that I broke her heart last year, I insulted her.

I remained hidden, and I looked like a stalker. I just hoped no one would come at this hour. Most farmers' families go to this beautiful stream to wash their clothes or just bathe.

I am always captivated by the beauty of this beautiful place. The water in the river is so clear I can even see the fish swimming underwater. I love swimming here because I am thrilled by the unending flow of the cold water.

Most of the time during summer vacation, I am reprimanded by my grandfather because I choose to swim in the river rather than in our enormous swimming pool with slides.

She sits on the rock, and I can say she is still crying because her shoulders are still shaking. She is almost done washing the clothes, but I wonder why she sat on the rock and looked at the stream for a long time.

I sighed in relief when she finally put the clean clothes on the basin, and I could say it was cumbersome. I want to help her, but I don't want her to think I was always here, spying on her. She had difficulty walking because of the weight of what she was carrying.

I followed her, and I thought she couldn't quickly turn her head because of the basin on her head. I can't help but admire how hot she is, even though I know she is having a hard time now.

I realized something I didn't want to accept and would do anything to stop this craziness. But one thing I understood: I wish to know Maya Alva.

I need to ease her pain and suffering. She had a terrible life growing up, and I made it even harder for her. How can I be so selfish? She was right; after all, I am a monster. How could I make her suffer when she has done nothing towards me?

She tried to reach out to me many times, but I pushed her away by saying hurtful things. The worst thing I have accomplished is when I stole her first kiss.

I don't have any right to take it. But because of a stupid bet, I kissed Maya, which made me realize I didn't want to stop kissing her. The minute I tasted her sweet lips, I became addicted, and I relive that moment over and over again. I was sleepless for how many nights after that mind-blowing kiss.

I wanted to dance with her that night, and when I placed my hands on her waist, I couldn't hold myself from getting closer to her until there was no space between us, and the moment she put her hands around my neck, I wish to claim her inviting lips.

I hold back because we are in front of many guests. I wanted to withdraw from the bet I made with my cousin, but it was already too late. Jake already circulated the news around our circle of friends; they called us the Rich Kids. Ariana hates that code name, and I feel neutral about it.

I loathe myself for being so cruel towards her; this is the first time I saw her this vulnerable. Maya is strong, and Ariana always talks about her. I don't want to acknowledge my eagerness to learn about her, so I always show disinterest.

I know Maya is smart and talented. I am friends with all the farmhand's children; it was only Maya that I have this kind of relationship. I don't look down on people, and I abhor myself, which made her think I am that kind of person. What have I done for a long time? Can I redeem myself from being the villain in her eyes?

I stopped following Maya when we reached her neighborhood and started walking in a different direction. As I walked towards my grandpa's mansion, I saw Jake's car coming on my way. He halted the car in front of me.

"Where have you been?" He demanded, and I could see the irritation on his face. I said nothing as I got in the passenger seat of his sports car.

"Are you okay?" He sought, and I could hear his tone soften when he realized I was not in the mood to discuss it. I looked at him, and I leaned on the headrest.

"I screwed up, Jake," I spoke, and my speech was more than a whisper.

"What?" He asked, confused.

"I want to be friends with Maya Alva," I answered him.

"Don't tell me you will bet your sports car; what will you do this time, Adonis?" He asked, and I could hear his laughter, but I didn't laugh with him.

"There will be no bet this time, Jake, and please, I want you to stop bothering Maya," I said, and he looked at me before he returned his gaze to the road.

"Adonis, I never bother Maya; I am just your sidekick. I even want to know her, so I asked her to date me." My cousin declared earnestly, and I suddenly flared up.

"Don't you ever do that, Jake!" I responded angrily.

"Wow! Okay, why do you have to be so angry? I don't know what has gotten into you, but I guess it was because of the hard slap you received from her." He stated that while he raised his two hands, he put them back on the steering wheel. And I am speechless, for I feel so scared of my feelings right now.