I wanted to run away from Oliver, but it seemed I lost my ability to move when my gaze was locked with his beautiful and compelling eyes. And I was afraid if I misread his expression because I could see admiration and longings on his face. And I wanted to be in his arms right away.
The pull that I felt was so strong that no matter how I tried to flee, I couldn't do it because I couldn't deny I wanted to kiss him. He looks so hot wearing ripped jeans and a shirt that hugged his body perfectly that I wanted to touch his muscles, especially his biceps, and I know I am losing my sanity to Oliver.
And I am mindful that I am not like this towards any boy in school, and Oliver was the only guy who's making my entire body feel so weak every time we are near each other. I wish to touch his disheveled hair that made him look hotter and run my fingers into it, and I couldn't deny that I love the way he was looking at me right now, and it feels like Oliver wanted me.
I don't want to be a fool again, but I hated myself when I couldn't push him away when he brushed his lips with mine because it felt so good, and I felt like I was floating in the air the moment I felt his tongue teased my slightly opened mouth, and I could feel the fire burning inside me.
When his strong hands grabbed my waist, and I felt his body heat the time he closed the gap within us, I conceded, and I don't care if he will humiliate me after the mind-blowing kiss we shared since all I care about is the euphoria I felt as of the moment. I wondered why I feel so secure in his arms when I know that he is my greatest enemy in school since he is the only person who has the power to hurt my feelings and can make me feel so down and lonely.
Oliver and I were kissing for a long time, and I curled my arms on his neck, and I could feel the goosebumps on my skin when he kissed my ear, and when he nibbled my earlobe, I could no longer control the moan that escaped from my mouth.
I know the beautiful feelings that I feel right now must come to an end, and before he could humiliate me again, I pushed him hard, and I ran away from him, and I got inside my room feeling lightheaded as I closed the door with a loud bang.
My bag fell on the ground, and I needed to lean my back on the door frame as I slowly slid into the floor, and I could still feel the shivering of my limbs because of the hot kisses I shared with my arch-nemesis.
I wondered how I would face him again. I felt so glad that I could control myself before begging him to take me as his girlfriend. I was able to stop myself from kissing him more before he could talk because I had always known nothing good would come out of Oliver's mouth every time that we kissed, and I could still feel the hard pounding of my heart against my chest.
When my breathing came back to normal, I slowly walked towards my bed, and I dove into the mattress as I touched my swollen lips. I could still feel Oliver's lingering kisses, and I couldn't deny I was smiling like an idiot, and I didn't care if I had to feel this way, and stealing kisses with Oliver would be nice, and all I needed to do was avoid him after.
I know it was a crazy idea, but I needed to protect my heart since I fell for him hard. I am the type of person who planned everything, even my love life, but Oliver was not part of my list. He isn't the type of boy I wanted to have as my boyfriend, yet every time I think of him, and when we were kissing, I could tell my heart was screaming to have him, and I wondered how it felt if he would be gentle with me my heart.
I was still lying on my bed when I heard knocking on my door, and I suddenly felt nervous when I realized it could be Oliver. I didn't want to be affected by him, so get up and fix myself, and I watched my reflection in the mirror before I walked to the door and opened it, and I felt disappointed it was Celia and not the person I was longing to see.
"Hey, good evening, Victoria; why do you seem unhappy to see me?" She asked, and I gave her a weak smile, and I felt guilty because she is always my companion, and I love her.
"Of course, I am happy to see you, Celia, I am just tired, and I felt pressured because of the upcoming math competition." I lied, and she raised her eyebrows as she looked at me, and she grinned at me and ruffled my hair.
"Hey, don't worry too much about it, sweetheart, because I know you can nail it, and all you can do is acknowledge your capabilities, Victoria. Your teacher will never choose you to be one of the participants if she doesn't believe in your abilities." She responded.
"And I heard that Oliver is your partner for the said competition. You told me that he is also excellent with Mathematics, and you confessed to me that you found your counterpart." She added, and I nodded my head, and I couldn't tell Celia yet, that it wasn't the math competition that made me feel so worried, and it was a matter of the heart.
"Let us go to the dining hall because your dinner was ready, and you should go down now while the food is still hot." She said, and I couldn't stop myself from darting a glance at Oliver's door, and I wanted to ask Celia if he was already in the dining room, and even if I wished to tell Celia to bring my food inside my room, I nodded my head and walked out of my room.
I dreaded going to the dining hall since I was afraid to see Oliver, but at the same time, I couldn't stop myself from wanting to see him. I know Oliver is like a forbidden fruit for me since I know he will only hurt my feelings. Still, I lost my sense of reasoning, especially after I tasted his perfect kissable lips again, and I couldn't deny I wanted him.
We descended the stairs together, and I was walking alone towards the dining room when we met Jason on the way, and he asked his wife to come with him. With trembling legs, I strode fast, and my heart went wild when I found Oliver sitting in front of the long table looking like a Greek god, and when he raised and looked at my face, I could feel my entire face turned bright red.
"Good evening, Victoria!" He greeted me, and I was shocked when he stood up and ran to the other side, and pulled out a chair for me. I wondered what would be his scheme, and whatever it is, I don't mind as long as I can feel something like this once and a while, and all I needed to do was brace myself for the aftereffect of choice made.
"Thanks," I said, and his proximity was killing me since he was still standing near my chair, and his intoxicating scent made me want to feel his strong arms around me.
"You are welcome, Victoria." He whispered in my ear, and I could feel the fluttering on my stomach, and the hair at the back of my neck was standing, and I suddenly felt conscious since I didn't even bother to change my clothes while Oliver smelled so good.
I slowly sat down while I felt so thankful that he returned to his seat, and I couldn't stop myself from looking at him, and wanted to smile at him when I found him staring at me. And I couldn't believe that Oliver Prize would make me feel this way; I was speechless while I couldn't take away my gaze from him.
We only stopped staring at each other when we heard the clearing of the throat, and when I looked at the source of the voice, I realized Art was standing on the other end of the table. I know I felt glad and disappointed that Art ruined our staring episode, and I could see the amusement on his face.
"Ms. Victoria, your parents, will arrive this coming Saturday, and he wants you to get ready with Oliver because you will be spending the weekend on your vacation home." He said, and I hate to think that my dad would speak directly to the butler and not to me.
I tried to hide the excitement that I felt because I didn't want Oliver to know I was thrilled to be alone with him since I was sure my parents would be busy with each other during that time. We have a lot of vacation houses all over the country. Still, when he says we will spend on our vacation home without mentioning the location, it only means we will go to Zafirah Island, the one my dad bought as a gift for my mother after she gave birth to me, and he named the place after my mom's name.
It was a beautiful place that I wanted to stay there for the rest of my life, but my father wanted me to be in the city, and I am still proud that even if I was raised in Zenith, I love the serenity of the island.
"I hope they will come home this time, Arthur; dad would always inform you that they will be coming home, and I will be waiting for them for how many hours, and sometimes I don't want to go to sleep since I don't want to miss their arrival, but I will end up alone." I declared, and I could no longer hide my disappointments about my parents, and I didn't care if Oliver was sitting in front of me.
"I am tired of their promises, Art; it will only make me broken-hearted if I will believe you now; besides, I will always be here waiting for them," I said, and I could see Arthur's mouth opened up, but he closed it when he couldn't find the right word to say.
"Don't worry, Victoria, your parents will come home, and we will spend the weekend at your vacation home," Oliver interjected with my conversation with Art, and I was stunned by what he said.
"And why it seems you are so sure about it, Oliver?" I asked as I tried to control my voice.
"I will make sure they will come home, Victoria; I don't want to see you this lonely; I want you to be happy," Oliver responded, and he looked at me with great intensity, and the softness of his voice made my entire frame turn into jelly since I hadn't seen this side of him.. I could tell Oliver Prize was driving me crazy.