"I want to love you but it hurts too much"
"If you give me this chance Zara you will never regret it"
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Adonis Martinez, a single father looking for someone to watch his kid when he isn't around. Zara King, a girl trying to get he...
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Zara's Pov
Girlfriend?
Did I hear that correctly? I thought I was being taken out to a free meal but it's starting to feel like a trap.
Malcolm told me to give Adonis a chance, apparently he has a little crush on me.
Pathetic loser
I wasn't really into romance. I never grew up with affection, especially after my mom died. But Malcolm wanted me to be happy and do something new. And quite frankly I would love to do Adonis.
Kidding
"Oh sorry man, I didn't even see you." I doubt that Adonis looks a good 6'5 definitely towering over most people. It helps his 'mafia' look.
"I bet, just go back and do your job." Feisty
He walked away quickly, giving me more time to scan the menu. I wasn't really in a pasta mode, but a pizza would really hit the spot, even a burger-
"So when do you want to start?" Adonis spoke, I had no idea what he was talking about so I gave him a confused look. "Nannying"
"Ohhh I could probably start next week." Before I could say anything he spoke again. "I'll give you 5k every month." I couldn't believe 5k. "Is that too little or-"
"No, that's perfectly fine, in fact it's too much I can't accept that." I was ready to leave because this whole dinner was starting to make me uncomfortable.
"No please stay, I'm just happy that you'll watch Eli, he really likes you." obviously
I sat back down thinking about what I'll order until the thoughts flooded my mind. The words my father would say to me.
'All you do is eat'
'You're going to be fat just like your mother'
'All that eating, and you'll be in the hospital with your useless sister.'
'Fat slut'
He was the reason for my disorder but I don't want Adonis to know about it. He doesn't need to know anything about me. He already knows too much. I rose to my feet and walked out of the diner.
"Wait Zara, where are you going?"
"Home."
"Come on, eat something at least. You look like you could use a meal." Is he serious right now?
"Are you fucking serious, you bring me to this diner and call me your girlfriend. I know I could use a meal but who the fuck are you to tell me that?" I could feel tears in my eyes but I wouldn't let them fall. I turned on my heel leaving the diner. I hated when people would point out my appearance.
"Zara, wait!"
"Why can't you just leave me alone-" He placed his hands on my face pulling me closer. Before I could pull away his body was leaning in.
Our mouths molded into each other and we moved to the rhythm. He used his arms to draw me closer. Inhaling my scent. Inhaling his scent. The kiss was calming me down, I felt at peace and as cliche as this may sound I felt my heart tingle.
We were kissing. We were kissing and I liked it. No, no, this can't happen. I pulled away and could see his bruised lips where mine once were. "What, did I do something wrong?"
"No, just take me home, Adonis." He seemed confused and hurt but quickly covered it up. His face became cold as he muttered a low 'Fine'.
