My Biggest Fear

Chapter 2

Reality is like a bad dream that won't allow me to wake up.

Maria's P.O.V

It was Monday and here I was taking a shower. The warm water felt so good on my body. It was almost like it was washing away all my problems and pain, but when reality kicks in, it really can't.

I continue to savour the warm water until ten minutes later I stepped out of the shower.

Currently, its 8:45 am and I should reach schoo by 9:15 for my first session. It's my second year at Harvard University and I really just can't wait to leave and get a job that pays well. I'm a part time waitress at Daily Delights, where well sell pastries and coffee.

My job pays alright but I could use something better in order to pay further on my studies and help with the house since I don't want to pressure my brother.

I really like my job and my boss. I know it might seem too much to think about but I fear for me life sometimes when I'm here alone.

Sometimes, I imagine him walking in with an awful smirk plastered on his face and him walking up to me, saying something like "Hey love" in his psychopathic, horrifying voice. It makes me cringe.

To clear my mind from that disturbing thought, I hurriedly mixed my hair into a ponytail and put on my dark jeans,white T-shirt,black leather jacket and my white converse.

I went to the kitchen and ate my breakfast that my brother, Akeem Collins prepared before leaving for work. I ate and then I was on my way to school in my new car I bought last week.

I parked at my usual spot when I arrived at school. I stepped out of my car and I saw Crystal rushing towards me smiling terribly. She only does that when something interesting as happened.

She's my closest friend. Crystal is from Jamaica, she migrated here with her parents after being accepted into Harvard University.

"Mi say gurl, yuh nuh hear bout the new bwoy?". Crystal asked with enthusiasm.

When Crystal and I became friends I didn't understand the way she spoke, but after getting to know her and becoming really close,she began to teach me more of her native language even though she speaks Standard English. Honestly, I've grown to really like her Jamaican accent.

I looked at her strangely, " What new boy?".

"Maria!!, the new boy weh just come fi this semester, mi hear say him name Erick Carter". Crystal replied while holding her heart dramatically.

I just simply rolled my eyes.

"Why are you even telling me this Crystal??, It's not like I even care. Boys are stupid. The male gender is just freaking messed up".

She just shrugged as we made our way to our lockers. I hugged her and went to first period, English.

New boy, Erick Carter..hmmmmmmm, Not that I care.

I was the first to reach class so I sat there and plugged my earphones in until the class was full.

Class started but there was an interruption as the door slightly opened. It was the principal Mr. Richard Campbell. He was a bit strick when it came on to the rules and regulations of the school but he was very fun at times.

He entered the classroom with a boy walking behind him. The boy was tall and blonde, his body was well built and he was good looking. I could hear most of the girls whispering and admiring him already.

I mean come on you just saw the dude.

"Good morning everyone, this is Erick Carter and he will be joining us for the semester". He told the class with a smile while inviting 'Erick' into the classroom.

"Please let him feel welcomed because I know you're all good students ". He said before leaving the new guy with not a clue as to what he's supposed to do.

"So class....." My English teacher Miss Chambers continued. "Get back into your groups from the last class and continue to work on the assignment.
Oh, Maria since you don't have a partner, you can work with Erick".

I loved my English teacher but this was just too much. How was I to tolerate someone I don't even know.

This was going to be a long class.

I sighed in defeat and took out the papers that had my ideas for the assignment. We were supposed to act out a particular romantic scene and I choose Romeo and Juliet but I think that now that I'm going to work with the new guy I suddenly change my mind.

He walked to the empty seat beside me and sat.

" Hi, your my partner so I would like to know what you've come up with". He said but it sounded more like a question.

" Well, I was going to do the scene of Romeo and Juliet but I've changed my mind". I told him and rolled my eyes.

I know I just met the guy but I can't stand his presence already. This has never happened before but hey I guess it just did.

Wow! What a great way to start. Stop behaving so cold Maria.

Okayyy inner voice! Keep your mouth shut now.

"Woww, you got a really bitchy attitude, I like you". He told me while smirking.

Yeah I guess he's just like the other ones, and he doesn't have to tell me about my attitude, I know.

" Good to know, well I don't like you". I told him in a very unusual tone before the bell rang and I packed my things and left the classroom.

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I wanna say a big thank you to my classmates who helped me throughout this chapter and gave me suggestions I really appreciate your help!!❤

Thanks For Reading Guys.

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