My Biggest Fear

Chapter 5

Unknown's P.O.V

I was by my mom's grave side when I saw someone really familiar in the cemetery.

She was at a person's grave for a long while. I watched her as she spoke and cried but I couldn't see her face well. She looked beautiful from the angle I was standing though. I wanted to go over there and comfort her, but I guess everyone grieves in their own way. As I was about to do what my hear was saying, my phone buzzed and I answered the call from my uncle. When I hung up she was already gone.

Maria's P.O.V

The weekend was good, I spent the rest of the time studying, going to work and spending time with the girls since the boys were out with their girlfriends.

It's now Monday and I haven't spoken to Akeem since our fight. I need to talk to him and let him know how truly sorry I am.

I did my daily routine and went to the kitchen hoping for him to be there but he wasn't.

I just got an apple, went to my car and I was off to school.

I wasn't late but I wanted to go to the office so I was now on a hurry when I felt my body hit something or someone hard.

"Ouch!". I groaned in pain with my eyes shut.

" Hey, my bad I didn't see you coming". The person told me as he touched my arm.

I opened my eyes to see Mr. Perfect, Erick staring at me with a worried expression.

Note my sarcasm...Mr. Perfect...

Ha! He wish.

"Can you watch where you're going Mr. Perfect, open your damn eyes". I told him harshly while helping myself up.

"Mr. Perfect". He smirked. "I like it, you're just so beefy but you're cute when you're mad Maria". He smiled showing his white teeth.

"I'm sorry again, I'll see you around and in class". He winked and left for wherever he was going.

How the hell did he know my name!? I mean I know we're in the same class but I don't want him to call my name. I don't even like him, just his presence alone upsets me and he's trying to flirt with me.

I'm not like the other girls who he's probably used to, I'm not  one of the easy girls. I don't go around sleeping with every guy that passes my way. So if he's looking for fun I'm sorry but he just met trouble.

My classes were long and boring, I think I might have slept in one or two not because I'm tired but because the teachers are draining my energy and the classes are extremely long. It's university so it's really stressing and takes a lot of work. I'm a straight A students and I want to remain there but sometimes I get so drained that I have to sleep in some classes.

I live for food and it was now lunch time. I was soooo hungry I felt like I wanted everything here at school to eat.

"Mari, have you completed the all the graded assignments?" Shantae asked.

"Yeah I'm almost done with everything, I'll be finished by next month so I can get to help you with that one you said you're struggling with". I replied while shoving some salad in my mouth.

Someone caught my attention and he was coming in our direction.

"Hey guys". Erick greeted everyone at the table and he, Jabarie and Jaden did their thingy while the girls gave him a small hug.

Ummmmmm...what's going on here and why is he here????

"Hi Maria, you feel better now?" He asked me with a smile.

Why does this guy gotta keep smiling all the time?

Jeeeeezzz!

"What was wrong with her?" Jaden asked a little confused.

"It's nothing really man, we just accidentally bumped into each other this morning and her arm was paining". Erick assured everyone at the table.

"Ummm..why are you here at our table and why are you friends with my friends?" I asked him but I only received stares from everyone.

"Maria, be nice please he's our new friend and we added him to the group, you were the one who said to do whatever we want because you don't care so why do you have a problem now?".

"Maria I think you don't like and trust me , why though?" Erick asked and I could tell he wanted me to answer him.

"Okay first of all I don't like the sound of my name on your lips, second of all I don't trust people I don't like especially boys. I just don't like you okay, you're smile, the way you look, you trying to be nice, I hate it all, you can be apart of our group but you can stay away from me okay, please". I blurted out and sighed.

I couldn't take the tension so I got my things and left school.

I went home, had a shower, watched movies and ate. That's how I spent the rest of my day alone at home.

My gaze went to a little note and I took it up, it was from Akeem.

Dear sis,

I know you're mad at me and I'm sorry. I need some time to think about things I need to find myself because right now I'm so lost and don't worry I would never do anything stupid. Don't wait up for me because I won't be home.

Love, Akeem

Can my day get any worse?

The last thing I remember was the sound of the raindrops beating on the house before I fell asleep.