As she goes through hell

"Watch out, rich boy!"

As every day Daria Cley, we'll know as Ria, woke up. She wasn't able to sleep all night long. Ria still has nightmares from that night. She looked in the mirror, but even tho she had big purple bags under her ice-blue eyes, she was beautiful. Her long blond hair fell on her shoulders as she removed the band holding a big braid, she sleeps every night with. Her light olive skin had sunburns, as she worked outside all day yesterday, because she didn't want to face James Lewis - her boss. As Ria walked to the small bathroom in the apartment she lived in, her dog barked. Daria quickly gave him some food and continued getting ready. Her dog was called Rai, or heaven in English. Daria's mother was bulgarian, and she surprised Ria for her 18birthday with Rai, 3weeks before she passed away. Ria's mom looked justb like her, long, blond hair, light olive skin , big rosy lips and beautiful ice-blue eyes. Her name was Iskra (spark). Ria loved her with all her heart, and Rai reminded her of her mother. Daria didn't use much makeup, some mascara and concealer, to hide the bruises from her dad and James. She finished her makeup and chose an outfit for the coffee date with Marilyn and Adrian, her best friends.
As she was walking down the stairs of the building Ria lived in, she felt someone's gaze on her, but she was too afraid to look. After the accident, she was extra self-conscious and nervous.
Finally Ria saw the door handle and went out. Fresh air, without a comment from her dad or boss. It felt kinda liberating. After walking down the street, she reached the door of the cafe down the corner.
Ria went ahead and ordered a latte with some ice and matcha. While waiting for her drink, she texted Marilyn "Where are you. I'm here and ordering, come here asap"
"She is hooking up with some girl, imma meet you there alone, just need a way to give her the phone :S-A". Good. Adrian was coming, but Ria needed him fast. She was afraid to be left alone with a big crowd of people. She thought she wasn't good enough for them to like her, so she didn't even bother talking.
"Latte with a little ice and matcha for..?" Said the bartender.
"Daria" almost whispered Ria.
"I can't hear you, snack"
"Maybe come a bit closer and I'll show you what else I can do, coffee is too little"
Ria grabbed her coffee ashamed. She handed the 4.30 dollars but a strong hand stopped her.
"Let me pay!"
Ria looked up and saw a saw handsome stranger. She felt butterflies. His short, brunette hair was a bit messy , but his shirt and trousers were on point. His aqua-blue eyes were pointed at Daria's. It was like he was looking directly into her soul.
"I want to make up for this bastard treating you like that" said the handsome stranger with even deeper voice.
"You don't have to, it's nothing, tru-"
Without being able to finish the sentence, Ria was interrupted-
"Let it be my treat, beauty"
Ria shaked her head in response. A devilish smirk appeared on the stranger's face.
"And man- "
He added
"Make that latte a two"
"What name?" the bartender asked.
"Cameron" the beautiful stranger said and looking into Daria. She felt blood rushing to her cheeks, and felt ashamed.
Cameron laughed.
Ria looked down the ground, as she thought he was laughing at her.
"I must say, you are really cute when you're nervous, Daria"
Daria smiled before her brain even overthought the whole situation.
"You can choose a table, and let me know if anyone else is coning" , Cameron said.
Ria followed his order, as she had to.
After about 3-4 minutes, Cameron sat next to her.
"What do your friends call you, beauty?"
"Ria" she whispered.
"You know you don't have to be ashamed and scared of your voice, right?"
"I even think it's beautiful"
"Thank you", said Ria as she tried to upper her tone.
The cafe door opened. Daria looked away, to hide her blushing, and saw Adrian walking through the door. She waved and Cameron asked if that was the friend she was waiting for. She answered with yes, .
"It was nice to meet you, beauty, but I assume you would like to have some private time with your boyfriend" said Cameron.
"He is not my-"
Cameron interrupted her again-
"I'm relieved. Here, call me if you need anything"
He handed Ria his business card. She read - CEO of the Rose Camille companies. This must be his mother. Daria waved goodbye as Cameron walked away and Adrian was sitting on his spot.
"She is my bestfriend and I love her, so-"
"Watch our rich boy" shouted Adrian.
Cameron laughed and left.