I almost laughed when I realized our first subject was mathematics, and I couldn't believe I would be here at the Academy as a senior high school student. For the first time, a girl captured my interest, but I could tell she was a feisty one. I tried to look around, trying to find the girl and the reason I was in this predicament, and I could tell there were a lot of beautiful young ladies in this class, and I could tell they all came from affluent families.
But nothing can compare to the girl on the front seat who looked at me with disgust. I can say she is the darling of the entire class. Her beauty fascinated me, and I wondered why she seemed so angry with me when I had just joined their class for the first time and smiled when I realized maybe she hated my pretty face.
I was wondering who amongst these beautiful girls is Victoria Winner. Our teacher continued to discuss our lesson, and I could tell that my classmates were listening to her intently while my eyes were fixed on the back part of the beautiful lady on the front. How could her back look so perfect as well? And I could say she is the most beautiful among them, and there is something about her that made me so curious to know all about her.
I hate that I am new because my teacher asked me to answer the question on the board, and I am just glad that I am in a good mood, so I answered her question calmly. And I could tell that my classmates were impressed because I didn't get in front of the class to write the formula to find the correct answer. After all, I had already calculated the equation in my head.
"Excellent, Mr. Prize. I could tell you like math." Our teacher declared, and I beamed at her, and I could tell the angry lady grimaced at me, and she was the only one who seemed unimpressed with my wit. But I know in no time, I can tame her. I could feel it in my core that she would be part of my academy life, and I felt glad I had something to look forward to than meeting my supposed mate. And I realized enrolling in this Academy is not that bad at all. And I will do everything to impress her.
I could tell almost all the girls in my class were trying to impress me when I saw them raise their hands to answer the following question on the board, and my mysterious girl was the only one who didn't look at the board or try to raise her hand. And I became drawn to her. And I wanted to ask my seatmate what is the name of the mysterious girl.
The next one who answered the second equation got the wrong answer, and I saw our math teacher zeroed her eyes on the girl on the front. My heart got so excited to know her name, and I could tell right away she was the teacher's favorite since she was looking at her with tenderness, and I realized maybe she was only a nasty girl to me, and she could be sweet with everybody.
"Care to give us your answer, Victoria?" Our teacher said, and my heart sank because I realized how stupid I am to feel this way towards the girl who made me come here to Zenith to be with her on her eighteenth birthday.
I couldn't believe Victoria Winner would make me feel this way, and there is no way I will let her win, and I will do everything I can to mess with her life since she has no right to mess with mine. I know she was innocent, but the way she looked at me with hatred doesn't make sense at all, and I couldn't believe she had a face of an angel while her gaze could be as dangerous as a silver bullet.
And to my dismay, she was able to answer the equation without solving it on the board, and just like me, she computed the problem using her head alone, and I should say Victoria is a genius as well.
"Very well done, Ms. Winner." The teacher said while she sank back on her chair, and I wanted to see her face. What has gotten into me? How can I tell Zane he was right? After all, this young woman would be the cause of my death. How could she be so perfect when I already hated her this much? And it felt so wrong, and there is no way I will tell the elders they were right about their description of Victory Winner.
"No matter how beautiful and gorgeous she might look, Victoria Winner will never capture my heart, and I will tell you this, I will find my mate, and no one can dictate me whom to love, and I will prove it all to you that I will make my fate, not even the Moon Goddess can stop me from staying away from Victoria Winner," I said to the elders during one of our meetings.
I could see how Zane looked that day. He was horrified that I included the Moon Goddess in my speech, and ever since I was informed I had to be with my mate before her eighteenth birthday, for how many times I went to the mountains hoping I could talk to the Moon Goddess myself. Still, she didn't give me a chance to speak with her, and I know it was impossible because since she will only make an appearance once in a Blue Moon, I don't believe that she appeared before my father and talked about Victoria and me. I could say our parents were only trying to manipulate our lives, and now here I am, and I think this is the Goddess's way of punishing me.
The moment our teacher dismissed our class and got out of our classroom, I remained seated in my seat. Still, when I saw Victoria stand up, all eyes were on her. I could see the admiration they had for her except with the girls on the far end who were looking at her with contempt, and I saw them look at me with desires, especially the blond one, and I could tell right away she wanted to have me.
I realized almost everyone was still inside, and I could tell they wanted to know me as the new guy. Still, I had a different reason for staying because I wanted to watch Victoria Winner walk out of our classroom. Still, instead of going outside, she strode towards my direction, and I could feel my heart is racing like I was running in the mountains for hours.
When she asked me about my name, I had to raise my eyebrow, and I stood up to face her as I could feel the watchful eyes of her classmates, and I knew I couldn't call them my classmates because I was only pretending to be one of them. I can see the fury on her beautiful face, and when she told me I almost killed her this morning, I realized right away she was the girl in the car who was sitting on the front seat, and now it dawned on me why she was so angry with me. How could she accuse me of almost killing her that it was her driver who was at fault?
I couldn't stop myself from feeling so hot all over my body, and I knew this was all because of her proximity. I needed to remind myself I would never give myself to Victoria Winner, and I wouldn't say I liked it when Zane texted me all the things he knew about Victoria last night and when I read them this morning, I couldn't believe his description about her was accurate. And what made me more intrigued was her reputation, she is almost eighteen, yet she has never been kissed, and I smirked when I saw her enticing lips were slightly open, and it felt like she was teasing me with her luscious lips.
I didn't show her that I am fascinated by her beauty, and I like that she is getting into my nerves because I couldn't imagine what would happen to my heart if she were a sweet little vixen. I was cocking my head when she accused me of being reckless and foolish, and I could tell she was a fighter and would stand on her ground. But when she looked at my lips, I couldn't control myself anymore, and I knew I wanted to make her angry with me, but at the back of my head, I couldn't handle the urge to kiss her, and that is the truth.
I moved closer to Victoria, and she backstepped until she hit her frame on the table of our teacher, and I smiled when I realized I cornered the angry lioness. And the horrified look on her face made me know she was so affected by my nearness, and her intoxicating scent made me lose my sense of thinking, and I did the stupidest thing by claiming her mouth. I only wanted to make her realize she is not above all of the students of the Academy, and she should know she can't plan everything, especially her first kiss.
But the moment I brushed her soft lips, I realized I wanted more, and I couldn't help but deepen the kiss until I felt Victoria was kissing me back with the same urgency, and I give her credit for being a good kisser even if she hadn't kissed anyone. I no longer hear the crowd around us, and it felt like we were the only ones inside our classroom, and I couldn't deny, she could kiss like a pro, and it made me realize it was the best kiss I have ever had, that I need to stop it before I make a fool of myself.
Oliver's POVI could see her eyes blazing with anger after I let go of Victoria's mouth, and I could tell even if she enjoyed the kiss, she would never accept that I stole her first kiss because I could feel her anger towards me. It was one of the pieces of information I received from Zane. He told me no one had ever kissed Victoria, which made me curious. And since I hated myself for liking her before I even realized she was Victoria Winner, it drove me to kiss her so she would get angrier with me.And when I asked her why she felt so stressed about it when she enjoyed that kiss so much? And I told her it was just a kiss. And I lied when I said she doesn't even know how to kiss. It made her angrier, and I made it worse when I told Victoria I could give her a kissing tutorial for free. I can't explain the wrath that was written all over her face, and I left the classroom without taking a second glance, even if I wanted to stay and know more about her, and I couldn't accept I was the o
Victoria's POVI was turning around on my bed, but I couldn't sleep at all, and I hate to think that it was because of Oliver. I know I hate him so much and I couldn't believe that I felt so happy when I heard him say I am beautiful and I couldn't stop thinking about it. It was stupid of me to feel this way because I could tell that he would make everything to make me so angry with him. I only met him this morning, yet he already managed to wreck my reputation by kissing me in front of everyone. And for that, I will make sure Oliver Prize will pay for what he has done to me.And since I couldn't fall asleep, I got up from my bed and got my book, and started rereading my lesson for tomorrow until I could no longer keep my eyes open. The following morning I was awakened by a series of knocks on my door, and I hated the person outside my door because he disturbed me in my sleep. After all, my alarm clock is still off, meaning I still have minutes to stay on my bed. I didn't get up to ope
Victoria's POVI got out of my car feeling so sick, and I couldn't believe that I would be feeling this way and I knew that this was the first time that I experienced this kind of emotion, and it was so foreign, yet I have read it from the books, and I hate it. I hate Oliver for sure, and Keisha, who threw herself at him like a leech, and I wanted to scream at them.How could Oliver kiss Keisha without opening the car door for me first? And I am just glad Tim came to my rescue. He always came near my car every time I arrived on the school grounds, but my driver always beats him to open the car door for me, and this was the first time he was able to do it, and I could see the happiness on his face."Thank you, Tim," I said, and he offered to take my bag and books, and this time because of the anger that I felt for Oliver. I gladly gave my things to him, and I could tell all eyes were on me now since I didn't let anyone touch my things, and they all knew everything that I like and what
Victoria's POV"What?" Lana asked me after the bell rang, signaling classes were over for the day."Please take me home because I can't be with Oliver after what he had done to me the entire day," I said, and I could see how my best friend raised her eyebrow, and I could tell she was trying to tell me something, but she opted to shut her mouth."What do you want to tell me, Lana? I know that look, and I could tell you will not feel at ease if you will not spit it out." I said, and she moved closer to me."For the record, I haven't seen Oliver come near you the entire day, and I could tell he was avoiding you. It seems he had done the opposite. He only drove your car this morning and explained to our fellow students that you are not that close. Only your fathers are best friends. He informed everyone that he is not interested in you, so I think that is the reason why you don't want to ride with him in the first place, right, Victory?" She asked, and I pouted my lips at her, and I hated
Victoria's POVI was scanning my books, but I couldn't concentrate because I couldn't stop thinking about Oliver and the words he said to me. I didn't eat with him during dinner because I didn't want to see his face and have another unpleasant conversation with him. And I was wondering where he is right now, and I don't like to get downstairs and talk with Celia because I hate to know if Oliver went together with Keisha to attend the beach party.I was sulking in my room because even my dad favored Oliver. How could my dad defend him when he was only his best friend's son while I was his daughter? I hated my father for trusting Oliver so much, and my father didn't even know that his daughter was hurting. I know we can never have a civil conversation because we constantly bark at each other. I think it was because our first meeting was an unpleasant one.For the first time, I put my books back in my bag without reading them and answering my assignments on a weekday. I got tired, didn't
Victoria's POVI couldn't deny the nervousness that I felt because this was my first time to join a party like this, and I have been invited by the boys every time they come to the beach, but I always say no, and in the end, they felt tired of asking me. I wanted to keep my reputation as the Queen of our school.I usually attend social gatherings held at five-star hotels and other impressive places, not some cheap place like this where I can tell it is so public, and anyone can get inside and out. Even if I know Zenith City is safe, there are still cases in our neighboring cities with some violence, and crime is high."Are you ready to join them?" Tim asked after he parked his car, and I could feel the pounding of my heart."Yes, I am ready," I replied, and he beamed at me."What are you waiting for, Victory? You should remove your cover-up and show everyone what you've got." He said, and I know before I left the house, I was excited to show them my swimsuit, but right now, I could te
Oliver's POVI admit for the first time in my entire life, I wasn't able to sleep because of a certain girl, and I couldn't believe it would be Victoria. Ever since I have learned that she is my mate, I despise her even without seeing her first, and now that I have seen her, she makes it worse by making me feel this way. I don't want to acknowledge the attraction I feel towards her because I don't want to be laughed at by the elders. And there is no way I will eat all the words I said to the elders that I would never fall in love with her.I told them that I don't like Victoria to be my mate, and I would find on my mate in time and my own pace, and I told them I would only acknowledge someone to be my mate if she could turn my world upside down, yet seeing Victoria made me feel something I didn't know existed. And she turned my world more than I could imagine. And right now, as I was lying on my bed thinking that her room was just across from mine, I couldn't stop the pounding of my h
Oliver's POVI drove away from the school parking lot feeling so pissed with Victoria, and when I saw her on the bus stop craning her neck from side to side, I was curling my fists hard on the steering wheel because she made me lose my patience. I pressed the button of the horn loud enough for her to hear, and when she darted a glance at the car, I could see the frustration on her face right away, and when I stopped the car in front of her, I could see the anger on her face that matched with my own.I yelled at her to get in, and I felt so frustrated when she pretended she didn't hear or see me. And she never listened when I told her she would regret it if she did not get inside the car. And when I realized she would never give me her attention, I got out of the car and carried her, and I hated myself that why do I need to feel the thrill as I put my hands on her waist, and I couldn't explain the emotion that I felt for Victoria. It felt so raw that I could feel the racing of my heart