36 Rafael's POV Life has always been cruel to me. While growing up, my mother taught me to always work hard. Because only hard work will make the world respect me. Mom is not here with me. But her words have stayed and till date, I've been doing what I promised her— Working hard. I just finished my morning shift at a small restaurant. I work as a waiter there. I was least bit excited about college but I came anyway since my mom wanted me to get my degrees as I work my way up. I got stares and sultry looks from girls. I caught glimpses of flash as some of them tried to take my pictures stealthily. Honestly no girl here entices me... Except one. Carolyn Cooper. No, I'm not enticed by her in that way. She's not my type. She's no one's type actually. I am not being mean or something, b

