NO MISTAKE.
1016 Words
MAXWELL
I watched as Aria's eyes blazed with frustration, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. "Why do you always do this?" she demanded, her voice trembling with anger.
I felt my own anger rise, my face darkening. "What are you talking about, Aria?" I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral.
But Aria was having none of it. "Don't play dumb, Maxwell," she spat, her words dripping with anger. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. You're always trying to control me, to dictate what I can and can't do."
I have never seen her like this before, her eyes held so much hatred as she masked the hurt.
I clenched my jaw, feeling my frustration boil over. "I'm trying to keep you safe, Aria," I said, my voice rising. "You think it's easy dealing with this situation? This mess you dragged me into? I regret Aria, talking to you, trying to befriend you, I really regret!
I don't even have time for my business anymore, because I am busy hiding from who I don't know just to keep your dumbass safe!"
Aria's laughter was harsh and mocking. "Safe? You call this safe? I feel like a prisoner in this mansion, with you as my jailer. I appreciate your reminder, of course it's my mess, I was the one who dated a psychopath, I was the one who kept coming onto you even after getting slapped and insulted? I was the one who thought it " wise" to bring me into your adorable mansion!" she twirled around with her arms widely spread and her face had mockery spelt on it.
literally!
I felt a pang of guilt, but I pushed it aside. I knew I was doing what was best for Aria, even if she couldn't see it. "That's not fair, Aria," I said, my voice cold.
I cleared my throat," you know what?" I moved closer to her and poked my hand in her forehead, making my eyes cold and full of hatred, " since you're such a drama queen, why don't you get your dumb self out there to meet you psychopathic ex, because right now, it seems there's absolutely no difference between you both" I gave a loop sided smile.
Her face distorted into a frown and I saw fear flash in her eye but she quickly masked it.
How nice!
Aria just kept pushing, her words spilling out in a rush. "Protect me? You're suffocating me, Maxwell. I can't breathe with you constantly hovering over me, and thanks for pointing it out. You know psychopaths don't really know they're one until another psychopath points it out" she gave me a daring look.
I felt my anger spike, my fists clenching at my sides. "Maybe if you'd just listen to me for once, we wouldn't be in this situation," I snapped.
Aria's eyes flashed with tears, her voice shaking with rage. "Listen to you? You never listen to me, Maxwell. You never consider my feelings or my needs. It's always about what you want, what you think is best for me." she looked back at me, " Besides look at where listening to you has landed us, ME! I would totally not be surprised is this is part of your game plan, so you'll be the typical Knight in shining armor"
I felt a pang of regret, but I wasn't backing down now that she said something hurtful to me. "Maybe that's because I know what's best for you, Aria," I said, my voice cold and detached. "Do you think I'll waste my precious time on you? a total mistake? Nope , I'm not certain ."
But Aria just kept going, her words cutting deep. "You don't know what's best for me, Maxwell. You don't know me at all. If you did, you'd understand that I need to feel in control of my own life." she folded her hand into a fist and dropped it by her side," I AM NOT A MISTAKE, you damned i***t, you're a sorry excuse of a man! What man would bicker with a woman trying to sabotage their self esteem.
Like you had one!
I felt my face twist in anguish, my eyes flashing with anger. "Control? You want control? You're not even capable of taking care of yourself, Aria."
I shook my head, trying to clear that silly voice in my head but before I could.." You never had an ounce of self esteem, you walk like a total failure! what gave you that idea that you had any self esteem or confidence? oops that must be a foreign word to you dummy!" I blurted.
Aria's eyes widened in shock, her face pale. "How dare you," she whispered, her voice trembling with rage.
Cry baby, cry!
I knew I had gone too far, but I couldn't take it back. The argument hung in the air, the tension between us thick and heavy.
I was being a prick, a douchebag, an asshole but none of that would help right now.
Aria's chest heaved with emotion, her eyes flashing with anger and hurt. I felt my own regret wash over me, but I didn't know how to fix it.
Aria turned and stormed out of the room, leaving me alone with my regret.
Be strong Max!
The mansion's opulent surroundings seemed to close in around me, its walls feeling like a prison of my own making.
Why did she have to be so stubborn? Why couldn't she just listen to me for once? It was like she had a mind of her own, refusing to bend to my will.
I knew what was best for her, but she wouldn't let me protect her.
Her defiance was infuriating, making me feel like I was losing control. I had always been the one in charge, but Aria was different.
She challenged me at every turn, pushing me to my limits. Her stubbornness was a constant reminder that I wasn't as in control as I thought I was always.
And now I just have to sound just so Narcissistic!
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