Juliette

episode 1 Juliette 'No, thank you, I'm occupied with my work' said I with a tinge of reluctance, betraying the guilt that instantly settled within me. I was aware that my abrupt refusal might be misinterpreted as rudeness, but the weight of past experiences had conditioned me to prioritize self-preservation. Throughout the years, their company had consistently left me feeling drained, my thoughts muddled by the suffocating sense of helplessness that clung to me like an inescapable shadow. Although I'm not a reclusive person nevertheless I have to pretend for the sake of my ownself. My phone started buzzing out of nowhere whereupon I was lost in my thoughts. When I looked up to the texts a radiant smile spread across my face. It was my best friend Rabecca. We were together in the middle school when she became my best friend. She knows me so much. She's the only person with whom I'm much more comfortable so far. Becca : b***h guess what?? I'M COMING BACK FOR MY VACATIONS. A startling wave of happiness crashed over me. As soon as class got finished I rushed to my home which was not to far.It was just two blocks away from the college.In my way I heard a familiar voice. "Hey,J." Two words.That were enough to trigger my fight or flight. I felt adrenaline rushed in me.He was still standing there, waiting for my response. He knew all that time I was so f*****g nervous. My grip tightened around my bag.I forced myself to relax.I would not give him the satisfaction of provoking any perceptible response from me, that he could later use to exasperate.I took a deep breathe. I calmed my nerves.I looked around. sure it has to be him. My day just keeps getting better I must say. I was greeted with the most unwelcomed sight in the world. Chris f*****g Williams. He was six feet.Clad in black cargo jeans and a white button-down shirt that was just fitted enough to show his muscles.He spent more time on his appearance than I did. I kept myself on low maintenance.I was a brand-naive. the saddest and the worst part was he was so f*****g hot and he knew it too. Dark hairs, a sharp jawline, a handsome-build,hazel eyes. All the things I was a sucker for.... but had to hate all that because of his arrogant demeanor.The top of all things I liked about him is his flirtatious voice. I hated that fact how much I liked it. Nuisance sparked in his eyes, and I simply smiled. To be honest, I wasn't in his acquaintance. This was the first time in my life that he has ever approached me.He has never done that before ever. I was blown away after hearing my nick name which he has made for sure because in the college no one calls me J. I swear to God, I was the most isolated person in college, with virtually no interaction whatsoever . I used to ditch everyone deliberately, since I had no best-friends there. By the time I was wrapped up in my thoughts.'Hi' said he.I didn't know what the hell was going on.I didn't say anything and headed back to my house. house shouldn't be confused with home. The thing I had was a house, not a home. As soon as I got in there, I once checked everyone, then I got in my room and locked it. I have always been haunted by my thoughts. In the house everyone's scared of me , as I'm possessed, or I've some kind of demon in me. I didn't understand why they were like that. All I wanted was a happy, most specifically normal family, but all it was a dream. I wasted my 18 years waiting for good things to happen.I experienced many things, fake friends, fake people , fake relationships. I became so dis-hearted and depressed.I used to look at other people and smile as they were engaged in their healthy relationships. I know I shouldn't be commemorating bad stuff. In my life all I ever wanted was to run away from this house. I heard my name coming out of his mouth for the first time , I found myself blushing over the fact. shit This shouldn't be happening right now Why in the world would he ever give a chance to me??? seriously to me? As he considered me his worst enemy. My eyes did not let me forget his light pink,lustful lips.His gaze towards me was making my entire existence question that why in the world I hate this guy. opposite attracts.