Love Me, Or Reject Me

Chapter 9 I Don't Have Time To Waste On You

Freya's POV"Very well," I replied."Now get out of the car!" Kingsley's voice turned cold and relentless.I surveyed the windy, lifeless, and deserted road, and my heart sank.An uncomfortable silence lingered for a moment, and Jeremy whispered, "Alpha, this area isn't safe for a taxi. Let's wait until we reach downtown."Kingsley sneered, "She wants to prove to me that she can lead a fulfilling life without me, doesn't she? I'll give her that opportunity!"His words dealt a blow to my pride like no other, leaving me humiliated by the disdain of someone I admired.Silently, I unbuckled my seatbelt, opened the door, and glanced back at Kingsley before stepping out of the car. Leaving the car behind, I walked along the verdant path, heading towards the distant side. With every step, I carried an unwavering determination, without looking back or pleading with him.After covering a hundred meters, I heard the engine of Kingsley's car starting behind me. Then, with a loud thud, something hit the ground, followed by the swift disappearance of his car from sight.I gazed down and noticed that the necklace Kingsley had just given me lay discarded on the road, its box beside it. Pausing briefly, I continued my stride forward. However, after no more than ten meters, I gritted my teeth and retraced my steps.Picking up the necklace, I inspected it thoroughly, finding it undamaged apart from a slight layer of dust. Since Kingsley had thrown it here, I thought, why not recycle and make use of it? This realization provided me with a sense of justification, so I took it with me, feeling right in my decision.　At Novia's house, I settled onto the sofa, placing the necklace delicately on the coffee table, and then picked up my phone, poised to capture some beautiful pictures.Novia sat on the couch, munching on chips, and noticed my actions. She turned her head towards me and inquired, "Why are you taking pictures?"I turned to face Novia and replied, "I want to sell it.""Huh?""Tomorrow, Kingsley and I are going to officially end our relationship. Once it's done, I plan to buy a house, preferably close to the hospital, so I can take care of my mom. You see, with the little money I have, there won't be much left after purchasing a house. Oh, and Derek called me today to inform me that they have found a more suitable candidate for the role of Luna.""No way!" Novia exclaimed, unable to believe it. "Didn't they already cast you as Luna? You even signed a contract on the spot. What's going on now?""I asked the same question, but he told me that there's someone higher up who didn't like my performance.""Do you know who they chose instead? Someone must have manipulated their way in to steal your opportunity!""Forget it, let's just consider it bad luck," I replied, resigning myself to the situation.Novia didn't know how to console me, so she hugged me tightly and said, "I need to introduce you to a handsome and wealthy guy to crush that despicable Kingsley!"I laughed and said, "No, I'll work hard to earn money first. Then I can choose the person I truly like. I never want to be chosen by others again."The following day, I overslept, possibly due to getting drenched yesterday. I felt a slight dizziness as I got out of bed.After gazing at myself in the mirror for a while, I finally remembered that Kingsley and I had scheduled a meeting tonight to mutually end our relationship at Moon Plaza. I began to carefully prepare myself for the occasion.Kingsley's hurtful words from the previous day and the incident where he callously left me alone had shattered my illusions. All I wanted now was to finalize this all swiftly and put an end to this relationship once and for all.At 6:30 p.m., while en route to Moon Plaza, I received an unexpected call from the hospital."Is this Miss Yost? Your mother has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest! Please come to the hospital immediately."My heart tightened, and without hesitation, I turned my vehicle around and rushed to the hospital.Upon arrival, my mother was still in the emergency room, and the paramedics handed me a medical certificate, which I signed with trembling hands.Over the years, I've lost count of how many critical care forms I've signed.Each time I signed one, I felt like a drowning man, unable to breathe, uncertain if it would be the last time.After signing, my mind was in a daze, and it took me half a day to remember to call my father, Theo."Dad, Mom is in critical condition. Come to the hospital," I said calmly, though my voice trembled.Theo's side was filled with background noise. "I'm in the middle of an important meeting. I can't leave right now."I clenched my fist. "The doctor says there's a good chance she won't make it. This might be our last chance to be by her side.""The doctor has been saying that for six years, and you've never given up! Do you even consider that she could survive?"As I listened to my father's cold words, my eyes turned red. "So, what are you saying?"Theo responded perfunctorily, "I'll call you back when I'm done." He then abruptly ended the call.I sank to the floor, suddenly filled with despair, and turned my gaze toward the operating room, tears streaming down my face without warning.Just then, my phone rang. It was Kingsley calling.It felt like I had grasped a lifeline, and I answered the call, holding the phone tightly. "Kingsley, my mother...""Are you trying to fooling me? Where are you now?"The words I wanted to utter got stuck in my throat, and I found myself unable to speak.Indeed, Kingsley was never going to be the person I could rely on!It took me a few seconds to respond. "I have something to attend to today. Can we talk another time?"Kingsley sneered, "Another time? Freya, you're the one who said you wanted a rejection, and you're the one who disappeared at the last minute. What do you want to do?"My face turned pale, and I croaked, "I have an urgent matter to attend to today. I can't leave. Let me know when you're available, and I'll be there on time.""I don't have time to waste on you!"With that, Kingsley hung up the phone.Author's note: Search it on Amazon or Google Play and read all chapters.