Rejection Pays Off Alpha Jerk

Chapter 4

She was not anyone, but she was someone special deep in my heart.

I wish she had never killed Ian's dad, so that I could have pursued her and asked her to be my girlfriend. I know it sounds a bit strange, since the person I hate the most was also my first crush.

Tears streamed down my face as I reminisced about my childhood, realizing the harsh reality of my past and my longing for true happiness.

As I glanced at my desk, my eyes fell on a small item that brought back memories of a happier time: a friendship bracelet Roselina had given me on my birthday. It was still sitting on my desk, as if waiting for me to wear it again. I scoffed at the idea. What good would it do?

It felt like a cruel joke, a reminder of what I had lost and what I had to let go of. She is my sworn enemy now, and nothing can change the fact, since I've grown to hate her.

Yes, I hate her from the bottom of my heart for causing so much pain to my friend. I have seen Ian cry for days and weeks because of his father's death. It broke my heart to see my once cheerful friend go through such devastating pain.

I hate myself more than her (Roselina).

I still vividly recall the moment when Roselina's sister Emma told us that she saw Roselina kill Ian's dad with her own eyes. At first, I couldn't believe it, but when everyone questioned her and noticed the bloodstains on her clothes, we had no option but to conclude that she was indeed the culprit. Moreover, she didn't even try to defend herself or provide any explanation, which only further strengthened our suspicion.

This tragedy shook everyone in the pack, especially me. It made everyone turn against her and treat her like trash. I still don't understand why she killed our pack gamma. Was she out of her mind? Fortunately for her, she was not punished for the crime.

I hate her for taking away someone so important to us, for causing so much pain and sorrow to Ian and the rest of the pack. I hate her for shattering the peace and trust we had in our community, and for forcing us to question the safety and security of our own kind. I hate her for being the reason why I can't trust anyone easily, for making me build a wall around my heart to protect it from getting hurt.

Yes, I hate her for being my first crush, for making me fall for her and then destroying everything. But most of all, I hate her for not even giving us an explanation or a reason for her actions, leaving us to wonder and speculate about her motives. She might have gotten away with the crime, but she will always be remembered as the one who brought darkness to our pack.

There is a saying that goes, 'The person you love the most will hurt you the most, and you will end up hating them the most.' Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened in my situation with Roselina. She was once my secret crush, the person I admired the most in our pack. But her actions, like killing Ian's dad and causing so much pain and sorrow, made me hate her more than anyone else.

Recalling my memories:

I still remember the last semester when we had a school program for first-time shifters. On that day, we were all excited about becoming werewolves, and showing our wolf form in front of our pack members. It was amazing to see wolves of different colours all around the school, except for one person.

Can you guess who it was? It was Roselina. She didn't shift, and she didn't participate in any of the activities. It was like she didn't want to be part of the pack anymore.

I was taken aback by the sight of Roselina not being able to shift during the school program. At first, I felt the urge to protect her from the embarrassment and mockery that followed. But then, I remembered the pain she had caused in the past, which held me back from offering her any help. I couldn't fathom why she couldn't shift. Maybe she was a non-shifter without a wolf.

Unfortunately, instead of support, she was met with ridicule and laughter from everyone, especially her own sister Emma. I didn't feel any sadness or sympathy towards her.

End of past imagination. (Let's leave the past behind.)

Anyway, tomorrow is my birthday, the day I'll finally find my mate.

With these bitter memories lingering in my mind, I made my way towards my bed and lay down, staring blankly at the ceiling. As I close my eyes, I can only hope that tomorrow will bring a brighter future for me.

End of William POV

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R O S E L I N A

After enduring today's tedious lecture and announcement, I was completely drained. To take my mind off things, I decided to watch some movies on Netflix, and before I knew it, I had dozed off. Feeling uninterested in going out and socializing, I barricaded myself in my room until the sound of my phone ring interrupted my solitude.

Ring...! Ring...!

'Hello.' I said

'Hello, it's me, Julie. Are you ready?' Julie replies.

'Ready? Ready for what?' I replied.

'Did you forget we need to go to William's birthday party tonight?' she says with excitement.

"Ugh, Julie, not again. Can you please stop bothering me? And do I really have to go?" I groaned into the phone.

'Of course, you do.' she says.

'What a pain in the ass.' I said.

"'Well, your pain in the ash. Mind your language,' she said teasingly, her voice full of laughter."

‘Yeah, Yeah, whatever. Anyway, I am not going,” I said.

‘What the hell.!’ She replied, full of confusion.

'Yes sweetie, you heard me right. I am not heading towards that Jerk party', I replied. This time I was annoyed.

'Whatever, I don't care. You are going and that’s final.' She says.

'Yes madam, thank you.' I replied, as I was not in the mood to argue with her.

'Anyway, what are you wearing?' she says.

'Cloths.' I replied in one word.

I can feel her annoyance seeping through the phone, and it brings a small smile to my face.

‘Roselina' She says.

'Well, you will see once you come here', I said.

'Make sure to get yourself dressed.' she says.

'In your dreams.' I said, and hung up the phone before she could continue. I knew she would keep arguing, but I just wasn't in the mood for it today. I sighed and leaned back against my pillow, trying to push away the thought of Julie's nagging voice. Instead, I decided to focus on the present and enjoy my lazy day in bed.

I sighed as I grabbed a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, not looking forward to the party. I muttered to myself about the stupid jerk and his party, knowing I would probably hate every minute of it. As I got dressed, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself about Julie's reaction to my attitude towards the party. "She'll kill me someday," I thought. Once I was ready, I made my way downstairs to the front hall.

As I walked towards the front hall, I could see my family all dressed up and ready for tonight's party. Emma looked like a plastic Barbie with full makeup and a revealing dress, while my brother looked sharp in his black suit. My dad was wearing a casual coat, and my mom looked stunning in a beautiful golden gown..

My mom quickly glanced at me and my outfit, then suggested I wear something more fancy. "You can't wear that to a party, dear. Let's find you something nicer to wear."

'Please mom, I am OK with this one.' I said.

'No, that's not fine. You are going to a party, not school,' mom says.

"'Mom, it's just a party. I don't need to dress up like I'm going to a royal ball," I replied with a hint of annoyance.

My mom sighed, "I know, but it's important to make a good impression. Plus, you never know who you might meet."

'Please, mom’ I rolled my eyes but knew better than to argue with her.

'OK fine, I can never win by arguing with you.' mom says, by giving up.

My mom knows me very well. She never forces me to do anything against my will. So, she gave up on the conversation.

To be honest, I feel more comfortable in my jeans than in dresses, so I gave my mom my best smile and apologized for not listening to her. I mentally berated myself for making my mom sad with my outfit choice.

‘I am sorry, mom’ I apologized.