No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Does she really want the amusement park? Does this woman actually think it's a gold mine?

"No way," I flatly refused.

"Why not?" Haley Perez asked me.

I didn't respond, so she continued, "Is it because Conrad Wagner gave it to you?"

She really had a drama unfolding in her mind.

"Didn't you listen to what President Wagner said at the opening ceremony?" I reminded her.

Haley just laughed mockingly, "Those were just words to deceive the public."

Arguing with someone so unreasonable was pointless, so instead of continuing, I asked, "Tell me, why do you want the amusement park so badly?" "Because it's a cash cow. With it, I won't have to worry about my future," Haley's response sounded grounded.

From her reactions, her words seemed to ring true, but I knew it wasn't that simple.

"Haley, you want something but you're not being honest. How do you expect me to say yes to your request?" I pointed out bluntly.

Her eyes narrowed. "You really want to hear the truth?"

I didn't even respond; instead, I turned to leave, but she grabbed me again, "The truth is, I want to take what's yours."

That was brutally honest.

or having any interactions before. Why would you want to take what's mine?" Haley gave a bitter

confused. "Don't remember

in school, you were always in the spotlight, winning numerous awards. I guess you don't remember those, do you?" She was right, but I didn't even

debate competition where your team won first place, and you were awarded the best debater... The theme of that debate was public versus private. I was there too," Haley said, her

vague recollection of that debate;

not only did I participate in debates, but I was also involved in speeches and

laughed too, but it

I lost the competition,

everyone, saying

in

we had such a history, and I couldn't help but smile sarcastically. "So, you've held a grudge

you

Even after your

to find a new life with the Wagner family. refuse to believe I can't win over you in anything. That's

want the amusement park.

esides

my future, winning

beaten you," Haley