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I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply
I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply
Author: Bowl of Rice

Chapter 1

Author: Bowl of Rice
As I set the group chat notifications to mute, a text notification popped up at the top of my screen.

Adrian: [Can't take you to look at the new house this weekend, something urgent came up.]

I frowned.

[Is it that urgent? I worked so hard to get my time off shifted, and I have something important to tell you.]

My boyfriend of seven years, Adrian Pierce, never replied to me again.

I glanced at the group chat. He was still chatting up a storm with my best friend of eighteen years, Maya Reed, but apparently had no time to answer me.

Deciding not to make a fool of myself by asking again, I opened my laptop and started writing my resignation letter.

I was just exhausted and wanted to give myself a long break.

The next day, I went into the office to process my resignation. The vice president begged me to stay time and again, but ultimately agreed to let me leave two weeks later, heavyhearted.

I originally planned to mention it in the group chat, but as soon as I opened my phone, I saw Maya's latest post on her feed.

[Someone said I've been working too hard and decided to “kidnap” me for a break.]

The geotag was set at the airport, and she posted pictures of two plane tickets. The destination was Seattle.

I zoomed in on the photo. In the name field, one ticket read Maya, and the other, clear as day, read Adrian.

So, the urgent matter Adrian mentioned was taking a trip alone with Maya.

I tagged them both in the group chat.

[You guys went to Seattle? How come nobody told me?]

Just as expected, nobody replied.

I sent Adrian a private message: [Why are you traveling alone with Maya?]

Still nothing.

It wasn't until close to the end of the workday that Adrian finally dropped a casual excuse in the group chat.

[Just landed, we totally decided on this on a whim. Saw you were swamped with work lately so we didn't bother you.]

Followed by a snickering emoji from Maya.

When I got home, my landlord was already showing people the apartment. Seeing me walk in, she greeted me with a bright smile.

"Emery, congrats!" she said, "I heard moving out means you're finally moving into that new place with your boyfriend. Wait, was that your friend I saw here last time? She looked so annoyed whenever the topic of marriage was brought up. Is she worried about you moving so far away?"

I froze for two seconds, realizing the landlord was talking about Maya.

I bit my lip, completely lacking the energy to explain everything.

"No, I quit my job.

"Those two have a lot of nerve. We're not getting married anymore."

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  • I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply   Chapter 9

    Maya clutched the envelope tightly, suddenly wrapping her arms around me. She sobbed with deep, ragged heartbreak.It was as if she were trying to cry out all the grievances and regrets that had piled up over the years.She buried her face in my shoulder, her voice shook uncontrollably.Over and over again, she mumbled, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Emery, I'm sorry…"It wasn't until I went through all of this that I realized how good you were to me. Can we still…?""There’s no 'us' anymore."I calmly cut her off."From now on, it's just you and me."Gently but firmly, I pushed her away from my embrace, looking down at her tear-smeared makeup and her humbled, broken face."I hope you're happy in your new marriage, but that's where it ends."I won't stay for the banquet reception; I've got places to be. Goodbye."With that, I loosened my grip and turned to walk away.Just as I took a few steps, a familiar voice called out from behind me."Emery."It was Adrian.Maya let go of

  • I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply   Chapter 8

    For my next travel destination, I told no one.I went to Tibet.In that place closest to the sky, I witnessed the most devout prostrations and gazed at the towering, endless snow-capped mountains. Under the heavy red walls of the Potala Palace, I listened to the deep, resonant chanting and the turning prayer wheels.I suddenly felt that those lingering grudges over jealousy and betrayal were as insignificant as dust.I knew what I needed to do when I got back.Instead of returning to my hometown for a safe, steady job as my parents expected, I reorganized my resume and applied to cities much further away.About two years later, during an industry collaboration exhibition, I ran into an ex-colleague, Nicholas West, from my former company.We exchanged a few pleasantries and chatted about our current work.He suddenly brought up Maya."Do you remember that vendor complaint right before you left? The one Maya handled."I paused for a second, somewhat surprised.To be honest, I

  • I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply   Chapter 7

    "I've been crushed under your thumb for eighteen years! Eighteen years! Am I not allowed to fight for myself even once?"Maya pointed straight at my face, her tears mixing with spit."You've always had it so easy, always one-upping me at everything. But I'm doing pretty well for myself now, too! I've got a decent job, I've worked my way up to management, and I know how to dress. I can even recognize all those luxury designer brands you used to have lying around, the ones I couldn’t even name back then!"Why does everyone always like you instead of me?"I looked at her and didn't bother pulling any punches.I fired back. "Still don't get it? Because you're an ungrateful leech."Maya choked up, completely speechless.I didn't plan on stopping, pressing right on."You've been clinging to my back like a parasite, living off my blood and flesh. After taking all my help, you don't even remember a single good thing I did for you, and instead, you're always plotting to stab me in the

  • I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply   Chapter 6

    I never thought Adrian and Maya would actually track me down, probably after pressuring my parents to tell them where I was. When I pushed open the courtyard gate and saw the two of them standing there, I let out a heavy, helpless sigh, but still led them over to sit at the wooden table under the veranda.Adrian spoke up first."I'm sorry, Emery. I know I did a lot of things that upset you, and I've really done some reflecting."With that, he pulled a key out of his pants pocket and slid it across the wooden table toward me."I got this key back from Maya, and now it's yours."I'm going to keep a proper distance from her from now on and stop crossing any lines. Take the key, and when this trip is over, let's head back and get married and make it official. Okay?"As soon as he finished, Adrian turned sideways and gave a sharp nudge with his elbow to Maya, who had been sitting in dead silence beside him.Maya's complexion was awful, clearly showing how reluctant she was to have

  • I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply   Chapter 5

    Stepping off the plane in California, I switched off airplane mode.My phone screen immediately lit up with a flood of notifications.At the very top was Adrian, with a dozen frantic texts in a row.[Did you move? Why didn't you tell me? Where are you?][What’s that post on your feed supposed to mean? My parents are both calling and asking about it!][Emery, pick up your phone!]…I ignored every single one. Instead, for the first time in forever, I noticed a fresh message pop up in our three-person group chat.Adrian: [@Emery My mom is asking about us getting married again. Maya’s asking too. Why aren't you answering?]Right below it were two voice memos sent by Maya.Not wanting to listen to her voice, I tapped the button to automatically convert them into text.Reading between the lines, she was still putting on a weeping act.[If this really doesn't work out, I can always call Emery later and apologize...][It's all my fault. You two are about to get married, and you'r

  • I’m Done Waiting for Your Reply   Chapter 4

    My chest burned with a sharp, heavy ache, and I let out a light laugh.Right in front of both of them, I picked up the gift box and tossed it straight into the trash can."I don't want the gift."And I don't want the key, either."I looked at Adrian and Maya one last time."As for the two of you, I don't want either of you anymore."With that, I grabbed my bag, yanked open the apartment door, and walked out.Adrian acted like he couldn't handle it anymore, chasing after me and yelling at the top of his lungs, “Emery, what exactly do you want? We've begged you this much, isn't that enough?"I threw a cold look over my shoulder at him.My heart had turned so cold I didn't even have words left to say, so I just kept walking.After that day, Adrian and Maya didn't reach out to me again, not even through private messages.In the three-person group chat, the two of them were still chatting up a storm, but my name was never brought up again. I didn't send another message either.W

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