Chapter 11 The front desk called in the middle of the night . " Ms. Clarke ? There is a Mr. Hammond causing a scene here . He's demanding to see you . " I never wanted to see Jared again . I had nothing to say to him . " Just call security and have him removed . " The front desk hesitated . " Ms. Clarke , we've already asked him to leave several times . But he just won't give up . Could you come down and speak with him ? It might help him let go . And it could save you some trouble before your big day tomorrow . " I didn't want to make life harder for the staff , and there was no way I would let Jared ruin the biggest day of my life . So , in the end , I took the staff's advice and went downstairs . It had only been a few days since we last saw each other , but Jared looked nothing like the man I remembered . All his confidence and spark were gone . The moment his eyes landed on me , he stormed over and seized my wrist . " Willow Clarke ! " He yelled , every syllable tight with frustration . " Why the hell did you go ? You vanished without a word ! Do you have any idea how worried I've been ? " I shoved his hand away . " We're over , Jared . Stop bothering me . " " You think you get to decide we're over ? When did that even happen ? You were the one who wanted this in the first place , Willow , and now you're just done ? You don't get to make all the rules . That's not how this works . " Jared's eyes were bloodshot , his face a mix of rage and disbelief . " Let's get one thing straight . I'm not asking for your opinion , and I don't need your permission . Jared , you've always hated me , haven't you ? Well , I'm the one ending this now . You should be happy , " I replied , nonchalant .