I Choose You by Kemi Adejumo (classic novels for teens txt) 📗

Chapter Seven

Jessica's pov

Today I woke up with a smile on my face. I can't believe it's finally the day of the selection. I can't still get yesterday out of my head. I was a mess of emotions yesterday. He proposed to me!!  Indirectly but it is still a proposal.  He also said he loves me. OK fine he said as a friend but right now,  i could care less,  I will take anything. I am not desperate,  i am just in love.  I stood up humming and dancing around the room while doing my morning duties. 

"Someone looks happy today" I didn't even realize that Andy was already awake. 

"yes,  i am very happy. " I admitted grinning like a child.  "Do you mean happy or in love?" she asked suspiciously. "What do mean? Me? In love?  You must be joking.  I laughed it off . I trust Andy but I don't like sharing my feelings with people.  The number of people that knows about me liking Christian is enough. I am not about to add to it.  

 

"OK fine if you say so but the blush on your face and the way you are humming says otherwise " She smirked and walked to the bathroom.  Ugh she suspects.  Oh well, one more person won't hurt.

 

It's currently 9:00am and the selection starts by 10:00am. It's going to be an hectic day. Madam Silvia let us sleep in today . She said it is a little enjoyment before the hectic work starts. Twenty girls will be added to the palace today.  That is like twenty times the normal work.  Thank you Christian for making me your maid. Speaking of Christian,  i better go check on him.  

 

Today I decided to do better with my looks.  Although I am wearing my maid uniform but I gelled and packed my curls in a ponytail. I put on a light makeup.  Yo know,  the usual mascara, lip gloss, powder and blush. I am also wearing a vanilla perfume which is also Christians favorite.  He loves vanilla and let's just say I am trying to look good for him.  I checked myself in the mirror for the last time and then I made my way to Christian's room. 

When I got to his room,  the guard at the entrance knocked twice before letting me in.   I walked into his room but he wasn't there.  I heard sounds coming from his closet so I went there.  Immediately i walked in, I was greeted with an almost naked Christian. His back was turned to me and he was wearing only boxers  that looks really cute on him by the way. 

 

Oh no!! My mind was screaming red flag but there was nothing I could do about it.   Christian and I are used to seeing each other with little clothes on. I mean we grew up together,  had our baths butt naked as kids,  went swimming together,  slept in the same room.  There are so many times awkward situations like this arises.  It is always not a big deal for him because he is not the one crushing on his best friend.

" Blue or Black" Christian turned to me waving two expensive prince suits at me.  
"Uhm.. Blue" I said trying to avoid looking at his toned abs that are glaring at me.   OK this closet is getting too hot. 

"Uh...you know what?  I am just going to sit on your bed . Carry on " I said trying to escape.  Before I could run out,  Christian pulled me back. 
"Where do you think you are going,  you are picking my outfit today. " he said.  Ugh... he always make me do this.  Christian can be a baby sometimes. 
"Fine " I grumbled and began picking out his outfit. Picking out Christian outfits can be annoying sometimes.  There are so many suits , designer shoes and watches to choose from, some looking like the other. 
I finally finished styling him, thank goodness.  

"So... how do I look?" He asked striking a pose. "Hot!! " my brain screamed.

"Amazing, as usual" I replied casually.

"Ugh... I wanted you to say sexy jess" he said rolling his eyes.

"Christian,  you are a prince.  You are not supposed to look sexy. " I chuckled. 
"Well this Prince is sexy"  he scolded. 

"Fine.  You look sexy,  now can we go?. We are getting late"  I said.

"My lady? " he said asking for my hands while bowing a little.  I just laughed and took his hands.  "Sure,  my prince ". We both left his room laughing with our arms hooked around the other.

It's finally time for the selection . We are currently in the palace hall. The hall is full of excited audience, who are either taking pictures of themselves or the royal family. The media and press are already here. Christian is sitting with his parents at the royal seats.He seem happy chatting with the host Miguel Gordon who is one of Orlander's best TV presenter and host. I am backstage with Molly,  Jake and Luke. We took our seats at a corner that has a full view of the event.

"Good evening Orlander,  I am your host Miguel Gordon and welcome to the selection of our very own Prince Christian." The whole audience went wild with applause while Christian just smiled and waved. The event started with King Henry addressing the people of Orlander,  he went on to talk about some political issues and finally it's time for Christian to select the names. 

"OK everyone,  it's the moment we have all been waiting for,  the names selection" The audience applauded with excitement.  "Before Prince Christian comes up on stage,  I would like to ask a question your highness " Miguel started "Do you think you will find love through this selection?" He asked Christian  
"I can't tell yet Miguel,  I don't know what God has destined for me. I also can't wait to find out " He said with confidence and the crowd cheered for him. 
" Very well your highness,  please step on stage and pick out the names " Christian stood up and walked to the middle of the stage where the is a black spinning box filled with cards of names.

He began picking out names and crowd cheered after every name he picks out.

"Zoey Grandfield"

"Mabel Crosgroove"

"Mirabelle  Anderson" Christian called out the fifteen name and we all were shocked. Mirabelle of all people?  "Ugh... I dislike that girl,  she so cunning. After breaking Christian's heart,  she still shamelessly applied for the selection " Molly whispered to me but I was only focused on Christian. He looked shocked for a minute but then quickly masked it up with a fake smile and continued calling out the names. 
He finally called out all the names and we are down to the last one,  Thank Goodness.  Let's just get this over with.

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