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

Chapter Thirteen

Christian's Pov

"We can come up with a  way to become the main producer of Fuel to Prance , on a cheaper rate. "  My Dad explained to the ministers in the room.

"Yes your majesty , we should do that and do it fast.  It will help boost up sales and fuel being our main resources will help the economy " Mr Cheng, the minister of petroleum added.

"Yes Mr Cheng." My Dad said "Alright Gentlemen, let's adjourn this meeting.  Till next time"

"Yes your majesty" They all replied and left the room.  
I stood up to leave but my Dad stopped me.  

"Wait behind Son" he took a sip from the glass of water in his hands and continue "You seemed distracted today. What is wrong son?"

"It's nothing Father " I lied. It is true,  I was distracted throughout the meeting.  All I could think of is what Luke and Jess might be up to.  I can't believe she asked him to go to the amusement park.  Normally, Jess always wants to go to New places with me.  Even when I am busy,  she still waits.  What's up with her?  It seems like she was even defending Luke.  Is she mad at me?  Arrgghh, all these thoughts are making my head spin.

"Don't lie to me Christian.  I am your father and I can tell when you are not okay.  Now tell me,  girl problem?" he asked with a smirk.

"Well yeah but no.. it's not like girl problem but like she is a girl.... it's complicated " I sighed. 

"OK son.... I understand.  Have I told you how I and your Mum fell in love? " he asked while smiling.

"Yes... like a zillion times " I laughed.

"Yeah OK but did I tell you that your Mum wasn't the one I was going to marry. I realized that she was the one for me two days before I was going to get married to someone else.  I would have made the biggest mistake of my life  but thank God,  it wasn't too late. "  he explained making me stare at him in shock.

"Wow Dad. How did you know Mum was the one for you?"

"Well I followed my heart Son.  I followed my heart.  I was always thinking of her,  I am always happy whenever  she is  around me.  I did everything to make her happy because  she was the most important person in my life.  I would do anything for her. I can not imagine my life without her" 
He advised.

I think I understand all my Dad has said. Thinking about it,  I want what my Dad has....true love.  I also want to be with the most important girl in my life.  I want to be with a girl that makes me happy ,  a girl that I can't do without.....apart from Jess. She is the only girl i can think of when I think about a happy future.  It makes me smile .

 I know she will always be by my side because she is my bestfriend, my everything. I want her to be happy, to find love and that also means I have to accept that she will go out with other guys sometimes. How I wish there is a girl as important to me as Jess is. 
I really like Evelyn but I don't know if we are there yet. I will be patient till we get there though .... I really want whatever we have going on to work.   

 

"Christian....  Christian " my Dad interrupted my thoughts. " You are distracted again "

"Uhmm...sorry Dad. Thanks for the  advice, I think I understand what to do now. "

"Happy to help Son"

"OK sir,  I will take my leave " I said standing up from my seat but was stopped  by my Dad... again.  This time he looked serious.

"Before you leave , I have something to show you " he said and placed a file at my front on the table.  
I opened the file to be faced with three pictures.  Evelyn,  Mirabelle and one other selected girl whose name I have forgotten.  I stared at the pictures and stared back at my Dad with so much questions and confusions.

"What are these for Dad? "

"The board made a decision, these selected girls are to make the top five. Sharpay Whimfrey comes from a lower class family and is the least richest of all the selected girls. We want the people to see that even the poorest girl can become their queen.  We have to show equity and fairness. This makes the people trust the royal family. Mirabel Crosgrove's Dad food company is in partnership with France and we need that connection and lastly Evelyn Hunter's mother is from prance.  She grew up there and right now,  we need some kind of friendship with Prance and hopefully putting one of thier own in the top five can help" my Dad explained making me laugh hysterically.

 

"The board made a decision on my life?  Is this some kind of Joke? You people can't tell me who stays and who goes. This is a matter of my life and I won't let you tamper with it because you are trying to get political connections and praises" I bawled out with anger.  I can't believe he is making me keep Mirabelle that long.  Left to me,  she would be going home first. I am starting to suspect if her getting selected was just coincidental.

"Calm down Christian,  nobody is asking you to make them your wife.  We are only asking you to make them part of the top five. Only you will decide who becomes your wife. I am sorry Son but these are the kind of measures that are taken to rule a country.  When you are old enough to rule,  you will understand. " he said without remorse.

"This is ridiculous but I will let it slide.  This is the last time but I promise you,  when I become king,  there will be a whole lot of changes around here,  especially traditions.  If there is nothing else,  I will take my leave Your majesty " I bowed stood up and left the room with anger.

I can't believe all this is happening today. First Jess and Luke annoys me and then my Father.  Could this day get any worse?   
I was walking to the direction of my room but then remembered that I have to help the selected girls practice. I turned around to make my way to the ballroom but bumped into a tiny figure and before I could catch her,  her butt landed on the floor.

"Ouch... can't you watch where you are going you numbsku..." as she was about to complete the setence, she glared at me and her eyes lit up in realization making her choked up her words.

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