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

Chapter Two

Sometimes I don't understand Christian.  His possessiveness towards me makes me confused and stirs my heart in ways I can't even explain.  I mean he loves me but as a best friend.  I want more, I want all of him.  Of course,  I know it's not possible for him to fall in love with me but a girl can only dream.    

 I looked  at Christian expectantly hoping he would agree.  "ugh c'mon man,  it two months and you will get to see the love of your life again "Jake exaggerated making me blush. I looked down slightly peeping at Christian.  He just  rolled his eyes. Sigh,  what did I expect anyway?     

"yeah man,  just  say yes" Luke added.  "OK fine but... " Christian answered looking at me. " you have to make it to graduation"              

 "of course Christian,  I won't miss it for the world " I replied.  "Good and don't forget to... " before Christian could complete his sentence,  my phone rang. "Hello,  oh you are outside.  OK I will be out in five minutes" I looked at my friends "OK guys,  I have to get going , my uber is outside ". 

"Now?!!" Christian asked surprised.                              "yes now...my bags are packed up in my dorm"i replied "OK fine"he sighed and hugged me.       

 I love Chris' hugs and I just want to stay like that forever  but it has to end.  I went on to hug Molly,  Jake and Luke and said my goodbyes.  I was almost at the exit when I heard my name. "Jess!! " I turned around,  it was Chris.He ran towards me and stretched his hands "You forgot this" he said.  I looked at his hands and it was my inhaler.  I looked at him and chuckled "C'mon Chris,  I haven't had an attack in five years" I said.  "I know  but just incase" he replied.  I smiled and collected the inhaler. "Thank you Christian  but I am curious,  where did  you find it?"  I asked 

"I took it everywhere with me since your last attack "             

 "what? since high school? " I asked again 

 "yeah" he replied.

Times like these are when I get confused the most.  I can't believe he kept it. I remember my last attack,  it was in senior year . Our school had just won the football game and we all went out to celebrate. Christian booked a place at one of his Dad's restaurant and we were all having fun. I started feeling congested and uncomfortable. Christian was the first to notice it and he came to me asking if I was fine.  Before I knew it,  I was loosing my breath and I knew I was having another attack.

I remember Christian panicking and asking me where my inhaler was.  I didn't always take my inhaler because I rarely get an attack.  The party came to an end and everybody was panicking.  I remember hearing Molly crying and screaming my name.  Christian carried me and ran to his car with  Molly,  Jake and Luke behind him.  He put me at the back sit and drove like a menace to the nearest pharmacy.  I remember seeing my life flashing before my eyes.  I thought I was going to die and the only person I could think of was Christian. I guess that is how much I am in love with him. Before I could finally give up and close my eyes, we got to the pharmacy. He ran inside and came back in less than five seconds.  He used the inhaler  on me.  I could see the fear of loosing me in his eyes. He followed me everywhere for a month because he wanted to be there if it happens again.  But it's been five years now and I can't believe he still carries the inhaler with him. 

"Okay Christian,  thanks... Bye" I told him and ran out because I couldn't control the erratic beating of my heart.  

Three hours later, I got to the palace.  I have not been to the palace since last summer and it's gets more beautiful everytime.  I greeted all the guards and went straight to the servant quarters. The servant quarters is where maids and other palace workers stay when they are on duty.  

"Jess!!! " screamed Andy has she ran to hug me.  Andy has been working in the palace since she was eighteen. The palace pays her college fees but she does online schooling because of her duties at the palace. You can say she is my favorite person in the palace because she is the best person to gossip palace stuffs with . She also has a huge crush on  Luke but I don't think he has ever noticed her.  Sigh,  I guess we maids just aim too high.  

"omg, I miss you so much Jess" She said. I greeted everyone as they all welcomed me dearly.  Well everyone except Erica.  Erica's mother started working at the palace when she was 13 and ever since,  she has never liked me. She always said I got favours that I don't deserve.  Of course,  I don't mind her but sometimes I feel it's true.  I have and got everything because of Christian.  Erica's mother stopped working so she had to takeover and continue working at the palace so that she can be able to pay her fees.  She also schools online and attends the same school as Andy.  Andy does not like her for anything.  Erica can be a brat when she wants to be. 

"I see you are back,  you finally remembered your place in the palace " taunted  Erica walking up to me

"I am not in the mood Erica"I said

"Oh please...what are you feeling like?   I will remind you again and again,  you can keep making the prince favour you with all your tricks but you still remain a maid... Just like everyone here" she fired with so much anger.  I am not in the mood to start a fight with Erica.  I have always tried to avoid her since we were kids. She never really liked me and I have always known Christian was reason.  I am literally the only servant or child of a servant that he lets into his circle. I guess she has always been jealous of that fact and she doesn't fail to remind me who I really am... a maid. 

Before I could reply Erica,  Andy stood for me and answered her instead.

"Yeah you can say whatever you want to say, but I will also keep reminding you,  you are just a jealous brat who couldn't get the attention of the prince" she fired back. 

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