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

"Your Highness,  the fact that the selection was rushed,  i guess everyone thought that by now  you  would have shown the girl you are picking the princess' quarter" Miguel said interrupting my thoughts " May we know why that hasn't happened yet? " he asked and I was speechless.   

Why hasn't that happened  yet? Maybe because I was waiting to show someone else first.  Maybe because I wanted Jess to see it first.  I wanted her opinion and I wanted the room to be designed to suit her taste.  Even if the room isn't  hers. I was waiting for Jessica. 

"He has shown me " A voice announced.  I know that voice,  i dislike that voice.   I looked up and it was Mirabelle.  The whole crowd gasped in surprise. Surprise because nobody has seen me talk to Mirabelle throughout the selection and I think half of Orlander knows that she is my ex girlfriend.  Why is she doing this?  I immediately looked at Evelyn.  She looked surprised at first and then hurt.  I could see the pain in her eyes as she tried to control her tears from falling. I shook my head at her trying to tell her that it is not true but she looked away.  No no  no  I wanted her to look at me,  to trust me.  

"Hmm I see,. Would you mind telling us why you didn't say that before "   Miguel asked  her.

"Because the Prince showed me and asked for my opinion about the colour to paint the room.  He never made it clear that it would be mine. I was not sure whether he has shown someone else or not.   I was uncertain,  you see Prince Christian is too hard to read sometimes and judging from experience,  you can't tell what he is feeling, when he is feeling and to whom he is feeling for.  What if I had said he showed me and one of us say the same?  I am sorry everyone but I was just trying to protect my heart."  She explained and I could see the audience melt by her words.  Arrggh this girl is a liar and a cheat.  She is portraying herself as a victim of love when in fact she is the devil.   

I could have exposed her but I don't want drama.  I just want this show to end so I can explain the truth to Evelyn.  

"There you have it Orlander.  Our prince is still unsure about his feelings.  I hope he remembers that the selection ends in a week . Maybe he might give us a little hint about the chosen one at tomorrow' s masquerade ball and maybe not.  Till then,  i will see you. Goodnight " he said closing the show while the crowd cheered.