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

"What is the point Nanny Lucille,  he is already in love with someone else and he is going to marry her.  Moreover, if he truly loves me like you said,  he doesn't  need to be told before he realizes it. "  I said and she pulled me into another hug,  petting me like she used to when we were younger. 

"Don't worry darling,  whatever is meant to be is meant to be " I just wrapped my arms around her not wanting to pulling out.  

I felt a tug on my jeans.  I pulled out of the hug and looked down. It's Crystal. 

"Sister Jessica,  where is Prince Christian?  Didn't he come with you? " she asked and before I could cook up an excuse for her,  a voice replied. 

"I am here Crystal" The voice said and I turned around to be faced with the dashing sight of Christian.  My heart was beating erratically as I could not keep my gaze off of him.  

"Prince Christian!! Prince Christian!!"  Crystal screamed and ran into his opened arms.  All the kids were alerted by the scream and ran to him as well. 

Soon all the selected girls entered the room along with a whole production team recording the events of the day.   Some guards and maids from the palace came in with so many gifts for the children.   I looked at Evelyn,  wow she is so pretty.  Who is dumb enough to not love her?  She is so distinguished from all the girls.  I won't lie,  she is the simplest yet the prettiest.  

All the selected girls started playing with the children while sharing gifts to them.  I decided to just stay at a corner away from the cameras because  i don't want to be in it.  Plus, I  am not supposed to be here.  I thought I would have a fun day with the kids but I guess not. Christian ordered lots of  food that was spread out on the table for everyone to eat. Wow they are all my favorites.  Once in awhile,  i kept glancing at Christian.  He didn't even look at me.  Not even once.  It hurts but I guess my moving on would be easier now.  

"Sister Jessica,  this is for you " Crystal came to me with a piece of folded paper. 

"What is it baby? " I asked as she handed it to me but she just giggled and ran  off. That's... Unusual.  I unwrapped the piece of paper. It has a writing that says :

I miss you 

         💖 Your best friend in the world 

It's from  Christian . I looked at him but he didn't even look at me.  He is just focused on playing with the kids. No focus Jess,  you cannot let his words get to you. I crumpled the paper and threw it away.   I went to the table where there is food and grabbed a hotdog.  Thankfully  the table is not in sight of the camera.  

Crystal came to me again and handed me another note and ran away  giggling. What is this game Christian is playing?  I opened the note and it says :

Atleast tell me what I did wrong .

That is definitely the last thing I would want to do.  Eversince I was disappointed when i tried to confess my feelings,  i have promised my self not to try again.  The pain of being rejected and replaced before you even get the chance to confess your feelings is unbearable. I crumpled the paper once again and threw it in the trash can.  This time I didn't look at him,  i just focused on my food. 

Crystal came with another note again.  This time with a frown on her face. 

"Why are you being naughty sister Jess? " she asked and I was startled by her question. 

"What do you mean Baby? " 

"Prince Christian said you are being naughty and refused to listen to him . Didn't you tell us that Jesus is not happy with us when we are naughty and only bad girls are naughty?  That means you are a bad girl." She said with a sad pout on her Face. 

Arrrggh, I can't believe he his trying to turn Crystal against me.  You will pay Christian Kingston. I stared at Crystal thinking  of the best reply to give her .

" Don't worry baby,  starting today I won't be naughty anymore " I assured her. 

"Pinky promise? " she said while stretching out her tiny cute pinky to me.

" I promise " I said as I hooked my pinky to hers.  Her sad face was replaced with a satisfied smile.  

"Here you go " she handed me the note and ran to her friends. I opened the note and it says :

Meet me at the playground in five. It is a command. 

      Prince Christian 

Of cause, he had to use his position and power because he knows I can't refuse him.  I looked at him and immediately he walked out of the playroom without sparing me a glance.  I guess he will be expecting me in five minutes. I am beginning to dread the conversation that we are going to have.  Let me just get this over with and leave as soon as possible.