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

Chapter Twenty

Jessica's Pov

It's been three weeks since I last saw Christian. If you ask me how life as been so far, I will say meaningless. I used to have something to look forward to everyday but now,  not so much.  My life is so stagnant and all I do is wake up, wash dishes and sleep back.  I also hang out with Molly when she is less busy and sometimes I just third wheel her and Jake.  I know she hates it because she enjoys her time alone with Jake. Andy is kinda busy with her final year college project and work,  so she isn't really available to hang out.  Then there is Luke. I am currently hanging out with him  in the garden and he is not making sense right now.  Apparently he asked a selected girl on a date and he wants me to help him  plan it.  I mean,  what is wrong with boys?  Poor Andy,  I guess girls like us don't always get everything we want.  

 

"No Luke I am not doing it.  I won't get in trouble because of you." I rejected 

"C'mon Jess please,  you know I don't really date.  Please I just need this one to go well." he begged 

"Yes you didn't date,  you just played with girls.  I will not help you break another girl's heart" 

"No, I promise you this time it is not like that.  I am serious. "  he did look serious  and probably nut in the head. 

" Luke this girl you are talking about is a selected girl.  Maybe you don't understand,  you are about to snatch a potential Queen from the Prince of Orlander.  Are you crazy? " I screamed at him trying to talk sense into him. 

"Oh please,  you and I know Christian is not going to choose her.  Plus, he was the one that handed her to me. Remember ?? He asked us to hang out when he snatched you away during our fun time the other day.  So if there is anyone to blame here,  it's Christian. " he explained trying to justify his actions. 

"Well I don't care, I am not helping you." I stood my ground. 

"Well you leave me no choice darling. " he said with an evil smirk plastered on his face.  Before I knew what was happening,  Luke started tickling me. 

"Aaaah stop Luke" 

"I won't stop until you say yes. " 

"No aaah" I laughed while struggling to get out of his hold. 

"Please " he said while still tickling me

"Aaaah Never" I finally got out of his hold and ran for the exit of the Garden but I didn't expect who was standing in front of me.  It was Christian. I immediately stopped in my track as I stared at  him to the person beside him.  Mirabelle? He is now talking to her? I can't believe this. I want to leave their presence immediately.  I quickly bowed to him,  greeted him and bolted for the exit.   

 

I need to talk to Molly about this.  He can't possibly pick Mirabelle.  She is the worst choice ever and over my dead body will I let him spend the rest of his life with that witch.  I got to Molly's room and I didn't bother to knock,  I just barged in. That was definitely not a good idea because I just barged in on her and Jake making out.  Their clothes were lying on the floor.  Jake was only in a boxers while Molly was still wearing a bra and shorts.  

"Ewwww" I screamed out of shock.  When they heard my scream,  they quickly used the duvet to cover themselves so that only their heads can be seen. 

 

" Do you ever knock? " she screamed at me looking very pissed. 

"Maybe next time you want to make out,  you should lock your door!!" I screamed  back at her and someone behind me laughed. It was Luke.  He followed me here. 

"Whatever,  what do you guys want? " she asked angryly. I closed her door and Luke and I sat on the couch.  

"Christian is going crazy.  I just saw him and Mirabelle together at the garden. " I said and they didn't look surprised. 

"Yeah. Apparently, she is the only one he showed the Princess' quarters to. " Molly said. 

"What?? " I screamed " He can't possibly do that.  Hasn't he realized that she is not good for him.  I won't let him be with her. Anybody but her" 

"You know it's Crazy Jess"  Jake said "You have helped him in making every decisions in his life and the one time you aren't there for him,  he does something stupid "

"True" Luke supported. 

"I think you should talk to him Jess.  You can't stay away from him forever . He is your best friend and no matter how you try to act like you don't care,  it doesn't change the fact that  you do care." Molly said and it is all true.  I want my best friend back.  I don't care if he doesn't see me as more than just friends.  My life is meaningless without him.  I don't care about the title he has in my life,  I just need him back in it. 

 

"I will see him first thing tomorrow morning. " I said determined. 

"Good,  now get out!! " Molly screamed at us. 

"Ugghh,  angry much? " I teased her. 

"Yes,  get out!!" 

"Fine,  we are leaving " I said "Have a good make out session " I  and Luke started laughing but she just shut the door on our face.  Uggh Rude girl.  

Jake and I separated ways.  I made my way to Emily's room.  I knocked and she opened the door. 

"Hey " I greeted 

"Hey. Let me guess,  you want your duties back" she said and I nodded.  "It is no problem Jess,  I am grateful to be able to have served the Prince " 

"Thanks for helping me Emily.  You are a good person " I said and she smiled.  

"I will be right back " She went in and came back with the keys to Christian's room. "Here you go" she handed me the keys. 

"Thanks Emily " I said about to leave. 

"Wait Jessica " she called me and I turned around 

"I just wanted to say that,  I know you and the prince are friends.  This past weeks,  he looked very sad.  He didn't even let me do anything for him.  I literally did nothing.  it seems like he his bothered by something.  Only Evelyn , one of the selected girls always come to see him.  I am just telling you because he his your friend " she explained. 

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