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

"No I won't,  I already know the girl I am going for and I won't stop the other girls from liking someone " I explained and I felt her relax.

"Thank you " she said and I nodded.

"It's Evelyn right? " she asked me " The girl you choose is Evelyn"

"Yes" I replied and she smiled.

"That's the perfect choice.  You guys are perfect for each other." she complimented.

"You think so?" I asked and she nodded. 
"It is so amazing to finally be with the one you love " she said but I did not reply.  How do I tell her that I am not sure about my feelings for Evelyn.

"You love her right?"  She asked again.

"How can I tell that I love her? " I asked her and she looked a little surprised but answered me anyway.

" Whenever you think of the word Love,  that one person pops into your mind.  They become the most important person in your life.  You feel empty when you are not around them and just their presence alone makes your day. " she answered and I became sure that I don't love Evelyn.  At least not yet.   

I thought about what she said and the only person I could think of is Jess.  She is the most important person in my life,  whenever she is absent,  I feel empty.  I literally can't leave my life without her in it. I know I love Jessica, She is my best friend.  She is one of those rare friends that will stick with you for so long that you can't do anything without them.  She is my best friend now and will be till the day I die.  I just wish there is another girl I can think of other than Jess.  

Now I know why I choose Evelyn,  she is the only one out of the selected girls that I have the tiniest hope of loving.  I chose her because I have loved her once and I am hoping I could do it again.  Maybe I just need more time and I can finally love her.  Maybe. 

"I care about her " I finally replied sharpay and she just nodded not wanting to pry further.

"Do you like Luke?" I asked her trying to change the topic.  She immediately started blushing from my question.

"I think so,  I don't know " she answered unsure.

"If you do, please give him a chance.  He is a really nice guy and trust me,  he will treat you right " I said and she smiled.

"Thanks.. I will try" she replied. The music came to an end and we ended the dance.

" It was nice dancing with you sharpay.  You can go meet Luke before he kills me with his glares" I said  and we both chuckled while glancing at him.  
"Thanks your highness " she said and walked to Luke.

I watched as his glares turned to smiles when he saw her walking towards  him.  I looked around the hall and it seems everyone is with a patner.  I looked towards Molly and Jake and I could see the Love between them.  I wish Jess was here, I would not be feeling so empty and alone .  The music started  again and I guess it is my cue to move on to the next selected girl.