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

"Okay let's go guys" Christian said and we all made our way out of the room to the school's hall where the ceremony will be held.

The hall was decorated beautifully. We all had our graduation gowns and hats on. We sat down at the section where the graduants are supposed to sit. I sat beside Luke, Molly next to me with Jake next to her and then Christian. Molly and I were talking about how beautiful the hall is when a voice interrupted. 

"Hi Christian " I looked at the person and it was Mirabelle, Christian's ex girlfriend. I do not like Mirabelle for anything. I won't lie,  she does look really beautiful in the dress she's wearing but her heart is not as beautiful as she looks.  She and Christian started dating in senior year in highschool  and finally ended it in the second year of college.  She was the cheerleader and every girl in college wanted to be her.  She had been chasing Christian for long and he finally said yes to her in senior year. I was furious not only because I was jealous but also because  Mirabelle is not a nice  girl.  She is a bully and so arrogant.  I wondered why Christian could not see it in her.

  I mean yeah she's hot,  really hot but that's like the only good thing about her. Turns out I was not the only one that saw that in her,  Molly also did.  That's one of the reasons she is my best friend, she gets me.  We came up with a plan to try to show Christian that she is not a good person but Christian always just shrugged it off and said it was nothing.  I always knew Mirabelle didn't like me because according to her,  I was too close to Christian for her liking.  She finally found a way to humilate me when she found out that my Mom is a maid at the palace and the only reason I go to the same school as them was because Christian told his Dad the I will be going as his personal maid. 

She literally made an email about it and sent it to everyone in college and the news spread like wild fire. It was not even completely true.  King Henry knew I was not attending the same school as Christian because I will be going as  his maid,  he knew that it was just an excuse that Christian made up so we can go to the same school.  I was so intimidated that I didn't leave my dorm for a week.  I was so worried about what people would think of me. Shockingly most people felt bad for me and didn't look down on me. 

Christian found out that Mirabelle spread the news and they started having problems in their relationship.  I was glad that Christian could finally see the type of person she is. He asked Mirabelle to apologize to me but didn't break up with her. Two months later,  Christian found out that she had been cheating on him and he finally broke up with her. During that period,  Christian was not himself. It was obvious that he was heartbroken. I forced him to go out and do things. He practically stayed in my dorm while I took care of him. I didn't only  want them to break up because I love him but also because he is my male best friend and he deserves the the best. It has been two years now and Christian has not dated anyone since.  Maybe he is still looking for the right person  or maybe he has not gotten over Mirabelle and her betrayal.  He really did love her. 

"What do you want  Mirabelle? " Christian asked coldly without even taking a glance at her. 

"Can I talk to you please?  Privately? " Mirabelle said nervously. 

"You can say whatever you want to here or forget about it" replied Christian. 

"Uhm... I.... I.. just wanted to tell you  for the last... time that I am sorry Christian" Mirabelle stammered.  "And I just wanted to tell....  tell... you that I still.... love you and... " before  she could complete her sentence,  Christian interrupted her.

"Stop Mirabelle,  does this look like  a place or time to talk about this? " Christian said angered.  You can see him practically  trying to hold his anger.  "You know what?  Please leave "

"Christian please,  this might be the last time i see you and I ..." before she could complete her sentence,  Molly interrupted her . 

"He said you should leave,  what part of that sentence don't you understand? " screamed Molly. 

"I am not talking to you Molly so you better face the other way" Mirabelle countered back.  I guess she couldn't hide her true colours for long.

"How dare you talk to my friend like that? "said Christian 

"I am sorry Christian, it's just that I was... " said Mirabelle shaking. Christian stood up and looked at her in the eyes menacingly 

"I said leave or do you want me to call the guards to kick you out of your own graduation? " 

Mirabelle's head hung down in shame as she left to take her sit in another place.  Christian sat down and you could clearly see  anger written all over his face. 

"Are you okay man? "Jake asked him while putting his hands on Christian's shoulder. 

"Yeah I am fine man,  thanks" I just looked at Christian because sincerely I didn't know what to say. 

Ten minutes later,  the ceremony started and Christian's mood was better when his parents finally arrived.  All our parents arrived and the hall was full.  King Henry gave his speech.  Some other activities took place.

At the end of the day, Christian and Jake both took an award for best graduants.  It was a merit based award and Christian and Jake have been trying to get the award. They even made a bet on it and now they both have to share it.  Molly got an award for best graduating student of the Fashion department.  That was not even surprising because Molly is good at what she does.  Luke got an award for the most promising footballer and plus he got signed to play football for the Orlander football team.While he was collecting the award,  you could see the pride in his father's eyes.  It was touching. When I was finally called for an award, I could not believe it. I got the award of the most well behaved student. Apparently my lecturers thought I was the most well behaved in their classes and so they decided to give me the award.   I saw my mom and dad in the audience cheering for me. When I went back to my seat,  Christian gave me the biggest hug ever and whispered "I am proud of you" in my ears.  It was the best moment of my life. The ceremony ended in a blur and we all decided to take pictures with our families. We all finally came together and tossed our hats to the sky. It was a really fun experience.