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

Chapter Thirty one

Christian’s Pov

 

We finally arrived at the airport of the country we are vacationing at. The vacation is for three weeks and i have to  have fun because work starts immediately after for both me and Jess. We have planned this for a while but had not decided on a location yet. I am sure Jess will be excited on the location because she wanted to come here so bad. The flight wasn’t so bad . We all talked and played games and Sharpay and Evelyn felt comfortable around us.

“We are here!!” We all screamed and toasted on it with a bottle of champagne.  I am so excited to reveal the location to Jess.

“So Jess , I know you are curious about the location?” I said.

“You know I am Christian. As a matter of fact, I don’t think it’s fair that you kept it from me for a whole fifteen hours flight” she whined.

“Fine I will tell you now whiny baby” I said as I ruffled her hair.

“Hey I am not a baby “ she replied as she smack my hand away from her. She looked cute as she pouted her red lips.  I took out my phone and found the location on my phone.

“Here you go” I said and gave the phone to her. She took it and eyes me suspiciously before looking at the phone. Her eyes widened in shock and the next thing I heard was her scream.

“Aaaaah I can’t believe this!!!!!” She screamed and jumped on me with excitement. I squeezed her into a hug and spun her around . I knew she would be excited.

“I can’t believe this. Are we really in Paris?” She asked with happiness and I nodded my head.

“Thank you so much Christian, you are the best” she said and hugged me again. I would do just anything to see the woman in my arms happy. As long as she is happy, I am happy.  

I heard someone cough so I looked at the person. It was Molly and it looked like she was giving me signals. She signaled me to look at Evelyn. I did and she looked a little sad as she watched we hugging Jess. Everybody else too were looking from us to Evelyn and the atmosphere seemed uneasy. I got the signal , so I reluctantly pulled out of the hug. Did Evelyn not like that I hugged Jess? But Jess is my best friend and we do this all the time. Does that mean I can’t be with Jess like I used to because I am married? That does not sit well with me.

“Alright guys let’s get going now. The cars should be waiting “ Molly said trying to remove the awkwardness. We all came down from the plane and there were already two  men in black suits waiting for us. They were the bodyguards. They came to me and bowed their heads.

“Your highness” they greeted and I just nodded. They led us to were our cars are. I could already see some paparazzi flashing their cameras. How did they know we are here? I want this vacation to be a press free zone, I have had enough of paparazzi this past month.  We got to the car and two other bodyguards were seated at the drivers seat.

“Make sure the press does not know where we are staying “ I instructed them.

“Yes your highness “ they replied.

We all entered the cars and drove to the hotel.

Author’s Pov

The Grandeur Hotel is one of the most influential and expensive hotel in Paris. Some staffs were prepared to welcome the prince of Orlander and his friends. One of the most expensive penthouse was made ready for them. The management made sure to satisfy its guest because not only is he the prince of Orlander but also his family owns huge amount of shares in the chains of hotels that exists under the name grandeur.

Immediately they got to the hotel, they were welcomed with respect.

They were led to their five bedroom penthouse at the top floor.  Immediately they entered their penthouse, they were shocked by the decorations that was already prepared for them. The place was decorated with red balloons that spelt ‘WELCOME’ . There was Champagne and different foods like croissants, jam on buerre, macarons, cheese, steak tartare, bread, onion soup, snails and some of the best foods Paris has to offer. The penthouse is spacious with expensive furnitures and features like a theatre room, terrace, fireplace, oversized windows, jacuzzi and a pool. The most amazing part of the penthouse is the amazing view from the top of the hotel.

Two male staffs walked up to Christian while the rest arranged their luggages safely by the side.

“Your highness, I am Jim and this is my partner Mike” Jim introduced them “ We will be your butlers throughout your stay here. Please if you need anything just call on the phone and we will be here” Jim said and Christian nodded.

“Also…” Mike the other butler pitched in “ there would be an exclusive couples party tonight at the hall by 7:00pm. You and your friends have been specially invited”

“Oh really? “ Christian asked and the butler nodded his head. “Did you say it’s for couples only or…?” Christian asked again and they were taken back by the question. The management told them it is for couples . “ We were told it’s a couples  party sir” they replied

“Ok, It’s no problem.”

“Ok sir, we will take our leave now” All the staffs left the room.

“Wow, I love this place. They not only have amazing hospitality but they even hosted a party for couples? That’s so amazing. Oh my gosh, what will I wear? Jess let’s go look for something to wear” Molly gushed excitedly. She dragged Jess’ hand but stopped in her tracks when she heard what Christian said.

“We are not going.” Christian said.

“What do you mean we are not going?” Molly frowned.

“Didn’t you hear they said it was for couples only?” He asked

“Yes I did and as far as I am concerned, we are all couples…” Molly replied while looking at everybody but when her eyes landed on Jess, her words were swallowed.

When Jessica heard the butlers saying that the party was for couples, she felt very sad and alone. She is the only single one in the group . Even if Sharpay and Luke are not yet dating, at least they like each other.  She knew she would be left alone tonight but when she heard Christian saying that they were not going, she was shocked. She knows it is because of her. She doesn’t want them to miss a fun couples night, that would be unfair.

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