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

“No guys. You don’t have to miss it because of me. I won’t be happy if I am the reason you guys are not able to have fun. I will be fine here.” Jessica tried to convince them. Deep down, she is sad that she would be alone but she is not going to show it. She is not going to deprive her friends from having fun.

“No Jess , we can’t leave without you. It’s not like they are going to chase you out of the party” Molly said

“Jess you can come. Don’t worry, as a big brother, you can share Molly with me. When they party gets boring without a partner, just snatch her away from me. “ Jake said to her and  they all laughed. Of  course, Jake knows she can come along but won’t she still be lonely if everybody else  is having fun with their partners and she is just sitting down watching?

“Fine guys, I will come” Jess agreed and they were all happy. She thought that it is so stressful to be single now. Few months ago, she didn’t have to worry about all this. But now, it seems like everyone has found love and is moving on. She found love too but the only difference is that her love  hasn’t found her and might never find her.

Three hours later, they were all settled in the house. It’s almost time for the party and everybody were dressed up except Jess. Both her best friends share a room with their partners, she and Sharpay decided to share a room to avoid being lonely, while Luke stayed alone. Sharpay and Luke aren’t exactly dating now but they are almost there.  

“Haven’t you decided on anything yet?” Sharpay asked a clueless Jess and she shooked her head.

It’s not like she doesn’t have evening dresses but she is scared that are insecurities will kick. Molly, Evelyn and Sharpay are very beautiful girls . They are the kind of girls that will pass by you and you won’t be able take your eyes off them. She just doesn’t want to look like the single ugly friend.

“C’mon Jess, you look beautiful in the red dress.” Sharpay complimented her.

“TSS, you are just saying that to make me feel good.” Jess replied

“No I am not. Have you looked in the mirror Jess? You are one of the most beautiful girls I have laid my eyes on. You call yourself an average girl but when I look at you, I see what every woman wants. No woman wants to be too skinny nor fat . They don’t want to be too tall or too short and that’s what you are. Have you seen your milky skin, you are the mixture of milk and chocolate. Not to mention your long curls, you are they perfect brown skinned girl. You are beautiful. “ Sharpay encouraged her and Jessica was touched. Nobody has every complimented her like this.

“Are you serious?” Jess asked with her  eyes glazed with tears and Sharpay nodded.

“Thank you“ Jess said as she enclosed Sharpay in a hug. “ You are one of the best roommates I have ever had. Don’t tell Molly I said so” Sharpay could not help but laugh.

“Why don’t I leave you to change” Sharpay said

“Sure, I will come out now” Jess said and Sharpay nodded her head before leaving the room.