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

“Yes Christian, I came back to Orlander about three months ago. Apparently, Father said that it was time I took over.” He explained but then stared at Jess and completed his sentence “but my baby here wanted me to come on a vacation with her . It is a coincidence that you guys are also here”

Jess scrunched her face at the way Raymond looked at her. This is how he always looked at her when they were children. She didn’t like it. Christian also saw this and his anger rose. He always knew that Raymond liked Jess and what he is doing now is disgusting. Raymond never got along with him or Molly but only Jess. He was always Jealous that Jess wanted to be around him instead. Plus he was not in their age group or class. He was four years older.

Is he trying to make Jess jealous? Tfft, of all women he uses Mirabelle. The worst of them all.

“Awwn baby, you don’t have to say that . You are making me blush.” Mirabelle said.

They all know Mirabelle and no one could stand her.  

“It’s nice to meet you too Raymond. Can you and your baby leave now?” Molly scoffed. Mirabelle glared at Molly before looking at Jess.

“Hmm Jessica , I thought they said this is a couples party, why are you here? I see you are the only single and unwanted person here” Mirabelle smirked at her attempt to embarrass Jess.

“Oh shut up Mirabelle, nobody asked for your opinion. So will you two leave now? “ Molly said with annoyance.

“Whatever”Mirabelle rolled her eyes “Just know that you cannot have your bodyguards around for long Jessica. Let’s go baby “

“See you later cousins, Jess” Raymond said and they both left their table.

Immediately they left, Molly scrunched her face “ Urrrgh, that girl is so shameless. She couldn’t get Christian, now she is using Raymond. Well they both fit each other. Couples of the evil west “ Molly spited.

Jess knew what Mirabelle was trying to do. Now that Mirabelle is here, she cannot escape for long. Her doom is close.  

The Mc of the party started the couples game and everything was going smoothly. It was more fun than they expected. They did the couple games, quiz, dancing , karaoke and not for once did they make Jess feel left out. The boys took turns to play games with her like they were her partner.

Thirty minutes before the end of the party, Jess felt pressed so she excused herself to the toilet.

After using the toilet, she came out and was shocked to find Mirabelle in front of her.

“You think you can run from me? I told you your bodyguards won’t be with you for long. If you think I am bluffing, try me and I will play the recording to Christian so that he can see the obsessive selfish jealous boyfriend snatcher that you are” Mirabelle sneered and Jessica trembled in fear.

“And then I can tell him how you lied about every girl he dated in high school and college. You were always the reason he broke up with his girlfriends.” She threatened

“I didn’t lie about that” Jessica said “You were the one that cheated on him and those other girls were with him for monetary values. I only brought it to his notice” Jessica fired back.

“Oh and you think he will believe you after listening to the recording ? Just admit that you want him for yourself. We both want the same thing, our only obstacle is Evelyn “ Mirabelle said.

“I will not do that Mirabelle”

“Oh please don’t act like you’ve not done it countless of times. Let’s face it, Christian cannot love you and it’s obvious that he loves Evelyn. I mean you tried to separate them once but they found their way back to each other.  Now you have been given another chance. It’s either you take it or you loose him forever. The ball is in your court.”

“What’s in it for you?” Jessica asked.

“Oh I don’t need much. I just need Christian’s friendship. After Evelyn is gone out of his life, I just need him to acknowledge that I have changed and wants to be friends and only you can help. While you can have your best friend all to yourself ” Molly said while smiling viciously.

“You only want his friendship?” Jessica asked suspiciously.

“Oh c’mon anything between i and Christian is in the past. I told my family and some friends that we are good friends.  I want to be able to talk to him as friends when we meet at events so that my parents will be not think that I was lying. They want to be able to have business transactions with Kingston company and me not being friends with him will cause a barrier. Plus , I am with his second cousin now” Mirabelle explained to Jessica and what she said made sense. It doesn’t sound like she is lying or pretending.

“But why do you need to take Evelyn out of the way?” Jessica asked

“My Famiy’s Company and her family’s Company are competing in the yearly revenue. Although we are not one of the biggest but we are outstanding. I don’t want her family’s company to surpass mine, her marrying Christian will not help achieve my goal”  Mirabelle explained and Jess thought about how conniving and evil hearted she is. But then again, she is no different.

She is about to separate her best friend from his love….again. 

Call her selfish but she can’t bear loving someone for so long and then being hated at the end.

He is going to hate her and she doesn’t know if she can survive that….literally.

She can’t let him listen to the recording no matter what. I guess this is what love does, it can either turn you to a heartless beast or a loving angel.

“I am very sorry Christian. I love you” she wept in her mind but put up a brave face.

“Fine but after this, you and I should not cross path.  I also can’t promise you that Christian will want to be friends but I will try to convince him.”

“Deal” Mirabelle agreed.

“And, you have to delete the recording in front of me” Jessica said.

“Sure, I give you two days. You should have shown him the video before next tomorrow evening . Don’t waste my time, you know what will happen if you do?” Mirabelle threatened while Jessica glared at her before leaving the bathroom .