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

Chapter Thirty three

Author’s Pov

 

As Jessica came out of the bathroom, she was shocked to see Luke at the entrance.

“Luke?” She stared at him confused. “Uh…this is the girl’s bathroom “

“I know. I was awaiting for you” he said.

“At the girl’s bathroom?” She asked

“Yes Jess. I really need your help at the penthouse “ he said a little anxious.

“Ok let’s go” she said and he nodded.

“Oh and are you okay? I saw Mirabelle enter the bathroom too” he said concerned.

“Yeah I am fine. Don’t worry, I can handle her” Jess said and he nodded as the both left for the penthouse.  

Immediately they entered the penthouse, Jessica was stunned. There were red roses on the floor that spelt out “I LOVE YOU, BE MY GIRLFRIEND?” and there was a big bouquet of flower on the table.  

“So what do you think, will she like it?” Luke asked her expectantly but Jess was too stunned to reply.

“It’s bad right? I knew it, the I LOVE YOU is too much.” Luke stated very disappointed.

“No Luke, it’s beautiful “ Jessica said still amazed. If she was told that Luke will finally fall for a girl, she would not believe. This is a guy that breaks girls hearts without remorse.He has never been anxious about a girl before. Funny how Love changes a person. Sharpay is one Lucky girl, she has finally stolen the playboy’s heart.

“Really? Do you think she will like it?” He asked.

“I think she will love it” She assured him and relief washed over him.

“I am going to ask her to be my girlfriend. I hope she says yes” he said

“Of course she will say yes. If she wasn’t serious about you, then she won’t be here vacationing with you “ Jess encourage him and he smiled. When he got to know about his feelings for Sharpay, he knew immediately that he wanted her to be his. He was so comfortable and happy around her. The way she lifts up his mood when she laughs and the fact that he couldn’t get her out of his head no matter how he tried.  At first , he was in denial of his feelings but he finally came to realization when he knew that he would not want her to be close to any other guy. He has never felt this way about any girl. She is his first love.

He brought out a small box from his pocket and showed her.

“Wooowww” Jessica gushed at the beautiful silver  charm bracelet. It had the initials SL that is, Sharpay and Luke. “When did you become so sweet?” She teased him and he laughed loud

“When you fall in love” Luke replied and Jessica could not help but blush. Luke is never this romantic. Yes he flirts with girls but was never this romantic.

“Wow, the player of our group is finally off the market”  Jessica said “you know , I thought I would find love before you “

“You already did” Luke replied making Jessica remember her pain again.

“You knowJess, it wouldn’t have been so late if you had just told him. There was nothing to loose”  

“There was something to loose Luke. I will go through as much pain and torture if it means I will have Christian by my side. I will  do anything not to loose him. At least he is by my side now. What if I told him and he rejects me. Our friendship might turn sour and I don’t want that” Jess explained.

“What made you so sure that he would reject you. Christian is in love with you and the two of you are just so dumb to realize it. One of you loosing the other is the only way you can both realize it “ Luke said.

“But what if I you are wrong Luke. I mean look at you , you fell for a girl and you are going for her immediately, Jake did the same but why is Christian different? If he really loved me, he would have asked me out. I kept giving him signs but all he sees is his best friend. Have you seen the girls he dates, it’s either they are too sexy or too innocent.They were never average….like me. I am not even his type. Even this life doesn’t support our love, something was always there to spoil it before it began”  Jess bawled out devastatingly. She didn’t want to ruin Luke’s happy mood but she wanted to pour out her feelings to somebody. Luke pulled her into a hug to calm her down.

“I am sorry Luke, I didn’t mean to spoil your mood” she said and he patted her back.

“It’s fine Jess… I understand “ he replied

“You know what, let’s forget about that.  Today is your day and I am excited for you” she smiled as Luke’s phone rang.

“It’s Christian, he said they will be up in a minute. Wow I have forgotten how nervous I was “ he stated anxiously.

“Don’t be nervous Luke, you will do great” she assured him.

In exactly one minute, the door of the penthouse cracked open and the group of friends entered. They were all shocked as they saw the message on the floor. Sharpay who was the last to enter the room had not seen the message on the floor. When she looked up, she saw Luke standing with a very beautiful bouquet of roses. She smiled at him before moving her gaze to the floor. Immediately she saw the message, her breath was sucked out of her as she stared at it dazed.

Luke watched as she stared at the message but when he realized that she was not breathing, he ran to her.

“Breathe Sharpay “ he panic and shooked her. Sharpay finally  recovered from the shock and looked into his eyes.

“You really want me to be your girlfriend?” She asked as tears pulled in her eyes.

“Yes . More than you can imagine “ he replied.

“But I am not up to your…” before she could complete the sentence, Luke placed a finger on her lips and stopped her.

“No buts Sharpay. When I realized my feelings for you, I knew I wanted to be with you. I don’t think my heart can take it if I see you with someone else. I love you and I want you to be mine so please say yes. Except you don’t feel the same…”

“No, no Luke . I feel the same. I love you too”

“So will you?” He asked

“Yes Luke, I will be your girlfriend “ she replied and immediately Luke smashed his lips on hers.

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