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

Chapter Forty

Jessica's Pov

 

 

The occurrence of last night caused a great turmoil amongst my friends.  We are all Leaving Paris this evening with sad memories. All our bags are packed we are just waiting till this evening to board the plane. Everyone couldn’t sleep because they were worried about Evelyn. All of a sudden, we all felt guilty. Why didn’t we see that she was suffering? Why didn’t we see the pain behind her smile.  I feel more guilty because of what I did. I always thought Evelyn to be a pretender, now I know I was not wrong. She pretended to be happy so that every one can be happy. I ruined her happiness.  

I kept vomiting all night , maybe it’s because of the guilt I feel at the pit of my stomach or the webs of lies and secrets that are filled in there. I just couldn’t hold anything, of course this did not reach the knowledge of my friends. 

Social media on the other hand changed its image of Christian. Everybody came online to say how sorry they were for accusing him wrongly. Some famous accounts soon came out to talk about all Christian’s achievements in every area of his life including his country Orlander. Soon Christian became the admiration of many. The fan pages that were created of him gained more followers.  Soon his looks became another reason for more people to love him and the  hashtags # Christian Kingston, every girls crush# ,#We love you Christian # The best next in throne, Christian Kingston # started trending. 

Evelyn on the other hand was pitied by many. I could not bear seeing all these post because I was the culprit. But in seconds, every post that was made of her  were taken down. Deep down I was glad that I didn’t have to see the works of my hands displayed on the internet. I guess they still wanted the matter to be private but only shew light on the situation to save Christian. 

CHRISTIAN’S POV

I have been restless all night. I have been making different calls trying to find out where Evelyn was hospitalized but all to no avail. I have tried calling all the hunter’s family members that I know but all they said was that I should let their daughter pass on peacefully. Those words hurt me more than anything. 

I am a coward who couldn’t see the pain in the eyes of his lover. She wanted me to be her happiness and I threw her away , just like that. I can’t imagine the amount of pain she endured. I can’t forgive myself , never.  I want to see her and tell her how sorry I am. I want to hold her till her last breath. I should have known….. I should have loved her more. 

Jessica’s Pov

Watching my friends sad and worried faces makes me feel so choked up  . I just need to step out and get some air.

“Uhm guys, I think I will step out to get some air, I will be back in a little “ I said to my friends as I stood up.

“I’ll come with you “ Molly said 

“No, it’s fine Molly. I just need an alone time” I rejected her and she nodded in understanding. I turned around to leave but was stopped.

“Wait Jess” Christian called me “Take this, in case you feel cold” he said while stretching out his hoodie to me. He still cares for…. Even when his mind is occupied with Evelyn, he is still looking out for me. It’s obviously summer and there is like a five percent chance that it will get chilly out but he still wanted me to be fine. I don’t deserve this. 

I took the hoodie, smiled at him and quickly left the penthouse. I couldn’t stand the guilt. I walked out of the hotel and found myself at the beach. 

Like Christian predicted, it was a little chilly out. I wore his hoodie and the smell of it wafted into my nose. It smelt so good. I have always loved Christian’s smell but this time was different. The smell gave me a certain comfort that I couldn’t explain.  It helped ease my mind as I walked round the beach to clear my head. 

Soon I got hungry and the beach was kind of Empty. I was craving something sweet, preferably a chocolate ice cream. I decided to go to the supermarket nearby. 

As I got to the supermarket, I decided to look for the ice cream section. As I was checking, I passed the aisle where drugs were sold and immediately, my eyes landed on a pregnancy test. My heart skipped a bit.  I passed by it but then came back. For some reason, I wanted to buy it.  I wanted to be sure. I glanced at my sides to be sure that no one was watching me before 
taking the box and deeping it into my pant. I quickly ran away from the aisle out of embarrassment.

I found the section for ice cream but then I saw açaí bowls and I decided i wanted that instead. I took my items to the cashier and paid for it. As I was coming out of the supermarket, I checked the time and realized that I was late. We will be boarding the plane in an hour. 

“Oh no I have to head back now.”  I ran to a taxi but suddenly a Car drove in front of me.  I prepared to yell at the driver as he rolled down his window but I was shocked  by who it was. Immediately, my face turned ugly.

“You , how dare you still show your face after what you did?” I yelled at the him

“Please calm down Jess. Please come in so that we can talk about it” Peter pleaded 

“I don’t have anything to talk about with you!!!”  

“Can you just come in and let’s talk? People are watching please “ he begged 

“Why? Don’t you want everyone to how disgusting and ….” Before I could complete my insults, he interrupted me 

“ I did not drug you, I swear!!!” He screamed fiercely. The look of sincerity in his eyes made me somehow believe him and I calmed down. 

“Please come in and let’s talk “ he begged and this time i listened and entered his car

He drove away from the supermarket and parked in a more secure spot. 

“That night, yes I gave you the drink but I promise Jessica that I did not drug it. The bartender had many shots on the table and asked me to take from it. Yes I know that was a careless thing to do at a bar and I am sorry, I should have known better. “ he explained but I still had some doubts 

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