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

Epilogue

I bent my head in shame and avoided his eyes. “I didn’t have any choice, I could not watch him in pain and not do anything “. I said with a sore voice. 

“I understand…. Let me take you home” he said with a defeated smile. I realize he didn’t want to dwell on it. Maybe to not make me feel more ashamed than I already feel.  

When we got to the hotel, I wanted to quickly run out of his car but before I could open the door , he stopped me.

“Jessica, here “ he said while stretching his card to me “If you need me in the future, just call me and I will  be there for you”

“Don’t worry” I rejected it “We are leaving today anyways.” I said but he insisted.

“Take it” He took my hands and placed the card on my palm before letting me go. 

“Fine” I had no choice but to accept his card.  “I will see you again, hopefully not for long” 

“Bye Jessica “

“Bye” I replied and got down from his car. I waved at him before walking into the hotel. 

Immediately I got to the penthouse, I saw luggages at the lounge. 

“Jessica you are late” Molly said 

“I am sorry, I lost track of time” 

“We will be living in thirty minutes. I already packed your bags. Quickly go wash up” she said 

“Ok thanks Molly” I said “Where are the others?” I asked

“Uhm….Christian’s room. They found out where Evelyn is. We are going there before going back to Orlander” she explained 

“Really? Uhm ok. Let me quickly go wash up” I said as I fled to my room. 

I can’t believe they found Evelyn. Can I face her after everything? 

I quickly removed my clothes to wash up when I remembered what I bought and hid in my pocket. 

“It’s now or never” I said as I took it into the bathroom. 

In less than ten minutes , I was done washing up. I used the pregnancy test stick immediately I finished having my bath. I wore the outfit that Molly placed on my bed and sat that on my bed to wait for the result. Soon i heard noises coming from the lounge. 

“What’s going on?” I said as I went out of the room to find out. 

Immediately I got to the lounge , I was met with the judging eyes of my friends. I turned around and I saw Mirabelle, Sudden fear engulfed me as I felt terror in the pit of my stomach. 

“You are so Evil Jessica. I am sorry but I couldn’t hide it anymore “ Mirabelle said 

“What are you doing here Mirabelle?” I barked at her

“I came to confess” she shouted at me before turning to Christian “Christian what I told you is true. It is Jessica that sent the video.” Mirabelle said 

“And you expect me to believe you?” Christian snorted with anger written all over his face.

“I know that it’s hard to believe me and I am also not innocent in this. Jessica instigated me. She told me that if I helped her, she will put in good words for me and my father’s company. I was selfish I know but once I heard what is happening to Evelyn , I realized that I went too far.I have proof. I recorded everything we’ve talked about because I was scared that she will put all the blame on me” Mirabelle said with tears in her eyes. Such a pretender. 

I looked at Christian but I could tell that he didn’t believe a word of what she’s saying “Look Mirabelle, enough of your shenanigans. Do you think I will believe you over Jessica? You must think so high of yourself. Now let me tell you something Mirabelle, Jessica is the sweetest, kindest, most deserving soul I have ever met and whatever you are lying about her will not change my perspective of her. She is my day one and I can vouch for her. Is that answer good enough for you?” Christian asked nonchalantly.

Mirabelle squeezed her face in anger before turning to me with a smirk. 
“Wow Jessica, your friends trust you so much. Do you dare tell them the truth?” 

At this point, I know I am done for. I started fidgeting. I can’t lie in front of Christian. What do I do? 
I remained quiet as I watched the expressions of my friends shift a little. 

“Come on Jessica say you will never do something as selfish as that” Molly encouraged .

This time around, Christian’s expression became cold. He has never looked at me that way. 

“You didn’t do it right?” He asked with his voice so cold. 
I give up,I can’t continue lying to myself that i can keep this a secret forever. My head went down in shame and my friends got their answer. 

“Why did you do that?” Suddenly Christian screamed at me. Fear gripped me as I stared at him in shock. His eyes were red as he looked at me in disappointment. 

“Answer me!!!” He snared 

“Because she loves you” before I could answer him, Mirabelle jumped in and immediately, my soul left my body. A secret that I have kept for so long came out in the open at the worst of times. I watched as Christian expression went from shocked to confusion and back to disappointment. 

“No no no Please wait Christian, that is not true” I said with a shaky voice “Shut up Mirabelle!!” 

“Is that reason enough to ruin a person’s life?”he asked 

“I am sorry Christian, I didn’t mean to” I begged as I tried to hold his hands but he snatched them away. 

“I did everything for you and all you had to do was ask. Every time you told me that you don’t like the girl I was with, I dump her the next day for your satisfaction. I asked you time and time again if you were fine with Evelyn being my choice and you said yes. I was planning to be the best husband to her so that you can be proud of me. Everything was all for you “ he said and this time with so much pain. 

“I am so sorry Christian, please I am sorry “ I crouched on my knees and begged. I tried to hold his leg but he won’t let me touch him. 

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