I Choose You by Kemi Adejumo (mobile ebook reader TXT) 📖

Christian's Pov

Jessica can be so annoying when she wants to be. She threw away the first two papers I sent to her.  Is she kidding me right now,  what is up with her? I glanced at her every now and then.  The cameramen are recording my every move.   I carefully wrote the last  note and passed it to Crystal.  I acted like it was a game I was playing with her so the cameramen don't get suspicious. 

"You want to give Sister Jess another one? " she asked me. 

"Yes Baby,  you see Jess is being so naughty,  that is why I am sending another note to her" I explained and she gasped. 

"Sister Jess is a naughty girl? " she asked surprised and I nodded my head.  

"But she told us that Jesus is not happy with us when we are naughty.  Why is she being naughty then?. " she asked clearly  displeased by what she just heard. 

"I think you should ask her Baby.  I have no idea why she is naughty? " I replied  and she nodded with a frown on her face.

"Keep my sweets and don't touch it" she warned me before matching towards Jess.  I had to bribe her with more sweets than the ones they already shared for them.  I bribed her not to tell anyone that I was passing  notes to Jess.  If the cameramen as much as finds out,  Jessica's face will be in front of every magazine cover and I know that they won't write good things about her.  Her protection comes first. 

I played with other kids but I still kept my eyes on Jess.  Crystal left to play with her friends.   When I was sure she had read the note,  i excused myself and left for the playground.  I know I shouldn't have used my position but  she gave me no other choice.  She is just so naughty.  

I waited for five minutes at the playground and she appeared in front of me.  I was surprised that  she came on time but definitely not with a smiling face. 

"You wanted to see me your highness?"  she said formally. 

"Really Jess?  Your highness? " I asked. 

"  I don't understand what you are saying your highness,  you commanded me to come here. " of course,  she is using it against me.  

"Have you forgotten that you can't  just ignore  me?   You have to work for me, so you can't just take one week off. " I said trying to challenge her. 

  "Oh I am so sorry your highness,  I didn't know you called me here to talk to me about my job and remind me that I am your maid.  Not to worry everything will be corrected.  I have to go" she bawled out in sarcasm and tried to walk out.  OK wrong move  on my end. 

"OK fine I am sorry.  This is the only way I can get you to listen to me " I pleaded and I saw her face soften a little and immediately she was back to frowning. 

"Just tell me what you want Christian "  she said acting like she doesn't care.  Atleast she dropped the formalities. 

"What is going on between us Jess.  What has gotten into you.  We were fine before and suddenly you wanted space.  I don't understand were all this is coming from. "  I tried to reason with her. 

"It's nothing OK,  I just don't want to be around for now. " she replied. 

"Then tell me why, why do you want space. If it is  about you hanging out with Luke alone,  then it's fine.  I don't care.  Just don't push me away,  pease." I pleaded. 

"It's not about Luke OK.  It's not about anyone. " 

"Then what is it about?  Tell me.   I am your best friend Jess,  I am the one you are supposed to tell things to.  Jess, you are the most important person in my life and you know it.  You promised that we would do this together, remember?  Heck there are twenty girls in there that I am supposed to pick from but I don't know what I am doing. " I watched as her face softened and her eyes teared up.  " I love you Jessica,  with my all. You are the best thing life as offered me.  A best friend.  One word from you and  I will do anything.  Please Jess,  now more than ever I need you.  Please, I can't do without my bestie " I explained to her with every emotion in me.  She is the only one I can get this vulnerable with.  I watched as the tears kept pouring out of her eyes.  She looked even more sad. 

"I can't Christian, I am so sorry" she sobbed. 

"Hey J,  please don't cry" I pulled her into a hug as I patted her back. I hate it when she cries.  It breaks my heart.  " It's fine, you don't have to cry"  

"No Christian,  you don't understand!! " she pulled out of the hug and screamed at me. "I can't do this.  please i need space from you and everything surrounding you!! I have to go." she shouted  and ran for the exit of the Orphanage. 

"Jess please wait " I screamed after her but she didn't stop.   When I got to the gate of the synagogue,  She was already in a taxi that was zooming off.  Honestly, I would have chased that taxi if I didn't remember that there are twenty girls and a whole crew of production in the Orphanage.  

I can't believe she left me. 

Evelyn's Pov

 This past week has not been the best so far.  As much as Christian tries to fake a smile,  he cannot hide the sadness I see in his eyes.  He is not usually like this.  He has been so distant and I won't lie , I am beginning to doubt if he loves me like before. I know I am the closest selected girl to him.  He barely even talk to others.  All the girls always come to tell me that they think he will choose me  except Mirabelle, she hates me.  I don't want to be over confident.  I have  loved Christian for a long time now and I want to spend my life with him.  I would do anything to make him happy. 

When we got to the Orphanage,  we were welcomed dearly by the kids and staffs.  I spent my day bonding with the kids but my eyes never left Christian. I noticed that he kept glancing at the girl we met here.  It is Jessica, his best friend he told me about.  I don't know why she is here,  I thought the Orphanage was closed down for the Prince and the selected girls.    Maybe Christian asked her to come considering  she is his best friend.