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

"Hey!! You are eating without me" I said

"I am sorry,  it just looked really good and I could resist.  I miss your pancakes jess" he made  sit beside him and stretched a piece of pancakes to my face.

"Say aaah" he said and I opened my mouth and took it in.  

"I can eat myself Christian " I said to him while munching the food but he didn't answer.  He fed me and himself until there was nothing left on the plate.  We both stayed in silence but there is something I would like to ask him.

"So the selection ends in three days" I stated and he looked at me surprised to hear me talk about it.  

"Yes... it still feels so surreal.  I can't believe in three days,  I will officially be engaged to someone " he said smiling.

"It's Evelyn,  right? " I asked him to see his reaction.

"Hmmm" he nodded and we both stayed in silence,  lost in thought.

"Do you think she is the one?  I'm I making the right decision " he suddenly asked me.  I mean how am I supposed to answer that question.  I am here planning on confessing my feelings tomorrow and he his asking me this.  

"You don't need my say on this Christian.  Only you can decide who to spend the rest of your life with " I replied.

"Yes I do need your say Jess,  it makes me feel assured that you are by my side in whatever I do. "

"Do I have to be by your side in whatever you do? " I asked and he stared at me frightened .

"No don't start again Jess.  I don't want another argument and fight between us.  Let's change the topic" he said looking angry.

"I am sorry yes let's change the topic " I said

"Fine " He said "Your work here ends in a week right?"

"yes,  finally " I smiled

"Yes finally.  I don't think I can continue seeing you in those maid's clothes.  It looks ugly on you" he laughed and I laughed with him.

"After my engagement,  Dad is going to make me start working in the company again as vice president.  We can finally work there together " he said assuring me and I just nodded my head.   He has had this planned out for long and no matter what I say,  he doesn't accept.  It is like he is trying to secure a future for me.  He is just the best.

"But before then,  the vacation we planned to go on" he said smiling.

"We are still doing that? " I asked.

"Of course

"You know what,  let's go out.  I don't want to be in this room and palace today" he said but I shook my head.

"You can't go out today, your engagement is in three days.  You might be needed for the preparation " I warned.

"Well they are going to have to wait for me today come back because today,  it's just you and me plus fun.  So miss Jess,  go change " he said

"But Christian you can't... " I said but was cut off by his hands on my lips.  
"There is no need to go to your room.  Just wear one my big hoodies" he said " and it's a command "

"Fine,  whatever " I grumbled and dragged myself into his closet.

After we were done eating,  Christian and I sneaked out of the palace. Christian had to wear a hat and glasses to avoid being recognized. We went to a park , to the beach and our favorite restaurant.  I have not had that much fun in a while.  
When we got back to the Palace,  Christian and I walked hand in hand to his room. I was laughing at something he said that I didn't realize that there was someone at his door.  I looked up and it's Evelyn.

"Evelyn? " Christian exclaimed.

"Sorry,  I was waiting for you but your guards won't let me in" she said innocently.  I saw her glance at mine and Christian's entangled hands and I quickly pulled out of his hands.  I don't know why I did that though but to be fair he is her boyfriend not mine.  At least hopefully not yet.

"Uhm Evelyn,  this is Jess my best friend and Jess,  this is Evelyn,  you already know who she is" Christian introduced us and she stretched out her hands towards me.

"Nice to finally meet you Jess,  I have heard a lot about you " She said in the nicest way possible but I just stared at her.  Why is she being so nice.  I mean if I saw my boyfriend hand in hand with someone else,  I don't think I will be nice to them.  Now I feel very guilty,  I have to pretend that I am happy that she's with Christian when in truth I am trying to steal him from her.

"Nice to meet you too Evelyn " I said taking her hands before pulling out.  

"Uhh Uhm " Christian said clueless while scratching his head.  It's obvious that he didn't know what to do next.  I could see him contemplating on what to do. He didn't know who to dismiss and who to invite in. The atmosphere became so tense that you can cut the tension with a knife.

"I think I will getting going,  I am really sleepy " I said saving Christian the trouble of choosing.  "It was nice meeting you Evelyn,  see you in the morning Christian" 

"Okay " he said smiling with relief evident on his face "Good night Jess" He hugged me and I left to my room.

On my way to my room,  I couldn't help but think about what just happened.  I mean I think it was wise of me to leave. I am not the girl friend and I shouldn't make him have to choose.  Or maybe I did that because I was scared of what his choice would have been. Either way,  I am glad that I left and saved myself the pain to watch him choose her.  I almost at my room when I got connered.  The person suddenly dragged me and pushed me into the laundry room of the servant's quarters. It was Mirabelle.

"Are you crazy Mirabelle? " I screamed at her.

"If I were you,  I won't shout except you want everyone to know why we are here" she warned

"Whatever Mirabelle,  I don't have time for what you want to say " I said heading out of the  room but what I heard next stopped me on my track. 
"He rejected me molly" the voice was coming from her phone.

"Now are you ready to talk?" she smirked at me. 
"Where did you get that from?  Were you eavesdropping on my conversation?" I asked her with anger.