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

Jessica’s Pov

It’s been three days since the engagement and finally , my last day at the palace. It is seven pm and I am currently at me and Christian’s old playground, watching the stars for the last time with my luggages sitting next to me. These  past few days has been empty and not stressful because Christian has not been available. It is either he and Evelyn are in a  conference meeting or at a parade or an opening or an interview plus ,Christian will soon be taking over the company. Let’s just say he is very busy and I have not been able to see him , even as his maid. Whenever I go to his room, he is either heading out or coming in late.
I miss him but I am finally going home. I miss my parents so much and I’m excited to see them.

Mirabelle on the other hand has been calling my phone nonstop and threatening  me because I am yet to show Christian the video. I was able to calm her horses for now but not for long . I don’t know when I will see him again . Maybe when I finally start working at his company like he promised.  

My phone began ringing, it is the Uber I ordered. I looked at the play ground for the last time before walking towards the gate of the palace. I can’t wait to be home.

One hour later….

“Mum!! Dad!!” I dropped my bags on the floor and ran to my parents. They pulled me into a hug and tears of joy rolled out of our eyes.

“I miss you guys so much “

“We miss you too cupcake” They said while still squeezing me. “I made your favorite darling “

“Uh I miss your food mum, I am just sick of the palace food”

“Okay go in ladies, I have got the bags” My Dad said and I and my Mum walked into the house.

After dinner, I and my Mum went to the balcony while my Dad was inside watching football and fixing the center table that he broke.

“How has the palace been sweetie?” My Mummy asked and I just sighed.

“Fine and bubbly…I guess , especially because of the events that took place” I said and she nodded her head.

“How is Christian?” She asked and my heart skipped a beat. That is what just calling his name does to me.

“He is fine, happy and engaged.” I replied trying to sound happy for him. 
 

“And how are you sweetie?” She asked while giving me that puppy dog look. She does that when she knows that i am sad about something.

“Stop giving me that look mum” I said trying to ignore the question.

“Oh Jessica, stop trying to act tough. I know you are sad and heartbroken. This is the boy you have liked all your life. I mean, you have never talked about any other guy. The moment you told me that you like him many years ago, I knew it won’t be easy for you. “ my mum said and my eyes glazed with unshed tears.

“I am scared for you baby. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christian like my own son. I know he will never hurt you and he has done so much in your life that a mother could only be thankful for. But I cannot see you drown in this sorrow “ she pulled me into a hug while patting my back.

“You know sometimes, we don’t always get what we want, need or love and some things aren’t just meant to be. I mean even if Christian did love you back , his family would have never allowed you to be with him. He his a prince, you are my daughter and I am a maid that was taken out of poverty and filth and given another chance at a good life.  I love that Christian is in your life and I don’t know how much but I know that he loves you and wants the best for you. He helped send you to one of the best schools and he is also going to give you one of the best jobs a girl could dream of. If you ask me, he might not be the best lover to you but I know he is the best friend in the world. I think you should not let him go because you two absolutely need each other in your lives and neither one of you can do without the other.”

My mum advice made me burst out in tears because it’s true. It’s all true but how do I tell her that I have messed things up. How do I tell her that I am about to loose him and to keep him , I will have to be selfish in the worst way?  

About an hour later, I was exhausted from the day and so I went to bed early. I don’t want to think about anything for now, I will think about it tomorrow.

The next day……

“Jess! Jess!! Jess!!!” I am currently sleeping but I keep hearing Christian’s voice yelling my name. Am I dreaming about him again?

“Jess wake up “ he kept yelling . Wow his voice is so deep that it is vibrating through my body. Wow I just love him so … before I could complete my thought, I felt someone hands on my mouth . Wait what is happening? The next thing I felt was cold water on my face and that is enough to jolt me out of my dreamland.

I opened my eyes and Molly  was glaring at me with her hand still on my mouth . I looked beside her and Christian is standing there trying hard not to laugh. Wait, Christian?!! Oh my gosh did he just hear everything I said?

“Please tell me this is a dream “ I said to Molly and she glared at me.
“No it’s not “

“Jess were you dreaming about a guy? I heard you say I love you “ he said and was laughing and I just rolled my eyes at him.

“Whatever Christian, I just want to know  why you guys are in my room this early? Wait what are you doing here? Molly aren’t you supposed to be in your fashion house and Christian aren’t you supposed to be engaged or something?” I asked clueless and they just stared at each other.

“You are unbelievable Jess, why have you been offline for the past three days?” Molly asked and I just stared at them not knowing what to say. I mean I didn’t want to go on social media because the only thing that everyone is talking about is how cute the prince of Orlander and his fiancé are. I was protecting my heart.

“No reason “ I mumbled

“Well if you had been reading your texts, you would have known that today is the day we go on vacation.” Christian explained and I stared shocked.