Chapter 1
Chapter One
“No, no, I can’t be pregnant” I fell to my knees and wept.
This was not the plan, everything is ruined.
“This can’t be happening to me” I continued to cry.
Soon, I heard a knock on my door.
“Jess, it’s Molly. Please open the door“ Molly said while knocking on the door.
I am not ready to talk to anyone. What will I tell them if they find out that I am pregnant? What if they tell Christian? He will find out about that night and then he will hate me more.
Why is my life such a mess?
“Jess, please say something “ she said worriedly
“No Molly, I don’t want to talk to anybody” I replied
“The plane is ready, they are just waiting for us” she added
“I don’t want to go anywhere “ I was adamant
“Then we will stay back with you “ This time, it was Luke.
“No, I want to be alone” I cried
“Ok Jess, we will leave first. But whenever you are ready to leave Paris just call and we will send back the plane. We will also talk to the hotel manager to elongate your stay here as long as you want” Jake said
“Thank you” I mumbled, not sure whether he heard.
Soon, I heard footsteps and then everywhere quieted down. They were gone, they were all gone.
I can’t stay in this hotel. I have to stay as faraway from everyone as possible. Someplace where they won’t be able to keep tabs on me.
But where do I go?
Who do I know in Paris?
Immediately, I remembered Peter. He gave me his card.
Where did I put it?
I started scattering everywhere. I turned the room upside down trying to look for it.
“Wait, in my pocket” I remembered and immediately picked up my shorts that was lying on the floor.
I searched the pocket and I found it.
“Thank God” I wiped my tears with the back of my hands and punched the number on my phone.
The call was picked on the second ring.
“Hello?” I heard his voice
“Peter, I need you”
“Mum!!! You are spilling the milk” the voice of my son Daniel interrupted my thoughts
“Oh no, can someone get the napkin fast?” I screamed
“On it” David my other son sprinted into the kitchen and just like that, he was back.
“Here you go mummy” he said as he stretched out the napkin to me with his tiny hand
“Thanks darling” I said with a smile
“You are welcome mummy” he smiled and went back to continue eating his cereal.
I don’t know why I have been thinking of that night. Maybe it’s because of what Luke asked me.
I turned to my daughter Samantha and sighed.
“I better reduce the milk” I said and was about to pick up the bowl when she stopped me.
“Don’t worry Mummy. I am a food monster and I will gulp it down in one minute” She said and I couldn’t help but laugh.
That is Samantha’s way of saying that she wants more food.
“Fine food monster, let me see you finish it” I challenged and she gave me a thumbs up before she continued munching on the cereal.
I stared at my three lovely children as they enjoyed their breakfast. It’s been four years since the night I found out that I was pregnant. I was blown away after the Doctor told me that I was having triplets. I didn’t know whether to be sad or happy.
Now I am grateful to God for giving me such amazing children. My blessings were tripled and I wouldn’t want it any other way. They brought joy into my life and fixed my broken soul. I can never trade them for anything in the world.
They look so alike yet so different. Daniel took Christian’s green eyes. I was shocked by how much he looks like Christian’s younger self. David also looks like the younger version of Christian except his eyes are different. He took my brown eyes but with a dust of gold. Samantha has the brightest blue eyes just like the Queen, Christian’s mother. Thank goodness they took more of Christian’s genes than mine. God gave me beautiful babies.
“Ugh they are so messy, aren’t they?” Pauline teased.
I turned to her and laughed.
Pauline is Peter’s sister and one of the persons that stood by me till this day. After Peter came to pick me up that night, I stayed with him for some weeks and that was how I met his wonderful family. His Mother, Father and his Sister Pauline. They have been all so good to me. I could not continue living with Peter because it was getting awkward how people were mistaking us for husband and wife. Pauline allowed me to stay with her in a one bedroom apartment. Soon I got a job and was able to pay part of the rent. After I gave birth, we moved to a bigger apartment with more rooms. Pauline was strongly with be through all the process, she is like a sister I never had.
She works as a personal assistant to a famous actress, Rosette. She aspires to be an actress but hasn’t been able to make it in the entertainment industry. She believes that as long as she works in that circle, she will be among the circle. Unfortunately Mr and Mrs Andrews her parents, do not love her job. They believe that one day, she will come back and join the family business. It is unfortunate that none of their children are interested in the family business.
“You are dressed already?” I asked her
“Yes, I am already late “ She said as she put on her blazer in a hurry.
“Oh , you know Josh? That guy from my work that said he likes you?”she said
“Yeah?” I replied suspiciously
“Well, he is having a party tonight and I think you should come.”
“On a Monday night? Who hosts a party on a Monday night?” I asked in disbelief
“Josh I guess. The guy is kind of crazy “
“Yeah, More reasons I am not going” I stated and she rolled her eyes
“I was just trying my luck. I know you won’t say yes. Makes me wonder why I even bother asking. How did I get a couch potato for a friend?” She teased and I just shrugged
I took the kids backpack to arrange it. As I was arranging Daniel’s backpack, I found an odd book. It was a Forbes magazine.
“Oh no, not again!!” My mind screamed
I took it out and there it was, right on the cover was Christian’s face.
Daniel has been obsessed with Christian probably since he could talk. He collects every magazine with Christian’s face on it like it’s some treasure.
I stared at the magazine with Christian cold face void of any smile on it and my heart skipped a bit. He looks the same
yet so different. There was a bold writing that says "PRINCE CHRISTIAN KINGSTON, ONE OF THE RICHEST AND
MOST WANTED BACHELOR IN THE BUSINESS WORLD *
There was another writing on it that says “Check out how Prince Christian Kingston seals multi million dolar deals plus
the ladies hearts”
Somehow | can not completely hide from him, he is everywhere.
“Daniel... | told you not to collect these magazines again. Where did you find this one?” I said to him
“But Mom, Prince Christian Kingston is my role model. He is so smart, rich and is also a prince. That's what I want to be
when I grow up. I love him Mommy” Daniel said as he adjusted his glasses. He has always been the smarty pants.
While his other siblings were playing with toys, he was playing with the computer. He knows so much in the business
world for a four years old. Somehow he stumbled upon Christian and has been obsessed ever since.
“Yes it true Mom. He is also friends with Luke..... the world famous basketball player.” David added and | just shook my
head. David loves basketball and never fails to take his basketball with him wherever he goes.
“Yes Mom and he is also the cousin to Princess Molly the fashion designer. | adore her’ Samantha said with a dreamy
face,
I stared at them and shook my head . My kids are too smart for their age. They always join hands to go against me. |
wonder what they will think if they knew that their role models are my friends, i mean some of their role models.
“Give them a break Jessica, your kids are aspiring at this age. You should be happy. You cannot find kids as smart as.
this at this age * Pauline said
“See Mommy, Aunt Pauline understands” Samantha said
“I have to go now or my annoying boss will chop off my head if I am late” Pauline said
“Why do you even work for her if you don't like her or the job?" I asked
“Because that is the closest | could get to the entertainment industry. It's not my fault those producers are blind to see
real talent” She said and | chuckled
“Fine , quickly go”
“Okay bye, bye my babies!II” She said as she pecked the trio one at a time.
“Bye aunt Pauline” they chorused as they waved their tiny hands. Pauline waved and as she opened the door to go out,
she bumped into someone
“Oh Hi Peter’
“Bye Peter” Pauline said as she sprinted down the stairs.
PS: This is not the first book, to understand book 2 you have to read book one. Search for "I Choose You {Excerpt}" or check my page for book one. Thanks guys.
