Surprise Part 2

I glared wearily at Mark who was walking towards us, with a still peeved expression. It looked like he was about to murder someone.

Cher eyes widens in shock seeing the stand-in CEO before us.

"Be a part of what Mr. Moore?" I spat his name out in disgust. Cher who was still zooned out didn't notice the change of tone in my voice. Mark shot me a warning glare and answered my question.

"Be a part of the plan to take the bastard down who fucking dared to stalk and kidnap you." He gritted out, his eyes blazing with fury.

Cher lets out a gasp hearing a foul word coming from a man with a godly appearance. Her eyes then proceeds to dart between me and Mark wondering what was going on.

I stood from the bench. "No, there's no need for you to be involved." I gritted out.

I glared at him asking him with my eyes what the fuck he was doing. He ignored my stare and stepped in front of me, cupping my cheek with his hands. I flinched at the sudden contact and proximity.

His eyes that were aimed at me looked solemn. "How can I not when I know that you're the one involved." His voice was thickly laced with adoration that even Cher could pick up.

I could feel the goosebumps covering my body hearing him say such a cheese thing.

"I know that you may find me annoying after my confession, but I don't know if I'm able to shut my eyes at night knowing that you might be in danger." He clenched his fist tightly as his brows were knitted together as he spoke in such a sorrowful tone. "I wish that there was a way to keep you safe."

I raised my eyebrow at him skeptically. His overly dramatic display gave me a bad feeling especially when he started to steel glances at Cherry.

"Oh, I know!" Mark said excited. "You should live with me."

'What!?'

"What are you saying!?" I exclaimed, slapping his hand away. "Are you nu-!"

I was about to tell him off, refusing to be part of this ridiculous plan of his, but was cut off by Cher who interjected herself into the conversation.

"That's a great Idea!" She exclaimed happily as she clasped her hands together.

My jaw dropped and my eyes went round at the sight of my best friend supporting my stalker's idea. "Cher are you craz-!" I threw my arms up and was again rendered speechless by Cher clasping her hand over my mouth; dragging me a few meters away from Mark.

With her arm folded around my neck she pulled me closer to her face until we were at the proximity to be able to whisper to each other. "I think that you should take up his offer to live with." Cher whispers.

I glared at her. "Cher are you crazy why would I do that!?" I whisper-yelled.

"Why are you so adamantly against it?" She queried as she gave me a questionable look.

I dragged my face down with the palm of my hand. "Why the fuck shouldn't I be against it? I can't just live with a stranger!" I gave her a scornful look as I gestured my arm towards Mark who was still looking in our direction with an eerie smile. I grimaced at him in return and shifted my attention back at Cher.

"Look." Cher started. "He's rich so he obviously would have a great security, heck he can even provide you with private bodyguards. Also how often does it happen that your CEO have a crush on you." She said the last part with a mischievous glint in her eyes as she grins from ear to ear with her wiggly eyebrows.

She nudged her shoulder against mine. "Come on~ give that man a chance."

I could feel my eye twitching as my body flared up in frustration. "Is not a matter about giving him a chance Cher. He is my fucking s-" I shut my mouth instantly as I almost revealed Mark's identity to her.

I drew my bottom lip between my teeth as my body shook from frustration.

"April." Cher called, grabbing my clenched fists. "Could you please take up his offer? Even if you don't end up in a relationship with him at least my heart would be at peace knowing that you'll have all the protection that you need."

Cher explained her real thoughts and feelings. Her eyes staring at me pleadingly.

I sighed in resignation. "Fine…"

Cher's eyes lit up and she dragged me back to Mark. I could only grit as I glared at his smug face silently.

"She has decided to stay at your place for now."

Cher placed her palm on my shoulder as she gave me a little push in his direction, declaring happily that I would be stuck at his place.

Mark's eyes gleamed pleased. "Is that so? Then I'll make sure that my secretary prepares your room."

Cher started to nudge at my shoulder when she saw that I was not planning to response to him.

I grunted as I looked at him dejectedly. "Thank you…so much." I grumbled.

His smile expanded and when Cher didn't look in his direction for a second, I could see him mouthing something at me.

My eyebrows furrowed as I tried to decipher the word and when I did, I was peeved.

'Surprise.'

I knew that his words couldn't be trusted, ever.