Cherry was in her house sipping coffee when she got a call from Chris.
"Where are you and why the hell is your phone is off from yesterday?", he asked angrily.
'I'm sorry Chris but my phone was dead, that's why it was off, she replied.
"Where are you?", he asked.
"I'm home", she replied.
"Get ready, I'm coming to pick up you", he said.
", Chris but I have to go to the hospital", she said hesitantly.
"I know, just get ready I'll be there in thirty-minute", he replied. And with that, he hung up the call.
Cherry got ready and was coming towards the living room when she listened to the honk of Chris's car. She came out of her house and went towards Chris's cars, without glancing at her he started the engine and drove it off. Cherry was surprised by his behavior but decided to keep quiet as she was not in the mood of arguing with him. The car stopped in front of the hospital, They both got out of the car and went towards the hospital. They went inside ICU where Cherry's mother was lying lifeless, they stayed there for some time and came out of the hospital.
Cherry was in deep thoughts when Chris said, "We should talk."
Cherry was surprised but nodded her head as yes.
They climed into the car and drove off. Chris pulled the car near a park they both got out of the car and went towards the park. They both sat on a bench. Chris cleared his throat and looked towards Cherry.
"Where were you last night?", he asked angrily.
"I was with Mr. Zang.", she replied without any hesitation.
'What were you doing there?", he asked sternly.
"I had fainted, he saw me and took me to his house", she replied.
Chris's eyes softened, why didn't you call me when you got a call from the hospital?
I was not thinking rationally as it was quite a shock for me. She looked towards Chris and asked, "what's the matter? You are behaving differently, from the morning."
Chris listened to me very carefully, princess and I'm not gonna repeat myself again. You are not supposed to go anywhere without telling me. Am I a clear princess?
"Why are behaving like this Chris? You don't owe my life and I'm not answerable to you.", she replied angrily.
"Believe me, babe you're answerable to me, and you know that", he said with a smirk.
"What's wrong with you Chris why are you behaving like this", she asked confusingly.
"Just do what I told you to do?", he said sternly.
She got up from the bench and moved towards the road, She hailed a taxi and drove off.
Chris was sitting there with a lot of hurt in his eyes, I'm sorry princess but I have no other option. This is the only way to keep you safe. I have to keep you in front of me so that I can protect you. It doesn't matter you hate me after that but I have to make sure of your well-being.
Mr. Zang was sitting in his office smoking one cigarette after another, What a pure soul she is. You don't know Cherry how much I want you to be mine and I'll make sure that you will be in my arms. I just need some time babe, I need to sort out few things before making you mine. Then he started to read some documents.
On the other side, Cherry slumped on the sofa and heaved a sign. What was wrong with Chris? He never behaved like this until he is bothered about something. I need to ask him before that I need to meet someone and clear all things with him. She picked the phone from the table and dialed a number.
"Hello!, I want to meet you, meet me at Brew Cafe by six". with that, she hung up the call. She leaned back and close her eyes all memories were floating in front of her. But she was sure about one thing that she has to get out of it herself as there is none to help her to get out of this.
Cherry entered the restaurant and went towards the person whom she called to meet. She pulled a chair and sat on it, then she called the waiter and ordered brewed coffee.
"Hey Cherry, how are you doing? Why have you called me here, what do you wanna talk about?", that person asked in one breath.
Cherry turned towards him and knotted her brows before asking, "Why are you back to Y city? Why you left me that day? And most importantly why the hell are you following me?"
"Just making sure that you are safe sweetie, you know how much I missed you and I came back for good not going to leave you again", he replied with a caring smile.
"Stay away from me, I can take care of myself, you don't need to worry about me", Cherry said sternly. With that, she got up from the chair and went out of the cafe.
I'll make sure you will be safe that is my duty as I owe you this. He said while sipping coffee from her cup.
Chris who was talking to his subordinates about their next project, when Cherry stormed inside his office. "I want to talk to you right now", she said furiously. Chris signed his subordinates to get out of his office and started reading papers that were placed on his desk. Without looking towards cherry he answered calmly, "What do you wanna talk about? "
"What was with your behavior in the morning?", she asked irritably.
"I was worried about you, that's why", he replied coolly.
Cherry palmed slapped on the table," look me in my eyes when I am talking to you", she stated furiously.
Chris closed the file bringing his both hand together in front of his table then sank back on his chair and looked calmly into her eyes. "What happened? Babe", he said warmly. Cherry's heart skipped a beat by his behavior but still, she doesn't change her facial expression.
"Don't you dare babe me right now", she said sternly.
Chris got up from his chair and started walking towards her, she got a little startled and was not able to move from his position. Even though they both are childhood friend but there is something in Chris which scared Cherry the most. This aura is very dominating, he held her by her waist and pulled her toward her then placed his lips on her for a deep kiss.
They pulled themselves from the kiss and started breathing heavily, "so where were we?", he asked sheepishly. Cherry was surprised by his sudden act and her cheeks turned tomato red. Chris was still holding her waist, she tried to push him but he didn't budge. Keep one thing in mind princess, you are mine and I don't like it when you stay close to another man with that he again smashed his lips on hers without giving her any chance to talk.
"WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE THAT PERSON AT ANY COST"