Chapter 49

JUNE We stayed in the hotel room until the next morning. Mark was such a gentleman, but I wasn't feeling it at all. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me. Mark has been the best friend I can ever have, but here I am, thinking of a man who doesn't love me. Kristen is such a fool! And I'm a greater fool for falling for him. “Are you okay?” Mark touched me on my left shoulder, startling me from my thoughts. I turned to face him with a forced smile on my face. Though the morning after wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be, I felt so guilty. “I'm good.” I gave him a once over, noting how neatly he was dressed. There is something attractive about a man who knows how to dress. Even at that, I know that I don't feel anything for Mark. How good it would have been if I was attracted to him. At least, he won't hurt me the same way Kristen has—countless times if I am to count. “No, you are not,” he knelt in front of me and placed his hands on my thighs, looking lovingly into my eyes. “D