Mark Hoffman | Dangerous Pleasure (Continuation)

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I was in the kitchen with Jill Tuck, John Kramer's ex-wife. She insists on helping me when it comes to baking because I know that it's Mark's birthday.

I'm sure he forgot to celebrate it again since he's a real workaholic person, he wanted to provide for him and I.

I don't like the fact that Mark spoiled me with everything I have, food, clothes, and jewelry. When I lost my job as a waitress at the famous restaurant because of wrong accusations.

Mark went there furious, he beat up my boss who used to shame and make fun of me, I even hid the bruises that I got from my evil boss, but soon Mark found out, it broke him.

So I made a promise to tell him everything starting that day, it made him happy, I'm sure that he really appreciated me for doing that.

“Don't put too much in a cup, just the right amount, you don't want it to overflow” Jill reminded me and I could only nod.

She smiled when I did exactly what she instructed me to do.

“I'm nervous, Jill… I hope everything goes well, Mark is such a stubborn guy!” I said, doubting my efforts.

Jill hugged me gently while patting my back, she whispered with encouragement.

“Don't worry, y/n… You could always count on me and also don't forget what I'm asking for” she said with a naughty smile.

Oh yes right, she asked for John's favorite stuff, looks like she wants to win him over…

“Yes, I don't forget… I have notes about him” I answered, and she joyfully jumped up and down, acting like a little child.

If you ask me on why on earth do I have notes about Mark's boss - John Kramer… It's because I'm a very observant person, I write what I noticed.

I sighed as I watched Jill putting the tray of cupcakes in the oven and setting it to the right temperature, she started waiting for it.

“Could you do the designing for me too, Jill? I'll just get my notepad for you” I said, and she could only agree with me.

I walked out, going straight upstairs to my room.

Furthermore, I'm sure that John wouldn't be happy about this, I mean he's really secretive when it comes to what he prefers.

Likewise, I grabbed my notebook where it's usually placed, underneath the folder of documents. Not only that, but I doubt what I'm doing, since Mark could be in trouble for this.

“Y/n? I'm almost done here, come and take a look!” Jill shouted from the kitchen and I immediately hurried to know how it turned out.

Jill was already doing the work, designing blue and white on top of cupcakes. I think it's a flower, and she added some toppings on top which made it more appealing.

“Wow, that looks yummy, thank you, Jill!” I squealed as I smiled with excitement.

Jill just said that she's happy to help, and she said that I should go already since it's getting late. And she didn't want for our surprised to get ruined.

“I'll be going then, Jill… And also here's what you needed” I said as I brought her the notebook, I saw how Jill's eyes sparkled as she read what's inside.

When I already sorted out the cupcakes on a box, I went to write a note on the box.

To the greatest person I know, please don't be a grumpy old man now, I love you!

I couldn't hold a laugh while reading what wrote.

Well, Mark is really a grumpy man, and he's charming when he's frowning…

_ Later On

I was driving for minutes, looking at my phone for any calls and messages and as soon as I saw Mark was calling me, I chose to ignore it so just not to ruin the surprised.

Time passed by, and I was already outside his office, I could see the stressed on his face as he kept on pressing his phone. He seems occupied and unhappy.

Wasting no time, I got in. Holding the cupcakes that's supposed to be for him when I saw how his eyes looked at me. He's fuming with anger, but he decided to be silent.

Approaching him, I was unafraid of him. I used to calm him down in fact, I tried to teach him the breathing method. And looks like he's going to do it.

Eyes closed, breathing and exhaling deeply. And then he's still trying to do so when I kissed his lips, it seemed to startled him.

“I've been so worried, you shouldn't be doing that, y/n” he said what concerned him and I understand.

“I'm sorry, babe… Don't be mad, do you know what's the occasion for today?” I asked, trying to find out if he got an idea.

“I'm not sure, shit… Today is a busy day and now-” I cut him off again because his tone seemed distressed, and I didn't like it.

“Stop thinking, Mark… Honey, it's your birthday!” I said while gently caressing his back, he looked at me softly.

Not afraid to let me see his soft side. That's one thing you have to know about Mark, he acted all tough in public but with me, he's a softie.

“You remember? Thank you, no one really greeted me” he said as he made me sit on his lap, glancing towards what I'm carrying.

“Of course, how could I forget? In fact, I spent some time together with Jill” just mentioning that woman's name made Mark curious and confused.

“Jill Tuck? You know that she's not a trustworthy person, right?” He reminded me, but I was stubborn, I mean Jill isn't that violent or genius at all, she shouldn't be a threat.

“Yes, I know, but I could use to her baking skills” I said and Mark smiled, rubbing the tip of his nose against me.

I looked at the box then to him, opening it. He gently held my hand, kissing it lightly.

“I doubt when you said that Jill is professional with this since John told me she makes the most horrible cupcakes ever” he said, and I couldn't help but to chuckle.

“That sounds exaggerating, I hope that's not true” I said, worried about our work turning out to be useless.

Mark examined the cupcakes first before he took a small bite, his face showed the same distasteful earlier.

His lips curled in a smile before he let me eat from his cupcake. And it tastes so delicious, it's just perfect.

I could never thank Jill for this!

“Looks like it wasn't true after all” Mark said as he shrugged, and then he saw the note that I wrote.

He rolled his eyes at me as he took a better looked at the note.

“Hey I'm not an old man, I'm just grumpy, but I'm not old!” He said sarcastically, and I couldn't help but to tease him even more.

“Haha yes you are! Look at these wrinkles forming on your forehead!” he was shocked, and he immediately checked it out from his phone camera.

“You little girl, you will pay for that!” He said as he took the last bite of my cupcake.

I was trying to get it back, but it ended up making a messed on Mark's lips. The icings was on his juicy lips, I was tempted to take a bite.

“Someone's hungry” he teased me and I couldn't help but to slap him playfully as he savor the last bite.

I ignored what he said, all I know is I pressed our lips together. So rough that I bit his lower lips, he growled at me.

“Save that for later” he said through his quickened breathing.

“Then I can't wait to go home!” I said, and he chuckled huskily.

“You're so naughty, y/n… Why don't you show me what those lips could do?” He said, referring to my lips.

Oh, there's a lot more I could do than that, baby…