Chapter 10

Mark's POV



I woke up from someone kissing me on my temple. I opened my eyes to see Betty.
Oh no!
"Good morning baby."
I looked at the clock on the side table and saw that is was 9:30am.
"Betty! Why didn't you wake me up?"
"You looked so peaceful sleeping, I didn't want to disturb you. Plus, I had enough time to stare at that handsome face of yours." She tried to sound sexy but that only made me cringe.
Her hand reached out to cup my face but I quickly stopped her. I stood up from the bed and began to put on my clothes.
"Where are you going?" She asked
"Work! Where else?!" I shouted.
"But-"
"Betty! I don't have time for this! I'm already late to work because of you!"
"You don't have time for what exactly?" She asked, slightly confused.
I didn't even know why I was angry at her. She was just so annoying for no particular reason.
"I don't know why you're treating me like this. First you call me up for us to get back together, now you're acting strange."
"Wait, did you think that I called you to get back together?" I asked incredulously.
"Of course! Don't tell me that this was just a booty call?"
"Ahhh, yes. That's precisely what it was." I said.
I was happy that she'd managed to interpret it perfectly without me having to explain it.
"You bastard." She spat before she started to pack up her things.
"Hey, at least last night was fun right?" I tried to lighten up the mood a bit, even though I knew I had been an asshole to her.
"Don't you ever call me in your life again!" She barked before she left my bedroom and slammed the door.
Wow, it was always so easy getting rid of her. I don't know what possessed me to call her up in the first place. Probably because I was seriously horny and the only person I wanted was out of bounds. Betty was the only immediate solution.
Ugh, I hate it when people flirt with me when I'm clearly not interested. Since I'm CEO they just line up, this woman doesn't even do her job right… I just wasn't made for love. Kylie is the only one I love and care for genuinely and if she gives me the chance again, I will definitely apologize and make our relationship better, even if it means we getting married again.


I nodded dismissively and left the building.



Before going to the office, I decided to stop at my parent's house. Once I reached my parents house and my sisters house, I had my own mansion but I still visit here often. I got out of my Mercedes and went inside my parents' house.
When I stepped into the house I heard a squeal knowing who it was I turned that direction to see Claire my younger sister who jumped into my arms and hug me tightly squeezing the life out of me.
"Uh Claire you're killing me." I said struggling out of her grasp,

"Oh sorry, anyway hey Mark!" She released me from her tight grip and stood straight.
"Hey my baby sister, and Happy birthday." I said hugging her gently then releasing her.

"Thanks brother! And is there something else?" She asked with a hopeful look in her eyes.
"What?" I asked her furrowing my eyebrows in utter confusion.

"Mark! You forgot my birthday present." she whined and folded her hands and stomped her feet frowning.
What?
I forgot the present.
"Where is mom and dad?" I asked knowing they won't be here cause they had an urgent and very important meeting to attend to.
"They went out for some stupid meeting." She rolled her eyes.

"And when is my birthday party starting?" She added I chuckled at her.
"Right now." I said grabbing her hand and walking towards to my car as I made sure the servants of the house would lock it since we were leaving. We got in my car and soon drove off to the bakery.

When we reached all of Clare's friends were there and I gave their orders to the staff. This is gonna be one tiring night…
With 17 year old kids. UGH.



Kylie's POV

Today is Mark baby sister's birthday, even though the both of us were not in a good relationship, I still communicate with his family, and we were still in goods terms, I guess you will say I and Mark were meant to be. I went to Clara cafe to help her since she is pregnant and needed help, I really didn't have anything to do at work today so I took an excuse and decided to help Clara, I called Dave to help me deliver Clair's birthday present to Mark's family's house, and then I started baking cakes for more orders that were growing by the minute. Soon the orders were finished and I finally served them after a few minutes.

I stretched out my muscles and after a minute more orders came flying in. I groaned and shook my head in tiredness.
I and Clara my friend baked the orders all together which included a giant 4-layered cake.
I wonder who is eating all of these…
"All done!" Clara said smiling, as I looked at the giant cake before us,

"Wow Clara. You are talented at baking, unlike me." I laughed so did she.
"No of course that's not true! Your baking tastes like heaven." I laughed at her comment.
"Well, I guess I should serve this cake then." I said hurriedly as I picked up the large cake and steadily carried it in my arms.
"Okay, to table 12" she said I nodded carrying the huge cake to table 12.
As I was walking towards the table I tripped and bumped into something hard and it sent the cake flying in the air. I turned around and held my head down in shame.

I chuckled at his funny appearance as he glared at me. I heard laughing so I turned that direction to see a young girl, laughing and recording this in her phone. "Ha! My brother looks like a clown! This is so funny!" she said making all her friends I'm thinking, laugh along.

After a few seconds I turned back to face the furious looking man with the beautiful eyes.

"I-I'm so sir " I said laughing at his face.

He was still glaring at me which made it more

funnier. All of the staff came out giving me glares while I was laughing my head off.

But what really captivated me were his dark green eyes that I kept staring into. I got so lost in them that it took a moment for me to realise his face was covered in cake frosting and his nose was red making him look like a clown.

You clumsy woman! Look what you did to me" the man said angrily looking down at me.

I was like 5'3 and he was 6'3 or something so I was tiny compared to him as he towered over me in an intimidating way but what he said really triggered me.

"Excuse me, how could you call me clumsy?" I pointed a finger angrily at the man causing the man's sister? Yeah sister, and her friends to gasp.

This is so funny!

"I was just apologising." I continued my sentence staring into the man's captivating eyes once again.

One of the staff members came up to me and whispered to just avoid the man but I wasn't having any of it.

"This man thinks he is the king so he can boss everyone around." I rolled my eyes at him which I guess what I said angered him because he cursed under his breath.

"Oh shut up! And clean this mess up before I tell the manager to fire you!" he shouted loudly making his voice echo throughout the silent room, still glaring at me.

Oh no he is playing with fire now. Who does he think he is?, Oh I guess he thinks I am one of the staffs here....

The man glanced down at his expensive looking watch which was wrapped around his hand.

"Hurry up, you are wasting my time." he said and that immediately tore my patience. He was making me go crazy inside with anger.

"Well… in that case" Grabbing a drink from the closest table near me, I splashed it all over him as all the liquid made his suit wet and stained.

I looked around everyone was shocked and open-mouthed.

Huh? Why is everyone so surprised?

I stormed off into the kitchen while everyone were either silent or recording the moment. I heard several people laughing behind me.

Then I turned around to see Clara horrified looking,

"What did you do?" She asked.

"That man got what he deserved" I stated in an obvious tone.

"You don't know him do you?" She asked in a disappointed manner to which I shook my head not knowing who that man is.

"He's Nickolas Benarde, the billionaire."she said

"Well I don't care, he should also learn how to talk to people next time he isn't the only billionaire here, my dad is and just then, I'm sorry Clara I just ruined your hardwork." I apologised truthfully. I don't want to get her been qurred by the customer, it's not easy getting people to order for cake today since everyone is now a professional baker even though they don't know most of the recipes.

"It's okay Kylie. I'm forgiving you today… but we have an important guest coming today so we need to be on our best behaviour, alright?" she said smiling which was kind of rare.

I nodded obediently and went to the store to get a mop, I cleaned everywhere and grabbed my apron and started working for the day not before greeting my friend I work with here.

Ohh it's gonna be a long day…



Third Person's POV (Mark's P.A)


When Sr. Mark left with his baby sister since today is her birthday, leaving me in his huge office alone. I sat down on his chair and the first thing I noticed was the lingering scent of his cologne. He smelled so masculine, I wonder what it would be like to hug him and drown in his strong scent.
I quickly recovered from my daydream, which I immediately banned myself from having, and began to actually work. In the course of replying his emails, his phone rang and I answered.
"Johnson & Co, I'm sorry but Mr Mark is not available right now. This is his personal assistant, how can I help?" I said politely
"Who is this?" The person barked nastily.
"Oh, I hope he's not screwing you too."
"Um… Like I said, I'm his personal assistant."
"Excuse me!"
"Tell him that Betty called and I want to make things work between us, he should call me as soon as possible. Okay?"
"Err, okay."
Wow. I had assumed Mr Mark was semi-single, or should I say a divorcee because he hadn't asked me to deliver flowers or book diner reservations in almost two months. I felt so dumb right now. Of course he wasn't single! Of course he had a girlfriend! Even if he didn't, he had people that he was seeing, especially the person who called him on Monday.
Suddenly the line went dead.
I still don't stand a chance. I never will. Tears began to fall from my eyes as all the hopes I had had began to crumble again. This happens every time I see him with someone new.
I need to get over this stupid infatuation I have. He is my boss and it's wrong for him to ever get involved with me in the first place . I shouldn't even care!
I wiped my stupid tears and looked at the time. It was almost 5pm and Mr Mark was yet to return.
I tidied up his desk and turned off the lights. I also packed up my things from my office. I went to the elevator and pressed the button. After waiting patiently, the door opened and I got in.
There was someone else in the elevator, I usually saw him around the office and in meetings but we'd never really spoke to each other. I believe he led the accounting department.
"Hey." he spoke to me for the first time.
"Hi." I smiled at him.
"I'm Samuel Jackson, nice to meet you." He rose his hand and I shook it.
I looked up to see a man with hazel colored hair glare at me in rage, he looked as if he was in his early 20's.

Leaving the accounting department, I met Ken and we were about to go home when a lady walked into the building, on seeing her I rolled my eyes.

Because of her boobs?"

"Yup."

"Are you jealous?"

"Yup" I smile

"Did you see her boobs?" I roll my eyes "They are perfect." I simulate big boobs on my body with my hands, making Ken laugh.

"I would totally go for her If I played both sides."
"Hahaha. Not your type babe."
"Probably, though her boobs…" He chuckles again, almost spitting the coffee.

"Anyway… Isn't he with her?"
"He must have called her taxi already." I look at him with my mouth open.
"So… Not only does he have one night stands… He also calls a taxi? No cuddling? No caressing?"
"Taxi?" He nods as he sips on his coffee again.
"You watch too many romantic movies."
"Wow."
"Are you still gonna do it?"
He looks at me, sips on his coffee again and places it on the table.
"What?"
"The bet Raelee proposed?"
"Yup."
"Please, be careful."
"Ken, I need ten dates… Not marriage, a dog, and holidays in Maldives." I look out of my window.