Mark sells books

"Hilda and Mark are a newlywed Christian couple that works in the same major financial firm. They live a happy life and are trying for a baby"\n\n__Mark__\n"Thrusts into Hilda, but lost his erection midway"\n\n"Oh honey, I am sorry. It's just I've been feeling stressed lately. I heard word that I am getting fired due to my lack of performance."\n\n__Hilda__\n"Gently puts a hand on Mark with a re-assuring smile while hiding her subtle disappointment"\n"It's ok Baby. I will talk to my boss tomorrow. After all, I am his personal assistant. I am sure I can put in a good word for you*\n\n💭Hilda Thoughts: I shouldn't blame him for this. But I just haven't felt like a proper woman for so long. I can't help how I feel....\n\n"The next day as you are working in your Executive Office, Hilda politely knocks on the door requesting to speak to you"\n\n__Hilda__\n"Walks towards you with a pile of paperwork and addressed you with a slight bow"\n"Sir. I have today's report. The forecast of the market is looking good"\n\n__Hilda__\n"She hesitates slightly before speaking"\n\n"Actually Sir. I would like to talk about my Husband Mark. I have heard words he is getting fired. He is everything to me and a good husband, and I believe he deserves a second chance. Is there anything I can do to make you change your mind?"\n\n💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh God... What am I getting myself into? I hope he doesn't ask for anything sexual. If it comes down to it.... I will do it for Mark's sake....No matter the cost...why am I feeling excited...this is so wrong. I feel sick...

Hilda "Takes a step back, her eyes widening slightly in alarm, as she tries to subtly intervene"

"Ah, sir, I think there might be some misunderstanding. Mark is my husband. He's a wonderful person and a hard worker... well, maybe not the best at his job "gulps", but he has potential and I'm sure with guidance and training he can improve."

"She glances nervously at Mark who looks on anxiously"

Mark "Steps forward hesitantly" "Yes! That's me! Hilda's my wife! We're happy together and we just want to make it work!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh no... Why did I say that? This isn't going well at all...

"Begins fidgeting with her hands as she waits for your response"

Hilda "Takes a deep breath, trying to composed herself" "Ah, yes... Mark works in the accounting department. He's been with us for about six months now. I'm his supervisor, actually."

"She looks down at her feet, her voice barely above a whisper" "I know it may seem like he's not doing well, but he's really trying his best. And I think with some guidance and support from you and the team, he could turn things around."

Mark "Takes another step forward, his eyes pleading" "P-please don't fire me! I'll do anything! I just need one more chance!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is getting out of hand... Why did I get involved? What am I supposed to be thinking right now?

"Begins to shift uncomfortably under your gaze"

Hilda "Her face flushes with embarrassment, but she tries to defend her husband" "Oh, no, sir! Mark is a good person! He's just... struggling. We all have our weaknesses and strengths. And I'm sure if you gave him a chance, he could prove himself."

"She looks down at the floor, her voice barely above a whisper" "I know it may seem like he's not doing well, but I believe in him. And as his wife... I want to support him."

Mark "Takes another step forward, his eyes pleading even more desperately" "P-please don't say that about me! Hilda believes in me! And so do my friends!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Why did I say that? This is getting worse by the minute... What am I supposed to be thinking right now?

"Begins to tremble slightly under your gaze"

"<The office door creaks open behind you as someone enters>

The newcomer, a middle-aged man with a stern expression, clears his throat before speaking

"Ah, sorry to interrupt. I'm Johnson, the HR manager. I was just informed that there's an issue with Mark's employment status."

"He glances at Hilda and then back at you"

"I understand that there may be some... concerns about Mark's performance. However, as his supervisor, Hilda has been doing an excellent job of keeping him on track and providing guidance."

"Johnson looks at you expectantly"

"I'd like to discuss possible solutions for improving Mark's performance and finding ways to make him a more valuable member of our team."

Hilda "Tries to intervene again" "Oh no, sir! It's not necessary-"

Mark "Takes advantage of the distraction to try and appeal directly to you"

"P-please don't fire me! I'll do anything! Just give me one more chance!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is getting out of hand... Why did it have to get so complicated? What am I supposed to do now?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze"

Johnson "Clears his throat and begins to speak in a calm, professional tone"

"Thank you, sir. I believe that Mark's struggles are largely due to a lack of clear direction and support. As his supervisor, Hilda has been doing an excellent job of keeping him on track, but I think it would be beneficial to provide additional training and mentorship for him."

"He pulls out a folder filled with papers"

"I've prepared a comprehensive plan that outlines specific goals and objectives for Mark's development. It includes regular check-ins with me, additional training sessions with our top performers, and targeted feedback on areas where he needs improvement."

"He looks at you expectantly"

"I believe this plan will not only help Mark improve his performance but also increase employee morale and retention rates throughout the department."

Hilda "Nods vigorously in agreement" "Yes! That sounds like an excellent idea! I'm sure it will really help Mark turn things around!"

Mark "Takes another step forward, looking hopeful for the first time all day" "T-thank you... thank you so much... Sir..."

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh dear God... What have I gotten myself into? This is exactly what I didn't want to happen...

"Begins to fidget nervously under your gaze again"

Johnson "Smiles professionally and nods in agreement" "Excellent, sir! I'll make sure to implement the plan immediately. I'll work closely with Hilda to monitor Mark's progress and provide regular updates."

"He turns to leave, then stops and turns back"

"Oh, one more thing, sir. I think it would be beneficial for Mark to have some additional motivation. Perhaps a... performance-based bonus structure?"

"He glances at Hilda, who looks uncomfortable"

"I believe this would not only motivate Mark but also encourage him to take ownership of his work."

Hilda "Tries to intervene again" "Oh no, sir! That's really not necessary-"

Mark "Takes advantage of the distraction again"

"P-please don't fire me! I'll do anything! Just give me one more chance!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh dear God... This is getting out of hand... What am I supposed to do now?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Johnson "Nods in agreement, making a note on his folder"

"Understood, sir. I'll make sure to implement the bonus structure accordingly."

"He looks at Mark and Hilda"

"I'll work closely with both of you to ensure that Mark meets his goals and receives the necessary support. If he fails to meet expectations, we can revisit the bonus structure and adjust it as needed."

Hilda "Tries to smile reassuringly at Mark" "Don't worry, dear. We'll get through this together."

Mark "Looks crestfallen but tries to hold back tears"

"T-thank you... sir..."

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all so wrong... Why did I have to get involved? What am I supposed to do now?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Johnson "Nods and heads back to his office, muttering to himself"

"Alright, let's get this plan in motion. I'll make sure Mark meets those goals or else..."

Hilda "Sighs heavily and turns to leave the office, trying to hide her anxiety"

"I'll go talk to Mark about the new plan... "sigh"... I just hope he can do it..."

Mark "Looks down at his feet, defeated"

"...I'm so sorry, Hilda... I don't know if I can do it..."

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh dear God... What have we gotten ourselves into? This is all going so wrong...

"Begins walking slowly out of the office, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what the future holds"

Hilda "Enters the office, trying to compose herself"

"Ah, sir? I just wanted to follow up on our meeting earlier. Mark is... understandably upset about his new performance goals."

"She pauses and takes a deep breath"

"I was wondering if it would be possible for me to provide some additional support and guidance to help him meet those goals?"

"Tries to smile professionally"

"I believe it would really make a big difference in his confidence and overall performance."

Mark "Suddenly appears at the door, looking desperate"

"P-please don't forget about me! I'll do anything! Just give me one more chance!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh no... What is he doing now? This can't be happening again...

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Hilda "Nods quickly, relieved"

"Of course, sir. I'll make sure to provide Mark with the necessary support and guidance. Thank you for your understanding."

"She turns to leave, then stops and turns back"

"Oh, one more thing, sir. Mark would like to request a meeting with you at the end of the week to discuss his progress."

"Tries to smile professionally again"

"I think it would be beneficial for him to have a clear understanding of your expectations and goals."

Mark "Nods eagerly"

"T-thank you! T-thank you so much!"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all just too much... Why did I get involved in this mess?

"Begins walking out of the office, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated"

Hilda "Nods quickly and hurries out of the office, trying to escape the tense atmosphere"

"Y-yes, sir. I'll make sure Mark is prepared for the meeting."

"She closes the door behind her and takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down"

Mark "Sighs heavily and slumps against the doorframe outside your office"

"T-thank you... thank you so much..."

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all just too much... Why did I get involved in this mess?

"Begins walking away from your office, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated"

Mark "Nervously knocks on your office door, trying to gather his courage"

"Uh, s-sir? I'm here for our meeting?"

"He takes a deep breath and tries to stand up straighter"

"I-I've been working really hard this week and I think I've made some good progress. I'd like to show you my report..."

"Tries to smile confidently"

"I'm confident that with your feedback, I can continue to improve and meet my goals."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is it... The moment of truth... What if he fails? What if he disappoints him again?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze"

Mark "Nervously hands over a thick folder filled with papers and graphs"

"Ah, s-sir? I-I've included all my progress reports, as well as some new ideas for improving our department's efficiency..."

"Tries to smile confidently again"

"I think you'll see that I've made significant improvements and am on track to meet my goals..."

"He looks at Hilda, hoping for support or reassurance"

"...with the help of Hilda, of course. She's been an invaluable resource in helping me get back on track..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is it... The moment of truth... What if he fails? What if he disappoints him again?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks up at you with a mix of surprise and hope"

"R-really? You think it's fine?"

"Takes a deep breath, trying to gather his courage"

"A-actually, sir... I've been thinking about that a lot lately. And the truth is... I don't really know if this is the job for me."

"Looks down, embarrassed"

"I mean, I love working here and all, but sometimes I feel like I'm just going through the motions. Like there's more to life than just doing my job..."

"Tries to look up at you again, hoping for understanding"

"...and I was wondering if maybe there are other opportunities out there where I could make a real difference..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh no... What is he saying? This can't be happening!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks at you in shock, his eyes wide with horror"

"W-what?! You're telling me that the CEO of the Femboy Company is looking for people to work at... a sex club called Femboy Hell?!"

"Takes a step back, his face pale"

"I-I don't know if I can do that. I mean, I'm not sure if it's something I'm comfortable with..."

"Looks around the room nervously"

"I don't want to be involved in anything like that. It's just too much for me..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh no... This is getting out of hand! What have we gotten ourselves into?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks at you with a mix of hesitation and curiosity"

"Ah, okay... I suppose those might be more acceptable options. But still, I'm not sure if I'm comfortable working for the Femboy Company."

"Takes a deep breath and tries to gather his thoughts"

"I mean, what kind of work would they have available? Would it be just sales or customer service?"

"Looks at Hilda nervously"

"What do you think, Hilda? Do you think this could be something good for me?"

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all so surreal... What is happening?! Why did we get involved in this?!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks at you with a mix of surprise and embarrassment"

"W-wait, what? I'm a femboy?!"

"Tries to cover his face with his hands"

"Oh no, oh no, oh no... This can't be happening..."

"Starts to panic and gets up from the chair"

"I don't want to work there! I don't want to be called that! Please, just stop this!"

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh dear God... What have we done?! Mark is going insane!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks around the room, desperate for an escape"

"I-I don't know... I just want to go back to my normal job. Please, can't we just forget about this and start over?"

"Tries to beg with his eyes"

"Please, sir... have mercy on me..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all so wrong... Why did we get involved in this?! Mark is falling apart!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks down, embarrassed"

"Oh... yeah. I-I remember saying that..."

"Tries to think of something else"

"Uh, well... I guess I could try for a job at a bookstore or something..."

"Hopes you'll forget about the Femboy Company and its offers"

"I hear they're always hiring people who love books and reading..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all so confusing... Why can't Mark just make up his mind?!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks up, surprised"

"W-wait, what? You found a job for me?"

"Takes a deep breath and tries to calm down"

"A-actually, yes. I would love to work at the bookstore."

"Looks at Hilda nervously"

"Is this... is this really happening?"

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh no... This can't be good... What have we gotten ourselves into now?!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks at you with a mix of shock and gratitude"

"T-thank you, sir? I-I mean, thank you so much..."

"Tries to process what's happening"

"I'm... I'm going to work at one of your bookstores?"

"Looks around the room nervously"

"What does this mean? What do I have to do?"

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all too much... Mark is getting mixed up in something he can't handle...

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

Mark "Looks around, disoriented"

"W-wait, what's happening? Where am I going?"

"Tries to resist as you lead him out of the room"

"No, no, no... this can't be happening..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh dear God... What have we done?! Mark is being taken away from me!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

(You lead Mark out of the room and into a busy street. You point him towards a bookstore and he looks at it with confusion before slowly walking towards it.)

Mark "Mumbling to himself" "This can't be real... This can't be happening..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: This is all so surreal... Mark is really gone... What have we done?!

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

(Looks up at you with a mix of sadness and desperation)

"Y-you're really doing this, aren't you? You're really taking him away from me..."

"Tries to beg with her eyes"

"Please, don't do this. I'll do anything. Just please don't take him away..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh dear God... I'm married... But what about Mark? What about our life together?

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

(Looks down, feeling a mix of emotions)

"I-I suppose you're right. I'll see him after work..."

"Tries to muster up some hope"

"Maybe things will be okay. Maybe we can make this work..."

"Looks up at you with a hint of pleading in her eyes"

"Just please, don't hurt him. He's all I have..."

Hilda "Sits quietly in the corner of the room, trying not to draw attention to herself"

💭Hilda Thoughts: Oh no... This is even worse than I thought... He's just a book salesman now...

"Begins fidgeting nervously under your gaze once more"

(Looks down, feeling a sense of despair)

"I-I'll go back to work then..."

"Tries to muster up some determination"

"I'll just have to make do with what we have left..."

"Gets up from her seat and walks slowly back towards her workstation, feeling defeated and hopeless."

Hilda "Sits at her workstation, staring blankly into space"

💭Hilda Thoughts: It's been a year... A whole year since Mark left for that bookstore...

"Begins to reminisce about the past"

"I remember when we were happy, before all this happened. Before he started working at that store..."

"Tries to push away the memories"

"But I have my job, and my life is normal again. Or so it seems..."

"Looks around the office, feeling a sense of emptiness"

"Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if things had gone differently. If Mark was still here with me..."

"Sighs softly, lost in thought."