Page 38 of Taste Me Daddy

Protecting Korben and Korben’s Kandies meant the world to Michael.

But with Phillip now in pole position, Michael knew that he was going to have to use every inch of his business acumen to save the day – and even then, there were no guarantees that it would be enough…

Chapter 15

Korben

Korben slowly felt himself waking up.

With the feeling of being all snug and warm underneath Michael’s heavy duvet, the last thing Korben wanted to do was open his eyes, let alone actually think about starting the day.

Last night was so much fun.

A super-late hangout with the Littles…

I want to do it again and again and again!

Korben smiled as he slowly opened his eyes. With Jazz all squished up in his arm and his legs tucked up close to his body, Korben had never felt so snuggly. The only thing missing was Michael…

‘Daddy?’ Korben called out, his voice still very much sounding as if he was half-asleep. ‘Where are you, Daddy?’

There was no response from Michael, although Korben could hear a faint trace of sound coming from downstairs. Korben figured that Michael was up super-early to deal with some kind of overseas business.

It was even possible that Michael was doing something related to his Korben’s Kandies and Japanese contacts. Korben felt a big smile come over his face. So far, his and Michael’s business relationship was coming along better than he could ever have imagined.

Michael was handling the finances side and Korben was free to focus on design and all things candy. Korben’s fears about letting anyone else into the business were almost forgotten about – even if it had taken a hard spanking in the office to make his truly relax into the arrangement!

‘Daddy? I’m awake!’ Korben called out again, this time louder.

But there was still no response from Michael.

‘Hmmph. I guess if I want any attention, I’m going to have to get my butt out of bed,’ Korben muttered.

However before getting out of bed and going downstairs to see Michael, Korben decided that he wanted to send a message to his Little friends to thank them for such a wonderful playdate the night before…

Hi everyone! I’ve just woken up but all I can think about is how much fun I had last night. I kinda don’t even remember leaving your place Benji, except for maybe the feeling of my Daddy carrying me out of the penthouse and putting me in his car. Hehehe. It was so much fun. And I loved your playroom too. Wowzers, I’d like a playroom like that at Michael’s house one day. We should all do another late night playdate soon, except next time we could make it a full sleepover. What do you all think??? Next week? Okay, gotta go – I think my Daddy is doing some business stuff downstairs and I want to sneak up on him and see if he wants a game of Daddy Catches The Little Being Naughty! Hehehe. Love you all, Korben XoXoXo

Korben smiled and thought about how lucky he was to have Louie, Benji, and Danny in his life. Finding Little friends wasn’t the easiest thing in the world, especially not for someone who worked such long hours as Korben. So having found a perfect little group of friends, Korben was determined make the most of it and have the best times with them.

It didn’t take long for his friends to respond to his message either, although Korben certainly wasn’t expecting to the kind of responses that he received…

Yes, last night was wonderful a thousand times over. But… you don’t know, do you, Korben? Speak to Michael now. Louie XoXo

Louie’s right. You need to talk to your Daddy… it’s important. Danny XoXo

We all love you, and your Daddy will make everything right, I know he will. Korben’s Kandies will make it through this, don’t worry. Benji XoXoXo

Korben didn’t know what his friends were talking about, but he knew that he had to find out. And find out fast.

Without waiting a single second longer, Korben tossed his duvet off and sprung up out of bed. Wearing nothing but Michael’s large pajama top, Korben ran out of the bedroom with Jazz under his arm and made his way downstairs.

‘Daddy! Daddy!’ Korben called out, going into the kitchen but seeing no sign of Michael. ‘Where are you?’

At this point, Korben saw the light coming out from Michael’s office. Korben made a beeline to the light and swung open the office door.

‘What’s going on? There’s something up and I need to know!’ Korben said, his heart beating hard inside his chest and a surge of nervous energy coming over him.

Korben stopped talking and watched as Michael paced over toward him.

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