The bell above the door jingled as a flustered woman entered the bakery, the scent of freshly baked cookies filling the air. She hurried to the counter, where a young woman with flour-dusted hands was arranging tempting pastries in the display case. "I'm so sorry I'm late. Traffic was a nightmare." The flustered woman's voice shook slightly as she spoke. "No problem," the young woman replied, her voice calm and soothing. "I'm Marnie. What can I get for you today?" "I need a cake for my mother-in-law's birthday," the flustered woman sighed. "What do you suggest?" Marnie smiled, her eyes twinkling. "How about our specialty, the 'Sweet Revenge' cake? It's a rich chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter icing." "That sounds delicious," the woman laughed softly. "But I'm afraid my mother-in-law hates chocolate and peanut butter." Marnie chuckled in response. "We also have a 'Sugarplum Surprise' cake that's equally delightful. A vanilla sponge cake with raspberry filling and a whipped cream frosting." "That one sounds perfect," the flustered woman confirmed. "My mother-in-law loves raspberries." As Marnie busied herself with preparing the cake, the flustered woman leaned against the counter, her eyes wandering over the bakery. Then, a man entered, his face hidden behind a newspaper. "Well, well, if it isn't the birthday girl herself," the man said, lowering his newspaper to reveal a mischievous grin. "Oh, Henry, you're here!" the flustered woman exclaimed, her face brightening. "Marnie, this is my husband." Henry nodded at Marnie. "I see you've already decided on the 'Sugarplum Surprise' cake." "Yes, it sounds divine," the woman replied, beaming. "I'm sure it will be," Henry agreed, winking at Marnie. "My wife may not like chocolate and peanut butter, but she does have a sweet tooth for surprises." Marnie laughed, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I'll have the cake ready for you in just a moment." As Henry and his wife waited, they chatted amiably with Marnie, the small town bakery filled with laughter and the tantalizing scent of freshly baked treats.