Characters aren't mine but I'm glad I can use them how I see fit ;)
Rizzles rate M for later chapters b/c I know I'll forget to change it later
Before moving into her new home in Boston's historic Beacon Hill district, Maura did extensive research on cost of living, job proximity, travel and lastly crime rate. She wasn't overly nervous about moving but she was overly efficient and having a portfolio set up before her big move let her rest easy. Not to mention it put her parent at ease. Her father was still insistent on her getting a security system, ever since she 'just had to know' who her biological parents were. He made an appointment for her at was 12:05 and Maura was uncharacteristically running late. When she arrived a tall lanky figure looked as if they were 'casing' the house. The slim figure wore a tight fitted navy blue Fenway cap and matching colored pair Dickies and button down shirt. Over the clothes loosely hung an equally dark blue windbreaker, the company logo embroidered on the back. Maura quickly parked and approached the skulking individual.
"Excuse me." Maura said as the person turned. Tufts of dark brunette hair peaked out from the sides of the cap. "Hello." Maura smiled.
"Hey, Eye-sliss?" The tech questioned, while reading off a clipboard
"Yes, and it's Isles." Maura said, scrunching up her nose at the mispronunciation of her name.
"Oh, sorry. Sloppy handwriting." The tech said, holding the clipboard up in defense.
Maura walked towards the front and the lead the security tech inside.
"I've got to do a survey of the house, should take about a half hour. So, do whatever and I'll meet you back in the kitchen." The tech said.
"Alright I do have some things to tend to." She smiled.
The tech quickly started, flipping open the clipboard, jotting down notes. Maura started to walk towards he bedroom when she stopped and turned back towards the kitchen.
"I'm sorry I didn't get your name." She smiled again.
The tech barely looked up from the clipboard and pulled aside the company jacket tapping a name patch. "Rizzoli" the tech said and continued scribbling on the paper.
Maura nodded and turned back to her bedroom. The next half hour passed quietly. Maura had caught up on some reading and barely noticed the tech's presence aside from the occasional shuffling up and down stairs paired with the opening and closing of doors. That was until she heard a scream from the kitchen.
"What the hell is that!" Rizzoli yelled.
Maura placed her laptop aside and walked toward the sound of the bellowing tech. Rizzoli had grabbed a broom and was cowering in the corner of the kitchen.
"You didn't say you had a m-m-monster pet turtle!" Rizzoli stammered.
"Actually it's a tortoise." Maura said crouching down to pat the lumbering reptiles shell.
"Well, could you move him? I want to get out of the kitchen." Rizzoli complained.
"You can step over Bass, he won't mind." Dropping the broom the tech quickly hopped over the animal and dashed over to the stools on the other side of the island. Maura laughed.
"What?" the tech said, clearly annoyed.
"It's nothing." Maura chuckled.
"No really, what's 'SO' funny?" The tech said, even more agitated.
"Well, it's just that I figured a security technician would show a little more bravery than you just did." Maura stated, the last of her giggles subsiding.
"Ma'am, in my line of business you don't need to be brave as long as you've got a stellar security system, and that's exactly what I'm going to set you up with." The tech smiled leaning against the island arms folded.
"Well then, why don't we look at what you've drawn up." Maura smiled back, batting her lashes.
The two sat in the kitchen and discussed the need for top of the line security and interior and exterior cameras. Maura agreed to it all without any qualms. After Maura signed the two shook hands and Rizzoli headed for the door. Maura quickly followed.
"So, when do you expect to return by?" She asked, maybe a little too eager.
"Oh, I won't be coming back. I'm just the surveyor. The crew should be here this weekend and with a job this big the boss might even make an appearance." The tech said.
Maura smiled and nodded, she was a bit disappointed having found the tech to be quite attractive.
"Oh, and one more thing if you wouldn't mind handing out my card to any of your friends I'd really appreciate it." Rizzoli said flashing a charming grin.
Maura was about to protest and explain she didn't have any friends but instead found herself saying "Sure" and took the cards. "Thank you again." She said smiling as the tech walked down the driveway.
Maura closed the door and locked it, finding satisfaction in the click of the tumbler. She took the cards and walked down to her office to file them in her rolodex. As she searched for the appropriate spot to place them she read the card to herself.
Rizzoli & Sons Security
'Some never see it coming but with us you will!'
Frankie Rizzoli Jr.
Security Surveyor.
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