Carlos POV

Today we are going to install the equipment in Stephanie's store. Normally only Lester and Hector would go, but I decided to tag along to 'overlook' everything, and we all knew that in reality I was intrigued by this brunette.

Tank burst out laughing when I told him I was going out with Hector and Lester, too out of breath to provide me with an adequate answer. The entire ride to the store, Lester and Hector were smirking at each other through the rear-view mirror. I was losing control and I didn't know what to do about it.

Finally we reached 'Michelle', it was quite an accomplishment. The store was glamorous and elegant without being too extravagant. I was impressed with one Ms. Plum. Actually she'd already impressed me in that club, but her hasty exit suggested that I had not returned the favour.

As the three of us stepped through the store Stephanie came over to greet us. She sighted Hector and ran over to him and literally jumped into his arms. Hector looked surprised for a moment before hugging her closer.

"Stephie, been a while." He whispered in a tone I'd never expected from him.

"Hec, it's been too long. I've missed you."

I stood there with rage flowing through me. She wouldn't go on a date with me, but she was clinging on to a gay man as if her life depended on it. I felt a weird pinch on my heart, was I jealous? What has this woman done to me? I wanted to snatch her out of his arms and pull her into mine, but I knew my touch would not be welcome.

She finally pulled herself together and let go of him, and I sighed in relief. Then she kissed his cheek, and the rage from before was unrivalled to this.

"If you guys are done socialising, we can get to work." I am a bastard and I know it.

She looked at me with a hardened gaze, and then turned back to Hector, her expression softening. She completely let go of him and turned her heel. We followed through the store as she explained her requirements. Hector had his arm around her waist. I was itching to chop it off.

She left us to see a customer who had just come in. I finally released my breath I didn't know I was holding.

"You speak English." I accused Hector.

"I speak English." He replied back amused.

"You said you don't speak English." I alleged

"I don't, but that doesn't mean I can't." he stated boldly. He was one of the few men to get away from arguing with me and he knew it.

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We finished installing our cameras with Stephanie busy. This was a new store and hence a lot of curious shoppers were coming through. I understood the need for security and thank god she did too. I installed a few more cameras than required because I needed her to be safe, no matter what. I also knew that I would be in trouble if she ever found so I did a good job hiding them. One with a direct view of her office desk, so I could see her whenever I wanted; the feed was directly linked to my laptop.

I am a sucker and I know it.

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I went to her office to show her how to access the cameras and all the other technical stuff. She diligently noted everything, whilst keeping a professional distance. I didn't like it at all.

Hector stepped into her office just as I was finishing. She lit up and asked him for lunch. Since today was his half day, he accepted. I am going to beat his arse blue and black later in the gym.

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