Carlos POV

"That's a four." She said, her eyes now a turquoise blue

"I'm sorry?" I asked confused. What's a four?

"I give that kiss a four out of ten." She told me; now back to being her calm, cool self. I was feeling just the opposite. I'm not a god dammed four, I'll an eleven; not bragging but women step out of their panties at the sight of me and this one is making a mental grocery list while I have my arms around her.

I must have been quiet too long because she said "I'm not sure if I should even bother going out with you tonight, I mean it's bound to go downhill from here." She did not just say that, but from the challenge in her eyes I knew that my ears weren't have any listening difficulties.

I leant forward, intending to catch her off guard and steal another kiss. I should've known better, nothing is easy when it comes to Miss Plum; she pulled one of the ninja moves from earlier and had me in a hold even I would have difficulties getting out. Though feeling the heat from her body was definitely worth being uncomfortable, I was enjoying being challenged.

"Stephanie, you agreed, please just let me have tonight, and judging from your racing heart I am definitely more than a four."

"Please don't flatter yourself, and in case you have memory loss, I didn't agree on anything, you just assumed. You've been walking around for too long thinking that you are a gift to women around the world. In case there's a misunderstanding, you're not. I have plans tonight which don't include you."

My anger was about to sky-rocket. Did she have a date? The idea of her on a date with anyone else was enough to make me want to puke my guts out; the thought that she might kiss this guy or … I couldn't even think that far. My arms, still around her, tightened. She placed the palm of her hand on my cheek and just like that my anger vanished, but my arms stayed around her. How I wish I could do more than just hold her, but this is enough, it has to be.

We were startled out of our trance by Hector calling Steph's name. Steph jumped out of my arms and ran into the apartment and slammed the door in my face. I was still breathing hard, but not because I was breathless.

Stephanie Plum you better be ready to have your party crashed. I'm out to get you, and get you I will.

Stephanie POV

Oh god that was close. The things that man can do are incredible, he is a gift to women, but I can't tell him that now can I? He's cocky enough as it is, no need to add fuel to the fire.

I had forgotten about my dinner plans yesterday, but I promised mum and dad that I would have dinner with them, so I'm taking them out to Rossini's tonight. Though judging from the look on Carlos' face he thought I had a hot date tonight, serves him right for assuming things. He will no doubt follow me. Hmm I should give him a show… nah I'm not that mean … am I? Heh heh heh

Hector looked up as I walked back into the living room of his apartment; he saw the crazy look on my face and went back to watching Dr. Phil giving relationship advice. I sat down next to him, cuddling into his side and plotting my next move.

I know men like Carlos, or as people call him Ranger, who names themselves Ranger? Sounds … weird. Anyway, men like him need to be challenged, or they lose attention and this guy I bet has a list of 'no emotional attachment' rules. I need to keep my guard up with this man or he might chew me up and spit me out

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I was sitting in my office, looking over some lingerie designs when I noticed some movement on the ceiling of my office out of my peripheral vision. It was a camera. There isn't supposed to be a camera there, I specified the locations I wanted those cameras put and my office isn't it. This is it. I don't think I can trust this man, if he places devices around my store to spy on me. I don't want that sort of life, hot body or not.

I speed dialled a number on my phone to call one of my oldest friends. The phone rang twice when he picked up. "Juan, you wanna have some fun?"

"Name the time and the place baby."

"My store, now."

"Be right there sugar-tits." I heard the dial tone. Damn that man and his phone manners. Sigh

Half an hour later Juan walked into my office and I threw myself at him, kissing his lips and letting my hands roam all over his hot body. He played along, plus we'd been friends with benefits long enough that this wasn't the first time we've done this. I have needs too you know.

Juan sat down on my wheelie chair and pulled me onto his lap, still in a lip lock. About two minutes later the bell at the entrance of my store rang announcing a customer; and a very angry Cuban body entered my office and slammed the door, startling us out of our reverie.

"What the f*** is going on here?" Carlos asked, spitting out each word.

He picked me up out of Juan's lap and I once again found myself over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. I didn't fight him this time because I knew I'd pushed him too far. The view didn't hurt my eyes either. Holy moly those are a nice set of buns.

Carlos placed me, gently into the passenger seat of his car and did my seat belt for me. He then flicked on the child safety lock, expertly blocking my escape plan that had been forming. I should have been a military strategist; I'm amazing at this stuff. The car started moving and I started daydreaming. I need a vacation, maybe Tahiti? Nah, too beachy... Hmm I should go to Dubai and do that desert safari thing they have. That would be cool. The car stopped moving and I realised that we were in a residential area with mansion houses all around.

Carlos opened my door for me and undid my seatbelt. I still wouldn't move so he picked me up again, this time bridal style. He opened the house door using a remote and stalked straight to what I assume is his bedroom. He plopped me down on his bed and moved so he was hovering over me. His lips an inch from mine.

"Don't ever play with me like that again." He growled before attacking my lips frivolously

I bit his lip enough to make him bleed. "Don't ever spy on me, or place spying device on my property without my permission." I hissed

He grinned and I felt my blood pressure sky rocket. "You're fired."

He looked confused. "You can't fire me. I don't work for you" he smirked.

"Your company Mr Manoso works for me. I am your client and I don't like your services and so I'm terminating your contract. There is a clause in there which states that if the client at any point in time is unhappy with the services provided, then the contract can be disabled at once without any further discussion. I Mr Manoso am very much unsatisfied."

"I can change that in a moment, I will make sure that the when you leave this bed you will be very much satisfied by my services." He told me.

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I just finished all my exams today (still have assignments I need to do), so I should be able to update a bit more, but no promises. All the mistakes are mine, so just ignore them and lets all be happy ( I just had an English exam and I can't English right now)