I answered the call on the first ring.

"She just got a phone call. Steph is going to be on a flight to NewYork in less than for hour. I'm texting you the information right now," Blaze told me. The man did not bother with so much as a hello. His telephone manners were worse than mine. Not that I had a problem with that. The exchange of pointless greetings was a waste of time and slowed down progress.

"Understood, The situation is covered."

"Care to explain exactly what that means, man," Blazed sighed?

Explaining myself was not something I was used to doing. But since I had agreed to work with Blaze, I now would have to play part of a team instead of taking the lead. Not something that was going to be a whole lot of fun for me. But if I wanted Blaze to share his information I was going do the same thing. This was for Babe, I needed to keep her safe.

"My latest hire is well trained and very familiar with Escobar. It seems Escobar has wanted him on the payroll for over a year. After the two of us had our last conversation, my man joined his team. He has his home phone number and all emergency contacts. Escobar has been watching Martinez and wants him to be his eyes while he is out of town."

"So you managed to plant a spy and security for Steph. I like the way you work, Manoso."

"So glad you approve," I told Blaze sarcastically.

"Text me when you get more information," Blaze said before ending the call.

I placed a call to Martinez. He let the phone ring several times Before answering.

"Hello ?"

"I'm going to need you to get to your phone a little quicker. Your favorite dancer is on her way. You have two jobs, collect as much information as possible and keeping her safe. "

"Understood. I think you should know that Tabby has been doing everything in her power to the girl on this trip. That can't be good because she can't stand Blanca and all of her girls know. For some reason, Tabby thinks Blanca is trying to make a play for her man. This chick is crazy and possessive. She is even jealous of this little teenager. The girl is bearly eighteen, she is no threat to Tabby at all."

"Shadow her but make it looks good. Call me, don't text or email if there is any trouble," I instructed before ending the call.

Four hours later I received an email report from Martinez. He was not going on the same flight with Stephanie. He would be flying in at least an hour ahead. Martinez stated that she would be with security and another girl. He would let me know when Stephanie showed up. I spent the next few hours focused on paperwork to keep my mind off of the fact that my Babe was off the grid. My phone buzzed with a text letting know that Stephaine had just walked in and she was fine. An hour later I received another text message letting me that Stephanie was sneaking out of the building and the Martinez would be following to keep an eye on her.

"Report," I barked when my phone rang.

"Looks like you girl does not have too many fans in this group. They seem to think she is a snobby troublemaker. Not just the other women, security too. Escobar walked in and read Tabby the riot act. For some reason everyone blamed Stephanie. I had to defuse the situation. But it's cool right now. Escobar took her and that young girl with him. The guy was really apologetic to both of them."

"So where are you right now," I asked?

"I'm at the airport waiting to meet a nanny."

"You supposed to be keeping an eye on Stephanie not ... "

"As soon as I deliver this kid to the nanny, I'll get back to her. Escobar has a huge scam going with his high-end girls. They dupe some high roller into getting them pregnant. Then they ask for money to keep it quiet and get an abortion. Only that does not happen. Nine months later the guy gets a letter from the woman's attorney asking for an exurbanite amount of child support. The men usually settle for payments in the 5,000 to 20, 000 range a month in exchange for discretion. Escobar takes an introduction fee and a percentage of the child support for a year. Most of the kids are being raised by nannies," Martinez explained.

"This guy is certifiable," I sighed

"Yes, I know. I did my homework on him. That's why I never accepted his offer to work for him, no matter how good the money. From what I hear this guy is used to getting his own way. He's not really fun to be around when things don't go his way. I've heard about him losing his temper and getting violent. I'm not real crazy about the idea of him spending an extended amount of time alone with Stephanie," Martinez explained.

"Hey, Martinez, how did you know her name was Stephaine," I asked cautiously?

"You told me."

"No, I didn't," I replied coolly.

"Does it really matter?"

"Don't make me get on a plane ,Martinez,"I hissed.

"Calm down man. Right after you let me know she was on her way the other half of your team called me to talk about what was going on. He used her name."

"The other half of my team.I work alone," I growled!

"Yo man, don't get mad at me. Blaze said that you were working with him.

"You know Blaze?"

"Yes."

"And he knows you are working for me."

"yes"

"Alright, just get back to her. Don't leave Steph alone with Escobar for too long," I said before ending the call.

Me and Blaze needed to talk. I had questions and he needed to answer them. I sent Martinez a text message informing him that since he was on my payroll that he was to report to me and I would forward Blaze the report. I could not reach Blaze by phone so I decided to try the next day.

The next day Martinez Emailed me a report. Stephanie was fine. She and the other girl, Pixie were having a great time in NewYork. They had been visiting all the attractions in the city and had plans to see a Broadway show. From what Martinez had told me Escobar was working hard to make up for Tabby's treatment.

Blaze was still not answering my phone call. When I went to his office the receptionist stated that. he was scheduled to meet with clients all day. Blaze had me working on a case that I knew very little about. Somehow he knew Martinez was working for me. I didn't like this or the fact that man could not be bothered talking to me. I Knew that Blaze would be at his gym that night. I was going to find him and have him answer my questions. When I walked through the doors the man was strolling around without a care in the world.

"Yo, Blaze can have a word with you?"

He gave me a nod. Then stopped to speak to several people before taking his time to greet me with his presence.

"Wow, Manoso, you have gone from harassing me to stalking. I was going get back to you, man. You run a business you understand, right, "Blaze said with an arrogant smirk.

"Wrong, I got some questions I need you to answer."

"Like what?"

"Martinez?"

Blaze gave me another smirk, "How about I tell you that story tomorrow.

"Look, Blaze, you need to be reasonable. If we are going to together you have to keep me informed."

"Oh like you have all your cards showing, man?"

"Hey, I don't have to help you with this case. I bet you would not be happy if I walked away," I said calmly.

"But you won't. Both of us know it. Now take your ego and go we can talk tomorrow. Oh, you don't like that huh Manoso. You want to do something about it. The ring is right there," Blaze laughed.