Ranger POV
I spent the night lost in thought as I reviewed the new "revised" contract that my handler sent over to me. Hell it wasn't lost in thought, I was feeling sorry for myself. I wasn't raised that way and I haven't been trained that way either. I just need a new direction and new change, something to focus on my time and attention on.
I started in the civilian sector as a Bond Enforcement Agent, aka bounty hunter. It started as just me, then when the money starts flowing in from the Black Ops work I did I needed to funnel it somehow so I started Rangeman. It is a security company that offers both business and personal security protection. The first office was open in Miami; I currently have additional offices in Atlanta, Boston and Trenton. I just opened the Trenton office in the last year so it requires more of my attention.
When I started this office I got into contact with a few Bond Agencies in the area. The one that I enjoy going to is the Plum Bond Agency, mainly due to the colorful people they bond out of jail. They truly keep my skills up to date; the skips always have interesting cases. I think this is due to the owner Vinnie Plum. Interesting is one way to describe him, I have heard on the street about his odd obsession with farm animals, I'm not talking in a 'their cute and cuddly' kind of way. His office manager is a hard core Jersey girl by the name of Connie Rosolli, she's got "THE family' connection and a Betty Boop look but with a very hairy lip distraction. Once I decided I need a distraction of my own I decided to see if they have any new files for me.
I walk into the office and notice that Connie is in a conversation with a woman I've never seen before. I can't tell much about this other woman because her back is to me; they both seem clueless that I am there. Usually 'clients' don't come into the office, they usually are met at the courthouse and/or the police station. I keep back and listen in to their conversation.
"Yea I was at dinner and my Daddy mentioned there might be a position open here." The brunette said.
"I'm sorry Steph, he just filled that about an hour ago, and it was for a file clerk." Connie replied.
Steph that must be the brunette's name, she just let out a rejected sigh "That's ok Connie; keep an ear out if you hear of any positions will ya?"
"Yea, but why don't you talk to Vinnie, you know family perks should get you something. Have you ever thought of bounty hunting?"
This little girl let out the loudest laugh I've ever heard. "Like that weasel would recognize family in need even it bit him in his diseased ass. Seriously you were with me in gym class in high school, coordinate I am not. I would guess that job would require some sort athletic ability. I've got none. I appreciate the idea though. Thanks for all your help Connie, give me a call oh wait my phone is broken. I'll stop by later in the week and see if you hear of anything."
She turns around and I see a beautiful woman. She's about 5'8", maybe 120 lbs soaking wet. She has the most outrageous chocolate brown curly hair with the bluest eyes I have ever seen. "Hi" she says.
Connie sees me and starts to fan herself "Ranger, this is Stephanie Plum, Vinnie's cousin. Steph this is Ranger Mañoso he's a bounty hunter and he also owns Rangeman Securities."
"It's nice to meet you" she says as she extends her had for a handshake. I have another idea so I grab her hand and kiss the top of it. "Babe"
A/N: The characters contained in this story are not mine; I make no money out of this adventure. The only thing I get is the satisfaction of writing it and hopefully providing entertainment to you the reader! For the one who makes money of these characters please see Janet Evanovich.
I have decided that I am going to pull Sentinel of My Heart with in the next month and re-write it. In the mean time I will continue to work on this story and post on it on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I will also work on my other story arc Insanity/Frenzy which I will post on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until it is finished. I hope y'all enjoy both! I am sorry if I haven't responded to the reviews that have been written. I wanted to get some chapters under my belt on both these stories so that I can keep to my posting schedule through the holidays. I WILL respond to each review soon! Because of my gratitude to each of you that have taken the time to read, review, favorite and follow that I am trying to be more consistent on posting! THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!