I can do my full job now or half ass it and be back tomorrow morning. Because if you know Brady as well as I think you know him, he’s not going to settle for less than full security.”
Isabel wanted to tell the man Luke did not live here and it wouldn’t be his decision. She didn’t need his system or security cameras surrounding her premises. But she knew he was right because she did know Luke. And if he had sent Jake here, then he doubted she “accidently forgot” to close her window. This meant he must have already made up his mind that Jake should install a system. There was no changing Luke’s mind once it was set. She sighed and nodded her head in agreement. After all, she still couldn’t remember opening that window herself.
Jake began working withou t another word. He worked fast. Didn’t bother asking for permission when entering any room. Even her bedroom. Didn’t acknowledge her or ask her further questions. He looked to being the type of man who didn’t bother with many words. He had stripped off his leather jacket and his black t-shirt stretched across his muscular upper body. He had a tattoo of wording on the back of his right triceps all the way down to his elbow. Isabel wasn’t close enough to read the words. He looked like he had just escaped an Army prison with his worn out combat boots and dog tags dangling from his neck. His exterior appearance screamed Caution, Danger, Keep Away . This is the type of man every mother warns their innocent daughters about. But Isabel was at ease with him because she knew Luke wouldn’t leave her alone with a man unless he was fully trusted.
After Jake set up the complicated system he handed her a guide book and told her to pay close attention. Isabel stared at the complex screen. “This doesn’t look like a typical home security system.” She frowned.
“It’s not. ” Jake said as he began gathering his equipment and tools. “I don’t make house calls.” He looked at the petite brunette in front of him, her arms crossed over her chest waiting for him to elaborate. “It’s a corporation system. It’s a similar system I use to install for Brady’s company.”
“Oh.” So he works for B. Pentagon as well? “How weird that I’ve never met you before.”
Jake was about to be a dickhead and blurt out that Luke doesn’t get into the habit of introducing his short-lived flings to his best friend and family. He had gotten a call from his best friend at 8am asking if he was available to do a new location installment. Much to his surprise the address he was given was to a local house and not a B. Pentagon building. Nothing about this woman said she was Brady’s last night’s one night stand. He watched the pretty woman hover across her new control panel testing it.
“So how long have you two been dating?” Jake asked. Must not be for long since he was barely finding out about her he thought.
It took Isabel a moment to realize he was asking her about Luke. “Oh no I’m not with Luke. I work for him. Personal assistant.” She smiled.
Jake sta red at her stunned as if she had slapped him hard across the face. Well I’ll be damned he mused to himself. Brady must be infatuated by his own assistant. This was a definite first. Sure he always cared for his employees but Jake would bet his Harley that his old pal Brady paid special attention to this one.
Isabel flushed when Jake stood there bluntly sizing her up from head to toe.
“Well then.” He finally spoke. “Cards on the table. Tell Brady I’ll see him later.” Duffle bag in hand he headed for the door.
“Wait , what do I owe you? You haven’t given me an invoice.” Isabel called after him.
He turned around, smug smile spread across his face. “Brady’s already picked up the tab.” He closed the door quietly behind him.
Jake dumped his bag behind his work trunk as he watch ed Luke approach.
“Well if it isn’t the generous boss himself.” Wide grin on his face, Jake lit
Isabel wanted to tell the man Luke did not live here and it wouldn’t be his decision. She didn’t need his system or security cameras surrounding her premises. But she knew he was right because she did know Luke. And if he had sent Jake here, then he doubted she “accidently forgot” to close her window. This meant he must have already made up his mind that Jake should install a system. There was no changing Luke’s mind once it was set. She sighed and nodded her head in agreement. After all, she still couldn’t remember opening that window herself.
Jake began working withou t another word. He worked fast. Didn’t bother asking for permission when entering any room. Even her bedroom. Didn’t acknowledge her or ask her further questions. He looked to being the type of man who didn’t bother with many words. He had stripped off his leather jacket and his black t-shirt stretched across his muscular upper body. He had a tattoo of wording on the back of his right triceps all the way down to his elbow. Isabel wasn’t close enough to read the words. He looked like he had just escaped an Army prison with his worn out combat boots and dog tags dangling from his neck. His exterior appearance screamed Caution, Danger, Keep Away . This is the type of man every mother warns their innocent daughters about. But Isabel was at ease with him because she knew Luke wouldn’t leave her alone with a man unless he was fully trusted.
After Jake set up the complicated system he handed her a guide book and told her to pay close attention. Isabel stared at the complex screen. “This doesn’t look like a typical home security system.” She frowned.
“It’s not. ” Jake said as he began gathering his equipment and tools. “I don’t make house calls.” He looked at the petite brunette in front of him, her arms crossed over her chest waiting for him to elaborate. “It’s a corporation system. It’s a similar system I use to install for Brady’s company.”
“Oh.” So he works for B. Pentagon as well? “How weird that I’ve never met you before.”
Jake was about to be a dickhead and blurt out that Luke doesn’t get into the habit of introducing his short-lived flings to his best friend and family. He had gotten a call from his best friend at 8am asking if he was available to do a new location installment. Much to his surprise the address he was given was to a local house and not a B. Pentagon building. Nothing about this woman said she was Brady’s last night’s one night stand. He watched the pretty woman hover across her new control panel testing it.
“So how long have you two been dating?” Jake asked. Must not be for long since he was barely finding out about her he thought.
It took Isabel a moment to realize he was asking her about Luke. “Oh no I’m not with Luke. I work for him. Personal assistant.” She smiled.
Jake sta red at her stunned as if she had slapped him hard across the face. Well I’ll be damned he mused to himself. Brady must be infatuated by his own assistant. This was a definite first. Sure he always cared for his employees but Jake would bet his Harley that his old pal Brady paid special attention to this one.
Isabel flushed when Jake stood there bluntly sizing her up from head to toe.
“Well then.” He finally spoke. “Cards on the table. Tell Brady I’ll see him later.” Duffle bag in hand he headed for the door.
“Wait , what do I owe you? You haven’t given me an invoice.” Isabel called after him.
He turned around, smug smile spread across his face. “Brady’s already picked up the tab.” He closed the door quietly behind him.
Jake dumped his bag behind his work trunk as he watch ed Luke approach.
“Well if it isn’t the generous boss himself.” Wide grin on his face, Jake lit
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