Carmen: Where were you? I wanted dad to get to know you before he left.

Shane: Would you usually have your dad eat with a bodyguard and get to know her?

Carmen frowned and walked over to her. She took the apple from Shane’s hand. It was probably her 5th apple already.

Carmen: You’re not just a bodyguard. You’re more than that to me. And I know you know that.

Shane leaned forward and took a bite out of the apple Carmen had took from her.

Shane: It isn’t very professional to be having any type of relationship with my boss other than a professional one.

Carmen: Shane, you know you’re more than a bodyguard. And it’s only my excuse to keep you here with me. Why do you make it so hard? Why are you so unapproachable?

Shane: I’m not making it hard. If you’d like me to vanish from your line of vision, I will. I’m just pointing out the fact that you’re my boss and work etiquette taught me no workplace romance.

Carmen placed the apple on the counter. She bit her bottom lip contemplating what to say next. She brushed her hand through the silky hair. She had a habit of doing that when she was frustrated or just plain tired.

Shane’s thought: Damn that’s sexy.

Carmen sighed. She never had to try and get someone to like her, men, women would fall at her feet. Not this girl. Defeated, Carmen turned and headed for the door.

Carmen: I’m going out to the club tonight. You’re coming with me.

She left angrily because she didn’t know what to say to the green eyed demon who has captivated her. Shane smiled to herself. This is a fun game to play. And it’s safe. No romance, no attachment, and a job done quick and easy.

The rest of the day passed by uneventfully. Shane just sat on the couch dozing off while Carmen watched television or read magazines. Shane noticed Carmen looking at her. When Shane caught her staring Carmen would immediately turn her attention elsewhere. It was 9 o’ clock and Carmen was ready to go. She drove them to HIT, the best club in town. An African American woman came out to greet them.

Kit: Hey baby girl.

Carmen: Hey Kit, how’s it been?

They embraced each other. Kit had been like Carmen’s mother in the last year. She took care of her when she got sick. She listened to her problems, and she made sure no one messed with her baby girl.

Kit: It’s been great. I haven’t seen you in quite  a while. And who is this you brought with you?

Kit said referring to Shane, who was smiling at the ladies in the club who were gawking at her. Carmen rolled her eyes.

Carmen: Shane, my new bodyguard.