Chapter 3
Lalena stuffed more of the delicious chocolate chip pancakes into her mouth. “I love these things, they are so tasty!” She said to Jake.
He was sitting across the table eating his breakfast. He laughed at her. “I know I can tell you love them, that’s your second order. What I don’t understand is how you keep that girlish figure when you eat so damn much!” He laughed.
“I don’t know, but I’m thankful for it. If I didn’t have my metabolism I would weigh 300 pounds I’m sure!” She admitted.
Jake laughed hard. “I’m sorry I just tried to picture you that heavy and it wasn’t a pretty sight!”
“I can imagine it wasn’t pretty at all. I’ve seen those woman who can’t even move because they are so darn big.” She laughed.
“I don’t know how they move at all either. But if you were bigger like that the mayor wouldn’t be looking at you either. Part of me hopes you start gaining weight!” Jake stated.
She looked at him to see if he was serious. There was a mixture of seriousness and laughter in his eyes.
“Very funny, I told you I didn’t want to talk about him anymore though. Please Jake, stop saying he has the hots for me or anything like that.” Lalena pleaded.
“I can’t help it I’m kind of jealous that he gets to have you as the head of his security. He gets to look at you all day long.” Jake explained.
“But who do I come home too, and who do I sleep with?” She questioned.
“Yeah I know I’m a lucky guy!” He laughed.
“So please stop with this now.” She pleaded.
“Alright I will, but just so you know I’m not happy he gets to be around you all day long.” He stated.
“It’s a nice pay raise, and gets me out of the precinct. Really this is a great move for me.” She explained.
“I know, I’m not stopping you, I’m just telling you how I feel.” He said.
“I understand, but if you could try and control your jealousy it would be nice. I like this job so far and don’t want to feel like you hate me doing it. It will simply create issues between us in the long run.” She told him.
“I want you to be happy, so if this makes you happy I will support you.” He stated.
Lalena finished up her meal and sat back. “I’m stuffed now.” She rubbed her stomach.
“I think we should go work off some of those calories you just inhaled!” He said his eyes full of lust.
“Let’s get the bill and go!” She wasn’t really in the mood for sex, but was sure he would be able to change that with his touches and kisses. The truth was she was upset that he was all jealous about Rico. It was clear to Lalena that anything that had been between her and Rico was now squashed for good. That look in his eyes last night let her know that.
They went home and soon Jake’s nuzzling had her more than ready for sex. He made sure that she was satisfied by the time he was done. Lalena hopped into the shower to clean up before work. Jake tried to join her in the shower but she pushed him out.
“We don’t have time. No stop it. I can’t be late two days in a row.” She pushed him out of the shower.
“Fine, I’m going.” He pouted as he walked out of the bathroom.
Lalena shook her head. He’s like a little child when he doesn’t get his way, she thought. It wasn’t really part of his personality she liked much. But she could look past it most of the time because of how much he pleased her in the bedroom.
She ran out the door and was almost late to work again.
“Hey Sally sorry I was almost late again.” She commented.
“It’s okay; you and the Mayor will be out and about soon. He’s got a meeting downtown and will take you as security. We got another email last night to the office. They are claiming that something may happen to the mayor today. So watch closely.” Sally told her.
“Do I have time to look at the email? What time are we leaving?” Lalena asked.
“Yeah sure here it is.” Sally said and moved aside so that Lalena could sit at her desk and read the email.
She read it and made a few notes on a pad of paper. “Did you forward it to the police yet?” She asked.
“Yes, but I have a feeling it will yield no information. If I had to guess someone in the police knows who this is but they don’t let us know.” Sally stated.
“Why do you think that?” Lalena asked. “You know you’re saying that whoever is doing this is corrupt right?” She added.
“They are supposed to be the smartest and brightest in IT, but yet they can’t trace this guy? It just doesn’t seem right, if you know what I mean.” Sally said.
“Maybe your right but remember this guy could be smart too and hide himself well.” Lalena stated.
“I guess you’re right. So you have any ideas by what is said who it might be?” Sally asked.
“I’ll have to run through the files and see if any of it matches with one of the suspects we have listed.” Lalena admitted. “What time is this meeting we are going too?” She asked.
Sally looked at her watch. “Oh wow, you have to leave in like 5 minutes.”
“I’ll do it later. I’m going to go put this with the files. Tell the Mayor I’m ready when he is.” Lalena said as she stood up to go back to her office.
“I’m ready now.” Rico had snuck up behind them.
Lalena jumped at his presence. “Oh you snuck up on me.” She said.
“Sorry, are you ready? I take it you got enough sleep to be alert today.” He said his voice had a bitter edge to it.
She didn’t know how to react to his comment. “I’m alert, nothing will happen to you if I can help it.” She stated.
“Good, let’s go. Oh Sally did you set up that date for tonight with Sharon?” Rico asked before they left.
“Yes she’ll be ready at 5:30.” Sally told him.
“Great. Ready?” He asked looking at Lalena again.
“Sure, I’m ready.” She answered.