The Enemy Beside Me

Chapter Ten

Scar

Work was dull in comparison to what I left back at my place. Things had gotten heated between Constance and me. When it did, I just walked away instead of saying the hell with work today and staying to get what I've wanted since the night I brought her home. Lance must be having a hell of a time trying to keep her under control.

I convinced myself on the drive over that leaving Constance in Lance's hands was the best decision to make. Now I was starting to regret that decision. Lance had just as much right as I did to hate this woman. He and I had become close friends, brothers, over the last few years, meaning he would do anything to seek revenge for me. As brothers, we took on each other's burdens that we carried. We would do anything for each other, even if that meant killing someone for simple peace of mind. Lance could damn well get away with it by simply stating that Constance tried to kill him. Then it would be up to me who to believe. That gave me every reason to try and hurry this up so I could get back to my place to ensure things were fine.

Hiram was my lead guy who helped distribute all the parts of the guns, making sure they were fully operational. He was the only man we had on this particular side of things only because he was the one I could trust. He was Lance's brother, not by blood but close enough. I gave him this business opportunity and we gave him a little piece of all sales once they were finalized. Hiram knew his s**t when it came to the quality of guns and what the consumer was looking to purchase. Being the top man for many years, no one could beat him, but now that production had picked up, it was getting harder for him to control it all from his side alone.

I walked inside and straight over to Hiram, who I noticed was taking a break. It didn't bother me when my men took breaks. In fact, I recommended it. The more breaks they took, the better they would be at their jobs, and Hiram had the most demanding job of all my workers, sometimes even myself.

"Good morning, Mr. Vinci. I wasn't expecting you until Monday. Lance said that you had some important matter to attend to."

"That was the case, but it's now under control. I wanted to drop in due to a conversation that I had with Lance concerning productivity. He states that you aren't capable of doing this as one man anymore. Before we take the next step in the process, I wanted to consult with you first."

Hiram looked at me and nodded before sitting back down again. "It's going okay, but the fact of the matter is, I'm far behind on productivity because we are getting more orders than I can get out alone. I know that you have other workers in different parts of the warehouse that you don't trust with this, and that is fine, but I need a few more hands with this. If I stay on by myself, we are guaranteed to lose business. I just can't fulfill the orders on time. I'm sorry, Scar."

I gripped his shoulder, showing him that he had nothing to apologize for. Hiram had kept this side of the business up and running for many years, all on his own. We knew that it would eventually come a time when we would have to look into hiring more help. "Do you have anyone you trust enough to work side by side that can be discrete?"

"Yes, I do. I have a brother that needs work. His old lady is pregnant with their second child, and he just lost his job."

"What does your brother bring to the table?" I cared about the stories of my guys, but it had to be more than that to give me a reason to employ them.

Hiram got up and walked to the garage door, lighting a smoke and passing one along to me. I didn't smoke often but wouldn't pass one up if it was offered to me. "You're not going to like this, but he was working for Diego. Diego fired him for missing one day when his wife had an emergency visit to the hospital due to complications with her pregnancy. If you provide him an opportunity, I'm sure he can shed some light on Diego's business that will help us to bury that motherfucker so that we come out on top, being the number one weapon dealer. I've put a lot of trust in you over the years that has paid off. All I'm asking is the same in return and I promise it won't be something that you regret."

Having someone that knew the ins and outs of Diego's operation could be huge for me and my business. That didn't mean I could take Hiram's word at face value. "Fair enough. Set up a meeting with us for next week here at the office. I would like a one-on-one with him then I will bring you to sign off on the deal if I like this guy and what he has to offer. I'll give you commission for all guns he produces if it pans out."

He seemed to really like that idea. His smile was the dead giveaway. "Thank you, Scar. You won't regret this, brother." We shook hands then I left to head into my office to push some emails through.

I had a computer at home where I could do most of my work in the comfort of my own home, but there was more than one reason for coming in. I wasn't in my office for more than five minutes before Bianca knocked on my door and helped herself inside. We had a professional relationship as well as a physical one. Bianca knew how to keep those two separate and knew I wasn't interested in anything but a s****l relationship from time to time.

"Good morning, Scar. I've laid out all the upcoming orders on your desk. There is a large request that I think you will find most appealing." She walked over to my desk, pulled out my chair, and sat on my desk in front of me. Bianca had a black pencil skirt on, and when she spread her legs, I could see her pink thong poking through. That meant this was about both business and pleasure. "You look tense."

I was f*****g tense. I had a woman at my place right now that wouldn't spread her legs for me even though she knew I would be the best f**k of her life. It wasn't just about our families being enemies anymore. It was about the carnal desire that a man and woman possessed. Whenever I was with Constance, I felt that more than I've ever felt with any other woman I've been with.

As much as I would love to bend Bianca over my desk and release this built-up tension, it wouldn't satisfy the hunger inside of me. So, I pushed her legs together and pulled my chair further away. "Thank you for the files. I will handle them from here."

Bianca didn't take my dismissive tone as personal. She just nodded, hopped down from my desk, and headed out to go about her day. Our relationship was that simple and that easygoing.

After working for longer than I told Lance I would, I packed my s**t and began my drive back home. I was anxious to see Constance, to pick up where we left off. I've never wanted a woman in the same way that I've wanted her. It was a new experience for me, but a welcome one as long as it was as good as I imagined it to be.

I pulled my car into the underground garage and made my way up the elevator. Lance was sitting on the sofa, watching some TV alone.

"Dude! You were supposed to have been back a long time ago. Whatever happened to an hour?"

I ignored his attitude and question altogether. "Where is Constance?"

Leon rolled his eyes as he stood. "She is locked inside her room and has been for a while now. I don't think that she likes me very much."

"You're hard to get along with sometimes. I assume that everything went smoothly."

He nodded. "It did. The first little bit was a bit tense, but after we separated and stayed away from one another, it was fine."

"Good. I talked to Hiram today while I was at the warehouse. You should talk to him once you get in so he can catch you up to speed. Once you're up to speed, reach out and get me a time set up with his brother. For now, I have some unfinished business to attend to, and you need to get to work."

Instead of moving, Leon crossed his arms over his chest. "I got to say, Scar, I don't like this thing with you and the Ricci girl. Her family is the enemy for a reason which means getting her in your bed is a bad decision. I would think long and hard about if getting your d**k wet is more important than killing this woman to finish what you started."

My jaw clenched, annoyed that he felt it was any of his concern to bring this to my attention. Leon must have sensed my hostility because he walked out without another word. That son of b***h better not have touched Constance, or I'd kill him without thinking twice about it.

I didn't charge inside her room like I initially wanted. Instead, I went inside my office and pulled up my security system. There were tiny cameras all over this house, too small for someone to see with the naked eye. I preferred it that way as a man like myself had many enemies. Constance's room had two cameras since her room was so big. That room was destined for guests, meaning I needed to keep a close eye on them at all times.

When I pulled up the security feed for my time gone, I couldn't believe what I was witnessing. At first, it was hard to tell what was going on, even though I knew. But when she kicked off the covers that were making her so hot, I could see her pumping her fingers between her legs, getting off to the way she liked. I grew instantly hard watching her pleasure herself, unable to contain my excitement. The camera was too far away to really see that special place between her legs and magnifying the screen would have only made it blurry. There was only one way for me to see it for myself and that was to go get it. Enough teasing. I was done with the games. Enemy or not, I was about to rock her world with the best s*x she had ever had. Only then will I be able to kill her.

I unlocked her door and stepped inside. Constance was awake, staring at the ceiling with nothing on but one of my shirts. She had discarded her panties that now lie beside the bed. Without her permission, I scooped her in my arms and carried her into my room. I expected a little fight, but she seemed as eager as was.

Once in my room, I shredded the t-shirt she was wearing and got the view I've been wanting to see since she was last here under different circumstances. Her t**s were gorgeous, and her n*****s were as hard as a rock. She could deny me all she wanted, but her body couldn't hide the truth. I removed my clothes and climbed over top of her, hovering slightly without making my move. I wanted her trust, for her to know what was going to happen.

I didn't have a chance to say anything before she looked into my blue eyes and asked, "are you going to f**k me already?"

Just by that simple question, I was stiff and ready to take her the way her body begged to be taken. I spread her legs apart, staring at her most intimate part of her body that was already wet and ready for me. "Oh, Bambina, I'm more than ready. The question is, are you ready for me?"