29. Cautious

**Doug**

"I don't know who is trying to mess with my employees, but someone is watching Jordan," I say to Mac on the phone. "Yeah, I'm looking at the bar footage right now. Can you send Brain for me? I need him to go through his face recognition software and also install CCTV at Jordan's place."

"Sure, he's just working on your dude's car. You know it's..."

"Going to cost him more than buying another used car, I get it. He can be so damn stubborn. He's going to owe me shit loads of working hours for sure." I shake my head when Mac laughs from the other line. After setting a time for Brain to arrive at Jodie's, I end the call and then relax back in my chair, putting aside the documents in front of me.

There is something familiar about the guy's face, I just can't figure out where I've seen him before. There's too much work to be done, but my priorities are in place. I need Jodie to be safe above all else.

I look at the time and decide to make myself a cup of coffee. I still have another hour before I need to go pick up Jodie. I exit my home office and go straight to the kitchen.

This Jordan and Jodie thing is starting to be a hassle, too many lies were thrown already and I know the bubble will eventually burst. Not that I don't want it, in fact, I wanted to just let the lies out, but then Jodie is not ready, mainly because she doesn't want to disappoint the bar's regulars who know her as Jordan.

But there is also resistance from my side, thinking maybe for now we should be as is. At least until we know who messed up her car and who her stalker is. It's better that she's disguised as a man. I think...fuck, I'm really not certain of anything at the moment. I sip my cup of coffee trying to clear my mind, hoping I can think better.

Dad...maybe I need to ask him what to do about the situation. Tonight, I'll do it. Talking to Dad will take longer and I don't want Brain to arrive earlier than me at Jodie's.

After finishing my coffee, I take my paperwork and laptop and put them all in my satchel bag before heading out the door. It takes me less than twenty minutes to arrive at Jodie's apartment complex. And when I get there, Brain is already parked and resting his ass on the seat of his Harley.

"So, will we be meeting Jordan or Jodie?" He grins as he gets off the seat of his motorcycle.

Fuck...of course he knows, the guy was nicknamed Brain, he is a hacker. I'll be disappointed if he doesn't have a clue about the situation that he was called for. He would know that the address was the same as the one stated on the car's registration. The name was under Jodie, yet Jordan was driving the car and he was told to meet me regarding the same man or in this case female.

"You knew."

"You could always say they're siblings or twins, but do you really want to insult my intelligence?" The smugness on his face is evident.

"No I guess not, but I need you to keep it to yourself unless you're at a point where you need to divulge the information."

"Nah...I like it when someone owes me something for keeping their secrets." He winks and walks towards the apartment complex with his backpack.

"I guess I owe you then." I sigh and tell him about what's been going on. I explained to him about her stalker and how she saw the same guy at the bar last night and again this morning watching her at the market. I tell him about the lack of security in her apartment complex and how I want the other CCTV to be hidden because I want the feed to be directed to my laptop. But Jodie will receive the same feed for the one in her front door.

"So, you'll be stalking your girlfriend's apartment complex, huh? Nice." He grins and I shake my head wanting to slap him in the head but resist the urge to do so. We walk and talk towards the entry of the apartment complex. I've never been there. But I texted Jodie that I was on my way there and the moment I saw her, she was already wearing her uniform, her hair was carelessly styled in a low man bun and there were two other women behind her.

"Doug, I really don't think this is necessary."

"Jordan, this is Brain, he'll be installing the CCTV in front of your door. He'll set the feed to your phone. I got you a new one, the old one won't work with the program, right Brain?"

I talked about giving her access to the front door's feed on Jodie's new phone. It's the best excuse I come up with to give her a new phone. And Brain is ready to help with it.

"Yeah, that way you'd also know who's outside without having to look into the peephole."

"Jordan, who are these men, why do we need CCTV?" the older woman seems to join the Jordan shenanigan, while everyone already knows that Jordan is Jodie. I'd laugh if we're not in a dire situation and need to take matters seriously.

"Mom, this is Doug, my boss, and his friend Brain. Seem that..." Jodie looks at me like she's begging me to jump in and so I do exactly that.

"Good afternoon Mrs. Hart, I'm following up on Jordan's car issue. This is just a precaution and we probably won't need it, but it's one of those things that it won't hurt to have." I give her my best smile and as predicted she nods her head instantly.

"Of course, Jordan why don't you invite your boss inside and his friend inside when they're finished? I'll make us some tea before you go to work. Come on, Miley, stop staring." She scolds her youngest who looks like a mini-Jodie. She goes back inside with her mom but not before she shakes my hand and introduces herself. Then she gives me a little smirk as if she knows the real reason why I am really here.

Huh...this Jordan and Jodie identity thing is going to be common knowledge sooner rather than later.

When Brain is finally done with the installation, we sit down for tea. Brain being a biker dude with full-on tattoo sleeves is strangely enjoying the afternoon tea. He even makes jokes with Miley who giggles like they've been besties for years.

"As much as I like to stay longer, we have a bar to open," I say to Jodie's mom when she offers another cup of tea.

"Oh...of course, how silly of me. Drive safe, now." She gets up from her chair to shake my hand before hugging Jodie warmly. She hugs her mom back and tousles her little sister's hair telling her to behave and help around the house.

"Dude, you have the coolest mom." Brain patted her back as if he was talking to one of his male friends. When he's up on his Harley, Brain says his goodbye, telling us to have a great day at work.

"He knows doesn't he?" Jodie asks as soon as she gets into the passenger seat of my car.

"Yep," I confirm, giving her extra flair by popping my P.

She laughs softly, her head shaking, asking me why are we even hiding her identity thing.

"Just after we know you're safe, okay? Did you see how Miley smirked at me? I swear that little sister of yours knows that I am dating you."

"Ugh...I think everyone knows but Billy and that man are going to be extra pissed when he finds out." She groans and it's my turn to laugh.

When we reach the bar, Jodie hurriedly goes to the employee lounge while I go to my office, bringing my satchel with me. It was still early when Jodie slipped into my office and locked the door behind her.

"Come here, fuck...I've been wanting to kiss you all afternoon." I grab her close and fuse her lips with mine. She opens up and lets me in, my tongue is inside her as she whimpers in my arms. I am hard instantly when her hand unzips my jeans and strokes my cock.

"Damn...Jodie..."

"Shh...let me."

"Fuck..." I curse when she pushes me to sit on the sofa, while she keeps on kissing me and stroking my hardening length.

"Tell me when you're close, I don't want to make a mess." She winks and moves down to press a kiss on the tip of my dick.

"Close...so fucking close," I hiss thinking maybe it's the stress or maybe I'm just too fucking horny, but I come so fast it's embarrassing.

"Better?" She asks after taking all my cum down her throat like it's her favorite drink mix.

"I came so fast, it's embarrassing."

"Mhmm... I'll take that compliment." She grins and tucks my dick back under my boxers and zips me again. "But I'm so wet right now I might need to use the restroom. But I won't play with myself. I'll wait until my shift is over and then, you can get me off. How's that sound?"

"Fuck, maybe I should help you in the bathroom?" I huff in annoyance, I can already imagine her slick between the legs. So pink, so ripe, plump, so ready to be taken. Fuck!

"No, baby, it's almost time. Luis and Zak might already be here. I need to go get ready."

We kiss for more than we should until she eventually peels herself away and saunters out of my office to start her shift.

With her gone, it is back to working behind the desk for me. I groan feeling like a teenager eagerly waiting for the school hour to end.