Chapter 51. Stickler for Rules

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No sooner had Tristan and Tanesha taken their seats at KFC than Aaron entered. He’d taken off his jacket just like Tristan but he still had on his tie. Tanesha wondered whether he was coming from the White House or the office. Aaron was a banker in one of Chris’ banks.

“I’m so hungry,” Aaron said, taking a seat. “Have you spoken to Winnie already?” He asked Tristan.”

“Yep. She’ll bring it soon.” Tristan answered.

“Great.” Aaron turned to look at Tanesha. “You know you can’t be mad at me don’t you?”

“And why not?” Tanesha scowled.

“You pinched me this morning. And I haven’t retaliated.” Aaron shrugged. “Want me to retaliate now?” He started swaying closer to Tanesha.

Tanesha started to laugh. “Don’t you dare.” Still laughing, she took her clutch off the table to make room for their order which had arrived.

“Listen Tanesha.” Aaron began. “If he had gotten in touch with you, he would have been booted off the force. It was against the