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Don't know why I'm still
Still kissing girls that I don't love
Still stumbling out of these clubs
Still, I'm just so hard to trust
Don't know why I'm still a playboy (still)
Still running 'round tryin' to lay up
Still fucking but I wanna make love, I really want to
Don't know why I'm still a playboy

Playboy
Trey Songz

Three days later
Darrelle's POV 
"So what are you planning to do?" Tiana asked as I held the door open for her she stepped in saying a small thank you.

"I'm probably going to have to get someone else on the project with me you know to go to the constant meetings that he keeps on requesting, since I'm also working with Mr Bryers who is just as demanding, " I replied as we both walked to the counter.

"Good morning Franklin,"

"Tiana," he said smiling." What can I get you today? "

"The usual and a strawberry fruit smoothie for my brother, "

"Alright have a seat and I'll get someone to bring it to you when it's ready, "

"Thanks Frank, " she said leading me to a table.

"Why don't you just get your assistant to do it?" She asked reffering to our earlier conversation.

"Because I fired her,"

"Why?"

"She wasn't able to keep up, so I had to let her go, "

"So you're gonna have to find a new assistant sometime during this week?"

"Yeah,"

"Why don't you hire Dantae since he's coming in tomorrow?" She asked sipping her coffee.

"Just give him the job until you find a new assistant," she added probably from seeing the reluctant look on my face.

"Alright I'll give him the job," I agreed as my phone buzzed I reached into my jacket taking it out groaning as I read the message.

"What?" She asked as someone walked over placing our order before us Tiana smiled saying thank you.

"Mr Bryers he wants to add something else to the house," she giggled opening her straw.

"Do you mind if we cut this short and meet for lunch?" I asked.

"Not at all,"

"Thank you T, " I said getting up kissing her cheek, I grabbed my smoothie standing straight. As I began walking to the door, my eyes met a fimiliar face I smiled walking over to the her.

"Shakespeare," I greeted amused gaining her attention, she looked at me for a second before realization flashed in her eyes.

"Is this going to be constant thing?" She asked looking at her watch as if she had somewhere else to be.

"Until you give me your number," I told her as Franklin handed her the drink, she reached into her pocket ignoring me.

"I got you," Franklin said flashing her smile she returned it.

"Thanks Frank, I'll see you tomorrow," she replied picking up her drink walking away, I chuckled.

My phone began ringing and I answered it quickly knowing it was work.

"I'm on the highway coming now," I told my supervisor I heard Franklin laugh and I smiled walking away. 
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One day later
I ended the call with my sister saying goodbye as the doors to the elevator opened and I began to walk to my office.

"Hey Darrelle your brother is in your office waiting,"

"Thanks," I said opening my office door looking at my little brother I closed door as he stood up.

"Hey," he greeted smiling, pulling me into a hug which I returned before pulling away to sit at my desk.

"Thanks for the job, I know you are very hesitant when it comes to family and work, "

"No problem and it's only temporary, Tiana and I will help you get a job, a permanent one, once you get settled, "

"Speaking of that, do you mind if I stay with you for a couple weeks my apartment won't be ready until then, "

"How long are we talking? " I asked loving my personal space.

"Three to four weeks, please man I know I'm asking alot but you know I wouldn't ask if it I didn't have to," I thought about it for a couple seconds before saying.

"Alright but after a month your out, you understand me,"

"Of course I do, thank you,"

"Go to Stephanie and she will show you your office, she is the third desk on your left," I said pointing to the door as I looked through the paperwork on my desk.

"I don't really have much for you to do today just some emails I need sorted and a list of things you need to know is on the laptop in your office; like rooms, how I like my coffee, client details, etc " I told him

"Alright, thanks man" he smiled leaving my office. I sighed getting up walking over to the fridge in my office. I grabbed a beer opening it taking a sip as I sat down in my chair. I turned on some music relaxing, feeling as if I needed a break.

It was only a couple minutes that had passed when Dantae walked in.

"You have a meeting with NCC in twenty minutes," he said reminding me, I stood up looking at my watch.

"Next time tell me when I have more time I like to be early for my meetings, especially important ones like this," I said grabbing my laptop, camera and drone putting them in my knapsack before grabbing my keys going to my car. After only twenty minutes I was a NCC I got out stepping inside.

"Mr. Williams your meeting is on the 70th floor," the receptionist informed me the moment I stepped in front her desk I nodded walking to the elevator tapping the 70th floor. NCC was one of the largest company's owning half the businesses in the country. The doors opened into the office which was very modern the white against the walls complemented the furniture perfectly I scanned the office looking for the owner but came up unsuccessful as I walked towards the desk.

"Tevin Graham," I heard a male voice say. I looked to my right to see a man walking over to me.

"Darrelle Williams," I replied shaking his hand.

"You're very good at your job," he added walking to the small bar in his office.

"Thank you,"

"So I'm looking to build a community centre on Fair Street, and a new house for my sister"

"Neat or on rocks," he asked me referring to liquor.

"Neat,"

"I respect that," he said pouring me a glass.

"Okay I need to get a look at the area before we start discussing designs,"

"No problem," he said handing me my glass taking a sip of his own.

"Just know I need them by next," he added.
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Two week later
I pointed to the left instructing him where to place the extra equipment. I've been here every single day since Tevin conformed the plans two days ago, I wanted to make sure everything ran smoothly not wanting to get on his bad side that's if I'm not on it already, I wasn't exactly sure.

I walked over to Jason and Andre who I had do all my projects since they owned their own construction company.

"How is Nia?" Jason asked me amused, Andre laughed handing me a cold beer, I grabbed my shirt from my back pocket wipping my face before placing it on the table taking the beer.

"How does it feel to be ignored and put to the side?" Jason asked chuckling as opened my beer taking a gulp loving the cool sensation it left on the way down.

"I love how much you guys are enjoying this, it's like you planned for me to fail,"

"Well we don't want to take all the credit, you deserve some too" Jason said laughing.

"Why?" I asked taking another swig of my beer.

"After that little session of you analyzing her at the club I realized her personality was pretty close to someone I know," Jason said motioning to me with his beer, I thought it over realizing that he was mostly right.

"Well if Nia is so much like me why haven't I fucked her yet?" I asked irritated instead of answering they both just laughed I shook my head watching the men that were working before me.

"Good afternoon," A fimiliar voice said. I turned around facing her, wondering if she heard us but by the look on her face I could tell she didn't.

"What do I owe the pleasure?" I asked smiling as Jason and Andre walked away after greeting her.

"I'm only here because of him," she replied swiping through her phone motioning to Tevin who was now walking towards us before looking up at me.

"Boyfriend?" I asked and she cringed pushing back her hair over her shoulder.

"Brother," she corrected.

"Darrelle," Tevin said walking towards us.

"Tev I have to go I've got plans with Trish, but my assistant is right over there and will sort it out before I get back to you" she said putting away her phone.

"How is she?" He asked his voice laced with what sounded like, sadness.

"As much as I love you brother it's not your business anymore," she said kissing his cheek walking away. I couldn't help but look at her ass as she left. I felt a hand hit my shoulder I looked up to see Tevin glaring at me.

"I'm sorry man but your si-"

"I know what my sister is but keep your eyes on her face,"
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