18 CARLOS
Carlos stepped from the shower, finishing the last bar of “New York, New York” in a respectable baritone. He toweled his fit body, the product of youth, two seasons of college baseball, and a mild, but persistent, physical exercise program, including running, tennis, and weights.
He thought about Cybernetic. The job paid well, gave him freedom to think and act, and he hit it off with Mark O’Rourke. This new assignment meant he had to deal with personnel. Personnel like Antoinette Marino.
As the mirror cleared, he detected movement in the window across the alley. His lovely neighbor was being indiscreet. He softly sang, “If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere.” Neighbor Maria stripped off her jogging outfit to reveal narrow hips and a shapely backside. Is this s
