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The drive to Auggie's apartment was the longest drive of her life. She probably went far below the speed limit subconsciously, not really wanting to ever get there. She really could go her whole life without ever meeting this woman. She knew enough about her to know she was very different than herself. Brunette. Cute. Freckles. Boyish curves. Curly hair. Auggie had recalled his memory to her of when he saw he picture from Billy. How would she take Annie? Would she know how she felt about him? She groaned as she pulled into her normal parking spot.
"Well, here we go." She gave herself a pep talk as she ascended the stairs. She paused to collect her breath before knocking on the door. Auggie slid it open and smiled at her. God she loved that smile. But now was not the time for that.
"Annie Walker. You came." He stepped aside to let her in.
"I said I would." She smiled weakly at him in return.
"Yes you did. Parker?" He called out to the other woman. She peeked out from behind the door that led to Auggie's room. "Annie is here."
Parker came into the living room and Annie held her breath. She was pretty. Simple beauty. No makeup. All natural. She smiled at Annie and held out her hand. "Hi. I'm Parker."
Annie held out her hand and put on the fake smile she used on assets, "Annie Walker."
Auggie frowned. He knew that voice. Annie was in CIA mode. She was treating Parker like an asset. Maybe she really did have serious feelings for him and treating it like business helped her compartmentalize.
"So, Do you work at the Smithsonian with Auggie?" parker still had her hundred watt smile on. Annie looked toward Auggie. She wasn't going to lie to this woman.
"No. I don't Parker. I work with Auggie, but not at the Smithsonian." Parker looked confused and Annie felt bad for her. She had spent three months with a man she really didn't. know. Auggie stepped forward,
"Parker maybe you should sit down."