Good evening All. Here is a quick update for you. I hope you like the chapter. Happy Reading! - Sevy14
-Agent Rumlow's Thoughts-
The sun had yet to awake and I rose, looking over at the sleeping form next to me. She did not stir as I rose from the bed, nor did she wake when I readied myself to leave. I did make much noise, but it was more likely that her body was exhausted from the past few days. I headed downstairs and made some eggs and bacon, while those cooked I prepped a protein shake. Once cooked I ate quickly and drank my shake. I checked my phone and grabbed my keys and headed out. As I pulled away my phone rang. "Hello?"
"Brock." Jack says, his deep voice ripples into my ear.
"We will see how many show up." I say to him.
"Yeah. I made contact with everyone last night so there are no excuses." Jack says, his voice steady.
Nodding, even though he was incapable of seeing it. "If they do not show we will have to come up with something to deter them from making the same mistake again." I respond.
"Agreed." He says. "See you at the gym."
"Yup." I say to Jack and we both hang up the phone. I sighed. Training some of the new guys is going to really suck. On the bright side, I looked forward to breaking them in and molding them into solid agents.
-Annie's Thoughts-
I awoke, the loudness of life outside suddenly streaming into my conciseness. I realized that the space upon the bed next to me was empty and I reached out, feeling the coolness of the blankets let me know that Agent Rumlow had risen some time ago. I glanced over at the clock, the time upon it read 8:00AM. I sighed and laid my head back, the reality of my now strange life hitting me and I groaned. Throwing the blankets off, I sit up, raising my hands high above my head. Through a yawn I smiled at the sensation of my tendons and muscles stretching, they felt like a hundred pops all over my body. I loved how stretching after sleeping felt. I rose and made my way to the bathroom and flick on the faucet, and brush my teeth. While I finished my morning routine I decided that perhaps a hot shower was due. I turned the knob on and rotated it towards the hot setting, then spitting out and rinsing the bubbly foam of toothpaste from my mouth. I walk quickly from the bathroom and into the closet, retrieving some clean clothes and make my way back into the bathroom, shutting and locking the door. I acknowledge to myself that a locked door would be no match for Agent Rumlow or any of his goons for that matter. I sigh.
Muttering, "You have to make the best of this Annie, no option really." I step into the shower and suck in air as the hot water hits my skin. I stand there, enjoying the hotness as it rolls over me, each second under the running water was perfection. I let my mind go blank and allow the stinging of each water droplet be nothing more than a mousses hand upon my skin, massaging my stress and anxiety away. Minutes pass and I turn the water off and step out of the shower, reaching for a towel and drying off. Once dried, I tidied up the bathroom, taking care to squeegee the walls of the shower and hanging up my towel. Exiting, I tossed my dirty clothes into the hamper and grab my phone off of the bedside table and make my way out of the room, down the halls, pausing at the top of the stair, listening for any sign of life below. It was silent of course. I rolled my eyes at my silliness. "Get it together, Annie." I mutter.
"Sleep well?" I was startled by Agent Rumlow's voice cutting into my anxiety driven thoughts.
Stopping just inside the door I look at him, before answering. Entering the kitchen I respond, "Yes, thank you. And yourself?" I respond politely. We may have been forced into this sham of a marriage but there was no reason why we could not at least be cordial. I almost snorted at the thought of us acting normally. Perhaps though, if I model typical relationship behavior Agent Rumlow will learn. I would not hold my breath though.
"Yes." He ground out but did not elaborate. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at him.
"Did you already eat?" I inquire. Looking at him over my shoulder as I grab a mug for tea.
"Yes. Before training." He says.
Pausing I look over at him. "Oh." I fill the teapot with water and place it on the stove turning it on. Glancing at the clock once more, not even 9:00AM. "Have you been up for awhile?"
"Yes." He says. "We trained the guys early today."
I pull open the fridge but do not see anything of real interest that I would want to eat so I settle for some fruit. "Oh okay." I respond, not sure what could be said. I watch as he rises, downing the last of whatever is in his mug, coffee I assumed. He places it on the counter before pulling his phone out of his pocket.
"Hello!" His voice strong echoed about the silent kitchen. "Yes Sir, understood." He says and hangs the phone up.
"Are you leaving?" I ask. My heart skipped a beat at the thought of suddenly being alone in this strange town. He gives me a look as he turns to exit the room.
"No, have some work to do." He responds shortly and he does not offer any other piece of information.
I nod my head and exhale... "Right."
-Agent Rumlow's Thoughts-
I exit the kitchen, her questions irritating me. Entering my office I pull out my phone and dial Director Pierce. "Sir?" I say once he answers.
"Agent Rumlow, how is married life treating you?" He asks, I could sense the amusement in his voice.
Shaking my head I respond, "It is... Grating." I say.
Chuckling, "I have no doubt of that, no doubt. Surely you two are getting on then?" He continues on, tone light.
Sitting behind the desk and turning on my computer I answer, "Yes we are." I think we are anyway.
"And the others? Are they getting on alright with their new brides?" He interrogates.
Shrugging, "Not sure. I know Jack feels the same as I. The others did not talk much about their spouses at training today. I am sure more will come out this afternoon." I say.
"Good, do be sure to keep tabs on them." He says.
"Of course Director." I say, that was a part of my job up here. I was good at my job, I thought, feeling slightly miffed that he was implying I did not recall that part of my responsibility while working this mission.
"Especially the young ones. They can be so temperamental and in need of breaking in." He says. This time I do hear the smile in his tone. Director Pierce always did enjoy breaking people.
"Yes Sir, of course." I say.
"Good, I have sent you some tasks for your Agents to work on. Review and distribute accordingly." He says and hangs the phone up with a sharp click.
I snap the phone shut and begin to review the information sent my way. I was thankful for this distraction from my mission. Finally, some real work to do, even if it was busy work, anything was better than playing 'House.'
Thank you for reading. I know it is a short chapter, but I hope you enjoyed it. Have a good night. - Sevy14