"Hey, buddy. Good to see ya," Ben called out as he and Brody shook hands then did their usual 'bro hug' thing.
"Brody, I'd like you to meet Annie, a team member of mine. Annie, this is Brody. We go way back."
Team member? That's it? After we've talked about moving in together? Annie thought to herself in irritation. That's how you wanna play this, fine. Game on.
She smiled her brightest smile at the man she'd just met and made sure her voice held just the right amount of sultry when she extended her hand and said, "It's so nice to meet you, Brody."
Annie could feel a wave of shocked displeasure emanating from Ben when Brody took her hand and with a twinkle in his eye replied, "The pleasure's all mine."
"Anyway," Ben cut in with a terse tone and a frown, "I brought that file you needed
