Herface was beautiful in a more mature way than Shaneesha's; a sternexpression fit it naturally. Her hair was cropped short to emphasize herno-nonsens... approach to her work and life in general. Nicole had fooledthe NSA people more than once in the past with her impeccable looks andauthoritative, self-assured manner. Rob had gone so far while wearingNicole Briggs as to stop a car with a couple of agents in it and demandthat the one behind the wheel show his driver's license.Rob had selected. I found to my surprise that I didn’t mind anymore. I suppose spending a week living in a room where every wall is covered with pictures of me stark naked had gotten me over that.“I supposed I used to, but it’s a good picture, Mum, a really good picture.” Apparently that mystery person had agreed because Mum had been paid an awful lot of money for it.I must have sounded resigned when I said it because Mum lifted our joined hands up and kissed the back of my hand. “You’re a good person, Bec. I. The times that he couldn’t visit, she would go to him. They managed to keep their relationship a secret from their closest friends and even their family. Christian still went out with his friends and dated a few girls but it never went any further than that. For company functions, he would ask one of his good female friends to go with him. As for Alexia, she used her last relationship as an excuse not to get involved with anyone. Her friends accepted that and ceased to bother her any more with. How was your day?" Okay," I said. "You've met Clarissa before, haven't you, Mom?" I sure have," said my Mom with a smile. "Nice to see you again, Clarissa." Hi, Wendy. Nice to see you again, too." Can Clarissa stay for dinner?" I'm sorry, Jake. Not tonight. I have something special planned for just the three of us." It's okay, Wendy," said Clarissa."You can come any other night and I'd be happy to have you," said my Mom brightly."I'd like that," said Clarissa. "Maybe I should get going now." Do.