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Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpnygZQm1X
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Ye1kV7btq
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡetH4frCPL2
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUMpX5TJ0n
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOZsEKCAw9
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0SJ02Netel
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS7ESfEh1xw
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsColHuqKT
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡda0dZAiucc
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPmjfJkrdc
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMID7MwtZD
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"Then you should've refused."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0MwFQN1bq
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYsxI45MeA6
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKg3i9qrMu
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWLovnMb7u
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8oCQxWVaFZ
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBuJV6WGOv
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qCJ4pqcWy
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvj4NMiHTg
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrlIXzO0H9
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAEPfhIUx9E
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkPmCLt0hU
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT1tXKUyUnO
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDf5TMbNAc
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19h52dhUty
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYR6R3XxIDR
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkcRfBdC7l
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"It's his orders, not mine."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4x9jyvz8K
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"I can't wait for this to be over."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYV0LxB2XDB
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"So what time do your classes end?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YbcOuG5vB
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2re33UovR
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfjkFWeimi
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVsrrYfvtWb
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5sGTqdiUZn
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdz7E0atTl
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JiV1qnSQn
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqoABU1W8E
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Yceo28TAV
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVVPtsOKHx
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsz4dmZUasV
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI1UWuKp0rc
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYphsaasZcn
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoSaMCPo8v
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPL3GkVzWyY
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ3ACBGgtWe
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGxA5acsEIs
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnr2wfWsQow
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGK6DX1c4t
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrb9ZDNe1fD
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6vZygFfon
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMo0QK1aTc8
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQY99Q9pvW
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KfiyGzUeB
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Smk1qZ08L
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡel04PCPKHi
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefndGqg7zu
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkxAp9qgKp
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzu9JQ0uhDw
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAo4Ea59JV
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN70EKfQL4x
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhSvUNzvZE
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtrhoD50WP
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxwGiBEygZ
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXz3IIsuvU
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4IcFFZsNR
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ941s7TbQGT
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡck7Yh9kdOd
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbA2G7AgsIG
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTemN8wX6R5
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCZ2FsuxVY
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4hmcayMAD
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDRv9gqVro
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ478JQD0CpK
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpPV81ym00n
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKYpnpwDMg
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5drAULrzMq
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1c1Y06Rmw
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDknH9uHtUf
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCanFCcGY2B
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUwGbKXsGw
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMP5UGfIyv
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrrVl5va1H
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfmkDe4Z1bu
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlCMGmqM6Sk
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YI5OPIRJt
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"You too."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTMFfhO4Hi
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVdfHFiYGW
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB476YHzW3X
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjqx0dCeka
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqOIYkqStS
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cNqoEKQjo
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NWM5JnmCE
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvVRwZwTKd
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBCMbcsdFd
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9Wqr8Wsmj
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJoPvQBYi4M
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8luqtR4PRs
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"And what is that?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvHgF0mGhm
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvGQAoZ4RP
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjysUOeGINl
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOMiRHfhFrY
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjRoTmeoVR
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv2SdzeCg7H
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHh7fINwyxh
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ofo8x46Jc
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBYO3UBMg7
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvB4DMcrYoe
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"Is that a problem?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwB617PCeXv
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"It is. We're already late for work."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMV5QFOyvmw
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NvtWltiNB
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2biY7r6enl
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMieyMJ1ucn
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEIVoIXlKh
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH20nR8htps
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxS6fwd1yt
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the  complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMvrFsuNfr
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbWewGtq83z
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BmJQITbWq
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzTWVlpsMa
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEioyJ4sxrO
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1xejyM34p
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjo3xfTHmG7
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVAU7ZvJmZ
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡid9FEpEaor
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2iu9sN0yo
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSooW5jmM5G
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2k24hVb1WY
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNI0UVlXRgg
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0Z1wWu2qd
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiGySHw5JE1
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡodPUGIwgLX
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"I'll miss you guys too."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyDpn4cdZWb
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMPgEn8iZs
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJbCi2fYLB4
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySZsbHoj1M
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdhEho0tS8
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxotg8SqX6
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjILpGFwCU
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TVhltlu1L
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5y3T2IQ90o
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38Rz9J51SK
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGwRxX0vNI
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnONss1lpQ
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm18xNnAFv9
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUKVmJsXD1
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4SMaNKcJCe
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzypkb4poE
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjX8Wbufwg
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWd1tzBm5k
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3VzJuzB3pL
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJMu7xjjzu
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78aZDrhpNG
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQgKUsjN2h
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4HCB1l7px
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxTLZbI3OOn
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXHVyTeQ8Ay
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWtDR4yxlm
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlILet2xsBH
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzxxagZx9t
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"I'm almost done with my latte."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RaG3cwhhY
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3aJyUiHy6
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"She's right," Bill said.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYXIEAsqQy
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqDXtLwPfB
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6OfdyyopO
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"And what is that?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviHKNwLZtY
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWafl090NZ
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrE51javmsK
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hiOsbxlyO
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjxBn51e6d
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"Just giving you a hint."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrvkItIDKm
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomnrFLarFO
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkTwlfflsg
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"Maybe."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzb2MgxmC2V
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWYGtxL3QCr
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"What?" Leo snapped.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRSd95GrHr
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3jCw8hyoUh
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWbA4gJATT
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwph0HUN7GZ
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj6jJbP8lIC
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoAEZkmWtJ
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"Why would I even want to?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBXGtvtiki
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcMncrAVhzk
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8m7cdt6gZ
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSp2TEE8lB4
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYkN7hv2Wf
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"And what could that be?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡInv7D6kQfz
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQaG7QcYXx
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEMxJns2SR
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPymf0guFu
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3khOIU6CUT
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpJE14gL3xv
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuHUk5zTOw
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8Fz0Cc2JN
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY4ZCa2dQUK
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMtPp0G5ht
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuukl1yqWQ3
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvsQYj0hoYW
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8gOBBUlWk
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8tRRUGRlC
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUsm2JbIr0a
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7HdTL5Qco
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHllWRbHMHx
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlew23LFNJS
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHKtyOQwBF
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbX9MAWiQ1c
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMwY33IlV1
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhIo0v4sDw
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4gtw7xYzT
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"Here we are," Bill announced.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCcG15ofCHX
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡECkocpkhfM
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5xETcYpZ5
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmN7Nje07i
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFq9z9XWr2D
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzumnMiPfmV
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLLkkOum1N
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pRR8ClNfI
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpObZ83PPOr
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSiFf21vXSM
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCcAGHXVLmU
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVx9NH5Xca
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHHj5Pi6Ea
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYAlfo7yis
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6mEaJvZpe
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK78mulQ8gf
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHQ67Tg1in
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnTxpzrOFX
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmG6UygkTmj
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSuzrYeBuQ
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3HG7xgOHb
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Rp6tGebkr
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqepYpLdk52
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxPPtGXDrO
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1gimjCfiE
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa55wZy6Hcc
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk1JULI7497
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡauhGM3221x
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlu218eAYxb
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfxCmLl5Vm
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wfb3YMoGD
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJHrzHY27i
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHAoqzOHMT
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrx1mxOg6G
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6YCaOfTLux
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4AAWiYVxW
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9HAtib8pP
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxj4HBiJL9E
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9K0SVagBL6
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"Yes, we will."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJeHQ2m74q
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw1YjPnQV7Z
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPIMOjoinUQ
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8cak0VVk6
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8yjN0eA34w
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwAD7Nu5pr
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKz2UDJsV5
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVoafMbnbMo
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9mE2XnGMvc
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfa6Tn1X9l
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnY4ez9GUJ
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczLkKxrl8m
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl4dTqz76Zz
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vXpJkE7XC
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.564Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJed9Tk6EL
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