Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWE5dmyHb2z
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OK7MzfmJa
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTaHp8LwEe
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5SpaZ5nIkL
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJ6ZEtEsYF
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDuiDY2P4I
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA5B0bsbEuI
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdwcXVRP7p
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FfZtfa2bS
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8KSwmlYkj
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnXpcIY4g2
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqwJ3F1rZN
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xIQsLg7UW
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHo4uJy1Ogy
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjncl3lKZYE
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNk2DIgkzmP
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0SJCCYbTq
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcquNkFTcHW
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcskmrqSsOm
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBqWoO293D
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMF8dlYNH4j
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJUQ0kZFOr
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcucFKEeYQ7
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjwBQ3getZH
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81Kaklgr8X
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkb5K6NFfF
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWIb9N5I5z
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkot7Je7JD
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV24KRgtBWN
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhGE3NIzfb
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFBx3bxwXR
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FRbkXos1O
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg4l3OQEcOI
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8LMEFI7TB
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7GClR73rfg
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Rtxg0jrpE
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1VakyBE1b
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSnKHOOIw8
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0HI9C0KyXQ
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8wE1N3k43
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"That was back then. Things are different now."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXBsDKpJ0b
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHDt58LNCmg
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWHJMYtEhE
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTwIveWvOYn
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hBmtv5nwp
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhlbY5xNqs
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmT3SKeeIlO
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Luq14UnRx
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDy5IdNNINe
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDITZLka6zq
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLJsTqxtfM
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0qv00qQmT
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhiEPzddWn0
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"What sort of question is that?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlRPLlS7niu
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrK6YjZJk8E
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKv9u64UYg
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNopJvmwX0Q
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BXN157AtO
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8lzxlg1HF
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQd4fLB264
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ALMrmMQW6
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT16HTnvBoS
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJv1FDYmFFe
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhTuZnR8jO
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghWsV7yQHk
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGqUrxi15w
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YKXniHVTr
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOEzWkEE21
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvriJaRKAI
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaqlI3ZQtI
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbz26oHgUp
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ67RgcpERM
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5yFeSOb8A
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6wbhRreUG
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdai2d7yeia
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdvD5O42OQ
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkB6dUCiAF
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE6c1HgehTd
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtfqwngP2g
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"Yes," Leo answered.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtIlQrfvvA
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSeTaL5ZW8
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpalKgQkpIw
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgdGQbH4s5W
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqQ6Hzd2cz
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD5Cgi5YnbJ
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWlUTjxd0z
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWB045Ggh6B
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5UmwVxAh0i
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6TtwFZxeNE
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWK00tSXLNV
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7a9sYcvAnJ
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSXAMwsiu7
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhiEDeQzekk
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRdgHQjejJ1
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡntisixb32a
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbd565W6fvA
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlsdKPb2md1
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwo6bbnzpp
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOYhKAnuMi
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7zSrtnrAi
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mnEZQdQY8
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9X7ABEDSUm
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTM5xXwE9bu
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhV0Df7vqTQ
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6GVmpXOpL3
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3N6Sx1Btzx
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CnV0IUzDa
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlaPPthHDz7
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9B5dH9KAY
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zEha1qUaZ
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FSnedvx5w
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgoKksaDjdr
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8luMFLiHzl
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sIFf7jHeo
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKu6sMSEDu7
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZIYuBCtCA
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnhZA81ZfeM
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoaROd6VdsV
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHqUyp1rZi
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKDy7b9ofa
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwcTAJA9je
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2RiO4t0wS
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNuKmCm67u
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8EYu5GOBNd
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcz3c7q4FI8
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlciy3S6QbS
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOiF218QAta
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOoL7bMvgF
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aBeO96RG1
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAzAA27YRrR
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3OgsMi4iF
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1NWtmNJdGo
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbAQQ5I70f
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLfHSuUz0uh
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7ioJm9zGB
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrbzMCXK3r
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"Yes, she was asking about her."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVnrZv7gmeF
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNI8lHnpq3h
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt7B80oh2yY
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3ap4t9cHL
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgITFEmwb8
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gt3BK2ejY
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ599yFxtMh3
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0PfbrAiGU
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFOGQyDuRF
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSyDzRkNoCX
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquHXz3QakX
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OkvCTWxRX
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBrsbxutSk
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhfpg0EHAxg
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHYGemIzxO
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTdCOk1r08
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡloWvzOZoMm
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoy5NqgHvZk
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqpscAqfv9i
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqxhMOz0ne
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RCsqKgX3a
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yd4CSw67Z
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8hhKvrYzJ
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvqc5tSM8o
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡELD0CcueBB
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbGhY8WXeY
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGft7P1WGV
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5xTbdihHC
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhzBbniJdsp
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFymcuBi1u
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Diana frowned. "So…?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoc0RyFB5gI
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiSqJikxDZp
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxtpN3Mjg1
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAjHJoVA5s
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6yRNiGjut
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQ5AQ52SRZ
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEfbuytAh9w
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0CcXsIwJi
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85cwQi3hzs
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQcBW6enD9
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"Of course, I live with you after all."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFgrMRnahW
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkoOH3IMid
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWh3HTKcKs
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FGZaxbX8G
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCJbnaTxbIL
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKa5KkqrDtf
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5opc8m90Zu
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7UeGFTBvb
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0uLUezPcp
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvEYwCEj3e
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1LFeal4hU
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡps8xcmTcir
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1Z0jjBpv3
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQRh4uaXuD
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"Are you calling us crazy?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3SxvwTiRSe
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡai8yjz2Krk
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNEoTCkRu1
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZ92tzdTRs
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7syXz40bV2
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKU7bIXvOZ
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhi0k4HK52
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2jgP2WPzE
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQGh9C3cSZ
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfeKCnrXvM
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBH70bk19tc
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvn6e9y7kVm
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQQhifxgEc
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nOtzX9fj2
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7n7pI6OFf
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYbe3NHFLA
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"No, I don’t."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQp80Fm45V
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSI2NKnYLj
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3KJc0LHFhW
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3ls4hDtHm
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZVvNJviqH
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZzy6Q8J6V
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIqxZfJOfk
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQAUqJAOLI
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrZGXRfLnoW
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEyHRLRxqAN
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7KvPmvGzn
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhV2Ao4Drep
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGBpMufPTqw
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0Mk36bt3r
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHVTm5AiEF
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf01FUEWrWw
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFklzjYg7g
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmw4gNov6N
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcSPPwjaAs
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNiv6vN3Lu
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5iYuZNgo4J
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFB4B7lT3cx
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmSgilhdfh
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrXkxmSdEmi
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJ3cVDCiLI
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSWKYDR24q
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDNA3B71T6
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8MQQkJbEf0
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD5j871yXvo
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7u00fEUAB
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaMJN2RYoVY
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgqk6pNWSo
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPGM9C4assr
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FhGQGVgjb
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyEMWnuDsg
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG55NQK6Ung
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIPQzmf9VT
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt1ahwoHbLZ
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEG7I3O8ZpF
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1TOPG9eFE
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LL918njku
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwppPUTb6jF
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXL0s8ezBN
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1GGBwm3wr
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PMPd2ROI6
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmHZY7zm7i
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhho7QxrW2
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6QY4oUoPTj
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"What improvement?"569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbELxLFyD55
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡslrffiRyGI
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAufk9aBkh
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg28ORIX4Oj
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."569Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYARYWMQYpD
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5J8AG41nE 維尼

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