The sun began to set farther to the west as the last of its rays hit the windows of the skyscrapers and other tall buildings. The sky gave out a soft yet strong glow of orange.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7si5qAyErs
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At this time, a lot of New Yorkers were knocking off from work and heading home. Some headed for the metro station or used whichever means of transport. Others stopped somewhere to run a late errand. Many people, students and working class; school children and those young enough to be held by the hand, were also heading for home.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ66awzxerug
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Leo stared out of the window of his office, staring at the sun set. He was so lost in thought that he didn't hear the door open behind him.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rkd1xXNGC
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"Is it a bad time?" came a voice at the door.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2JvtY364L
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Leo turned his head and smiled at his father standing at the door.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡor6VyS3Lsj
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"Not at all, dad," said Leo. "Please, come in."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIIk38Xttsa
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His father did likewise, closing the door behind him. Leo turned his body towards his desk.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLz3ZP4pPEs
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"I'm surprised that you haven't left the office yet," said Mr. McDonell as he sat down on the chair in front of Leo's desk.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIsKhuWYbl
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"I was just about to," said Leo. "Just enjoying the sunset is all."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gVeoRe07W
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"You don't look like one who likes to look at the sunset."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMgJPTN7OLd
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"You'll be surprised."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHXWarW6v1
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"I need to talk to you about something."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjuO2cmdI66
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Leo noticed the tone in his father's voice. He sounded serious, and Leo didn't like it.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQijAezo3e
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"What is it about?" Leo asked.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe60a8tm3zv
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"It's about Angel."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqzFaYukqtP
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"Great! Just great!" Leo said in his thoughts. He had had enough of Angel already. First it was Eric and his paranoia that Angel might end up falling for her boss (that's if she hasn't already), and now, his father wanted to talk about her about who knows what. He felt like looking back at the window to continue looking at the sun, but he didn't want to seem rude.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSwbsZvteqC
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He sat down on his chair and asked, "what about her?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqNun7SPhg
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Before Mr. McDonell could speak, he noticed something wrong with his son after he mentioned Angel. Leo could do all he can to hide his expression, but his father somehow saw right through him.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVEctXGOfk
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"Your grandmother must have told you a while back that she wanted Angel to work here," Mr. McDonell said.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUokc60Pd7G
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"Yes, she did," said Leo trying to keep his cool. "But didn't Angel say she would think about it?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJEy5blBeA
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"She did."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjogkvAeXh0
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"And....?" Leo hoped and prayed in his heart that Angel had refused the offer. But somewhere deep down, he knew it was the opposite.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqPpw7xXGx
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"She agreed to work with us."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtwWHyPpr6X
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Leo almost held the edge of his desk as he felt the floor beneath him begin to spin, but he tried his best not to. His father was already giving him a look and he didn't want to seem weird.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTebti5rd0O
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He knew this was coming and he didn't know how to handle it. Right now, all he wanted was to be left alone and do God knows what.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAV7v8oXwd
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"Umm, that's great," said Leo as he tried to sound enthusiastic.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07tixOoV5m
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Mr. McDonell still wasn't buying Leo's enthusiasm. He felt like he was missing something.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGNNwYP3et
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"She starts work tomorrow," Mr. McDonell added on.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡInhTVE1ruJ
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"Tomorrow?" Leo couldn't believe it.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4FMqZe3ai
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"Yes. She told your grandmother and the message was passed on to me."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWhJa7XTl3S
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"What about her job at the editing company?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXCgp6JGqa
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"I was told she met with her boss today. She hands in her resignation letter tomorrow."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vUiFunsoE
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Leo gulped. "Okay...., does mum know about this?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSit9XZrVaP
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Mr. McDonell leaned back in his seat and folded his arms. Leo knew his mother was the only trump card he had to prevent Angel from ever stepping foot in the company. If he can't have a say in this, she most definitely will.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5iqeqKKCNJ
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"She doesn't know," his father replied.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93SmTVQ4Q7
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Leo paused before he asked, "do you think she will like the idea of Angel working here?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBKr5cuCrL
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"No doubt she won't. That's just how she is."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UwgYLBanw
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"How are you going to break it to her?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzHSeqv1ML
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"Tonight at dinner you will be the one making the announcement to the whole family."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwdpFPrWgP
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Leo straightened up even more on his seat, his eyes wide with surprise. "What?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJLpkbYtNC
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"You heard me."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwT7uo9dRLq
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Leo wanted to shake his head but stopped himself. "Why can't Eric do it?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY746hMmSWa
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"He doesn't have to know right now. And if I do tell him, he will get excited and blurt it out as soon as he's home."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FrmYU4tk8
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"Looks like you know him way more than I do."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWxjyc1Yv0s
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"He's almost like my son, of course I know. And I know he likes Angel, so I would like that you deliver the news."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswtMuOyhwN
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Leo had no idea why his cheeks heated up when his father said that last statement. "You know that Eric likes Angel?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthnszQTS5n
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Mr. McDonell shrugged his shoulder with a smile. "It's not that hard to miss," he said, "especially with how he used to take care of her when she had that accident."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBr99flyIi
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"Oh." Leo hoped his father didn't know about him and Carly.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVi9NLni40
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Carly! Oh, goodness! Leo forgot it was her first day at college and so far, he hadn't called to check up on her. He felt pathetic and he had no one else to blame but Angel. If Eric hadn't come talking about her in the first place, he wouldn't have been brooding about her all day. And now, his father just made it even worse telling him to announce to everyone back home that Angel would be working for them. Angel continued to ruin his life even if she wasn't physically present.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zeeptTMQk
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"Leo, are you okay?" Mr. McDonell asked.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqCbMwQ43Z
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"Huh?" Leo turned to look at his father.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZXLuXFQqZ
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"Are you okay? You just hit your forehead just now as though you're angry or something."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqweYQCiEj
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Leo hadn't noticed his open palm upon his head and he felt like an idiot. He did that because he was mad at himself for not thinking about Carly when he had to.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnYZ0rnJVMp
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"I have to go get something," Leo said. "I better rush before heading home."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWGwsJ3VDV
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"If you say so," said Mr. McDonell as he stood up from his seat.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47oTRhvMDv
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"I'll see you back home?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcTkOkn1Ay
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"Ya, you ride with Eric. I'll stay here for a bit to finish up. But I'll be there before supper."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyb3AxnjZY2
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"Sure. See you later, then."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4WUnn8mQK
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Mr. McDonell gently nodded and made his way out of the office. As soon as he closed the door, Leo quickly stood up from his seat and got his jacket that was hanging at the back of his chair. He took his phone, the car keys, the keys to the office and left.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxuLiLepMj
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The hall was quiet and the working cubicles in the work area were almost empty except for two employees still at their desks. Leo passed the cubicles and went down the hall to Eric's office. Before he could even reach the door, it opened and out came Eric.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMaaPyGvmXk
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"I was just coming to get you," said Leo as Eric locked the door to his office.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3wU84fkVl
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"Don't tell me I'm taking the ride home with you," Eric said as he turned to look at his cousin.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCoafpY3bgf
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"Yep, and we have to stop by somewhere."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJG8MNvR19J
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"May I ask where and why?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINsnJSXiMW
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"Come on. I'll tell you."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3z2f3ndlB
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"...I'm Harriet, by the way, what's yours?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jtPYgOrGo
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"I'm Carly," said Carly as she smiled and shook hands with a green eyed brunette. "A pleasure meeting you."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUHG4paperJ
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"Mine too," she said. "If you need any help with anything, I'm here to help."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBHJLgvSeN
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"Thanks so much. See you tomorrow."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6WngFq2LP
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Harriet smiled back and quickly walked away so as to catch up with some of her friends who had gone ahead of her. Carly's first day had gone pretty well. Not only did she meet Robin, she also made new friends, Harriet being one of them. Her day couldn't get any better than this. But sadly, it was finally over and it was time to head back.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1loUzy7ndY
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She still stood in the hall outside the lecture room. A few people who had stayed behind soon walked out. She checked for her phone in her backpack and removed it to see if she had any messages.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDC6yQqdcES
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There was only one message from Angel that was sent to her almost thirty minutes ago asking her how her day went and if she needed to be picked up. Carly decided to call her sister as she walked down the hall.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmKgLO1nTv
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"Hey, sis," said Carly when she heard the line pick up on the other end.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMq0NVydRw7
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"Hey, how was your day?" Angel asked.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcHtWcQRYZb
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"It was great," Carly replied with a smile on her face. "You won't believe who I met here."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nQLIlZ4nR
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"Who?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8xRPJUZhW
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"Remember that guy with grey eyes who...., uh...., you met at the place I used to work at?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfetisGhcX
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Talking about Mr. Walter's club brought up some uneasiness in Carly. She felt embarrassed just talking about it.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUKrtc2HDn
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"Oh, yes, I do." Angel answered quickly, knowing very well how it made them both uncomfortable. Just talking about it brought back very bad memories.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDu2kVnZOBc
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"In case you forgot, his name is Robin. And he sends his regards."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIXFzdJGhX
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"I never got to know his name, sadly. Thanks. I hope he didn't try to convince you into going back to work there."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCf5iOiIVdn
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Carly turned round the corner that led to a open corridor. She saw a few students talking on the open green lawn, the sun slowly setting.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocJa1d2M79
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"Oh, no, he didn't. He's glad I never went back there. He always said that that place wasn't meant for me."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6I3OKT67cs
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"Well, that shows how much of a good friend he is and I'm glad. I thought you needed a ride after your classes. I could easily ask one of the drivers here to pick you up."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1hLznwOLF
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"Nah, I'm cool. I'll take the bus."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYk9xCIa5Qr
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"Ok. Just be careful out there."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnhHyv4MtnM
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"I'll be fine. Don't you worry."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyu9QtUqk75
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"See you later then."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd5KbntMuNx
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"Ya, see you."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5IDGbbuvk
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Carly found herself at the college's parking lot. The place was almost empty. The last of the cars leaving the premises probably belonged to a student as it was an orange Lamborghini. Only a black old BMW and a white Cadillac remained in the parking lot.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllbhzUMyTZ
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Carly walked out of the main gate and across the street was the boarding campus for the students. Carly went down the street and went on straight till she reached the traffic lights. The traffic light turned red for the cars to stop and Carly gladly walked down the zebra crossing after the green pedestrian light turned on. She was the only pedestrian and when she reached the other side of the street, she continued straight on, heading for the bus stop in front of her.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY1vcPoPbzl
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When she got there, she found no one waiting for the bus. She shrugged her shoulders as she sat down on the little bench. It looked like she was going to sit there alone till the bus arrived.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NwrQftnAt
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She brought her backpack in front of her and placed it on her lap. She took out her phone and still no message from Leo. She figured that he must have had a busy day and probably forgot to call or text her. She decided to send him a text, considering that he must be driving back home from work.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHzgeiD3pK
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Carly was oblivious that a black sedan that had been parked a block away had been following her from the time she left the college gates. She continued to look through her phone that she didn't hear the car slowly approach the bus stop. The cars driving by on the road, drowned the noise of the sedan's engine. Besides, the man behind the wheel made sure not to draw much attention by not turning on the car's headlights.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvzwQ31ZCr
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Carly grew bored going through social media with still no reply from Leo. She wanted to be pissed but couldn't. She had had a long day. But with no sign of the bus coming, it just set her peace of mind to a whole other level.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9pfHMo8gd
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She put her phone back in her backpack and strapped it round her shoulder. It was then that she noticed the black sedan right next to the bus stop, a few feet away from her. She looked into the car through the windshield and the blaring light of a phone shone through the glass. She caught sight of the man looking down on his phone. Looked like he stopped to be on the phone, she thought. She sighed and wished Leo could do the same and reply to her text.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSlOh4R1kV
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She turned her head, looking down the street and across. A few people walked by here and there, two couples had walked past her. She started to tap her foot impatiently on the concrete. The bus was a no show and she now felt like an idiot for not letting Angel send her a car. Maybe she could give her a call again and tell her to do so. But just before she could, a sound came from the car. She looked, surprised that there was a car there, and saw that the car door had opened. The man stepped out, closing the door behind him.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbtK9L8wMN
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"You don't happen to have a cigarette lighter, do you, miss?" the man asked with a pack of cigarettes in his hands as he approached Carly. Carly realised how tall and well built the man was. He wore a black jumper with a hood over his head, but she was able to see his face.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYTbLojm03
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"Oh, no, I don't," said Carly. "I don't even smoke."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxOxoHhSIU4
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"Oh," said the man, looking baffled as he now stood in front of her. "I was expecting you do."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CSY8hLBQP
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"No, sorry," said Carly as she shook her head.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91OaGIU6fR
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"Too bad," said the man as he placed the pack in his pockets. "I would have enjoyed smoking a cigar and talking to a pretty lady like yourself."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3cHAiLplA
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Carly felt her cheeks blush, but she tried to hide it with a chuckle. She knew where this was going. She had met a lot like him back at the club. They were the ones who tried to attract your attention by small talk.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxXWnpEEYi9
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"Too bad, indeed," said Carly as she smiled at him. "Maybe some other lady would like that idea. Not me."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPNXqzVtxM
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"Funny. I don't think I would find someone as gorgeous as you."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSm831IN1Hs
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Carly looked down the road to see if there was any sign of the bus. She went on to look at the man again.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC5C74KczVa
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"Sorry, I'm just not your girl."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNUk5VrWdK
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The man scoffed as he took a step closer to her. "I wasn't really asking," he said with a grin.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPgrA0Rc2G
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Carly read the man's dark eyes and she knew she had to get up and run. But just before she could even stand, the man took hold of the back of her head and the next thing she knew, a piece of cloth that he withdrew from his pocket covered her nose and mouth.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡto1hSmVnFg
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The smell on the cloth was intoxicating. She tried to fight, clawing at the man's face and arms, but he was too strong for her. It took almost a minute and a half of struggling when her vision started to blur. She was soon losing her strength faster than she anticipated. She soon fell unconscious.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRCRREC7OP
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The man removed the cloth filled with chloroform from her face and held her steadily. He lifted her off the bench and carried her to his car. He laid her down on the sidewalk so as to open the passenger side door. He looked around to make sure there was no one around watching him. To his luck, there was none.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWqxiplaN5
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He lifted Carly into the car and laid her on the passenger seat in a sleeping position. He closed the door and went back to the bench to get her backpack. He turned back to his car, got inside, closed the door and threw her backpack to the passenger's seat.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWw8hTTHO1J
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His job had been much easier than he had thought. He couldn't help but smile when he pulled out his phone and called Mr. Walters.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktvq9CnQzC
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"Is it done?" were the first words Mr. Walters asked upon picking the call.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyta9ZguvFg
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"It's done. She's in my car right now."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnEbWATK4I
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"Great. I'll give you the address to the Red Lion and I'll inform him of the news."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlzMo22GgU
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The man cut the call. Seconds later, his phone beeped. He read the message and knew exactly where to go. He put the key in the ignition and started the engine. He looked at Carly lying unconscious in the backseat.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUMjYUdGo0
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"Let's go meet the Red Lion," he said to her and he set his eyes on the road.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJEJj7XZWY
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Leo climbed into the driver's seat with a brown paper bag in his hands. Kevin who sat on the passenger seat was looking through his phone.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRPhmTc7YT
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"Can you stop looking at that darn thing?" Leo asked as he closed the car door and placed the bag at the back. "I left you looking at the phone and you're still on it."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMGaCWQbAP
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"You were only in the store for like a minute," said Eric. "And it's also thanks to me that you managed to make a last minute call to Nate to get you a present for Carly."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi6uN2lY7GY
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"You expect a thank you from me, don't you?" Leo asked, giving Eric the look.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNITtt7wXxq
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"Well, ya. You would have found the store closed if I didn't call Nate on time."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡicJfEUATTV
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"Okay," Leo rolled his eyes before he focused them back on his cousin. "Thank you, Eric. You're the best brother ever."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSfXOLTUyH
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"I wasn't expecting that last bit, but I'll take it."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKD5kNlESw1
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"I wonder how I deal with you sometimes." Leo put the keys in the ignition and started the engine.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzZK2uCysf
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Leo's car took off to the streets, heading home. But as usual, they ran into a bit of traffic.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZu17ujwcl
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"Oh, I almost forgot," said Eric. "You have a message on your phone. I didn't want to read it because-you know-I might be invading your privacy."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcU8L0vcJdF
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"Knowing you, you must have read it already." Leo's eyes were still fixed on the road as the traffic ahead started to move.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZB2rnDWoL
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"No." Eric looked out the window. "But I do know it's from Carly."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWwnIMnIms
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Leo winced. "Dang it! She must be wondering why I haven't given her a call the whole day."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRkQuRjAQpb
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"For someone who really cares about someone, you have a terrible way of showing it."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2xjuJrNCT
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"That's why I'm making it up to her by getting her a gift. My mind was just off today."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2RV9Dtd40R
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"Hmmm, I wonder why," Eric turned to look at Leo.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnVfC2jErA9
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"You know why. I don't even want to talk about it."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh36WXX0jml
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"Ya, let's not."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDdEXmJeKx
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Leo sighed. "Can you read the message for me?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIXVriO4Cyq
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"Gladly," said Eric as he almost jumped in his seat even with the seatbelt on. He took hold of Leo's phone on the dashboard and he didn't struggle with the phone's password because he already knew it.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡffiBcZdtud
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"All she write was hi and asked how your day went," said Eric, his eyes on the lit screen. "Huh..., I was expecting her to write how upset she is that you hadn't communicated with her all day."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoa0m6RkSp
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"Carly's understanding," said Leo as he tried to smile. "I bet she knew I have had a busy day at work and forgot."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQRWVkPpOk
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"Oh, please! You weren't meeting with any clients and you weren't even busy. You were just sulking in your office over Angel coming to work at the company."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINjg4cctZX
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"I thought we weren't going to talk about it," Leo said through his gritted teeth, holding the steering wheel tightly. He prayed that he could keep himself under control and not cause an accident.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7EzBT9f1Ti
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"I know. But you've to be honest with Carly and tell her what's on your mind."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAp9gBUdFx
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"What are you now? My therapist?" Leo gave Eric a confused glance before focusing on the road again.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuZ9kyt27l
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"No. But you have an issue with Angel. Carly might know it already, but she doesn't know to what extent."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9WgBXSBrS
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"Pssh. That's ridiculous. I can't start telling Carly about these petty issues."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrSZ8qvKkC
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"I'm glad you agree that this whole Angel thing is petty."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMSyKWuoBR
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"Wait-no-it's not-" Leo was at a loss for words. "What I mean to say is-"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdw58hwaU8
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"That you can't tell her that you have been thinking about Angel the whole day instead of focusing on work? Or maybe during your free time, you should have been thinking of her instead?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkgwgcHBJZ
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Leo felt like giving Eric a punch as he shook his head in disbelief. "I can't believe you."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlLq9OkER5
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"But you can't deny it. I still think you should get help. You always think Angel is out to make your life miserable. That might end up being an obsession, you know?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpQQPzU9MY
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"Well..., you brought her up in the first place."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHjxH44Xuc
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"I know, but that was only because I like Angel and I was telling you as a friend. You took it to a whole new level all on your own."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhHrJsPodM
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Leo shook his head. If only Eric knew that what he had feared is about to come true. He would know in a hour or so.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrN5gQJGMpZ
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"Anyway, you're already in trouble with Carly over not communicating with her. She might sound sweet and sincere on text, but who knows when you get to meet her tonight."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI6FXdohLnY
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"I know, women are complicated," said Leo.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFq8CzwiSl2
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"And so are you." Eric gave his cousin a mocking smile.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3FV51DmIz
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Leo would have said something back, but he realized that he didn't know what to say. Maybe Eric's right. He is complicated.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0bPnH14gu
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They soon reached home and Leo couldn't wait to see Carly and apologise. But then the thought of seeing Angel made his heartbeat even more. Why was he nervous all of the sudden?713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIy7Ryb9EX
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"Hey, Leo, are you okay?" Eric asked.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLoHxNqGot
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"Huh?" Leo turned to look at his cousin.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQnnsL39rv
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"You seem lost. Are you sure you're okay?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvjX8svbNp
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Leo tried to put up an embarrassing smile. He couldn't tell Eric about Angel. They had dwelled on her long enough.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzdLepGxTU
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"Oh, no," said Leo. "I'm just worried that Carly won't accept my gift."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyV1kMSAhp
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"Mmmm...., not to worry, she will love it. Besides, I don't think she's mad. I bet she's tired to even be mad."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmu6f4nAP2
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"I hope so."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4r4LNB8Zrs
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"Come on, we better go inside."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gAoiUtLla
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Eric got out of the car first. Leo waited for a few seconds until he got the paper gift bag at the back, removed the key out of the ignition and got out of the car.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCO2ikiuWQo
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Leo walked up the stone path to the front door. The outdoor lights on the lawn had been turned on. He looked ahead at the open door in front of him. Eric had just entered the foyer, removing his jacket.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxWOSpVPkvL
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Leo joined his cousin, closing the door behind him. Eric carried his jacket with him to the living room. Leo heard him give out a cheerful greeting and he knew that his grandmother was there.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCOUW2iyeG
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"Hello, dear," came Amanda's voice. "Where's Leo?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2AACR0pfb
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"I'm here, grandma," said Leo as he came into the living room and found his grandmother on the wheelchair seating close to a chair where Oliver sat.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQw2HyjeZe0
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"Come give me a hug, dear," said Amanda and Leo did just that.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhsyxVicRh
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"Hey, Oliver," said Leo as he ruffled his cousin's hair.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjPY00i4oa
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"I'm great and how are you?" Oliver asked. "Were you so busy at work?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8Xous9FN1
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"Not really. Why?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WHigeIckS
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"You look really tired."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtB91RI7ub
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Leo gave Oliver a smile and cleared his throat. Eric, on the other hand, joined his young brother on the couch and chuckled to himself. Leo knew Eric was only making fun of him.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fGMKwoZgN
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"What's that in your hand, Leo?" Amanda asked as she looked at the paper bag in his hand.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVCiyjxJqM
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"Oh..., this?" Leo lifted it. "Just something I got for myself from the store."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcddyEFZACu
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"Okay. Why don't you put that bag away in your room, then come back and tell me how your day went."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBF0eQ4Dlt6
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"Sure, grandma."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu92R5VfOyB
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Leo felt relieved that his grandmother didn't ask further about the gift bag. Just as he turned around to head for the stairs, standing by the doorway leading into the living room, was Angel.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwf4QsQDASS
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His heart stopped beating for a moment as he looked at her. He was out of breath too. His head started to feel a little fuzzy as he tried to say something, but somehow he couldn't. Angel's appearance had somehow left him dazed that he couldn't move or even speak.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcas52T9SM
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Angel broke the ice between them saying, "hello, Leo."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF3eMJqAfVE
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Leo struggled to move his lips but he said something at least. "Hello."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mkF5ETUmi
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Leo felt tiny beads of sweat appear on his forehead and he prayed that Angel didn't notice. It would be embarrassing. Why did he feel like he had just run a marathon? His heart still pumped like crazy.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHnRxk8bgYf
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"Hi, Angel," came Eric. "Wow..., Angel, you look amazing."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbeY6reoGxi
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Angel looked at Eric behind Leo who stood up from his seat to look at her in her white summer dress. Angel smiled and slightly blushed. Leo who kept staring at her also couldn't help but blush himself. When he realised it, he quickly looked down at his feet, feeling angry with himself.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq4AANTxTpU
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"Thanks, Eric," said Angel. Angel looked at Leo and then back at everyone else in the living room. "I thought Carly had arrived."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9d0H7O0nhV
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"Wait, Carly isn't here?" Leo asked as he looked up at Angel.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMSIIs2vCf
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Angel shook her head. Her eyes were now filled with worry and Leo knew how that felt as he looked into them. He quickly looked away.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCBsLnWuKN
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"Maybe she's still stuck in traffic," said Eric. "The bus she used must probably have used a longer route or something."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLf8bzfPiEb
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"That's what I told her, Eric," said Amanda. "But she has every right to be worried and now I am too. She should have been home by now."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFTZsfz59zE
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"When was the last time you talked to her?" Leo asked, still not looking at Angel.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJszV6G9OZ
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"That was close to 6 PM," Angel answered. "She was done with her classes then. I offered to send a car, but she assured me that she would take the bus."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXH43nES8H
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"Try calling her again, dear," said Amanda. "I sure hope she's okay."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcieI33PUK
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Angel already had her phone in her hand. She quickly dialled the number and called.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEAH7MYyDL
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Leo hoped that Carly would pick up. But from where he stood, he could hear the ringing tune from Angel's phone which she placed on her ear. He closed his eyes and groaned in frustration when Carly didn't pick up.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLEx5trn9dQ
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"No answer," said Angel as she stared at her phone.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOuSX6gjZag
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"Her phone's probably on silent or something," said Eric.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIYMl4PC2Rz
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"Maybe. She does like to leave it that way when she goes for lectures that she forgets even when she's out of class."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChb3plNU8O
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"Well, she should be putting it on vibrate more often," said Amanda. "She's probably on her way, don't worry."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDuSYY6bSZ
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"I'll try not to." Angel tried to put up a smile but failed terribly. "I'll be in my room if anyone needs me."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLnS1C8QAU
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Angel turned around and left the living room. Leo looked on at her as she walked down the hall. He almost got lost in thought until he shook his head.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWR3YM5fr0
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"Angel's really worried," said Oliver. "I hope Carly gets here safely."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUA896KGFHH
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Amanda held Oliver's hand that was on the armrest of the couch. "Of course, she will," she said with a smile.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn108FjWWaH
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"I better head upstairs and change," said Leo and he made his way to the stairs.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2K459dNcw
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Leo couldn't help but worry about Carly's whereabouts. Now he felt even more guilty for not calling her when he had the chance. He would have been the one to pick her up. As he headed up the stairs to his room, he couldn't help but wonder if Carly was okay.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeBqkulV9cG
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Carly groaned as she felt her head spin. She tried to open her heavy eyes but everything in front of her was a blur. She tried to come around but everytime, she felt like she was slipping back into oblivion.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7BNtxjLlD
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She heard muffled sounds that she couldn't make out. She wondered where she was. She tried to remember what happened earlier, but her head hurt like hell.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkb7Y7Ty5a7
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Gentle taps on her cheek made her nerves wake up a little bit. Her sight slowly started to clear up a bit. She made out a person in front of her, but she still couldn't see properly.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW1Gsa1d5A0
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She heard a voice, but it sounded all muffled up in her ears. She started to black out, but again, she felt a gentle tap on her cheek.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8CFFZGR0P
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This time she was wide awake and she looked at her surrounding. She was in a room with grey walls and with a fluorescent tube above her. She wondered how she got here. The last place she remembered was the bus stop.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzEk3xvNx1
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"Glad you're awake, Carly," came the voice in the room.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCXkzdMuPx
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Carly looked straight in front of her and there was a man squatting on the floor, looking at her with a smile on his face.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPteDlFpa0R
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Carly felt like she knew who the man was, but she couldn't remember. And then at that moment, everything dawned on her. This man had drugged and brought her here. Carly started to panic but then she realised she couldn't move. She looked down at her hands. She was strapped onto a wooden chair with rope and so were her legs. She tried to scream for help, but that was then that she realised that she had a cloth in her mouth. All she made were muffled loud noises.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHS6xT4pZ2P
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"Ssh," said the man in front of her, smiling gently. "All you've to do is cooperate and we won't hurt you, okay?"713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sLkgdhbkd
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Carly started to panic even more, trying her best to break free. The man stood up and walked away. Carly heard the door open and close behind her. More people came into the room. She stopped struggling and waited as the man who had tied her up and another man came to stand in front of her.713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMZiQlc76W
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"Carly Barclay," said the tall African American man as he got close and squatted in front of her. "I finally get to meet you at last."713Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHo11RSVxU
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