Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4FlBscKo2
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLKB2q8r9I
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDyVN7yVdu
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4PxbOnSws1
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsFQIBG3ALY
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEOhrZW3Rm
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscuF9d32j0
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lK3XXXm3J
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIb7zQoMNvD
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMjX9amFBs
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCr0S0Temna
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"Then you should've refused."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYNqeuEgoe
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUt6O5WRwyp
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqdCVQzL3z
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGAY47OncI5
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkTi1jJsPmW
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5qExRo4HY
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4QBrqH7QR
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuvxmReVzGK
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6JEVNbzil
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlxWBE5v03T
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcKNRRAeDt
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8w3ruB14jD
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMbZzvROS1
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4V55tYlnX
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTh0BE0mNQd
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTRec9PSWnq
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"It's his orders, not mine."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIO0xQNOAG
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"I can't wait for this to be over."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgSKRB4ffS
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"So what time do your classes end?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwjgN7fQ3t
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwiC9CdKNW
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9GUC7KCD8
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjGZPx4hKs
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSyC1c9EyGE
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPp6CxPOCMq
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiwjtL9zDV
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo51XxrIIiL
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSOe5Vchv7Q
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ5JeYSSSho
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1YZBZpVYi
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfaZUMvTAq
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡclP38ahqVt
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnodaqSN6L
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WMQ6LET7O
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4Esc2AKhc
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWJ4lzDEzp
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPqpjbJnsz
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2cZfwhSjf
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1HoKh9cIqz
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4vy6kvs3A
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTf0hW8Aao8
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrAplGmOil
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC3eWVLHUWC
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpsXoFrxi0
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ827fab4x7R
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxkbSsrvdB
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqAVOFmu9l
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2sbBcJtb1
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKi8bRFUzf
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3q3A5EvkVr
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtF5Hi7Fu84
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53XNRqzXvC
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQC1DEXosy
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTfgIxV5EOY
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85CQrsEvq7
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUFV3ojyVI
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymZT54niQC
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLhZtpEwcgF
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrn9QvTKFZW
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iinBnosai
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakP1JXsk1X
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstUE1fRYpx
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEU9fDj9GX5
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5RLtt7esYx
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRvXUzWJKv
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk68z7vEPZL
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKWKgkQg9H
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDz8ybqArUz
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡknjHKmOgZk
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUsfZLnlaVI
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTmzqXaXMg
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxWA8F6fmK
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRH162PFaU0
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGdNsTTftK
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcf8zmGpsc
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"You too."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUXLssHREaN
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOJqPI2vuT
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6X7Ojb29p
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZZP999zXM
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOQ6FdRQgO
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwyupWkxizh
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsET0nipx56
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0qCwvYBYL
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdPZL7VvLp
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2cT8jFWHO
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVV1rifD85Z
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjdxszUbB4
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"And what is that?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWD4zwGOEJA
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9CFGA6Lm6
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tMH3LYmdQ
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYTAOybM6S
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu6Incr773V
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26iKEJYDmO
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrvhuKSa6x
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8p2hofzIdX
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbYmxa2iUt
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3qjX7AKA6
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"Is that a problem?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfa5FU4jH9
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"It is. We're already late for work."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu0aTLleycZ
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzypoHW9Su
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBBdeumX9n
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1byLZSH9zM
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvuQLv82WN
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPs7DlgyoTS
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDkjYVUGdy
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfRLGpaMfX
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMivXwrruYy
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Kkkv2WDTY
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcwG5LLdM7X
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTcwK5LdEJ
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpp5D6LY4KA
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdDaDV7TGK
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ86c9qtWQ7
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfJ3LdGJ3g
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZVMUDMwRl
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfAX03GBTkz
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YBRWAVpk1
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡon6HywKpbi
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡedyDVDj6Xd
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLztn724wh6
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqAaGV4yYF
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"I'll miss you guys too."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi87wdhDtGt
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LTVFJSYSg
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNXPecVQ5y
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IJIv7H9k8
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdl5P16S0R
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEom5oubIrv
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxm01DtDb4o
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOMaA2ScoTF
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2Mhdip67p
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjcAFuylSn
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xd6Q2kJeo
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQbj8uYMaL
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBQpiGAPS9
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQAKSPvUg5C
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPatJFiuMhr
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡus4jTMyYsd
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FsUuYUO8z
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGg2GNpzvl
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnY97XnyKI4
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDRpZeCtMJ
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU2jDL4hAXx
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawfBgmxDJW
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpWV4oWaPr
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnG0ugYMsrv
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xwEoriRrP
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOZYOFFqos
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7gN9AUTpG6
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ExTSLgzei
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"I'm almost done with my latte."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2DfeYKFU1z
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5O71NakTu
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"She's right," Bill said.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySKRclc6et
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGtvMz5RhJ
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlnYvRhgzFt
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"And what is that?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKsN6MIVK0R
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPArkekS71T
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaxH0T512IB
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmPfJWrVkZ
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgNPm5cmrd
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"Just giving you a hint."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7at88DxTjJ
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqXluCCB3Rs
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMnaBD8MDe
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"Maybe."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvP7xewGFWw
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1UhuLhlImc
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"What?" Leo snapped.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVjXJEuWIk
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTcDtlRqVpr
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oJmGSMrgz
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMZPZRvjzI
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99BmFFxv2r
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcwwwbaPENI
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"Why would I even want to?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOIzAEIWGp
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzvjXnOi8Zc
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Da9sRoHXC
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYrxsVHUMD
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9xwi42X5a
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"And what could that be?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5uOA01pc6s
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2QPpiun2L
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUrCcJedG0
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gIm9wYZgD
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjjNMFOjag
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZyHDfDJTAG
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSW3UaX6c9W
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHCVNneAUT
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVb2lxSy12A
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKtvrNB02b
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQAWvkCTFQh
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlR2R0RAu5V
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHITPx3UyAB
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5QM1RSDkr
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Zati7Vfvm
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ecLyLamuR
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbsBvNRGU8
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumLOB1MIQ5
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nR6eGZOQ5
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2bMJurj97
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFcCCCikHM
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbtkhkNJjn
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahUkle3rM1
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"Here we are," Bill announced.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh69ni2RFPw
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Dfa6mBPqg
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRO6s7vk5yj
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnatUTPmkDN
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡek7aq7tJEV
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9MpHVe58y
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kYkNJEaqf
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajyZiriPhA
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSO5kBy8rf7
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSkVEeAU4U
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxqwkNUVIQ
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGyk5UOGhWg
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9RQuFeEeHF
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUDtn9rNlH
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYE3Kk5t4bu
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINAu4p5F45
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAswW0r7oys
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxDM9btIyM
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaNFRxVFQX
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcvZX9tEP9
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo6u3PFM62Y
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8ITOMSGBY
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCZhMYm27v
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUI7TnON1A
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxt7JWytn4r
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRr73pZ3Ec
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hlXtLWYwQ
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuLvTrWc7p
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIrI28VqFpU
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpquG8VJzeT
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBvNQTSEuj
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TLb5u3JYf
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BVVT5vFgs
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeLf9etbOE
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNUxcBZfak
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOFNWn5LZ9
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOShEdExZTa
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Zsk9tdx0U
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAaIJT46M7
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"Yes, we will."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSE7W1xDoRs
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWX573Wp4kL
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5UeOku5g5e
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BVTjqPRQ4
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwW9PDBbmA
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYdu3T692P
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuA5G0iL1x
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJZVaWVPRN
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjW7AV9EkJZ
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7toq5g7lq
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFh5Yb9l90
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQWVzVyBEt
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDb7CnUvKTr
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LjmbDScX6
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.521Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ27FSHCt0RD
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