"Do you really have to stay out for too long?" Angel asked Carly over the phone. "I mean, you just started going there, and have you forgotten that you came home late last time?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYDYfD42J4d
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"I know, I know," said Carly on the other end. "But this is Robin we're talking about. He's a very good friend and you know I can't turn him down."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gHNcEgca4
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Angel bit her lip. "Robin is a good guy, I know that. I'm just worried that you've to stay out late again. And for crying out loud, who hosts a party on a Monday?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7DJMSdA8ZZ
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"It's crazy, but he's doing it for a friend," Carly chuckled. "He also told me to help set up the party with him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8dAeguRpP
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4g6YiseMa
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdV5YMvzu9R
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"Well, you better."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKwsvgsIER
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovI8tgTrhf
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The fact that Carly mentioned Leo, made Angel's nerve want to burst. But she kept her cool and said, "I'll tell him, and the others."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGEq9VY4LU
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPw3OCqJVOL
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"I'll tell you later," said Angel as she stood to look around the outside of her cubicle. A lot of people had yet to back from lunch. She sat back down. "Can’t talk about it here. And you would've heard the full details from him if you hadn't thought of going for the party."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkYnNtKHjz
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DZiVPBRCB
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9vbBJthhVJ
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"Alright, take care."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemjwUdELMs
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"You too."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6vgqPrQVN
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Angel cut the call and stared up at the ceiling for a while. Her mother soon came to mind. A day never passes without Angel thinking about her. And she realised that with her mother gone, she now has a big responsibility of taking care of Carly. It will be tough.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mAXp4jI46
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQR9QiQjy9
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPH3X9jJgnx
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ15RUqjcB47
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Angel sighed. "I do. And thinking about her just makes me sad, especially now that I've to take care of Carly too."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYcv56JzQY
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"Don't beat yourself up," Eric said, now with a wide grin. "If you ask me, you're not doing such a terrible job."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjqui26pi7
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Angel hadn't noticed that Leo was also around as she heard the sound of someone munching on something. He stood at the front end of her cubicle, chewing on a paper-wrapped sandwich. He stopped chewing when he noticed that Angel had his eyes on him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAnDYpkR1k
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp03a5vkSFa
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04OOSJh71S
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKosjUqAv52
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUgRPscmsu
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOELgzRygv9
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7zOcmAwfss
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"A friend of hers who is at the same college with her is throwing a party for his friend and asked her to help organise."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyrikn2ahH
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtdo09rQIIK
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"She's always been a popular girl. But she's known this person for a long time and he's a pretty good guy."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1vWX4GqNu
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHq0Pwr90w
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhPwSNpWvKE
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3WvssA7qT
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YWJ14YNJx
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"If you're worried that he might try and convince her to go back, he won't," said Angel, raising her eyebrow at Leo. "When we first met, he was very kind to me. In fact, I know he's a good guy and won't do anything that would jeopardise Carly. If you really want to know more about him, I suggest you talk to her about him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMG64D2qTXP
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"Ya, and talking about this here isn't going to do us any favours," said Eric as he looked around the workroom. "So Leo, keep that jealousy on hold until we get home."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6FLHbrjL2
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAdIF20Xys
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"I should try this out," said Angel as she unwrapped the sandwich. She took a bite out of it and slowly chewed. Her eyes lit up brightly and a smile appeared on her face. "Goodness, this is good."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wbcPgNCs8
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Eric chuckled and Leo found himself doing the same, that he quickly had to stop himself. He cleared his throat as he looked the other way. He's glad that Eric didn't notice. But whether he did or not, Leo would find out sooner or later.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4xTtVronx
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVsXhn9uI8
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡehQVGZy5K5
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBxOH3ILnc4
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡprgOAjppOa
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDpdvco4ra
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Before Leo could say anything, he looked down the hall and saw a few people coming over to their work stations.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaz56Vciky2
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4w7wXEBkG
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLI9pVQlt1u
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjZcTHSRQt
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmvlUgdwa44
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSuwsv46THf
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The two of them walked to the other end of the hall as Angel watched them go. She took another bite out of the sandwich, enjoying the rich, tasty tuna, heavily coated with mayonnaise, lettuce and cheese.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWGK7ytN7e
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Miranda looked at her phone to what felt like the fifth time in just two minutes. Time isn't moving at all.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmYpbsELuf
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Her lecture grew boring by the minute and she couldn’t help but turn her attention elsewhere. She wished for the day to be over so she could go home. She thought she might not be able to go to the club tonight, so she better inform Mr. Walters. She took her phone and pressed the power button to light up the screen. She groaned again when she looked at the time. A few heads in front of her turned and she threw them a look, telling them to mind their business. She went on to unlock her phone and sent Mr. Walters a text very quickly.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcgIZyFD1Ky
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She placed the phone back down and tried her very best to sit upright to try and concentrate. Immediately she did and got a few words from her lecturer, her phone beeped beside her book. She rolled her eyes and told herself that she would look at it later.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqIA63IPsx
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A few seconds later, she found herself playing with her pen, not getting a word her lecturer was saying. Shoot, she told herself as she felt bored. She checked the time on her phone again. This time the notification on her lock screen was beckoning her to open it. As bored as she is, she unlocked her phone and went to her messages. It’s from Mr. Walters. She didn’t expect him to reply so soon. It read that she should come to the club no matter what and right after her classes. Miranda raised an eyebrow. He has never asked her to come very early for work. What’s the big occasion?458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJA6g18rZS
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She quickly texted him back, asking why she should go early. She sent the message and looked at the phone eagerly, waiting for him to reply there and then, but he didn’t. She put her phone back down and looked towards the lecturer, getting bored again. Her eyes soon lit up when her phone vibrated. Mr, Walters texted her back. She quickly read the message. It said that he needed her there because there’s a special party he’s hosting for someone.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXPjIZxRAu
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Miranda bit her lip as she thought about it. As much as she’s a fan of parties, she didn’t want to go anywhere tonight. Mr. Walters soon sent her a text saying he’ll pay her double the amount she gets on most nights. She thought about it and texted him back saying that she wanted the money tripled.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODk85Z5g2p
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She didn’t get the chance to put her phone down when he texted back saying it’s a done deal. Miranda can’t believe it. The owner of the party must be some big shot, she thought. Looks like she’ll have to ditch her plans of chilling at home and attend. She texted back saying she’ll be there.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtEtRXBKRR
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After putting her phone aside, Miranda found herself listening to the lecturer, this time with her undivided attention. It seems talking to Mr Walters about the party that is going to take place just set her into a whole different mood.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoclnR5PbQ
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The sound of your lecturer telling his students that the lecture is over, was music to Carly’s ears. She quickly packed her books in her backpack just like everyone around her. For some reason, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that she just had her last class. But that only meant that she has to meet Alex as planned.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV1xlHwmK7F
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She’s glad she got through to Angel and made up a lie that she’s not very proud of. But she had to find a way to not go home tonight and she had to use Robin as her scapegoat. As guilty as she felt, she knew it had to be done.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqWy38eVdP
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She quickly walked out of the hall before Harriet or her friends could see her. As soon as she was out, she quickly made her way for the exit. She wondered if she would find Alex waiting for her outside.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGjWyAMPVW
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She’s walking through the parking lot, surpassing and bypassing people. Just before she could make her way out, she heard someone call her from behind. She recognised that voice immediately: Robin.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbBujNaOp8m
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She stopped in her tracks and winced. She knew she couldn’t ignore him since he caught her wide open. Before she turned around, she wondered what she should tell him in order to leave.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmARTfPq9Ij
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"Hey, why are you in such a rush?" Robin asked as soon as she turned around. He had caught up to her.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡimq56OTYVg
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOi0fyOgBdE
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1sPhrKd7sG
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Shoot, Carly almost said out loud. What is she going to do? How is she going to deny the offer without actually hurting him?458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKJ0cwdtnh
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTGfLit255
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"No, I really want to," Robin insisted. "I noticed last time that you had to take the bus. Now that I’ve caught you, I can take you home."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKE8jawlvsq
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Carly had to think of something fast. Alex might be already outside and talking to Robin is eating up her time.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16dkqhq5l2
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTPLQokGHF
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"Oh, I see. You can go, but you’ll have to tell her that I’ll be taking you next time. That’s if I don’t have to stay here for late classes on some days."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVc07O1dQtk
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVMh91HFho
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"Alright, see you tomorrow?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ZJkpPjG5s
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"Ya, see you tomorrow."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYp8s7MPt6D
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Carly waited and watched Robin go to his black Cardillac in the parking lot. She quickly made a beeline for the main gate. As planned, she found Alex parked outside, across the road. She found him looking outside the window and she couldn’t tell if he’s relieved to see her or not.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAsTLurmWV
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She quickly went for his car to the passenger side and got in, closing the door. Alex turned to look at her with a stoic face, but his eyebrow is raised.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ520mTwzqFT
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaYYv3r7LX
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNyGOPgB1Ve
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBlG3e4Yy3
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Carly didn’t say anything as she first looked at him, but he had quickly turned to what’s in front of him. He soon turned the car’s engine on.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0zWJ4zSF3l
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQrEzToUgGL
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39ACbE5qHy
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"Are you being sarcastic?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhBLx83npv
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxUinhO6oZK
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Carly shook her head. She noticed Robin’s car drive out through the gate, making a turn up the road. Alex noticed her eyes and looked at the car driving on ahead of them.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xuayyNfs1
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSEjj9fchs
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJemhXtSH3
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xnUeTH6jK
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Carly clicked her tongue while looking at Alex with murderous intent. He put the car in drive and the vehicle started to move.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNU732XslR
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtl0fAojWTh
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1t1zot2N8
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"Like where, exactly?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTPnDANd1c
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Alex gave her a brief look before looking back at the road. "You’ll see. You aren’t supposed to know, so I’m afraid before you get there, I've to blindfold you."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xemDY3rDa
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"Huh?" Carly couldn’t believe what she’s hearing. "You’ve got to be kidding me. Why don’t you people ever tell me anything?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDC9IDajqTE
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjYTM685Rkd
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Carly folded her arms and looked out of her side of the window. She now thought of what Alex had told her this morning. She shouldn’t have been involved in all this whether they threatened her or not. But she was scared and still is. Who knows what they would do with what they have on her.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhEsFOJGbb
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEjGP4Mwmq
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"Oh..., uh," Angel looked caught off-guard as she turned on her chair to look up at Eric. She had been going through some files and was quite engrossed in it that she didn't realise how much time has passed.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFutM1cK16M
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdL9KMtz0R
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtLMaw8CZE
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT8OTgSibNF
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJiZ3emRZqz
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"Good, I'm glad that you did," said Angel as she now stood up from her chair. She looked around and realised that most of the cubicles around hers were empty.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMz6BDiyaOh
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"Wow, no one even bothered to tell me they were leaving," said Angel as she turned to look towards Sabrina's empty cubicle.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVuNUinqRW
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjMpwa1f16
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Angel lifted her arms to give herself a good stretch. After doing so, she turned towards Eric who had a wide smile on his face.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XcPMpxOYX
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"What?" she asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHoNHGhUzdB
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnxXhYgKiR4
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Angel shook her head and started to pack away the files and clear her desk. As soon as she was done she turned to Eric who still had that smile on his face.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFItU1pIrQx
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"Okay, we can go now," she said, swinging the handbag strap over her shoulder. "Aren't we going home with Leo and Mr. McDonell?" 458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRhCV1eBCe
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No sooner did she say those words, did Leo appear down the hall with his father behind him, alongside Mr. Wilson.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23DXsXT651
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfR4tOgxXxm
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7W0wKz2yd
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"That's good to hear. You three can go along home. Wilson and I still have a lot to talk about. I'll be home in time for dinner. Bill will be taking us, so Leo, you can take the other car.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOFPTYx4jt
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"Alright," said Leo as he already had the car keys in his hands. He turned towards Eric and Angel. "Let's go."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvwT38kxk2
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"It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wilson," said Angel as she went out of her cubicle to follow Leo who already started to make his way out.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KSmD8MNbu
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTtK9y3rem
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"Goodbye, Mr. Wilson," said Eric as he held Angel by the shoulder and gently tried to turn her around without making it look like he was trying to get her as far away from Mr. Wilson as possible.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVXcjW3Mkh
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDpQCjXU4GJ
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiRR54MNaq
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZCq9YbdSt
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YWewreLl2
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcuiYINThV1
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyfWedJzjL
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzqKc07zFO
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"Goodness, me, Angel," said Eric. "Some people hide their real intentions by being nice. In my eyes, he looked like he was about to eat you alive."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuoVB04CBAM
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIYI917r5zL
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The doors to the elevator flew open. It's empty and the three of them went in. Before the doors closed, they noticed Mr. McDonell and Mr. Wilson in the lobby of the office, talking. Mr. Wilson was looking through the glass doors, staring at them. As soon as the doors to the elevator closed, Eric turned to look at the other two.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8O7EO7jdY
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHt8pVaNcAC
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8aGvIxZgo
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Kg5nJP6n6
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Leo looked up, trying his best to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn't deny that he saw it too; the way Mr. Wilson looked at Angel. But Eric kept persisting him that he had no choice but to say:458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbiVbH57TP
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXA3r6iPiu
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Saying it out loud made Leo blush that he had to keep his face fixed upwards like he was looking at the ceiling so that the other two wouldn’t notice. He also felt his chest ache a little. Why is he feeling like this? And why did he feel so guilty that he didn't get to notice this but Eric did?458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLycXTAJKO
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Angel shook her head. "Okay, I don't want to talk about it," she said. "If we ever get to see him again, I'll be sure to keep my distance. Happy, now?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEmMuX72Dx
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPe3mYpkrF
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Leo held his breath after realising what he had agreed on. What's wrong with him today? He now started to feel confused with himself that he felt he might lose it.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69xOZxRbh7
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltopeIEdAv
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8X3kVS5D6
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1vJRF8CYCn
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvFgIashhV
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFxeeVvxB7h
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡigvtmkmH8Y
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8YuODA8Dg
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmnONXzU36
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ012di55QGd
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYO3QrtAVi
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"Nope."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKZ8JKr8oV
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"I'm going to kill you one day," said Leo. They had now reached the glass front doors and he held one open.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE7bW4puGAr
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOvZT1Urr6
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As soon as she was out, Leo quickly stepped in front of Eric, blocking his path so as to walk out. And he made sure to let go, hoping that it would hit Eric in the face. But Eric was quick enough to stop the door from doing so and drew it wide open.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjhGTuPlv7
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡln91VFAgZn
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9lqjMGJDK
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdneYBopbr5
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGISSdPlzz6
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPffDvQ6iC
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"Even if you wanted to, the fact that you haven't told her you're in love with Carly, means she'll still stick around," said Angel.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKfyrBEa4B
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBxLuOv8qG
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3c2Plh91O
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"Okay, you two, let's get going," said Eric. "Where did you pack the car, anyway?" He started to look around the parking lot.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjQKpJX7ccR
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"If you don't stop talking, I might just stand here and make you look for it yourself," said Leo with a raised eyebrow.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZbn7Iu6LL
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0OKzFS1DF
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Angel smiled and looked around the parking lot. The sun may have set, but the remaining sun rays shone behind some buildings brought about an orange glow all around. She enjoyed the nice, warm surrounding, before she finally said, while pointing with her finger:458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZjb59hxrX
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYN0VZdEvky
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"Oh, ya, you are," said Eric as he saw the grey BMW. He turned to look at Leo. "Thank goodness an angel like her is around."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOraeU8Wqj
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWAit6iiCQ
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"Let's go, I really need that caffeine," said Leo as led the way to the car with the others following behind him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDSD1EWU2u
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Miranda couldn't stop looking through her phone as she sat in the bus with earphones plugged in and connected to her phone. The song playing: Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLx3F6B5Nt
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Miranda did feel dangerous as she looked through Leo’s photos on his Instagram page. She couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked in his standalone pictures.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRSNHmLIjbn
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A sudden thought crossed her mind: he and Carly are probably together at this very moment. She looked out the window to catch her breath. As much as she tried to convince herself that she might be overthinking it, a strong part of her knew she’s right. Even after his bachelor party and his wedding got cancelled, he is still seeing Carly. They're probably lovers now, she thought.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVG5chCcLu
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She felt like punching the window. I shouldn't be thinking of such things, she thought. As much as Carly isn't any of her business anymore, the thought of her being Leo’s lover drove Miranda into a fit of rage.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJ6EWKYDQs
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Her rage almost made her forget that she had to drop off as the bus had stopped. After realising it, she quickly stood up and took hold of her bag to rush out before the bus driver could press the button to close the doors.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfvjJ3MGr4
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She took a deep breath as soon as she stepped out and she could already feel the stares of almost everybody in the bus. It didn't matter as she was good at ignoring people and she quickly forgot about them as the bus drove away.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLA6mTTmYT
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With headphones still plugged in, she looked down at her phone and pressed the back button to repeat the song. She started to make her way to the alleyway that she usually used to get to the club.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdNIgRU2lo
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As soon as she arrived at the club's back door, she could already feel the atmosphere. It's just another busy night as usual, she told herself as she closed the door behind her. She gave a nod to the man who always stood guard inside and made her way down the hall towards the dressing room.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZACUvm2Bw
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She went straight for her locker upon entering the room when she felt her phone vibrate in her hand. Mr. Walters is calling.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbghIjeuNO
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She answered. "If you're going to ask where I am, I'm already in the dressing room," she said with the earphones still in her ears.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HRJDQP1C1
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"Good, that's fine," said Mr. Walters. "You better get dressed quickly for tonight. A vehicle will come over to pick you girls up in ten minutes or so."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpD5YfPLvrF
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Mm3868XCm
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"I know that, you don't have to tell me how to do my job," Mr. Walters sounded like he is about to snap. "There will be the five of you. It's a small party, nothing special."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rzlJVbPnr
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsy4vshvjX
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"Oh, and one more thing. When we get to the party, I don't want you asking too many questions that may make the guests uncomfortable. Try to warn the others."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Yako1XbAe
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zMaW0evDf
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"There's something else. There will be someone who will join you girls at the party. You know..., entertaining our guests. So, don't get a little surprised by it, okay?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiKdnM4W4U
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DKlrZ6vfv
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9ENwbwuc7
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Alex drove the car downtown and Carly couldn't help but look around. She didn't expect to be in this part of town. She thought the party they were attending would be in some luxurious place in the city. Maybe in some prestigious club, unlike Mr. Walters'.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lN2lsyg4q
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"Hey, are you sure the event is taking place around this part of town?" Carly couldn't help but ask as she turned to look at Alex. "Red Lion described it like it's a party with class."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7LPB7wZGg
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"It is," Alex said.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJTuuEP4gkZ
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"In this dump? Sorry if that came out rude, but where can you put up a luxurious party around here? Aren’t we going to some nice place like a hotel or something?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsV46sP46tg
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFz8KF079nj
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"I really hope so."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwodoPmgrZL
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Alex rolled his eyes. Do women really talk like this all the time, he asked himself. He already knew the answer to that. But there’s something about Carly when she asked her questions that almost drove him to the edge of madness.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmliQ7Im1oi
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They were approaching the area close to the New York harbour. The road was quiet and only a few cars and some vans coming passed them going the opposite direction. Before they could reach the premises, Alex slowed the car and stopped.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphLNzq1d7x
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"What is it?" Carly asked as she looked at him. "Are you telling me we’re stopping here?" she looked out of the window. "But we’re just outside the harbour. Are we having a party here?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTJ29S06u2
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Alex didn’t answer as he bent to her side to reach his hand to the glove compartment. He removed a black folded cloth and closed the compartment. He sat up straight, looking at Carly.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOoHREAdCz
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2KxNndThK8
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"What?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3uxwdZPW5
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8kxI8Ko1S9
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Alex opened the door and went out himself. Carly had no choice but to do as he said. He did tell her that he would've to blindfold her. When she got out, she looked around. She stood a few feet away from the wire fence that separated the ship bay premises and the road. She could see a ship pulling up into the bay from a distance and there came the sound of its horn.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxEeHm0Wbu
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH0HD4sRBEY
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Carly looked at him before doing so. She felt him coming close behind her and she had the sudden urge to turn around again because she didn’t like this. She saw the black cloth that he had come over her head and blinding her eyes.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdhxRZ1hUQ
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wsF1lhKN2
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"Red Lion wouldn’t like that to happen, would he?" Alex asked as he tied the cloth. "I’m just doing what I was told."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8mU5qm24H
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After doing so, he opened the car door beside her and helped her in carefully. He closed the door and he went round the car to the driver’s seat. He started the car and did a U-turn. Carly could feel how the car moved and she held her breath for a moment.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ow073UyYe
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBrYMEXeke
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbUTno6eHE
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Carly noticed his tone and pressed her lips together to keep herself from talking back. He might not have instructions to kill her, but when you drive a person mad, who knows what they may do.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbfubMEFXd8
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The car continued to move and Carly felt the car make more turns than usual. Where exactly is he taking me, she wondered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJliGZ2YxH
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡta4k8t7Q2D
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"We’re almost there," Alex answered. "And don’t try to do anything stupid. If you remove your blindfold, I won’t hesitate to hurt you."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBc4ZwVqpH
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfCTVVXWME
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQqSCFZ3ix
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Easy for you to say, Carly said to herself. How she wished she knew where they’re going. The car made a few more turns before slowly coming to a stop. Carly felt her heart beat faster. This is it, they’ve finally arrived.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZMW7eShKsF
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She heard Alex open and close the door. She heard footsteps outside as she knew he was coming round the car to get her out.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHxr2inNeS
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The car door opened beside her and she felt the burst of the cold night air. Could they still be near the harbour, she wondered. Alex took both of her hands and she felt awkward as she felt how large and calloused they were, yet he touched her gently. She actually expected him to grab her by the arm and roughly pull her out of the car.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwVSqX9URq
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHbxzGh7ka
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She found herself obliging to him calmly. She didn't expect him to be so gentle. She felt her cheeks slowly start to heat up. Is she blushing?458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0WAtBSf8f
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While holding her hands, Alex took her a few steps away from the car and stopped. He let go and for a moment, Carly gasped. With her blindfolded, she didn't like the idea of being alone.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCeIZRD3HXi
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"Relax, I'm just going to close the car door," he said as he walked past her. And just as he had said, he closed it. Carly remained there, breathing in the cold night air and shaking, wondering why all this is happening to her.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNcXLqkR3R
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL1kw5yQVy2
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡReLxUcAfNX
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"So-sorry," she stammered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkEYB0kK4E
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpJRKB6GVjC
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Carly gave a nod of her head and Alex led her forward, his hands still on her shoulders as they walked side by side.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOCbi0JVEuo
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They walked for a while and Carly heard the sound of people talking and something like metal wire. As they approached the source of the noise, she heard a man speak out:458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqFhAZShLGl
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZKPYrXnir
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRujW0uQsx
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There came the sound of wire as the gate is open. Carly couldn’t help but feel they might still be within the premises of the harbour if not anywhere else.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUuNfguwNuk
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7i8p126Rm
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3StkIXZ6Gl
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Alex held her shoulders a little tighter and drew her close to him. Carly couldn’t help but feel how big and warm his body was against hers. It almost felt comforting.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpws8BI0nI
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKdrfaYQp6
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"Okay, okay, chill," said the man and she could hear him back away. "You act like she's your girl or something."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdiabSRwMQO
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"She's not," said Alex. The man's statement made Carly blush somehow. "Red Lion's orders. You don't want to cross him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAEzDQ7RV2T
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFNkHkBLzu
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Alex continued to lead Carly on ahead, leaving the men at the gate. As they walked, she felt her surroundings suddenly change. She could tell they are entering a building because she no longer felt the cold night air. She soon heard the clanking sound of metal above and she wondered if those were pipes. The air around them felt warm and damp.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZVtFBesCq
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKEJkLq9IK
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"Can't do that," he answered as he continued to lead the way. "Red Lion doesn't want any outsiders knowing this place."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYi8Zj6BnA
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLyyNBn6uj
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Alex didn't answer as he soon stopped. Carly wondered if she had upset him. Before she could react, she felt one of his hands slip away from her shoulder and the sound of a buzzer soon rang in her ears. Did he press something?458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQg741z2VN
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She heard something move in front of her like a metal door and Alex soon led her forward again, taking a few steps before stopping. Carly felt like she had entered a different room until she felt the floor move after another buzzing sound came through. It felt like she's in some kind of elevator and they were descending.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdcqrn5Vja
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXkMdL4yreH
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"You'll see," Alex answered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpEHDta9w0
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She felt the elevator stop and the doors behind her draw open. Alex gently turned her around and led her out. There came the sound of soft jazz music playing in the background. Carly now felt a little anxious. Have they arrived at the so-called party?458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGiID6FG6bR
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Alex made her stop and his hands dropped from her shoulders. Carly almost whimpered as she turned her head. She didn't want to be left alone.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEplSDjDEt
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"Ah!" came a recognisable voice. She heard footsteps approach her. "She's finally here. And early too. Thank you for bringing her on time, Alex. You really are reliable."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JOznAoZk5
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4QBcRhLxoY
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Carly knew Red Lion stood in front of her and soon enough, he lifted up her blindfold. Carly's eyes had to adjust to the lights as she first looked at Red Lion. Her attention soon diverted to the room. She's shocked to see what's around her.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8LgQfbD6E
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"Yes, dear, take it all in," said Red Lion as he stood by her side and looked around too. "For tonight, this is going to be your playground."
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