"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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvvZz62i0nY
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXcfTqlRC3B
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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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTQ4XIEW4e
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0WVDDzI1MR
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTxrzC5wtG
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGkW6swd6j
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"Well, you better."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJ6EyUrvkc
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsyUhxvaxWa
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sLrm3s341
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMICb2z0d1U
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ556wxmsNIb
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4WLxD3oQu
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbebC4QUiq
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"Alright, take care."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vISZij9Dh
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"You too."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJDZC4YXId
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJCBfB3r5M
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzC5yXhHPa
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQ0Est2Jko
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwu9uRXvHg
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSup8gnYk0d
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SUaB8FJSW
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLofnfo5kBs
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0MR5dECaxT
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SqbgASBfL
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLZ7LxAmrg
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzaS0kdf69
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3F8jMUpfl
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7cTSMhh4L
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNH3UKhldy1
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzemDOgwWQ
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2QeaLW2fi
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3VGy81okZe
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEukPhAk3E
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrqkvbRNJB
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdOk2hmC7q
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAiQIKbcDc
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYWHavyrwA
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnm9oWXspb
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUSe26KF1V
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVZNK0Npyy
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWN47OUCveu
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlT90ynvx9v
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgXG7earKeE
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkaakbqYAle
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm2iwN2jdNO
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8aHLKU6doz
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuaK1vJSKR
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdD6zzuuDI
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXsGkM5ABf8
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs42AoENDEL
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwoc0jvT4yY
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFXlJO6ONr
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59mKX2Lq9Z
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZTN3eObD3
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0U5eQoQKOO
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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?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ08qlHOz3ho
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3T3adtKSs7
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyzrcuB0tJ
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZfWJKkRgR
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LZTgM36yh
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOqPKg4iao
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡozaglXuttK
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVke9gKRDqu
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmhWcpXCg0
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UBceJjWYk
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxY0ycSqUD
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLGgcf9wDD
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdJmtps0AG
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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?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKBQ3izvod
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAXIM16xNgC
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRKHPtbP5u
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAb0RXHLTS
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiD8lqYcVQy
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvJSWzsjcUL
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCMqv9sahj
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"Alright, see you tomorrow?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODtKuHxZ27
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZJUPhSUyQ
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3b5oSxUFsE
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA90qX0wpaq
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4XH8bR7qG
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQaScqzKfXY
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufRE6xW8Z0
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZYJKycQfw
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4DTtgFwGp
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"Are you being sarcastic?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4et3yNRrr
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MmqKKahhj
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaI2X5VV06H
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttAEh2pPru
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfDcFyMqMKI
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3vEffZKnt
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqmXGq5yqK
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47MyCb5Zkn
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQQMjlcuCK
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"Like where, exactly?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCq6ecLzJ2
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dKfGBeU9M
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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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MtXr6Qv8z
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSh98iEVu5
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwMHmw9oQNa
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡALZlwbUYAx
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5rW169fFc
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPExEZv47yX
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0GS9teA8KY
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzkaZDmnQ3
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡht1DZteriw
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwMlp0WriKG
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwD9sG14eYD
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEGa0obRaU
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMNjOrDLIt
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"What?" she asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡverVadHZXs
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpgk5LWbcTl
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE9L5j5Ohb
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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?" 561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqEUR9zqO5
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qwehw8wLo
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4oWFjhGJFg
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSUk2A0zNa
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDmZTXBnYe
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLhjrpL6xj
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkAXjEIvYG
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXgFata1uT
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5QphlOUe3
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJdMVGuF2F
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBc2wOlsBf
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPJuzUsgD3
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLifamjrnCp
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjN79mt9JR
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYfQ2UAa7Z
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGKR5d6V7R
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OfF8zLHF3
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrT3EMtwH86
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡORmlVsWwRJ
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ638NSgeasF
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXWENyX4FKE
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡicngu5LpO0
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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:561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHF2HrObv13
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqu4wJ2tCjb
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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?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡunyu2XH8K5
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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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBV052Ayhmk
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS7RNhB7WgP
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKr23kbFu8B
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8RoXrmmgN
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4U7Wf0IBG
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYT2eL12aX
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2cNt7cfhiO
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbfJVbPOfLH
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAk2FMbsR2C
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLLZE0ytlB4
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡux6QEunaec
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6HZnpnbjH
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxoEnN6yrI
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"Nope."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxoZNu4yupY
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeV8wcybgGD
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlosfShMuFW
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FOPvTfqHI
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxveJjcSPi
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYY0BUETeEM
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxRZ3u8jJj
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbyeoAp7Oi
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjj2b4dJI4m
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMJ6pjwymC
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡreF0dQHHFB
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoDPA0eBw5l
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy93G63NUqd
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aNXAV4fre
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtakz2ItDn
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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:561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRUt3UIj2w
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMYNHv8cdy
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPhU14mbncU
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1VizdzJJF
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9lCiBvDEgs
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMIZE1172d
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqk5tBdQZK
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1ONXtEv4A
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYIYRUCoIq
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGapLBgl8VK
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr16URLBFRs
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnY5F2k1x5D
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwm6LImPq3y
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡunuQWJVBeU
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5sqHj0ktPu
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpmp1KrFOj
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYsbSJhZ3vq
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvcJBhrcKA
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx9JTk833hP
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYDDsdDhbg
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy57xqVPp0h
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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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxey8EhadJ
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9VEwAeCRC
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx35R3dizHr
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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'.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdT9PjJJqF
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKep4sTf25
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"It is," Alex said.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡia3aOjuJwT
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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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIA1BBnQkS
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTPY6eQM3Z
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"I really hope so."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5TwI8a18ZM
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbm3pSR17G
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMUYlL32NY
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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?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrK3vhZrYsI
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxBNF1rnFzY
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NyPziMXu3
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"What?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsB1ec7sjYe
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1krtQhiobK
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvMRNIxeXzN
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZokJGjKBXQ
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCCIhz7JqW
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11WFU8NrQL
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3fDeTJOVz
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZAYNBCMeR
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0ETTP8CrV
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWKntU1MSt
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKe14BfMxNh
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc9qhZvYnVl
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKgjqynWC7
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsG5V0djcKN
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTtTKFkJXGA
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBHY77N3d4
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8njNzkUJbA
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLBvYSWjCq
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkeEeAyoFlN
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeS91gBL4e1
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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?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DVTy8pdvs
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEZmlnNDtq
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpmKIXA40b
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3F3XGv0XT
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡveRD5XGvVt
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"So-sorry," she stammered.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWQWb7fHSl
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZgXDHzGaB
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNUxaIJMSr
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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:561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYXZLudcNH
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkUt1ic8XR
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAXojhttBK7
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqsysiJXLj
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSzVuURw8x1
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcmyEXi4Kt
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjenQFsfdJo
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOGEjEDtFP
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxy78RgDFnF
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjP4arBnbF
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUVoULgrPu
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YDdiufdf9
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8pvDqxyvd
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttxXZpwWZe
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzoS6aNBWa6
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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?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKlr0SfiUD
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoDRtpldD9
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjneB8Puhn1
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"You'll see," Alex answered.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLo17vYRZ5
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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?561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1rlvRJIUoC
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJL35JfD0oa
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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."561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwmSFlV4ZT
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfsyjVdsPQW
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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.561Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7CwXfQQ6x
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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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