Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡep7SWsLbfG
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ08oxVJTRQH
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchxHRMpm7t
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4RGbFM11Q
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ4QZtxVw2B
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshYSMoYMcN
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4dmoOEmLdf
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfAQm64h7C
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8NPNIZb1O
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMuxUAo5rs
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXvsRmyCJd
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"Then you should've refused."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrc2WAsdJSg
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvS6eZ4HB9
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjHEeBXGxk
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlNRubSa6A
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpA1orP2X4a
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEF29TTlY8
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡms2z1ePWox
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8T4092FVE
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6b82uSEOW
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7GaJKlImHN
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnnzssCnoo
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvoglj2zUUC
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyToV5xYi4x
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzisUTiTVe
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDxyBhd6mk
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHv53Co8rPD
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"It's his orders, not mine."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumkSdNnCOt
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"I can't wait for this to be over."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5X0A5Er2J
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"So what time do your classes end?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XvYnucqLD
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOKyx405Me
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy2eN4vtWM5
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEk6SPEUuVX
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Rtw2YaSKM
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZTVo8Vai8
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpC9Awss6x
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSbjyEF4rm
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZAg3SuenJ
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytI2uUfh0c
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiDhkfNClxR
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPqOdTsiXi
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSa7HHj87o
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHYPbIrr3L
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvRJHTXMsO
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sNHBFFBEu
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7NHYOxKjh
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutgor8WR8T
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMWatqt3VZ
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViqvrYdZwy
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmftFUKXLo
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNxIhhp2tdq
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6T2I6ZE9Y
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhikYmORlCY
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEPs6dleKx
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFX5VHd5N7N
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrVgt4vftPL
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9iq5cWO0E
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyoktPUMy0z
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FlgqxzQ0S
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkW9AXpI6yQ
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4LAJI3dk2
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkRmFeySi3
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndE0NHSEzQ
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIvA46DYDx
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyW9gpmLri
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLoyXwCXwR
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNuOKh76li
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSL0h9pdRW
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCgmNtPZKl
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUPYzOhkJmd
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vRE6pbbza
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ87KWNJCQG
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqYcU0Eafn
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ELfEDSKWj
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRknm4g16S
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpUNebuARq
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS95crtWf2I
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZPpWRRbOQ
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqK3oIM1VZz
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7tsBayr83
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXr6gws3dB
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePVXTbOVng
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekI6uScwOw
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrHKccFDAx
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvv1PM1X4YY
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"You too."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzmXnPLHRci
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgaUBIeQtqe
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJk6ys5QDy
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMRS9khRi7
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYGuAsDmbhc
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1BJpu55uZY
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKFZpNCR9n
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJdCD4LAQu
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFVmhF8Pki
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyCnxwYr7og
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2n04UNbp5
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6fInrNNBlJ
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"And what is that?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtewzTO5aP0
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ajneLo523
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZphVLMhN4R
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5Ga00NG8A
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtp2w86lxl
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdJxYVcYfB
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtovK64EGP3
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1un7e2TYm
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRp7TUjHuG
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRslWcrrakm
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"Is that a problem?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWbXwV4SNRI
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"It is. We're already late for work."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1gCSlM78i0
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWl2aKnhnC
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfyG1EUeSC
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqx32wkTsuW
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKdy29mwP2
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rROYvqCra
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyIxTvaorm
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQ6bwgQFFn
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrzbV4JCxI
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjLKbKewM0
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacJxzs7n1n
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDXcJCWG9U
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQgnwTXiAN
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MVlEqI3fa
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrS2vNPzuJ4
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVy4XfnlxV0
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPhQd9fdjh
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDWlbnJjwU
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwwDz6Yxbk
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRYtYn7T9S
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIB1HPkHSsO
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHPoktJZST
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNn4FHrbXwi
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"I'll miss you guys too."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgVxHfTAcz
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaRCy2zS8B
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV1ItRpljD5
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNwpjJwGch
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJPaesujKo
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxD6Dipvkm9
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RIthngRFM
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsp4RLIZjXL
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4V0X6BnuzA
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIRSt8xJDK
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6MXi9Fguo
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIb0tQzpSOP
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4zZPsovXZ
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1erECCZoDJ
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7BcHVZYz0v
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbmcSNvAbMD
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfRo6KEShv
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwooIW0oy15
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqaeXDyD0k
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Cq3kCZ5Hk
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ydRPfRKaq
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCokFFfETmE
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDaOU2empok
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNZJq9bVia
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRaUVAash7K
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7L07NGKzhY
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDGg6gq3zS
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJmpsKpHCw
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"I'm almost done with my latte."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmVjWXeAbG
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5uo3PiH7SL
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"She's right," Bill said.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwtyLfmWJf
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Piuq7vF8X
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiWC8yXhO8
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"And what is that?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfz3qTiP5h
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdiTjNyPy4
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4i1IBNiT65
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLvvDAWe3Y
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuDYkvI3sA
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"Just giving you a hint."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvIfVVmVpv
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3fEKYvtx0
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCwAlZZufw
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"Maybe."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04Co5T6VTT
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUtVCDsvnG
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"What?" Leo snapped.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fztmKM8JO
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7J4S4sX12
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2WlaXlzdKp
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBni5djsfHg
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRy6z3sEpy
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI7wNea3LqC
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"Why would I even want to?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLfU070v2Cb
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxUf1uUa285
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9CprFpf520
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaTQeuq4y4
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZR4baVndn6
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"And what could that be?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71lBeQ3G11
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmN837jXHT
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9otXP6Ji1T
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ0GFJKH5QQ
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI6sPFoPgP5
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6HNDb8Xda
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvx7K3gezp
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlLeZpiWdfC
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIWtdp2TVm
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXXK3Od1H7
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQYuW1RH9G
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLxJMIUCm7
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDij1biuASl
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4j3wlfviKV
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMN5qXJmuSk
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZgefveKom
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvGTK30jlV
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ916HGUxoTd
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡso0z4NObWC
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQLwBEyE8F
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTzTpLLoIG
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LrRl8bcXo
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM1ui7VFSzN
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"Here we are," Bill announced.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgePGEPjz1B
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTzqoZxqCt
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp05HVDCbTM
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHo4nnewRYk
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmufiWGyroQ
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZf47ZleRKh
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQnE6ZdZuo
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gSRzFHfcH
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9mGl1MA5b
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmhkbCefYC
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVesS0cpC2a
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0gBQdslXv
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXz9yQH421
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQJdL8qlnQ
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡburkvfsiiG
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWCnxD0e13
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjddRJcwFh
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCKMaNHBUU
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4D4CzExUK1
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlunJcVEVyW
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNGcJpGSw2j
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdajrjktrMC
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBUBN0qF8Dv
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyX6KMUwnA
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHrmchKWpBN
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwkuX54hRH
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7IXSz4qUa
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTioLvN9iH
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPyjpsyC9B
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OdlWoePvp
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOI46xdXri
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvnlX59ziYC
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQXqEkv5ws
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvpkOViliq
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXx1nTWDjj3
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeII2Uk4y9q
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqslZgO3Ghq
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnKvBS3eyb
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmg2EqIpZ1
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"Yes, we will."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkksmu9qHYG
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaY4ZXEctbp
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahLnfB5XFa
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr8LAMnJO6R
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1byjELgbWj
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoL08uWA3d
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnt0Gt6m1kC
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yiGY4JE8B
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGvKrnf6LL
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJT2ViCbTz
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2832OFXzyg
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4ZHWD7hnI
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IodC1mxPV
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphMC2xbndY
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.551Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgyg9aIspC
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