Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQd0iRzxXM
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfB8Xilump3
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhF8lxfJNud
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmLEwgp5DB
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsoIMw6EASP
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAN3xfIIsO
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JSUnsvCAr
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyWBgepiNg
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIy1AeTSGHk
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewnpxg4ol5
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQstdHQiZsU
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnChmFGlsDs
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAnr0vfQ8p
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIIYPhdDvo
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwq9ml7xBaE
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbu0Aj6H35Y
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtjYO7v7YT
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1N3Kg6aFfz
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXV8Mne7Qh
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvis6Q2bVva
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxdbuJSIb2
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPX0G8vOEQ
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0r8NF1DQr
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rNamo8MIG
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsVs9s8Qj2
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHpSfqGQG3Z
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZ8n3qVol6
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2aPB5p6hp
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGn5LnL7m5O
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyulPG0OLhI
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPD7OcdfY9
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8tlCLh2lI
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbyB6wVajZ
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kVhzk7v8c
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcc3wPcKjRW
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡimw1a7QpHm
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ950EmvC0rx
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3ARhdSQbX
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6kKdmxAH1
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl0scYV8EbJ
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"That was back then. Things are different now."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqJH5l740M
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnoScQxAdP
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqY3320SRP
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZzDjkICyx
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTI2K21d9EK
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtl8u0Vv66
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡslxJa34Avu
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eBkj62bXN
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZDFHETtbQ
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0uZZSYbe5q
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhbHE8JqXyB
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ93GNmZJkJ
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡagaaWCjfWq
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"What sort of question is that?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBLVB7VZgC
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFoy5HNNxLr
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJh58PalVKh
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbolgoIRoqj
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8P7q4vX8Ww
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5MKrdhUyBC
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBy8gVjciN
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaIK7Ow4onh
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2qoV03RV1
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ528ZOBI4UZ
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYEXFmDuDrk
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pFmwIHYn8
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymCt2Njk8l
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHMEELb3Dn
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NUpkcSqOz
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkusnVeAw4y
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDhCSDCD6t
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEyhNqXEz74
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgbAE5iGAF
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeB8tJY10pI
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jeflKzQuj
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXsxEgtqti
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnPMeF4dvpF
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZVaaUMcYy
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2vkJW3E6w
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFw9LxOrnOW
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"Yes," Leo answered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfxQPelxio
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjPzgF6fsW
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJenlxMfFK1
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvKfF9GYtC
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1WHMTkaDrx
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZE4tLOmzb
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyLAlTZXRz
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODyd6yNmIU
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVg3g2VA14
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1pKv69za3S
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLz7XZiGrTQ
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXjZULrPIH
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6RyG0t465M
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRz1ptPJ6j
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0SCd7JtiFK
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRsjNYzbPAA
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QL10tWLNk
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN682bEW6MU
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpxoA7CET6
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsNrDZrPAes
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfakknnZTjG
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYzlvvcJ9Z
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqmHmAmm6JK
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsen6zitoDq
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlG5cWKT4Fw
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3frtujzp5
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5HItzdBaB
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAZ1fUvPEb
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObyFPn2TCx
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvBS9qr0Lk
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ4f99njvvB
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMT7Rv3HA8
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKLhKiUtWp
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ynExC7bM1
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdVapmYaaqC
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpMf3u5NUh
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bYOb6R9zd
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJd4D1psNo
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAU5enQzf6
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9AEUCyyWDQ
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQNCC34zik
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaC0GJ3ZSI2
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZddQz5ZyX
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8E4ZX2qVyv
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg48GlyL443
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHaF7Obq8n
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ug8t4effl
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOftQWyg7r
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKL60YGbVS
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ53heGPM3B
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmgnNsSkvLb
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYv808Ya25
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzDhwz5o4W
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZ0mTrbaE8
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFK4LtjheWx
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIbAZkT5Sy
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWqTHJ37OC
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"Yes, she was asking about her."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUyiu9By0N
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9IIvzq05mF
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpctuVrJ6OP
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJZav2M07N
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWlIe0sD8F
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFsxDrVBML
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDjmtGL6JX
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9FQpsNOga
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtbQx5o31k
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJkmo84cCX
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Be0RLBrXi
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqXxm3VimP
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBFAimaOpd
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0tFDPCJdD
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYjxLinLii
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGej3EPeF4
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXE9FCD3VC
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WSdciXAZj
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvRz6Tjv91
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3DvCBvOnz
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqvDxU8bpu
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmw9Gzqxy2O
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmG4i0AKF0R
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrKw7H2gCm
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIMT0BzGEx
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvs7LwDW4j8
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIdf5ny2oJF
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsFbrym0kLp
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCGHoDBTfEW
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gOrAZm38P
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Diana frowned. "So…?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjm7RbG9yD
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRD4bGIxiqe
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpI9DLVqaaS
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6AIHuSfEwC
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nzUMkXfzN
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCcOA4v0lS
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhlXFFOvrO
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKuKlfFCU2
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDH5S9Q1DKG
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡME3FzgMxjJ
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"Of course, I live with you after all."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQnHCkiTed
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDgjMuKq9l
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0n4kyV6uNu
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ25wiPlOwwi
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUX0kEzGB9
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjyYKUBGMj
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQe1t8rmta
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjx3HZgchl
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgMR0lVghY
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVDYvzbF79
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKR47KC4ZA3
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwyvlAXIVpX
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kmQ7qnooz
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tFDPesVvi
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"Are you calling us crazy?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRUT6kymI2
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmmHRKlOnP
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWwxQOSsNn
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgeafz15Zko
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbi7IVKu56
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOb4q80l0S
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYXQWXjB6el
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KsVjneMuz
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsrDKMhqTYQ
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgS7ptRseKY
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl29QrXxgCk
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4RdwpPlWCw
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Mg5YfxUc7
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡea1m59TcBR
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXGSoiQHu6m
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTYloXQ6S1
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"No, I don’t."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhc0OEbdS71
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8djMJ0Ar5
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdBL8tZjIOu
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xjiShoDve
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEfnecZIaA
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtrAFETwna
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX7sIYhWPXi
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hWuwFDQJ8
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhZBNV26Bu
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMj200xPHHQ
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgoIh1xsMo
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnD2jOjM5B
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Gf7Nyen31
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWR5leR3GM
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCa1IXDuXH2
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybcILQT2k9
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTpgCTvajxs
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfXtYrLsD4
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzBcPVk3a8
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡelWfbA6Cl4
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZX99XE6VX
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMF5ftgR9aI
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzZMuiGkiLl
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBsOQEomBmY
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzp6AxGjwHd
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYe7QQkLNW1
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zppI1dZc4
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0zcAmUhls
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuVkmecq7Fv
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1ywa0ASn3
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVoABOT0g1N
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMJamjuSmA
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcbxaxD1S8
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJQcZ1xHXr
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3SYoKYCu7Z
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDONMayU0s4
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTiJS9Xb29
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9mOXjyttI
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXz9UPu3Ay
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGa7xJ4a3Yv
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eipBjXv8a
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRt6OcvF56S
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIrh3AqbIhl
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlgqyrITxp
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdX3vWg1tN
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zr5Z9XZaS
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWTMbVFUHz
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGB98YYpi2b
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"What improvement?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL2BQxE514H
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1Px4JI0ae
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dppYP1MKN
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQGzEdIDEm
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7ruEjwQEc
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.
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