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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTo3GLT7dA7
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0XhVN4MGm
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitlYy04EpV
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNPTko2Mav
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdbzaZK3t64
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQtbBEQ8sVV
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXf1Wf4Ht7V
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChQk7uVBB0
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaIiROFIi6
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54PGCPcF0s
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDVCqcBCmk
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDUiE31um6
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaSVhR0IFmE
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApxcE8KSfq
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDv8Po5Bi4T
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzV881oGj5
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwD4Qquivr
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QLUgtGZpI
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJA8zYJovh
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpIVRhwCBs
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN4rjJnCbqi
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnd0dQiXCL
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FD971mIvf
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZuorw66Okt
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6b7OEssUd
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgCRrNyR6yQ
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqujplig5X
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyDFhxNWH4
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK2QmWkfxyb
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLNZNryR6FG
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bCWT5Xa5n
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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?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO9Vf2JmI2k
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoT4U9tOyg
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD436FZrQ0M
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeYVip1emD
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqioVl9p4q
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGL6catdae1
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfBzAPceUE
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijlA2Ll6Ci
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTfNhHQ449N
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"That was back then. Things are different now."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgvNxUmV59
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHnI2yExd8i
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUP7EojTBW
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRimh6y7qK
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2YCvS7FDD
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbZWXN3HOX
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mnRBqQeZx
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI7YgL19gVs
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfIT4hy8Kt
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB1G5KMiHkV
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX1t78mq3rX
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxEIgjM7vY
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNstsCb97sO
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"What sort of question is that?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB3Pa3ZMgSa
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1KmFQQHX4C
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfbchNSDdp
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqERd7K7hWu
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBUk8FCLCLk
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVjMiZXgDYN
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdRjOsXryo
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiaKXgu7wjW
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDaOPf5wsL
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBmGvoUboz
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kNCSiRieU
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xyDMZvtMp
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvLBHjhHHYG
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfU9eg79jZ0
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTtw4nxqm2a
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEe1hMbIYSe
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPOuw4VvZb
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCyO2RHwi5
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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?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVCvNH20ae
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrXefsnML0
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN4Bjss7OTb
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrBrqrCZaan
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEnzy8GLZh
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTadaN0ndU
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlMqtd9eVvM
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaj6lYRAku
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"Yes," Leo answered.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AxCyhGf7I
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsYmghId4je
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqVwhLN0Ra
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfVQcuMo5A
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyyXHRB6Y1r
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6Oz1KrhnG
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgECYkUc75
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV8BBz7TrY2
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0bD8irQOB
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IkexofdFv
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLBSGZgQGk
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU3lOXWldkJ
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4p9ez2IlKQ
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡShr2W0Q250
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ70CuGXq72s
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5z96gmk4X
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LIg9nHVEa
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfI0JJrWKa7
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9GTy1PCDJ
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHxrp2RkT1
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9yh5Q1KCo
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0F4r9zrAa
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmqW4rEChH
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡigJTGPL3Cq
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsvx2DnKkX
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSKtxpL8Ze
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzqHWFagQW
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdN9uYBuO2w
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJu23r0l8OS
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5IipQMfoGE
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVe1yvIjyV9
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdMqvQUJdjm
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnUxYBytidM
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYSxYccYb8v
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMIXhlFpyR8
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSSwu2jNIH
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQk7Pt3WpAN
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJoC2q9abA
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCP2Heebc2v
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlN1ibCEsN
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zNZfcHh2N
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv66gxlyU0b
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvmbJrbmII
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2PHumXPC6
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bZHVpzcDj
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiawI3T8iW
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJ8AVb4uXt
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4TlujFQ8y
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCfoWHDP2c
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw72u0pSWD5
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oIrFk0OLb
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXEULIHYIM
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLV8kDD52jx
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvc2h4fjHO
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpmaF36fUm
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwAqQlXWcD
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLlsiD3CjS
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"Yes, she was asking about her."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uc2OjeBT0
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwREwWkQi8t
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL74k2gG4zZ
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Qetw67e6n
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95rJNuj7wz
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQ4rVaEQhh
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjUhcmkYhh
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHWNk0Xurc
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthXfimtCFD
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnTP2zzwr8m
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfg5nAB8SjI
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrf58Wj9vI
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgk0iQ3zHb1
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPfiDiouuf
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCaynj7L2s
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO66NsEkhRT
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyw50yEWS0P
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhf25ys9hs
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAW315jUU8a
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEerksML7s
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrT27GWegSF
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWQeNVpeXP
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡspVP2wVcfp
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtxGzbEH0s
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdg39gCIQQu
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOtFSekxEt
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE2PldVlfGF
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHJ5TRmCSg
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdz07RVXNG
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrgvOU7n4t
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Diana frowned. "So…?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6wLQ9izDMH
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmTG4kVaCM
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVStJOlmncw
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrRsXNL7Y4a
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMrLWYLCqD
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡel846LL4Ps
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4wjTO1Te3
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiRizU15VN
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4RzlQfdra
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvB61gSQV2
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"Of course, I live with you after all."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENAtV0zSp4
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5CYFEJ06q1
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ719jxnwLDn
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfUqRz7aww
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqC4vvPNQTg
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7NUi703d83
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmgtdOvgOE
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8XHaiXq5l
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkew3LpKIz4
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrWK3ZzWFe
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPhPd2drMX
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgOOh0lmDfa
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ztrCVPyc7
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mehhkh0Qx
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"Are you calling us crazy?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpq6xm7wSoc
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGoyUxMqF6
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDaOY0Ryj5
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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?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRBJ2hSSw7
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡol4B56jbWd
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFBwvyAZyR
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblSvGhYrwO
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7H5cEseZOv
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSPuyl3B1p
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ymZ6EMEHb
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQqdN8R36R
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWy2QFRQG82
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIgONPnFw8C
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGDKpRFbha
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoi9z04LJIO
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOgFISGk8n
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"No, I don’t."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkmPAvQgxid
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebwlAIRpzl
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl0ZfV4QakM
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpjAl7k5Mm
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjyqTnd44x
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3r9Niex5BJ
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBAv11NBjg
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLW0SBRaM5
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2UNqmKhWa
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡARwmjAqUjb
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPXrQIpj5E
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXtkLVCMsO
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjH6hf1BBYj
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mpBOcKpXg
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcQ5Goxnty
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfAOlIrX7u
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡII8bJ2GHaI
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVUGQyVfUW
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtIKpZ4hZag
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAC7jm9apAA
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsuHGANMlq
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePSE0Ps0Ga
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62o0q9ejDg
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiS8K4KJ3Cz
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOJRN7y8UcO
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIh8QdpuO2
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzb8WP8sghi
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1fIQOaXP3
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJj08ZvE0d9
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIcFB5fCcLt
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bnEbIImUM
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SUVz98LXm
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWLPq0jpFzP
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHsEbrYGb1
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RZxjmgYrG
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4SbsZZ31PU
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡImRwh3IMqx
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4QL5rAYuU
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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?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6uQLMrT6S
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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:507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ29uaPpOmpQ
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrZQrAPQRrv
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4n0wJztlW
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwusGOlgnpe
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡssvTGlV9wT
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnod1hBwZ5K
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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?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MKFifLy3v
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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.507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrKmWaTz2V
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVblSpSLsYB
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"What improvement?"507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJ9LDCPwu7
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgAdFjgZoy
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZXJG5u2X7i
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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."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzO0pmlgMT
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."507Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc5MLBuDKfC
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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.8964 copyright protection503ＰＥＮＡＮＡRC2NhmxFTE 維尼

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