"Do you really have to stay out for too long?" Angel asked Carly over the phone. "I mean, you just started going there, and have you forgotten that you came home late last time?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSeZZCaheO
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"I know, I know," said Carly on the other end. "But this is Robin we're talking about. He's a very good friend and you know I can't turn him down."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsoMx94P6hw
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Angel bit her lip. "Robin is a good guy, I know that. I'm just worried that you've to stay out late again. And for crying out loud, who hosts a party on a Monday?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEUebsVohCN
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"It's crazy, but he's doing it for a friend," Carly chuckled. "He also told me to help set up the party with him."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBN6PEuIaTE
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QPQiOCfxM
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5rqIDiy1U
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"Well, you better."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEVcFKgTDl
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsKIWx2XinW
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The fact that Carly mentioned Leo, made Angel's nerve want to burst. But she kept her cool and said, "I'll tell him, and the others."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yO62n8yWy
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDt78YYsjoV
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"I'll tell you later," said Angel as she stood to look around the outside of her cubicle. A lot of people had yet to back from lunch. She sat back down. "Can’t talk about it here. And you would've heard the full details from him if you hadn't thought of going for the party."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmR49nVrXPB
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD76nddm2KZ
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoHy4zDHtR
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"Alright, take care."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVDG5RoNQd
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"You too."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPnGTnMb5Fc
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Angel cut the call and stared up at the ceiling for a while. Her mother soon came to mind. A day never passes without Angel thinking about her. And she realised that with her mother gone, she now has a big responsibility of taking care of Carly. It will be tough.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2gTqCXOH7
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4x3MYrQN7
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnEPR2ioWD
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpo0x5Jg6y6
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Angel sighed. "I do. And thinking about her just makes me sad, especially now that I've to take care of Carly too."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXGj14Pkwh
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"Don't beat yourself up," Eric said, now with a wide grin. "If you ask me, you're not doing such a terrible job."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBg0v6NTtq
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Angel hadn't noticed that Leo was also around as she heard the sound of someone munching on something. He stood at the front end of her cubicle, chewing on a paper-wrapped sandwich. He stopped chewing when he noticed that Angel had his eyes on him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUhQsQ8oh9
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZAMrzfutT
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgfH0ToB8I
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzizulEFlln
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqxEGzW9H6
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVVCddkkZJ
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypFRcqWLzu
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"A friend of hers who is at the same college with her is throwing a party for his friend and asked her to help organise."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIR7ub2e2K
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiJRxjTnAa
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"She's always been a popular girl. But she's known this person for a long time and he's a pretty good guy."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA225CTXuSE
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1fyPR5yFT
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3jz3wM7Cu
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2lUArs4NE
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZp9uQD4xtS
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"If you're worried that he might try and convince her to go back, he won't," said Angel, raising her eyebrow at Leo. "When we first met, he was very kind to me. In fact, I know he's a good guy and won't do anything that would jeopardise Carly. If you really want to know more about him, I suggest you talk to her about him."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡak8ZV0fKvU
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"Ya, and talking about this here isn't going to do us any favours," said Eric as he looked around the workroom. "So Leo, keep that jealousy on hold until we get home."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYibB1lEzvq
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡty9fvAlcZ7
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"I should try this out," said Angel as she unwrapped the sandwich. She took a bite out of it and slowly chewed. Her eyes lit up brightly and a smile appeared on her face. "Goodness, this is good."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xBCR0l1Fh
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Eric chuckled and Leo found himself doing the same, that he quickly had to stop himself. He cleared his throat as he looked the other way. He's glad that Eric didn't notice. But whether he did or not, Leo would find out sooner or later.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJQzldhlvi
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡspXOuXwLUK
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIGL2phZhG1
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVe4QFLUJKe
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHN877d8cb
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxsauIwdgp3
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Before Leo could say anything, he looked down the hall and saw a few people coming over to their work stations.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZEh9g1ftv
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgbugSxxmL
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIJusC3nuK
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcUJZ4D7Dh
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39mI459huI
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAtoqwaZvb
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The two of them walked to the other end of the hall as Angel watched them go. She took another bite out of the sandwich, enjoying the rich, tasty tuna, heavily coated with mayonnaise, lettuce and cheese.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWUuAY2wTg
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Miranda looked at her phone to what felt like the fifth time in just two minutes. Time isn't moving at all.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeklzr8h71p
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Her lecture grew boring by the minute and she couldn’t help but turn her attention elsewhere. She wished for the day to be over so she could go home. She thought she might not be able to go to the club tonight, so she better inform Mr. Walters. She took her phone and pressed the power button to light up the screen. She groaned again when she looked at the time. A few heads in front of her turned and she threw them a look, telling them to mind their business. She went on to unlock her phone and sent Mr. Walters a text very quickly.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLm9OucZwj
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She placed the phone back down and tried her very best to sit upright to try and concentrate. Immediately she did and got a few words from her lecturer, her phone beeped beside her book. She rolled her eyes and told herself that she would look at it later.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAw3t67GQp
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A few seconds later, she found herself playing with her pen, not getting a word her lecturer was saying. Shoot, she told herself as she felt bored. She checked the time on her phone again. This time the notification on her lock screen was beckoning her to open it. As bored as she is, she unlocked her phone and went to her messages. It’s from Mr. Walters. She didn’t expect him to reply so soon. It read that she should come to the club no matter what and right after her classes. Miranda raised an eyebrow. He has never asked her to come very early for work. What’s the big occasion?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwaPUdSITlN
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She quickly texted him back, asking why she should go early. She sent the message and looked at the phone eagerly, waiting for him to reply there and then, but he didn’t. She put her phone back down and looked towards the lecturer, getting bored again. Her eyes soon lit up when her phone vibrated. Mr, Walters texted her back. She quickly read the message. It said that he needed her there because there’s a special party he’s hosting for someone.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD5tZgSA44C
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Miranda bit her lip as she thought about it. As much as she’s a fan of parties, she didn’t want to go anywhere tonight. Mr. Walters soon sent her a text saying he’ll pay her double the amount she gets on most nights. She thought about it and texted him back saying that she wanted the money tripled.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMgG9sHsft
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She didn’t get the chance to put her phone down when he texted back saying it’s a done deal. Miranda can’t believe it. The owner of the party must be some big shot, she thought. Looks like she’ll have to ditch her plans of chilling at home and attend. She texted back saying she’ll be there.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEpNCuUxNd
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After putting her phone aside, Miranda found herself listening to the lecturer, this time with her undivided attention. It seems talking to Mr Walters about the party that is going to take place just set her into a whole different mood.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCBL00Hw6A
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The sound of your lecturer telling his students that the lecture is over, was music to Carly’s ears. She quickly packed her books in her backpack just like everyone around her. For some reason, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that she just had her last class. But that only meant that she has to meet Alex as planned.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWLcwlT0Abr
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She’s glad she got through to Angel and made up a lie that she’s not very proud of. But she had to find a way to not go home tonight and she had to use Robin as her scapegoat. As guilty as she felt, she knew it had to be done.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQouKsjCqE
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She quickly walked out of the hall before Harriet or her friends could see her. As soon as she was out, she quickly made her way for the exit. She wondered if she would find Alex waiting for her outside.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7C24ABdfl
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She’s walking through the parking lot, surpassing and bypassing people. Just before she could make her way out, she heard someone call her from behind. She recognised that voice immediately: Robin.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu22wgvDqQp
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She stopped in her tracks and winced. She knew she couldn’t ignore him since he caught her wide open. Before she turned around, she wondered what she should tell him in order to leave.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFyVPRCPPf
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"Hey, why are you in such a rush?" Robin asked as soon as she turned around. He had caught up to her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJMY5wNZqj
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6CWAE4i59
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMjV9FUK4F
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Shoot, Carly almost said out loud. What is she going to do? How is she going to deny the offer without actually hurting him?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvzFG0mrde
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6Xbb8FDB6
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"No, I really want to," Robin insisted. "I noticed last time that you had to take the bus. Now that I’ve caught you, I can take you home."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIvlvHenDA
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Carly had to think of something fast. Alex might be already outside and talking to Robin is eating up her time.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmO7aGfiJD
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZoBlNt3pB
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"Oh, I see. You can go, but you’ll have to tell her that I’ll be taking you next time. That’s if I don’t have to stay here for late classes on some days."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNy4qwSFupW
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPEWpmgIi9
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"Alright, see you tomorrow?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthJkxXqFJY
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"Ya, see you tomorrow."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fizRcrKEa
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Carly waited and watched Robin go to his black Cardillac in the parking lot. She quickly made a beeline for the main gate. As planned, she found Alex parked outside, across the road. She found him looking outside the window and she couldn’t tell if he’s relieved to see her or not.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVtYACpX9sS
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She quickly went for his car to the passenger side and got in, closing the door. Alex turned to look at her with a stoic face, but his eyebrow is raised.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4zrMC1vuh
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Qh8qfVX1l
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCcgu8EgJ9
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFavK3GoUwf
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Carly didn’t say anything as she first looked at him, but he had quickly turned to what’s in front of him. He soon turned the car’s engine on.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApxo0oMjjY
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBwtSbZ7m0
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTRfYFSxQX
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"Are you being sarcastic?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFqzZ1E0pM
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcULpRkCBLP
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Carly shook her head. She noticed Robin’s car drive out through the gate, making a turn up the road. Alex noticed her eyes and looked at the car driving on ahead of them.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNuB0ybvrz
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVFnn5bxdU
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3f1yrm1FMH
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx69mJoDrpM
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Carly clicked her tongue while looking at Alex with murderous intent. He put the car in drive and the vehicle started to move.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64PiZZ7Crm
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfMTxsHeUq
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwGMg1jwE8
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"Like where, exactly?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVSEGkLU2A
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Alex gave her a brief look before looking back at the road. "You’ll see. You aren’t supposed to know, so I’m afraid before you get there, I've to blindfold you."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfepMQVw2P
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"Huh?" Carly couldn’t believe what she’s hearing. "You’ve got to be kidding me. Why don’t you people ever tell me anything?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtyBP018awP
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfleYcbsGcJ
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Carly folded her arms and looked out of her side of the window. She now thought of what Alex had told her this morning. She shouldn’t have been involved in all this whether they threatened her or not. But she was scared and still is. Who knows what they would do with what they have on her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTbcTLOJLM
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡREe06iOVmN
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"Oh..., uh," Angel looked caught off-guard as she turned on her chair to look up at Eric. She had been going through some files and was quite engrossed in it that she didn't realise how much time has passed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4shYLBa2Ei
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHjrWKSHF3
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4gp3ZvhF9
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7GP5bkpDg
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVv4Nq3ne0
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"Good, I'm glad that you did," said Angel as she now stood up from her chair. She looked around and realised that most of the cubicles around hers were empty.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5XNwaoj84
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"Wow, no one even bothered to tell me they were leaving," said Angel as she turned to look towards Sabrina's empty cubicle.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksWsgySR7P
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvTbULshQhw
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Angel lifted her arms to give herself a good stretch. After doing so, she turned towards Eric who had a wide smile on his face.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtCRVkRJosQ
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"What?" she asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQyy7E4qRp
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhf3HTnaDJY
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Angel shook her head and started to pack away the files and clear her desk. As soon as she was done she turned to Eric who still had that smile on his face.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBuJJ3ujHrI
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"Okay, we can go now," she said, swinging the handbag strap over her shoulder. "Aren't we going home with Leo and Mr. McDonell?" 427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQZy3xwo0H
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No sooner did she say those words, did Leo appear down the hall with his father behind him, alongside Mr. Wilson.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJM1Ht0Or5
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtY5CeTNXhK
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TnJlWTUuz
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"That's good to hear. You three can go along home. Wilson and I still have a lot to talk about. I'll be home in time for dinner. Bill will be taking us, so Leo, you can take the other car.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgX5nkwbJI0
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"Alright," said Leo as he already had the car keys in his hands. He turned towards Eric and Angel. "Let's go."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6OXWf0Ei3
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"It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wilson," said Angel as she went out of her cubicle to follow Leo who already started to make his way out.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxDgu0HstQ2
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYBDjPSW61l
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"Goodbye, Mr. Wilson," said Eric as he held Angel by the shoulder and gently tried to turn her around without making it look like he was trying to get her as far away from Mr. Wilson as possible.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1Poz8Lzys
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtl48d1PYeE
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJL8TwHswlD
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hyBCIxuUx
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmIa1VEYKd
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcB195Ry6O7
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXAJ0d99TM
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwVFozbs72
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"Goodness, me, Angel," said Eric. "Some people hide their real intentions by being nice. In my eyes, he looked like he was about to eat you alive."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6201CcXeDT
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDO91KJg8C
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The doors to the elevator flew open. It's empty and the three of them went in. Before the doors closed, they noticed Mr. McDonell and Mr. Wilson in the lobby of the office, talking. Mr. Wilson was looking through the glass doors, staring at them. As soon as the doors to the elevator closed, Eric turned to look at the other two.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWXKWL1srB
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAlxwzfSuPL
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6eMWqfmCR
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0csu8pUHG0
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Leo looked up, trying his best to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn't deny that he saw it too; the way Mr. Wilson looked at Angel. But Eric kept persisting him that he had no choice but to say:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhwXOrnlOvE
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOuW5Mxx7b
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Saying it out loud made Leo blush that he had to keep his face fixed upwards like he was looking at the ceiling so that the other two wouldn’t notice. He also felt his chest ache a little. Why is he feeling like this? And why did he feel so guilty that he didn't get to notice this but Eric did?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYJw8QHTx7
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Angel shook her head. "Okay, I don't want to talk about it," she said. "If we ever get to see him again, I'll be sure to keep my distance. Happy, now?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhFAAk1vkW
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPtTCSYRv6Y
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Leo held his breath after realising what he had agreed on. What's wrong with him today? He now started to feel confused with himself that he felt he might lose it.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCySlys0KlP
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTqvzflUbHe
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMEacz4C1a
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCGFoBwYBFl
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6l6i83OlCD
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9cMIPzRQV
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVQBD9abKX
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9Jd51t4Jt
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡje26UyFxWz
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOdp3S7ZGxy
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxRD0ZDILI
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"Nope."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXmdWAQLD4
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"I'm going to kill you one day," said Leo. They had now reached the glass front doors and he held one open.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvyZk3xhWd
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmy0I3Fwtad
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As soon as she was out, Leo quickly stepped in front of Eric, blocking his path so as to walk out. And he made sure to let go, hoping that it would hit Eric in the face. But Eric was quick enough to stop the door from doing so and drew it wide open.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJJnJWGdAa
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpDtFPV6dU
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU38CefBLuG
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FloBuB8ec
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrPd3lkVJU
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQ5gr5FbNh
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"Even if you wanted to, the fact that you haven't told her you're in love with Carly, means she'll still stick around," said Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1c7w5PPiT
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQhM6zwvvJ
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQzAOpCffO
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"Okay, you two, let's get going," said Eric. "Where did you pack the car, anyway?" He started to look around the parking lot.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oREBlbmx2
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"If you don't stop talking, I might just stand here and make you look for it yourself," said Leo with a raised eyebrow.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDtx8pJ69L
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26mbRrV5Lt
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Angel smiled and looked around the parking lot. The sun may have set, but the remaining sun rays shone behind some buildings brought about an orange glow all around. She enjoyed the nice, warm surrounding, before she finally said, while pointing with her finger:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSwuvM3l4u
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEv4ekSwIua
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"Oh, ya, you are," said Eric as he saw the grey BMW. He turned to look at Leo. "Thank goodness an angel like her is around."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYtsMdrPtB0
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEo0iREvVWL
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"Let's go, I really need that caffeine," said Leo as led the way to the car with the others following behind him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Yu6STpmIA
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Miranda couldn't stop looking through her phone as she sat in the bus with earphones plugged in and connected to her phone. The song playing: Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijHoEzU4xj
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Miranda did feel dangerous as she looked through Leo’s photos on his Instagram page. She couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked in his standalone pictures.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZCn0Rkx8W
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A sudden thought crossed her mind: he and Carly are probably together at this very moment. She looked out the window to catch her breath. As much as she tried to convince herself that she might be overthinking it, a strong part of her knew she’s right. Even after his bachelor party and his wedding got cancelled, he is still seeing Carly. They're probably lovers now, she thought.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpARSjoBNcN
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She felt like punching the window. I shouldn't be thinking of such things, she thought. As much as Carly isn't any of her business anymore, the thought of her being Leo’s lover drove Miranda into a fit of rage.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNAaLQOAg7I
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Her rage almost made her forget that she had to drop off as the bus had stopped. After realising it, she quickly stood up and took hold of her bag to rush out before the bus driver could press the button to close the doors.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNG8dDg3B1s
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She took a deep breath as soon as she stepped out and she could already feel the stares of almost everybody in the bus. It didn't matter as she was good at ignoring people and she quickly forgot about them as the bus drove away.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoDLjvAyQsn
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With headphones still plugged in, she looked down at her phone and pressed the back button to repeat the song. She started to make her way to the alleyway that she usually used to get to the club.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVIogEl5KK
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As soon as she arrived at the club's back door, she could already feel the atmosphere. It's just another busy night as usual, she told herself as she closed the door behind her. She gave a nod to the man who always stood guard inside and made her way down the hall towards the dressing room.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebmy6sdxe4
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She went straight for her locker upon entering the room when she felt her phone vibrate in her hand. Mr. Walters is calling.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakIsaGwusm
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She answered. "If you're going to ask where I am, I'm already in the dressing room," she said with the earphones still in her ears.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMR46O0bVx
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"Good, that's fine," said Mr. Walters. "You better get dressed quickly for tonight. A vehicle will come over to pick you girls up in ten minutes or so."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ552vn8FCJI
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKUxGpwuom
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"I know that, you don't have to tell me how to do my job," Mr. Walters sounded like he is about to snap. "There will be the five of you. It's a small party, nothing special."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaV6Vo9WV7
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwC8H8Ep7kt
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"Oh, and one more thing. When we get to the party, I don't want you asking too many questions that may make the guests uncomfortable. Try to warn the others."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2k9ktro7z3
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Z7qSDoYN8
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"There's something else. There will be someone who will join you girls at the party. You know..., entertaining our guests. So, don't get a little surprised by it, okay?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8eVHxbFch
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3gZ5V2utm3
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fmiX2EsSP
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Alex drove the car downtown and Carly couldn't help but look around. She didn't expect to be in this part of town. She thought the party they were attending would be in some luxurious place in the city. Maybe in some prestigious club, unlike Mr. Walters'.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaV8wB1I1Gi
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"Hey, are you sure the event is taking place around this part of town?" Carly couldn't help but ask as she turned to look at Alex. "Red Lion described it like it's a party with class."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2u4PUWwTR
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"It is," Alex said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37OYd3IYDk
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"In this dump? Sorry if that came out rude, but where can you put up a luxurious party around here? Aren’t we going to some nice place like a hotel or something?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYPyzimYoT
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3ZCxgyZps
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"I really hope so."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEZ7hluHq1
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Alex rolled his eyes. Do women really talk like this all the time, he asked himself. He already knew the answer to that. But there’s something about Carly when she asked her questions that almost drove him to the edge of madness.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhAadoal6NQ
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They were approaching the area close to the New York harbour. The road was quiet and only a few cars and some vans coming passed them going the opposite direction. Before they could reach the premises, Alex slowed the car and stopped.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAE5fgXWmU
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"What is it?" Carly asked as she looked at him. "Are you telling me we’re stopping here?" she looked out of the window. "But we’re just outside the harbour. Are we having a party here?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vhOnMiNHp
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Alex didn’t answer as he bent to her side to reach his hand to the glove compartment. He removed a black folded cloth and closed the compartment. He sat up straight, looking at Carly.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96KKsgMaFi
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrddsVkSWE
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"What?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurvFN4QvUz
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tXXaW3Uvr
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Alex opened the door and went out himself. Carly had no choice but to do as he said. He did tell her that he would've to blindfold her. When she got out, she looked around. She stood a few feet away from the wire fence that separated the ship bay premises and the road. She could see a ship pulling up into the bay from a distance and there came the sound of its horn.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ypaPRI4vs
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcFOpiySEst
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Carly looked at him before doing so. She felt him coming close behind her and she had the sudden urge to turn around again because she didn’t like this. She saw the black cloth that he had come over her head and blinding her eyes.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7VEqLXFKC
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡziWUIbaZOr
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"Red Lion wouldn’t like that to happen, would he?" Alex asked as he tied the cloth. "I’m just doing what I was told."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTM4okwQe8
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After doing so, he opened the car door beside her and helped her in carefully. He closed the door and he went round the car to the driver’s seat. He started the car and did a U-turn. Carly could feel how the car moved and she held her breath for a moment.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqEni4FzlJ
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjogSkbD7JM
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QNSlDeZhu
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Carly noticed his tone and pressed her lips together to keep herself from talking back. He might not have instructions to kill her, but when you drive a person mad, who knows what they may do.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCLK2rfsbP
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The car continued to move and Carly felt the car make more turns than usual. Where exactly is he taking me, she wondered.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZg3PSyAnWh
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmZRGusDlG
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"We’re almost there," Alex answered. "And don’t try to do anything stupid. If you remove your blindfold, I won’t hesitate to hurt you."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4v1FV5MaKS
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvNzic1Gkg
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLoj0IQYHPg
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Easy for you to say, Carly said to herself. How she wished she knew where they’re going. The car made a few more turns before slowly coming to a stop. Carly felt her heart beat faster. This is it, they’ve finally arrived.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ06tnBUH1Y
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She heard Alex open and close the door. She heard footsteps outside as she knew he was coming round the car to get her out.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEiOwe4Pk2
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The car door opened beside her and she felt the burst of the cold night air. Could they still be near the harbour, she wondered. Alex took both of her hands and she felt awkward as she felt how large and calloused they were, yet he touched her gently. She actually expected him to grab her by the arm and roughly pull her out of the car.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUaGFLIztP
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmfQtSRBNb
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She found herself obliging to him calmly. She didn't expect him to be so gentle. She felt her cheeks slowly start to heat up. Is she blushing?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWlDGQklHgO
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While holding her hands, Alex took her a few steps away from the car and stopped. He let go and for a moment, Carly gasped. With her blindfolded, she didn't like the idea of being alone.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2CdyPAYDQ
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"Relax, I'm just going to close the car door," he said as he walked past her. And just as he had said, he closed it. Carly remained there, breathing in the cold night air and shaking, wondering why all this is happening to her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDXw8JqbQyy
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDMLNlJEhV
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHFhLkGjofJ
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"So-sorry," she stammered.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQXUlcBFGZ
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDc7O0L1dSA
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Carly gave a nod of her head and Alex led her forward, his hands still on her shoulders as they walked side by side.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemrQJVdETx
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They walked for a while and Carly heard the sound of people talking and something like metal wire. As they approached the source of the noise, she heard a man speak out:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsH7rV7cmoO
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpau8wrde5
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjenPVC3dkn
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There came the sound of wire as the gate is open. Carly couldn’t help but feel they might still be within the premises of the harbour if not anywhere else.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvhhkEKVfB
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNYVSFwWwj
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSfel7UXEJ
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Alex held her shoulders a little tighter and drew her close to him. Carly couldn’t help but feel how big and warm his body was against hers. It almost felt comforting.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1s8bnzuHh
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJijUw7vTt
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"Okay, okay, chill," said the man and she could hear him back away. "You act like she's your girl or something."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9uNbou09mF
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"She's not," said Alex. The man's statement made Carly blush somehow. "Red Lion's orders. You don't want to cross him."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9vlugMEpL
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZoUPMi4HXh
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Alex continued to lead Carly on ahead, leaving the men at the gate. As they walked, she felt her surroundings suddenly change. She could tell they are entering a building because she no longer felt the cold night air. She soon heard the clanking sound of metal above and she wondered if those were pipes. The air around them felt warm and damp.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWE33pgUGl
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGfulGas3y
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"Can't do that," he answered as he continued to lead the way. "Red Lion doesn't want any outsiders knowing this place."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxsAtmGsPo
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaIK4LpCTI
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Alex didn't answer as he soon stopped. Carly wondered if she had upset him. Before she could react, she felt one of his hands slip away from her shoulder and the sound of a buzzer soon rang in her ears. Did he press something?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrb3GavGRA
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She heard something move in front of her like a metal door and Alex soon led her forward again, taking a few steps before stopping. Carly felt like she had entered a different room until she felt the floor move after another buzzing sound came through. It felt like she's in some kind of elevator and they were descending.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBBVUK2IpcR
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUcoWRz2a8n
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"You'll see," Alex answered.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdTrwBSpO7
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She felt the elevator stop and the doors behind her draw open. Alex gently turned her around and led her out. There came the sound of soft jazz music playing in the background. Carly now felt a little anxious. Have they arrived at the so-called party?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXG0O8MBj4
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Alex made her stop and his hands dropped from her shoulders. Carly almost whimpered as she turned her head. She didn't want to be left alone.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fkrPr7SJN
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"Ah!" came a recognisable voice. She heard footsteps approach her. "She's finally here. And early too. Thank you for bringing her on time, Alex. You really are reliable."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAlntdVeyyR
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHrAycbaIc
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Carly knew Red Lion stood in front of her and soon enough, he lifted up her blindfold. Carly's eyes had to adjust to the lights as she first looked at Red Lion. Her attention soon diverted to the room. She's shocked to see what's around her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuVcaKyWcON
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"Yes, dear, take it all in," said Red Lion as he stood by her side and looked around too. "For tonight, this is going to be your playground."
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