"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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2U80puqRg
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWSzCn6pE2
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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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZp03oOoAjg
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhHWp5cIbh
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLniEH4vnlT
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7A2k1WtW5D
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"Well, you better."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQCT5kTOE7
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SGdZKHTuF
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXG8L62tQIW
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4OxAea4beO
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIAtV2PDta
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXAu0dW44g
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3nX7Qte3M
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"Alright, take care."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyn18zpZHw1
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"You too."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypmv5bO21Z
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbtI54U0s2
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16aYatLy3j
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Zcx8y5V6P
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE4Fhjp4T6S
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB408P1jQjS
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvGbDjPuqi
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJC7De328Z
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wYy8i7SVS
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BNv1ghuJh
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYst7wssrEq
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ovARzdqmn
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5ELgRxcVm
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMpiSMemuV
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFTTfCW7Fm
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQ5WvOJ3fv
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQGRBXUKfi
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcJ1HKHkvI
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WKoFQWcuN
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLTzWmGNvQ
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlqtfnnZUO6
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCIxjEJEBs
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaQNlCkyu0
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG25wfiQ50A
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhZQOy55kM
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5M2W0Fgwow
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkFpoRvwch
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM70OF7X9cQ
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTPMkzesdfZ
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gF7H35GtG
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2apDoqRzK
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5yTJ5zJCo
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsLvljPOJP
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUrOZ5HSUf
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoLlffNZyN
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFe94Ozsx8
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyYpRAuH8Gw
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0twhwkqzHG
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSRd0LkGOx6
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSjw6e17YJ
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcwkNnxp6uN
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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?487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3QZjcZwE3
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLsBQZB2q2
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZdPEEh1xQ
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSPVV8omhQ
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu6XXmHoUvJ
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXhJiB6wKW
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkD4V7Z6Sx8
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PawlLnnCJ
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfBQNExHZ1
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiDz2Qx1X5
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVQDbsw0ie
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHJcLNo5p2
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUKgGwvvZN
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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?487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewhYgLejsa
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuoZ0tzbfoC
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Vi776CgNf
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzZToLT4IWS
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGpmHe3zL6a
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfydndoirc
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxlfAnno6O
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"Alright, see you tomorrow?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLnQ6rB8Ks
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"Ya, see you tomorrow."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFiGvY0SC6
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZY9XGVPWS
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLoEpkqWGZv
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dj4EUfJ5T
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUKmEr6ziVg
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4WH9U22FN
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zlUw3RfMR
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERt0uXoxoa
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3eqfWS4WE
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"Are you being sarcastic?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztM2mEyJo1
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3GxdI4Vcp
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzctwRsSt6
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3l6LBckH7X
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRsNglZb4t
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3WBDrOOod
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrAbgRbLWDm
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW30ABxUkGi
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBy6dIFr8g
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"Like where, exactly?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmf3dk5kEu
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqFwQlLkvE
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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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCd91V9PvHc
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw19pu1noXw
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnxP2q7HDTu
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtrxNWYWMU
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjxsgiLbgfA
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaytfQxFXG3
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AFa0UJQNo
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DktrAPSNb
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbGd479m72L
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGGMingS7m
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAx8kX2oyrg
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYZTjsxoHk
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIXMCYanpeg
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"What?" she asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzTlEM0dNa
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTgbaWeoNw
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1V82rK0xV5
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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?" 487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡez1oExB33N
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOglpRa9aq
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfXW7kjDbIG
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNqqRT1673V
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquhiXFkyS3
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKSLhUvCjR
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNR7bXwUwDN
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKAeVXfS5W
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTXwTYqDF4H
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNalNP5vY19
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcgXrCVkRd
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYpRE20Xzd
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIibnoj4wVm
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTa2yWZTZ2D
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUHWvSOuIJ
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzW8Bkz0F1e
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQAvJogRktF
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IGA2LoBkW
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTy4wOlBzMw
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wSOrQ7zWC
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasOvpVtw9K
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7ODynMvQ1
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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:487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1QtWiukRP
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdbIeGb1qom
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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?487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8iGyyf68Wk
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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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeYO9cRAPMN
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAzay90yUIv
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9OwoamoNR
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0id6ywBkMe
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUTgz8pBR0
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74mhbhKJCD
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLxK7yJ1Xi
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFi8AUvr2Mg
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLpGGP5cQkq
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmWS4BNe1M
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc74uS5JZpf
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMADbcJJWna
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6z5wDdI8qc
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"Nope."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oEIVAPRj6
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLUjAN1fAk
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQ8PkS5qPX
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxekjjKbBl
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DCOvDjX7U
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEpAqf2oFc
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvoDp133eZ
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTAwVRMBPAG
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwp3LtUNp64
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDzJxxgZhe
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQJyyc611O
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4kkiUZOu8
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQuMBKzmcWx
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmtq0UlKak
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAfzlb5QW9
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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:487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmd45oPL9BM
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomjugVI6aA
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbauze5A59
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHUpG3AZY6
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfyUgb06V2
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGtw5VmPly
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ98Pu1TxMGR
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWI71tJLCLf
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9w35dtpbb9
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUkTH1WGq6
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ06tVGfmnrh
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKl3J93GgCX
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfrcIti2mH
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡas9Tngfs9Q
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oIQgdGDpe
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSullXKA90
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2NhUwQTCz
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63mJGQ5JDe
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjxLsaxCTDD
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGoZ2mKJkwg
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyxGhfH2MWv
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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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47bDS4npT7
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPc8jhHAf2t
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhk111uxzcI
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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'.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyd8C9glzJ
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2J8Ao0Aee2
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"It is," Alex said.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7VYw6UslD
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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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JxruWTOrr
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvAQ0PgsyOh
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"I really hope so."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24ZG29LnFq
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsNrKcCyzg0
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJ9d2X92kw
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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?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWmpoMvYXPE
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4kj5N9K8W
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9N04ihR82
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"What?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡULABqyxwdF
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAwH96Kams
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYXHqcyUovV
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLEnZyFT2BT
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LtMXkk6uO
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡap6x0ZSn7R
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF6GLSTHAVM
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWYbHd3TiQ
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJdsJm7Xy8
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dD5eOSO16
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80TGYE4wyB
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkP3Yzk4qd7
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyqguQOMmA
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcf4ml29Hr8
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNJ8BLI35Y
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBeEsxA5Em
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUG3hRsA7P
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aAFJKGnr4
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbc1WRCcpwN
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvLUgOqzcN
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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?487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHx7uPbbKIZ
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZHXUTOc2z
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQxYHkRVat
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhCc9ulho0
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJhNQQnjaI
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"So-sorry," she stammered.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF0nXuS1NGR
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzMeFT5woIV
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTp2IUgm82
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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:487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiClilN7NpH
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt67toVZYD9
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeA29knRJSH
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IKvU8Sgf2
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQH3hOsDVFi
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2NEDZAAy7u
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5udtRHNiif
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7kL1Hq4jr
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡInFPJYdNLY
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNaQEWL40M
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYWQ4FvziG4
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxOrWDNzj7w
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCQ3FR5p7g
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFy5et3FFz
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxUqpneP52
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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?487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiX1wW5Zvu0
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1wRTiy5USy
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RTwq7aYye
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"You'll see," Alex answered.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9z2lCzYIK
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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?487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjViwxCzkzD
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKuMVQlMT1e
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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."487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQaB7dVACCn
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQyJVwzWcw
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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.487Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1XfyHR4Kkz
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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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