Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZEBhn3ilE
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMhLaAplAg
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvg0QJYEbj
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHtF2y0xXZx
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOIaoORvKsw
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI6Nr73wM1H
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYiT8INdntM
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkz4s8OSFG
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS9DTfrY9hY
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ82wIKj6jT0
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMWMXhGJWU
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"Then you should've refused."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzuFsvBqcrp
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5rl0Gk2tRI
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZqafnadug
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFgVU01iEkJ
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuZ30VRl5EM
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEyO7JbnhT
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Dec5fbqnM
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnoVsT0kLz
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8WxC8iqtN
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbiOpLYrCe6
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bvKPvDQ3t
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3MrUzqqX4v
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwvvldTPW4
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomFlHrvMiB
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1pMe0TVsN
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqbX36CjqD
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"It's his orders, not mine."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOj1X0KMRr
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"I can't wait for this to be over."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKJInuhF11
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"So what time do your classes end?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DANaFrPmX
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKZOqLEPIB
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHs8WpfkZZM
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡunixqBJGVO
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgndRCwqF0
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XK8OfMufO
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyMquSLOCyf
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZZ100jJ4v
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOfHlytI5q
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX744u8ZBaM
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarSz8iehhq
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoVQ3z56Xf
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkOVKgBqme
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zqaLkIcDl
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP72iK6gTcH
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlhuypwmUV
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHL69UUwrx
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHakp5dkAXJ
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQm6SUgmQj
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr0IUS1EQ6n
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwFjsxb0f6i
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvX64Bj4XRc
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIA7TA6cCtk
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqowVaU8RVt
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePoPIPsHIe
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ubSsQKz7X
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdNXiA0GsXX
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOdVBHZIMb
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3cvhvjVRaS
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJrbW1yzvi
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsf4KktkPux
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkMwRo1evo
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2GTDfyGLVt
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTCPjH516mv
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nwdh35wDs
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqrrofuJAPm
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡckEto2ejsc
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VKoRxpfIH
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8nT7VzzDQ
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7t3xv05Ov
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUG2XihpGs
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcncaUMCWHP
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzaLYcZj6z8
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0etmX7z09
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3lNfeJAaCI
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZoi8xgtZA
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f55tbxJGg
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4ocywdtNL
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhs501lDMcS
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwpA3rEpmf
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytIV8SYuao
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEQutMCGC5y
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnIlnx1Ad6f
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINFtvU4zFh
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡifkcXxtFzb
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghDCrXFFA9
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"You too."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvH5gitFxK
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzs0kf1F5jn
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzhI3udmI9U
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLRHKf76TV
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58pZVymcKB
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTLhnS5AxT
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4DBcNSMl8
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbfgIhXjLw
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MGqtv5aI4
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeaiLlhdpdV
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU3QzdmiM6X
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMzK8yxq8e
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"And what is that?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrR691EqwE
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hBSAbX24l
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGErdBvEZ71
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJoIPXDGfh
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGFijHxkfY
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdz8moK0UgM
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjbrimGE8V
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdEXRFPrgO
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfAD6eCCkrN
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXRmLrhmQz
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"Is that a problem?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uiO07vq0i
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"It is. We're already late for work."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcogDXEJuJX
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUALMGURTq
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFejjOBqZV
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOlRpbyu21
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPcMXqw0Ul
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSkyzUwYQS6
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwYKhmUqT8
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTLoj6elqQ
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxKybCL0bw
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLO5mUrkmf
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDilV8IutC
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHsg62hoH6
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlMO3onKVfy
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0UwwVV6Gn
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIIZCbWgRdD
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzG5vf5dN3
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRPumzxx2JP
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQRKFrnzvc
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLXzNGZidJ
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kGcKmPKCO
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtUNUTMEoZ
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ26Xh10UtG
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnm4xktSSq
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"I'll miss you guys too."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡry50YFT7i8
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDGdDZ2f6aX
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ30xrzI5Oz
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCqeGcm7Kua
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNMXCt1D7f
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMH9InnIdn3
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjrWUJaNF2
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6OehFlTKX
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKK6Sw0txzN
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNyIc4lBkoW
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJceJUz0n2w
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXeZAZdxEyr
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡudLNDDGl83
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHAkPxVVN1
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXidnsnwvGZ
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcaW7bQ9Ec
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BYYBVJtRu
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEvA97l5om
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGb82bwD4q
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVR7WP934uy
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfXbxJY3E1
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡejv06lENLh
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUArJHWdQS
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDVdArg0CC
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6FG3aDGMH
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKntLgAouSx
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqikbR4l3o
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6d6vDxDAn
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"I'm almost done with my latte."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwgKLuRkKa
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fIBmR9rZi
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"She's right," Bill said.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSA3BjSdP6m
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0oD4cPpRu
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHfJeB2BBt
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"And what is that?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RENuJQ9pQ
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6bhVDbkPG
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzF9ZL7FYT
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWZoD3oKMw
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fT7bUPzfl
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"Just giving you a hint."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtJXJzjlj5
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSc7oQh6TrF
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx9fqY7Wnhu
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"Maybe."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2UnBzCojg
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLoFtjlJ9IZ
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"What?" Leo snapped.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchYl1X48z2
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDr8yoTsOQe
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡegkdJbg23H
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSeA7dzWjki
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCI5e55XSM
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJa5oMTRy0
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"Why would I even want to?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAy7yOm5mSy
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFss13RtczD
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4vQGlA8Ee
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7F3r5LSkEb
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoD1Oi4zppi
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"And what could that be?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQWHC2TNYP
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCx7KtJNJFR
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QNqRI6Z6b
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbW4j0tcWO
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbhLYDRAawx
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDzOkU6XGeA
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOkj9RPShJ
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpS0i1OdVnv
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMNmQEwemn
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrIKUsmeUNb
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpG29MsEBu
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnesILFNxl
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWELP7G6UX
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIEXCvoyJ3
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfIrEcv1m1
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlw8RONrGVQ
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUPZPLtulK
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HKpDug1Z1
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8hNudXQtT
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pZcg9yiPE
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujMpDTtgPb
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8g2cetwpQo
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNtxAscYUS
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"Here we are," Bill announced.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzNt2eKQT0
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmNVQNCm2n
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxDF8ZWZpg
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKCWHL0j3m
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiErISeWjpb
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCowTV1Cg1g
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRpCY0gZqAH
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDy8gykzVT8
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOH2eNZeWr2
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPXuZ73XxG
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnh2aDcv3G
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrDtsYVGFz
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbeSuO417fh
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rFU93R5Zm
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrNpfqOXAo
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUE1YfL8uZd
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiFW1NZpS1
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0wDFiFyDa
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEatL4gHjb
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡecSV7PUfzz
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGZl6LftZr
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhcg3DuFIX
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Nswt48qrG
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHzXeZrDHe
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJZ4CRZ1w4
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCAvnW99BG
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKWjQc9Zxw
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71UGxGLwGz
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4wCfCxuPvh
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡATwCZ1LSQ7
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqamv8ODNXO
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGiLnf1PL3
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTFHjwG1fC
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKN8FBx0gQO
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EroVVH529
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ctfpPww2W
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAitYQxs7sL
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgdRAdf7jxs
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OZaK8216D
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"Yes, we will."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7p3SPb0Zs
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡniZMXQPpqf
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0pHfTC1l6X
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5GjuG1IbY
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡImmzSTs2xx
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dIoCftGcp
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69ZDghGJBh
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxU7qZI5KW
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpKPCJe9GC
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzoRUgUZdgW
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8AbOOI11Nu
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjnFzkIK8r
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FhbMOWnfn
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡznyxaLosn7
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIY7gONOzVH
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