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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVXgFzPrZO
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK2r4P8YPnW
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfgiuEicvD
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjuP4x85Ss
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeBsnWPHfqW
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrIM1BdAixP
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8ooRhr9rj
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPEz4hVuVf
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mncuRSB8Y
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hl5mI9tYP
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHryYUJzJ2P
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"Then you should've refused."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzGEYv5hM2
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJoo9etW3ha
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7wkfPKMeC
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1Q2O45huq
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhN4PvWBw2
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BL16aAM2L
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE68mIP2EQs
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡudh2yKI7gm
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYamzXVQmh
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZU5JkTAKIb
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ61MOKCiqe
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpmUmQ21YM
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU10y4hATPV
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPD2VPT30y2
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZHPZMo3hlX
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFY8sGKr3D7
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"It's his orders, not mine."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfqi5N9S08
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"I can't wait for this to be over."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFaZQROTx4
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"So what time do your classes end?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYjTb1OEXc
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6KzdTnUCj
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjoQpN94f0P
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRbaCiWPCQZ
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7eMS03Zvf
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaclo3IuVne
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdphp826K2M
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAERm7FfZn1
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtT4RNdEew
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxgwu45ZS1
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2OpAd6HiB
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJXd5ex3Zl
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzRO0k7mU9k
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHHE2AsLRd
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6d9dnejFnJ
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Qct3Aoc0s
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLPpgewqTU
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwJk7QIrG9
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bz8X90KTD
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEZ3sZgYzg
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1rqy3OcFF
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfqdX1YQ9v
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleccdwyVlv
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNneHpvpdK
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1yKmSQoCM
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmAS9ya8Zk
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKirJQSAVQ5
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ZfDq6DVAR
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39Zoo6l8h8
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxv9GLAwHb
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkj28hGGYy
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCw2SGXAhxp
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hoJvX58Ft
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50SlysiK9c
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBznojbBns
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLEzElDZ9t
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGAoaW5Lrc
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4IbprzPBiB
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTZltbOKqU
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPRHCTprRO
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOAzHj2oi7l
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrgA3hh5ekK
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJE943rFkn
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1SMSADyRT
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡid3AD61zWO
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDN0Jhf9PB
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL8LC9BOG3N
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8wct8zVsl
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoH9eVId7MS
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡURIOyq2ClR
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbAoumhwWa3
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡme5HIgJ9me
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzB86lqMqnC
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyk3Cbhz0FX
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoNGXZtGhLE
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXcibb0fs7
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"You too."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbJqzfjDKp
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUfwUgj4Pw
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcutvz5oCH
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfp2BriHe3h
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VD5rBFfRZ
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt1URSMrML6
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxApYfxZ0JC
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNZefye2bd
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlVu1zn30X
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemtxwmtEpj
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsILfBknmK
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZynKAYyMJ
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"And what is that?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFYZh7hIIQ
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxS4VFnhN6F
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bBAkE7kGg
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2msGdeskE
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSy0tgYX4vz
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVej3YJ68kb
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ClEZJnhzv
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrZNNmFPmK
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnrUFahiiw
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpVb4jfKwn
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"Is that a problem?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hCoTdzx95
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"It is. We're already late for work."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80WLmjvYPz
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnLRxtA2c0
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM19CZRhKnr
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7b7DFft6vQ
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrep7JunoEY
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKe8LriPHr
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcggFb8sjvB
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6nQVyVU0Q6
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASKdBO82Jq
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbsVJn3YBof
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pF4eYQJau
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2CZPUdYljH
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7b9nSoroQ
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXH2vx3E52a
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRm71kFf9gD
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxsVuigU2Zu
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbfRFsahDgZ
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJy90XyFB9
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5xPCv5utI
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHWgfkIBPX
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwIRtnNDyor
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvFeUFQONC
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzTg4MgRC6D
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"I'll miss you guys too."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjqgHcpoFL
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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.'"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC2OhLodajX
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9ZCPCpLQU
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvuaKNOCfK
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbePX7omPX
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3GoJJRgJo
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdquFcc8sGg
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxm9i1qMj2T
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6mLYwpIet9
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiDsbmCbwE
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcKX3Ua7VY2
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzcnsBl3ik4
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFLqes3K0L
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXoXhszFnSm
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfEm6I27BT
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnxaPXiAtwa
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pP0yjqTCb
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LILoJdvUi
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqQADnosAl
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtBWQtLWvt
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhkXcke8GMF
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrl8h6hA0Hq
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5e7Ku1RR8h
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCanJw1vDax
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWibdGEVHr
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUCOQ0KF4jG
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQII6ORXhp0
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9MMA08vJi
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"I'm almost done with my latte."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCq8Fyx6Gez
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2f2E9mvym
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"She's right," Bill said.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qBf4EzLA1
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHkqsvwKRUx
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUeWkHO1J6E
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"And what is that?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBhIoIGtBK
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2V0bMzUFq0
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcl7Ml0hHIB
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2xiWbXbCB
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYmpsWjQYjj
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"Just giving you a hint."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJtvvn4Y5lX
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRExwHVtkrl
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCW6L8cYty
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"Maybe."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuWncZxR5t
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4VqkTmV34
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"What?" Leo snapped.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHIE7862xj
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKOOaUtAtd
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85a9F1UeMn
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKDANcWsoLy
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIIlEnJUbU3
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrZvrMcYbc
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"Why would I even want to?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5YUcDZB4p
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHrCMsnlsF
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrjvmCUk10l
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhdqGhNCPc
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRy90JSga2r
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"And what could that be?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDRh7zpUm9r
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4H56NWdsAJ
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyYJmblWNc5
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcD2XpkyxDo
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTB8V3rBP9
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZ5yhcbX8M
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP70mTEU1ah
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWMGOh7H9j
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCcETuX05n
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VTHxlde6r
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9znozY2TmX
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cDYL9US3j
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmlZX52Tkw
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgQswqjNYk
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuWICpsZyU
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3iEW3xzcN
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzewRkjspy2
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDC1FMgrOzI
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9UhRd3Acv
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMi42thq1U7
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvIeSMmmUP
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRXDYiArCg
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmSdZdaijj
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"Here we are," Bill announced.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡede488I94N
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5ls9HLDDL
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRM2UxO9Mkd
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8SHHeHIl5
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSO34qP1F2
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTgv3cZtsU5
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yDqDKYEnI
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0cWERA361
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfgHkRKTXn
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5f9xdvRby
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSScHuQKn3m
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnayNq0Eqth
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKaakNaMwyf
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHE5krpAZa
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lQiANzfiL
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEgOhxuAVD
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUSWDUWOrY
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQj4aWeR1Q8
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQy7lDL7blK
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqBRgEcgKl
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GKxQVoqxB
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcDAMZqG37
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoaUqL8CbC
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrcTzdeosg
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjnR5z3ytN
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdIa1Z8A91
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4aHwkLXxg
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZB20kPb1Ca
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFuvMt5Pci
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrgLcZTx94
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTNuz0pYPj
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTHID8HGm6
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfeZeTIyTAL
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFrechme5r7
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMRqy8qhso
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPd97u5nm3O
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlPmAhMEOC
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkk3InYNMRk
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvSeUn6jHBD
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"Yes, we will."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDVodNN2NF
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUmU63HWfE
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWmlYZl2KD
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZh0XfayAL
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNAyekxxc3h
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfZePWs03T
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJef1wIM23
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSrCmrRvpk
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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."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4IMqLx2Ajl
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSlyNNzZnk
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLIbLbybi7
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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?"503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SJ7dqFEn1
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmmlS4CsMD
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJ8mM6nFSg
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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.503Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkAsNHuXme
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