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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLXi9xjEwM
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XbeUrU3eK
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6axX3v4p0
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtVwbJplG0
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadlPNSOjKN
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxUdHrl4PU
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34yQ8Ztmyl
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW5lS0iwf8U
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSETRhBt2Tn
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCaE4OtNHF9
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRtokMicVU
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"Then you should've refused."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2056XnmN0
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXxX5dkMw6
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWVqTUGDH1
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrNGsGSvrU
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1ELTlYtR1
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WxtkPxkog
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEop5RtKQ1
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsF351zsDZ3
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8kT6gdRuy
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIw5mN4azhJ
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnw8AxzLRJm
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1Sr4pKJlm
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WyTwd7xAX
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZswg09WTr
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVXEgKZDzj
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bGxYWmUTC
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"It's his orders, not mine."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2pByjOdix
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"I can't wait for this to be over."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAEJRN2FPoY
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"So what time do your classes end?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJToxycXfc8
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4VXexiINk
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUAFc0MgEQh
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLRIWt6JRr
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXveDOsb6A
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOnTyEEVTC
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGROLQREtg
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9izAwojNU0
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJSjA4z6S9
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq91fA4elr7
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUmX15Oyuv
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlJ65L3jG6
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBdEyxxiqo1
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4uI4buPi7b
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5anGHjhpa
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcO0CR3UWOI
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yjQCs4vAj
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRaaiYqMmp
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Z4BR2k9Qp
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqXCFrVQ0r
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGS5lU2Utn7
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHuI0pE8Zob
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqnJkEuuOq
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡosHRq0pH4A
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrryVD992ba
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWWIwcs9yv
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmvCaxUk3m
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7AzoETiOw
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2eLOKcxRPS
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjy0JCPeOX7
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9Dl9XHzu0
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NEeoTKq5X
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkfBtNvvpa
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡos7XHUR1f5
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqLRkba8oX
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASg9QDwPvm
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgZ0isgV5hd
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjTvWA7I91
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYIaoS0fw0
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCUjEIolRo
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeX9lBKUcp3
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdkq9CUEea
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGTOGJeMJJY
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkZ8oQDWkS
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9JUVUdOo2
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzzSudGld3w
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoROXzQGZQC
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKeFq5DwDf
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH6n05Quxnu
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWjMa29yNr
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBtQwNOLfD
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuvLiJnHsr
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRm11TVtoN
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEIjWs8fgaj
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnc2r7RSDK3
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUROjli7K0
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"You too."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5t3HKVUGHY
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1opp3NQcw
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOF7JQtOzRw
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjDUoHIukL
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcCNJTyChI
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡglDPkx3zoP
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXHHD56EYgj
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZVbC92UCB
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeNY6WJquA
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFcYKBAbYl
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6kLTzPxfiF
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnVj6xgwfU3
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"And what is that?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIR1WESK1c
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt28utqZwNR
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc71dXZYhsH
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyP7L4vZ5rl
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyOev3cfkK
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR7a5rcizMj
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4npLqoSuH4
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84hATTCclz
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡANtb3w264x
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Lpza4Nu79
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"Is that a problem?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrPmhTQeRY
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"It is. We're already late for work."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTbr1xnJwD
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPa0jbKcmCK
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJChU6VlwT
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXk0z8Ub9Vw
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xc655sW3B
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfosQiAa0n
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPaXuoEGX5
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrszzPeWSg
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡen03kDKsQB
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5OwODfzjWk
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTK2EqvzqP3
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmliQieQXcN
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBvTaTPKI7v
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOnbdd0HWCZ
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtffPtCFbn
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCi56Liddc
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2KrccB76qi
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDitMm79Dan
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnvcdhf02F
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45q5ii7VR0
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡma2OPRng9f
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGne8gGNp5
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NfpS4v0Z6
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"I'll miss you guys too."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoHOZ9r86N
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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.'"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWztj6fTiZJ
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1nDVQEwlv
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qY1hfjwvd
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyDGF3qydt
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhy4wsHe62
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4x0UsSh781
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWHUSawJXL
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKh5pQDZd0W
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIEQJ3KNAxY
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETq7wuq0Ic
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCCebLpeUE
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTL5exOLwvI
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBeBzHeTsae
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrltpO2FeuP
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQX0923y3t
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6P3MgTYsAI
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFrqVaB0ZM
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVJgYVrfID
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXVGdQPt80
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpf3GjfyfLp
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9tISlMeQkG
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDhX9TGlKe
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71Y0N3TmLP
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60A9CEvchC
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ756kkOgA6A
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2nikGjunm
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEYaNRr4iN
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"I'm almost done with my latte."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHfuYIAM699
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAKcGXjWsH
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"She's right," Bill said.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy07Ky9dojj
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJocyNjlFNK
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbo8NiwlDI
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"And what is that?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKyYm3I3Ps
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwqrZ3iezd
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVPHN69tkW
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvVFaAjsNI
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQjravdbED
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"Just giving you a hint."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3pkUwltyw
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETWtc0rZ0x
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQlDEGPCLF
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"Maybe."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yFY87DlFC
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjBnkAC0xsw
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"What?" Leo snapped.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHG8QEmSHC
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZuie0XyQ1
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbqZQ3pOkH
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVN69Sp9tZ
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtCYaOGGJrd
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0DVbAfB8g
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"Why would I even want to?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsFO5sSVcr6
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBPIe1CA2F
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFkRjsJfBM
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvac4dh6rjw
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIXYQjGZrS
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"And what could that be?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQb2TfLKlx1
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPRnCjDWa2
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVUOOzZgxz
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkRraWfWgAI
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKHbmwKaus
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡREjjriwkM6
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcv5Om6iJS
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvAsqDshWK
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNPFinnGMD
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Bg4WV5uQ6
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNZ8Qg6S8h
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ikTm6en7t
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOQstY09no
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5WHHlVC5k
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvo62GN8v9s
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaeG8gBB7Hr
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wdvqJh0BI
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6yEM1POg6
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2u1AtSUT4M
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nB5RV2lsp
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgVV2Kr7aAh
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrf4iUq4Nxr
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXyKw1dIA3
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"Here we are," Bill announced.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLa3B3wuW2C
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kK6k9V70U
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCpyjeuJAB
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzajlfJOukv
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwtMLYggt3
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD44YvIJ00a
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1GJ4xsWdHy
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLuKclDSPJn
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhF8fs1CcIu
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0dzaQB4rXh
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9uXGLfMOrq
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgUeFIYqvg
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUwJQ2iqjdL
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZdpS7MqZo
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSx9ffDm4X
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpyEwZnTfw
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtCFviZHbEv
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJ6jNpWtCX
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlua8MW3Xq
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk82QlS7MMk
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq5SOSEEjpn
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHDEkOyCiH0
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnknUuRns8i
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdb9Rv2ZuLu
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxmpMzRexa
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfkOPuXWzN
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevB9nRtuOB
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdkaHhk8UC
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhK5SqYTm1
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡskCVTUn32h
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawwupLeGuX
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRY6HiVPrT
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrM2NANhTW
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszndQh48RU
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4v23dwzKBm
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXgEFmL5zQ
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FFGzATYcp
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQpTqlcnQ0
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqsOWXhwBy
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"Yes, we will."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBQNv8mmLQ
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3tPXCQROY
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVZlVR3O60
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbfXyazmn1
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjCctVf6h4L
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQQtz6GErD
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlq6xSjawz
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvUUmrvJPK
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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."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfs3uSJoeUZ
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCAPnvmb6Cd
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbe6u41YalN
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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?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllCPycyfPg
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbdbv0Jxug
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQMTb7eNiEh
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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.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKLp5V2fTxX
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