Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftpMdWXCvp
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtUYTFW2oh
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEXwSAtSJb
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeel9ifHobD
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsO81K51sCq
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ZCe1qHuhc
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwys90whKDI
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7yCJcHbj0t
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKbtgtrK6c
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjK5SztOXDN
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiOa7tOBnM
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzRGroxm4y
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2Uyhr4u8l
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GWCObVw9E
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZ0si14TkO
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoaGxwtOOQy
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97cG7T9XIC
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡACRm4t7uZy
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkeZrilmZ1e
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKY5t4dVZ6l
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDM4nzEkTDx
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnXz3vnnBiw
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMhSWIqSpp
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQI3JMLelkN
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ha8ByhdOU
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8PbMFzc6Q
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7jy8FRU5J
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVLzdohIJ1
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJUQRJatLW
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyiHWJI4itx
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAIC1QKkaK9
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL30ksCOZOb
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4CvKmXgQS
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOvf9Hqb0X
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8nKIpoHzm
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwbltZhW0n
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0g7k4LCHG3
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkEvs8ByVZ
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOq1Qnk6qFg
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0aPzFehT81
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"That was back then. Things are different now."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpqEk9dPN1
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WCOyHLMIp
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtrF3IshyNH
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVPTochHAeD
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLeMebPPdZ
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRcGEh9SdH2
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXs8360LPns
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjX2Ilgstk
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uWi1eMtIM
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZ4HYNORka
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibRjZyzUeY
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0175ajOSld
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtC4UBQEtwD
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"What sort of question is that?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDiBk1CZNB
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt1KQnl350k
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dmaLxfJwI
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKkeKhSLLK
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT91Hf3HnVW
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAUoyVn8Mj
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCx2j1Qs3mP
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Xv77naFTI
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHogT1po64W
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXtncCz7q8N
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFgYD8CfMg
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2AVIT83862
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4k83nhT4RH
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1IBGUU9mTY
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8UBFvtgXMd
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDElm5MVqT
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVIMJo7hlE
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NScZrR34X
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9l12RMZyss
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq69DJ1KFyk
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ting9Z9MJ
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVUgxfK5CZ
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoFeXJfuBTJ
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbb2a6KGzH
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSEcx0EZET
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6y7gBEmeq5
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"Yes," Leo answered.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3v4Rkqm8Mu
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOm0H4uJ85G
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKOCJDV5lA
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlTAVRdsTX
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMo8uuI8NX2
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3daeEzZ8BC
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrNxPwlBVr
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDonUAcdGeG
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOcuwJxnkCT
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrCE1HpNPc
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7WOJhYPOu
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VhViGmWKR
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOqdivS9aC
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXH0IgZMpiR
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuv3v1HYvg5
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpuC6A7jO6
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL3UrKseLm8
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYwDLQC6gD
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPGd6Npbql
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOir0ZvIRmL
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YUvomlQnF
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmKm0Ky0ZX
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcVvIyQlV9N
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7rjyTxgJQA
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlZiQsVP9f
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WUSoQmCLG
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fnQd9HNdn
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbDpWKuJl3
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7qNQiB7PS
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6P4df6j7dH
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBUWdgrUwuX
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkIOmLksQNd
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJTQbzERgT
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI1TdYrnMur
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNn0LDp8mVT
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhfB7arrtJ
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeODHm6vtZl
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbeCcHCjnN
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1dm3wkqbE
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTsBeAsAkm
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwyt5k9Vk0
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRMsPf2sA9e
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡURGHLmyKQL
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡif1zbPLwrX
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJpIHN3DYp
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrW1eimSzdT
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktp9GuSeO8
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNHZ9jXHnL
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9G4IbCTmzq
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIvpOoIpAk
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkEP5NZaUB
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdKcvl7GoQ
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2i6pCY3Xo
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUu7lh1sly
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡigM8NJCHX1
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQijxkILSZ
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrLKmN8YJB
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"Yes, she was asking about her."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKeXGDsIB5
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVz98rQOVg
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfocmx4Nk4
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLjCdyo0P6
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXVQzHT4l3
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDozgi0E4Oz
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡixjnIfdINv
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsKhhuCNwTk
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutYVh8GOBz
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAur8sY28q9
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpw2pW48nC
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfywwF7Rplv
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaDNE745fW
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3IL6uIsZd
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgVyvhpWieY
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXLBQxdVa7
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJSI2Mkwhy
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuG4jKe1YTo
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvBHTTnY3O
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRo6D7TGRdG
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BV6wS7p1L
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlG3CYRmTId
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1YSW1NiL7
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsfFyU1nTP
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVgqW2lms3
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsYSS3W9wV
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe6AqmkJjOV
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6NeNcZOjN
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Y4ry3RLkK
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDqWbK35B3
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Diana frowned. "So…?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHwojBdqX9
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA04jcX44DH
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfDNcoY2St
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYBkJ4XhOA
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdxawN0Cxp
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYYKhUXR0O
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiim6m0y0N
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRP5ER3wLrH
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tLybB7ANt
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSaKOxFGhh
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"Of course, I live with you after all."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGASoxwNVZY
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBFNms8JR5
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHzLWXClor
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiL0xrtubc
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUphUZ4DjrN
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgeunlIUxJ
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMeB83upePD
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEasB2a757
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOpnpQKZXco
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzbDKDj36J
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexMdUxYps9
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMfj7MXCRN
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdjXASSbZ3
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnw304TKdBX
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"Are you calling us crazy?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRt02mfUvJ
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9WJ6VMWRi
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKkzkSR2jZ5
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUkvM89zE5
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96Z11pi2wC
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6d5sFb7Zz8
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuA8sQOuCp
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj6Bw3nHWFV
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNnwzqWkiSJ
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIq1OU8cRou
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAR7gEXG8g
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEku30m9GPk
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzKXhHdwb4o
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdbIIgNgHF4
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5p7zwk4hWE
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5bvbzFCUH
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"No, I don’t."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGIghbSEpK
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiujPdRHjrW
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSkAlfq8Ke3
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvIbwx5LCY
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtaJbmNZHeK
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHBgeS9H9HR
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJUfDpEOzW
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53YvDyU4SU
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡprHoYHR5vy
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGoyshS3IMb
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xpwvpdge6
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8T6wPKUwXF
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfqTKcOG23
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQMcrNZ5qIn
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOP50hvvYzV
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvhQxqKm13
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7t9WdMFnwn
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQxlZrrzYr
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVo6ljHIOs
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4oNTrgfno
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡobj7NWfqFQ
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSoku0LHd7
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbFIds3Doe
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfZeQ453Zu
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55uSv7vptV
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2skj4uMOc
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZ8PwQPA19
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvux9hiXu3
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JAZ0RK2do
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXbA3gCXFBJ
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLl6F096o9h
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuPADwjNSFZ
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzI9YbZur3D
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKC7C8r98o6
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47ZLWfRBO1
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGo8T88Ylj1
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡihoXlNQEhv
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDGDb3w23Ht
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8duT9ZRxmJ
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMW6cf3uQWb
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmUY4TVI0S
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu53n6qgHF3
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7D0aCWRHW
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxcKLAqiNnW
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3d5ZV0VLQ4
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndyeQiOZlv
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWUagtFceU
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrqqtZtyFC
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"What improvement?"325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NXQPwIAtd
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38dIYwpCiT
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2KkhrUs5s
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8kwToqIeEC
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."325Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWj6Tl6pXzz
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.
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