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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVu1lKCsc0
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYM0CWk3tZ4
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXtybq4yVQ
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb8Jt6V9YR9
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOD9pvPQkRL
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyP78nNEMd
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNjiK7SVFx
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60ObodYlUF
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NLrge70pX
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cVde80iwt
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8fJ6uZc5H
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQurocw70d
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriqqOfAxzT
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡor3Pz8DPjW
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCP1ntwcPLs
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKyzFa0Kwe
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9YUS9sbxT
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIS2QSknUGh
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKGox7Kzq2
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDrtxFp0s5F
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡehLWojg9Ko
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkjO0bTedn
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEqlJNzDRH
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1mDS05EnE
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGqzKDzVK5
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoRY5HKLuKF
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4y6weuCmqI
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjRjBTyrKV
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdgCOipGPB
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgkI13FPrg
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRURbFQuwCy
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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?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQfa6N2nwo
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYcneG6qocI
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXAV6XzHoI
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0WBRu9kgH
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5usHaMcosY
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpi0Hx4DItc
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTxWV6v2oSx
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfbBPdh09U
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qZfscsC6a
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"That was back then. Things are different now."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmeIaJviDz
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdxeswZMkO8
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jJLWTjhvB
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLHTUlRxoO
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVF67pMkMK2
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwSxUK8Yzt
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3qRnpsMnt
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2BiQHe1s1
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqhOGB5GyBd
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bxeZWa7YU
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVlGo0Udy2H
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oSYdemD49
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO21HbEYrnV
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"What sort of question is that?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiojnm0syLn
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3yOLd8OV0
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01tlhCZaWA
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0b8nsfmXN
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYS4PiEvkTd
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqesYkokF68
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkR0S9ew9f
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFb4JNE86SY
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHearIG0uFU
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyHvWooCmY
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVjXW86axc
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4JswgHecZo
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiME8jLg8Hm
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wvHiYpYBi
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxC9xFJH3K
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iGMGm1h2f
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSERRTBbUG
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBZZ3nesBB
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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?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0ZWlHWrh6
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6YQhYVECY
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8IyQxSgtm
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXU8yaUD0ar
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVpTxzbQvd
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn84DXB9gqF
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DmyQ93GsO
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbi7XdXp2oG
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"Yes," Leo answered.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqfLBsjtYP
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2nqO7QGIwx
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4er0wzsstN
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOadDwp3Xbe
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHzCIhAiaK
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXGPxGljuGu
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbeFMozMwnB
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOJXKaXaPy
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2Yt0Nvwkn
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQQtW9j0sp
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrCaqZ5Cbg
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwFPUwm5zyu
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHSWgNwT0D
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQvJc3QE1L
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0iQz33Dc4
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUMNPmhlz8
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xREwyHCTd
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0NjTs3sDc
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMsu90cVfH4
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSTdjUC1ig
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlN2NCsII6Z
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqTvoFLPkx
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHk06Mjy7h
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVlFzoU48AY
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRhejaCQ9v
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPf1gkZqS9
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xQ9RWs56o
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDuJEjkKKQH
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡknXurrrKiz
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCzYLwI3tU
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpfth9Iaof
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQV5q5wmDW
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrA9VQ3xmE
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9CUy4QCSm
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJpFbK7Flc
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCTXPFSXeWN
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TbFBRoW1C
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DAv5ILAj3
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7seIP8z8n
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWS5xiTyxy
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyesfj0dqG
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyCSBjhhkKU
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBuXctXn9du
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWE77bIRXjA
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6wCNXke5x7
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyeyWnpsfWV
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQpPr6zHK3K
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV8lH2m2xWw
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHocGWMhXd
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYa85x2kuE6
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqknbRcgV8
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4HDX3u9PA
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5vICvZVYaZ
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLPV4mx9cJ
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnWLX19goJ
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAySO97aAnp
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoocXQY9Jkq
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"Yes, she was asking about her."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY4KY1bsZkk
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGgvaYkiIGX
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzy1uLNPzw
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwdRQtnNl8
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4B86HVeEC3
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8PAQujNvj
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqOzRy6EDo
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHhGuSOQvc
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFW2bAyGuJW
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzy9IZLRFkh
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQMDOoEnIf7
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxj5XTkxNv7
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3v7SH9ioa
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOHoL7Rp8N
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2sClh2KyK
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jsNUIYjNA
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwosYqMnPDN
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexiF2BdCHu
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYEeWPIu9Q
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmelQo4CDPo
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgR6FODXqMI
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYyXmiVUol
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKboxIK5fk
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6FZJkQ1Iq
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyY3W1WT1c
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOeqvArDYJ
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOQUsXKBdz
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJpjOBHO2U
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OUiYbUhkO
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9EXowSGsQ
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Diana frowned. "So…?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi05TlI711J
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNiWpD0817
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasdwbkShHu
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5K0ucuz4Uj
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2pzhDbZicn
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJh8MDDzaE
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDaPu4UEpxB
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFH6hXgBy5
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7h4eTr00c2
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLc55h7NQP
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"Of course, I live with you after all."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpOJ7RnsmbK
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTA68DEXjd
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbG4eR5E5ip
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHBwErcq72
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnX5ibBmby
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQObhqXpF8
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuI62InYr6n
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7PDS9LKiL
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcI3cqmiPVT
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FjkR2egsP
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ecZArAC8w
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtwKfoolMR
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyooau3tYXH
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsEeFxalxp
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"Are you calling us crazy?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWimZweF8U
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRC8nHEML8h
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fUTTkES9P
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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?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAo0d9m8l9y
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLge86sxFjX
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6H8SbJdP2
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXcnggObC5
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHPDaxnmYm
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvEM5uRgia
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1kWiMucmL
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bQthUxgRx
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58g32hvFoU
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRQOB4iwGV
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrJS6gX1ef
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmNpHZa5EM
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPhRKo3Rmf8
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"No, I don’t."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4Ofb5UvZx
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpNxBZZKvm
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVIB59W2bO
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG45eOAX9iP
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1buPVO8g02
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeSvk1uvlN
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLpE6S9UGH
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUyfxBs7TiP
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdaB6r2qd7
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9DVy6efYY
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSpnWv1A4OG
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4foih3TGXa
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ5DuMoEZo0
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡght6O06C13
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcck6vXjtDI
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1xCSy0ozd
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEc9USzvoZh
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXerXntOjiB
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIiu2tmECgq
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOAeHP6PWMT
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzd04qbkkZ
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzv6ZuKU3wb
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzOjsFG93w
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7zrYz5wOk4
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoeTrSVAcrU
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7pWFq3AWSD
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7dYv7DoBd
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeOgmCeRSbX
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqt0PA0u41
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfMxTBl2rW
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTEW3UMwBAA
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCU9CHJgnS
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRx6wBQ6RSe
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2UFsXDRBT6
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kbKcUNzv1
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAig2R4NRJ
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNMuadYD2N
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6r08HFqPX
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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?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEuByv60E9
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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:367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8sCqyJZWIc
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1zmRfWdPZ
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BzjCpSSQb
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ004f6AtrdA
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytxTXHwZcN
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstdv1L8P09
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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?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTxQu608kO4
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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.367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMIy6eTv7Mq
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMlxFvVLyE
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"What improvement?"367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0oHEdmBfe
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaDfSJh7TUh
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEWeWH0mqP
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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."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiXxP1jpzd
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."367Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0r5EeMw04
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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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