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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EMWwVHi3J
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQT0qoKtcB
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLvJrhmgde
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTRQEruQCH
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxNAsnfivC
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfn2hL4GcJK
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9CgQoKAiRg
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ESCtApDAD
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0fm9u7zfhf
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡev2qtZajIE
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67XPj8T61F
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzP89n0cbU
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSweF8ph5Xz
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQs3DyQNT2c
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gBbwPN2ro
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tkLEGAM6m
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeN93CLbd9V
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZM7u5RwULB
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8A0g2WBGm
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJyT2AtjPNv
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzW04vUJ4Vp
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqjz5YOc30Y
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndR9ugDhPe
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQD0Qj3LrF
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCk4C8z1Ka
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscH4pZGobR
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSngjKS2Iht
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNUhl6tFeC
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKK2y1IOPdL
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MuTBZTFrA
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡth4i1IePmN
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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?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNDVBObplT
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3y4Y2kOMbR
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmKUfibS8ER
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0c8AnaLyt
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJ9Z7UKetG
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEkkSKlqoM
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3efs9OGF6G
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dOEK6ZDsr
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUQhG9B0T6
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"That was back then. Things are different now."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQVYrNASjO
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCg6L8u4lr
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ennGSRd5s
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NOlrVs8FI
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8F2xoMEe6y
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvDTjnC0Sp
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnPurUkWlZ9
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJhpvwMSP4
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjQfzDwTcHO
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvXbp33Ujx
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fgQV1L2uQ
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFuiQT0XxL
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNfLbKUPu7
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"What sort of question is that?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdr1VTzPFpH
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7ZHGy4Rk0
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAWjwywbhxw
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3KDwzC3021
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEvyEtMmZJ
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SwXxSTLZk
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySPkEHHaNL
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpx6SmSvY0K
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7NSUUaJH0
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89XAwP2JCV
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNc2Gqx9YS
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvGtu4EWol
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdz5TitLa87
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl4qUzX9o0c
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2T87TVYWx
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwtnlwwrkdu
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhWtl98viU
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIxKeJ1ZDX
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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?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtMxRB9y0U
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcC4EiZ97O
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNMuaNL8L8
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEWXZz49zy
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1jikr0hJJz
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqfU7XtQvS
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1sQ7NavSw
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtN2CpQoQ55
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"Yes," Leo answered.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6mH0jciMk
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzBxYEiLNT
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlPT543kdP
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmznT0ZEXgV
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk5smG9cS4R
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSN7mKw8LBj
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIC7ZQYOb6I
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuU6ZhC4LFY
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygcg10sBHu
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKBuPoXXbQ
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MNZ8SaB0s
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxH5pGw24o
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ZtrGjSIiZ
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjmTEufeix
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRXLob1RKc
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgUqs7FLin
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGdHwFczJk
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJ32VD06Vb
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2qG2uE7e4
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmj1A7FVQXV
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeG6av3upzN
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8dQ9rU1zV
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUJdncynAn
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3FltYigyZ
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrLaIj3waG
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8JR15SPMI
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7zCvm7eA6
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9tAQTikYh
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtjcEf2f6z
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0fVqZgcDh
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yq8avVNLl
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88YmPCosJ3
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaXWbMmkoe
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZiMtNni5b
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYkitkRIuH
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dbIRZoyeS
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6vJqSbgjy
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAdzr942ns
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCLltApRl1
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQGgjcZKkI
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQg0TGZBqzn
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtB5GJWnRTB
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7BWXtbue19
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wEpzApgop
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgQ6PA6Nm2
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeE03sD8Lez
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRdqpQzFtvX
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrLpZGMFPC
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJaSUd4zLw
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡji1PpLyVYw
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFwxTdOwii
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHidAVuV1i
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUd6gs878F
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLxuy7ATpi
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3YwxKU6ae
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJXYwt6F7R
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWLdaLlAjI
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"Yes, she was asking about her."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1iDqMorCDs
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMIPLZ5ujj
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqr0womL6V
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOS59gZSlo
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP03CluW5Nj
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgna6yOGIOl
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTRoHnusV1
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkLzA36cv6
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZS4K7IxbeP
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00vWK6LwlF
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4toAj3whk
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX1HlkTkitK
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeclWvMhvea
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUo9pfWpEsu
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54yFdjp9zz
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwW53XDKUxI
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Nv4F4MP0E
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPqeF2WQ4t
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQMzaAns08
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeViYEA5Ms6
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIm75jRk2v3
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAABsfB9poi
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLwT2h6YWf
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCKzszgQUh
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bJNXiBsQB
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMeevMHLsa
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHFVrAUe6K
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcwSNTh9T5
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hVnHxHe49
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3hBZRHxao
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Diana frowned. "So…?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyBcUVgW39
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkAuEga5Eg
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8qT955j02
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqH2MINwBL
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlCKEJZb8uk
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYq9CCFWVw
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM68cbHKxmE
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ878I56jn5N
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO03j0umCSk
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSHg363VAb
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"Of course, I live with you after all."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOhfakAlI0
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMb4cjBhmkq
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAiPZlKt9Cx
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZPROgJuaR
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOsOFPEFdQ
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlV1nnJdxna
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1B1JxUUQIe
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFvv7t5Rvl
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHyPk5keRO
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn8pe28u6lb
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tL7NcXjsC
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6D8f02ovjQ
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO3mulPu1p
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf5dyR8Y4Pt
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"Are you calling us crazy?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡugHQRsBBef
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsKTG1wcNe
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdequqHRGUZ
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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?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QqnEgON7c
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ508UXXhhLH
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN1XcB1Pb5u
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSMNXDfxcD
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbygybVIt7y
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5IZ1yrzAO
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5dsbvCRsU
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumFZ5pz5PP
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJVsCEcfp4
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwc7KLrLBye
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaXiQ5M3gaW
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvXEFzkh5M
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHbVJct5vr
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"No, I don’t."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV4Ro42XAGU
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxGSF7CvFt
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFgPGSmTbE
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCORciNcAEy
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSSnNqg1CZU
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRnIMFmGXm
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkeGGjadgC
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLhc8VuWoW
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmq8dQ2eoCp
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkFvhv3FLx
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvv6Kz0XZ3O
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0km90TfGxI
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbvot7GsSi
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpavKLPqmWN
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ825aF2cZ2B
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUSDvGf3mA
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghMUSd9srw
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡja3KDBE9Rz
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9aCmqGfxw6
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiWPM1V3ND
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8KPW0EmmH
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mVN7e1Wdb
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQfs3Jbn3Q
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXVMApqEgp
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAz7jGx2qqw
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKvr9vjaNP
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTLUWMR2Za
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DOXxmdDna
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOeUZ4AcV8
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4bv10XqgR
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡookMKOdFk7
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPGuX9DmEGP
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIFU17iv9ia
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRcx5UXG4c
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYc2hHsvHz5
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8Q5d7SpKX
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54I5gGiSp2
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmKzI2Xy3p6
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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?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQT2KWpCNbs
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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:273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbmPx58kMt
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA6Gf197kcB
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVQlo0ffGf
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡry3BaRTIGy
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKz4GDFemm
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBF16jN7cGf
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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?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0nqeiscP7
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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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjLefKJlt1
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUnjmi7e4t
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"What improvement?"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIj9Pqw2yMk
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK8awNYOe6D
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVSyoS4SsS
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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."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lZK1mxgZs
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOuznEjCYuq
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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.8964 copyright protection269ＰＥＮＡＮＡOyjXmt4FqK 維尼

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