"Do you really have to stay out for too long?" Angel asked Carly over the phone. "I mean, you just started going there, and have you forgotten that you came home late last time?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWeBSxX7uW
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"I know, I know," said Carly on the other end. "But this is Robin we're talking about. He's a very good friend and you know I can't turn him down."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxsfXWt47nz
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Angel bit her lip. "Robin is a good guy, I know that. I'm just worried that you've to stay out late again. And for crying out loud, who hosts a party on a Monday?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQfByT8YDp
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"It's crazy, but he's doing it for a friend," Carly chuckled. "He also told me to help set up the party with him."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUOVpW0wMWm
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAMIDDBBhF
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5MceLu8pD
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"Well, you better."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMaNelZ2pUC
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡznKx5wqcjF
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The fact that Carly mentioned Leo, made Angel's nerve want to burst. But she kept her cool and said, "I'll tell him, and the others."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcB2TYYgqe
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlN1Ogn7GU
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"I'll tell you later," said Angel as she stood to look around the outside of her cubicle. A lot of people had yet to back from lunch. She sat back down. "Can’t talk about it here. And you would've heard the full details from him if you hadn't thought of going for the party."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ia3lB1C6E
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpdzw4GR9v
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX50Wh61AYY
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"Alright, take care."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnF62gipKk
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"You too."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuR0xlARzCx
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Angel cut the call and stared up at the ceiling for a while. Her mother soon came to mind. A day never passes without Angel thinking about her. And she realised that with her mother gone, she now has a big responsibility of taking care of Carly. It will be tough.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGeXlozdSM
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡow3t2UL2DU
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAc3b20RpvV
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEB2hJ7YreH
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Angel sighed. "I do. And thinking about her just makes me sad, especially now that I've to take care of Carly too."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvgbMgcDRHj
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"Don't beat yourself up," Eric said, now with a wide grin. "If you ask me, you're not doing such a terrible job."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYoHgbBtwMS
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Angel hadn't noticed that Leo was also around as she heard the sound of someone munching on something. He stood at the front end of her cubicle, chewing on a paper-wrapped sandwich. He stopped chewing when he noticed that Angel had his eyes on him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC3T1ZS1EI9
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡldvZNOej3L
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6U8j0hZWMA
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJdgV5W26N
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4wfsWGSsHP
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDCztRiwgh
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GtiJ1iFNt
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"A friend of hers who is at the same college with her is throwing a party for his friend and asked her to help organise."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HA6Iv7woR
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQg6DN1IdF8
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"She's always been a popular girl. But she's known this person for a long time and he's a pretty good guy."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcjHYEtzZy
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUbcL1kcIv
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzuDUxf0cAt
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQdCJ20R7J
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bk3JNdclE
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"If you're worried that he might try and convince her to go back, he won't," said Angel, raising her eyebrow at Leo. "When we first met, he was very kind to me. In fact, I know he's a good guy and won't do anything that would jeopardise Carly. If you really want to know more about him, I suggest you talk to her about him."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7KyeTwYTJk
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"Ya, and talking about this here isn't going to do us any favours," said Eric as he looked around the workroom. "So Leo, keep that jealousy on hold until we get home."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xNc5ZxjBi
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrZfzGBCod0
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"I should try this out," said Angel as she unwrapped the sandwich. She took a bite out of it and slowly chewed. Her eyes lit up brightly and a smile appeared on her face. "Goodness, this is good."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVrTrnNkbH
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Eric chuckled and Leo found himself doing the same, that he quickly had to stop himself. He cleared his throat as he looked the other way. He's glad that Eric didn't notice. But whether he did or not, Leo would find out sooner or later.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYTAKXSCzP
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYFDFWuFFT
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ70FPjzjhw5
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMfrxD0CuU
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRTslskrnk
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwVxF9dr6Y6
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Before Leo could say anything, he looked down the hall and saw a few people coming over to their work stations.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBhxC8ftpS3
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LZ9OBEFly
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZ4Hng7gY4
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcKLgodDJTn
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJOtxFa085
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4RkxXzMKL9
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The two of them walked to the other end of the hall as Angel watched them go. She took another bite out of the sandwich, enjoying the rich, tasty tuna, heavily coated with mayonnaise, lettuce and cheese.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Ur2czyiTA
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Miranda looked at her phone to what felt like the fifth time in just two minutes. Time isn't moving at all.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCccIMgfLm
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Her lecture grew boring by the minute and she couldn’t help but turn her attention elsewhere. She wished for the day to be over so she could go home. She thought she might not be able to go to the club tonight, so she better inform Mr. Walters. She took her phone and pressed the power button to light up the screen. She groaned again when she looked at the time. A few heads in front of her turned and she threw them a look, telling them to mind their business. She went on to unlock her phone and sent Mr. Walters a text very quickly.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEVHCDbB4C
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She placed the phone back down and tried her very best to sit upright to try and concentrate. Immediately she did and got a few words from her lecturer, her phone beeped beside her book. She rolled her eyes and told herself that she would look at it later.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TgSSC1yNT
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A few seconds later, she found herself playing with her pen, not getting a word her lecturer was saying. Shoot, she told herself as she felt bored. She checked the time on her phone again. This time the notification on her lock screen was beckoning her to open it. As bored as she is, she unlocked her phone and went to her messages. It’s from Mr. Walters. She didn’t expect him to reply so soon. It read that she should come to the club no matter what and right after her classes. Miranda raised an eyebrow. He has never asked her to come very early for work. What’s the big occasion?337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIKTYTJH2m
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She quickly texted him back, asking why she should go early. She sent the message and looked at the phone eagerly, waiting for him to reply there and then, but he didn’t. She put her phone back down and looked towards the lecturer, getting bored again. Her eyes soon lit up when her phone vibrated. Mr, Walters texted her back. She quickly read the message. It said that he needed her there because there’s a special party he’s hosting for someone.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNm90kKv7qJ
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Miranda bit her lip as she thought about it. As much as she’s a fan of parties, she didn’t want to go anywhere tonight. Mr. Walters soon sent her a text saying he’ll pay her double the amount she gets on most nights. She thought about it and texted him back saying that she wanted the money tripled.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYjR8PvNuWw
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She didn’t get the chance to put her phone down when he texted back saying it’s a done deal. Miranda can’t believe it. The owner of the party must be some big shot, she thought. Looks like she’ll have to ditch her plans of chilling at home and attend. She texted back saying she’ll be there.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVHZfhdZPH
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After putting her phone aside, Miranda found herself listening to the lecturer, this time with her undivided attention. It seems talking to Mr Walters about the party that is going to take place just set her into a whole different mood.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbr7KIvpSIq
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The sound of your lecturer telling his students that the lecture is over, was music to Carly’s ears. She quickly packed her books in her backpack just like everyone around her. For some reason, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that she just had her last class. But that only meant that she has to meet Alex as planned.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdK5bqrcvt
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She’s glad she got through to Angel and made up a lie that she’s not very proud of. But she had to find a way to not go home tonight and she had to use Robin as her scapegoat. As guilty as she felt, she knew it had to be done.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6115FH3Te
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She quickly walked out of the hall before Harriet or her friends could see her. As soon as she was out, she quickly made her way for the exit. She wondered if she would find Alex waiting for her outside.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbobX1YGARe
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She’s walking through the parking lot, surpassing and bypassing people. Just before she could make her way out, she heard someone call her from behind. She recognised that voice immediately: Robin.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhUCi3lJCu
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She stopped in her tracks and winced. She knew she couldn’t ignore him since he caught her wide open. Before she turned around, she wondered what she should tell him in order to leave.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHBi0v9lRB
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"Hey, why are you in such a rush?" Robin asked as soon as she turned around. He had caught up to her.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYaTz3V2uPa
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEF4yHkOEuG
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7unkewvLs
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Shoot, Carly almost said out loud. What is she going to do? How is she going to deny the offer without actually hurting him?337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BhOIXnAcO
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquYtaUt8kF
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"No, I really want to," Robin insisted. "I noticed last time that you had to take the bus. Now that I’ve caught you, I can take you home."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlv7kHAe9wG
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Carly had to think of something fast. Alex might be already outside and talking to Robin is eating up her time.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ83QfFbzabk
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvS4mC7Lf7C
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"Oh, I see. You can go, but you’ll have to tell her that I’ll be taking you next time. That’s if I don’t have to stay here for late classes on some days."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡih0WCwhXIP
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhxGBMcJxk
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"Ya, see you tomorrow."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMgwWBKz3Qf
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Carly waited and watched Robin go to his black Cardillac in the parking lot. She quickly made a beeline for the main gate. As planned, she found Alex parked outside, across the road. She found him looking outside the window and she couldn’t tell if he’s relieved to see her or not.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZuJ7B8hqG
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She quickly went for his car to the passenger side and got in, closing the door. Alex turned to look at her with a stoic face, but his eyebrow is raised.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOqffr834l
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVF5jK3qAHE
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgecu8eBDt
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Sqf0sW3ai
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Carly didn’t say anything as she first looked at him, but he had quickly turned to what’s in front of him. He soon turned the car’s engine on.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPwqH4s4v4
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztbeJFKIBN
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhkN7SY45Y
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"Are you being sarcastic?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPW1mai2KN
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv88iHO8FBc
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Carly shook her head. She noticed Robin’s car drive out through the gate, making a turn up the road. Alex noticed her eyes and looked at the car driving on ahead of them.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGveOOERRBj
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSQvkMn4T3
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7buSolOICD
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArCApkp0QU
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Carly clicked her tongue while looking at Alex with murderous intent. He put the car in drive and the vehicle started to move.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWjCbM8RlU
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEfBY6Qejh
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8FokHmdAn
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"Like where, exactly?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxIXxkf3X9
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Alex gave her a brief look before looking back at the road. "You’ll see. You aren’t supposed to know, so I’m afraid before you get there, I've to blindfold you."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mQgAZi65B
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"Huh?" Carly couldn’t believe what she’s hearing. "You’ve got to be kidding me. Why don’t you people ever tell me anything?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKpWUZLWkS
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRdQVNSDAR
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Carly folded her arms and looked out of her side of the window. She now thought of what Alex had told her this morning. She shouldn’t have been involved in all this whether they threatened her or not. But she was scared and still is. Who knows what they would do with what they have on her.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgoulXQj0k
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxSTPByLV1
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"Oh..., uh," Angel looked caught off-guard as she turned on her chair to look up at Eric. She had been going through some files and was quite engrossed in it that she didn't realise how much time has passed.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk63qs0kFut
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4egHSHGVIb
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKeh1jnqNsc
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqjnkRhlgLl
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvpmniGlZB
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"Good, I'm glad that you did," said Angel as she now stood up from her chair. She looked around and realised that most of the cubicles around hers were empty.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdG7kmyfOfK
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"Wow, no one even bothered to tell me they were leaving," said Angel as she turned to look towards Sabrina's empty cubicle.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXmHNEDWAA
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0XRUDNcNT
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Angel lifted her arms to give herself a good stretch. After doing so, she turned towards Eric who had a wide smile on his face.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4FBahY55G
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"What?" she asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwp1JyNMCs
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2xtngrOUV
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Angel shook her head and started to pack away the files and clear her desk. As soon as she was done she turned to Eric who still had that smile on his face.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRt95EzOcs
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"Okay, we can go now," she said, swinging the handbag strap over her shoulder. "Aren't we going home with Leo and Mr. McDonell?" 337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrj1fOUkonK
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No sooner did she say those words, did Leo appear down the hall with his father behind him, alongside Mr. Wilson.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNolTOv6eMh
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfp1m0wWsCQ
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRIwTurj6lK
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"That's good to hear. You three can go along home. Wilson and I still have a lot to talk about. I'll be home in time for dinner. Bill will be taking us, so Leo, you can take the other car.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEEjgmuE71
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"Alright," said Leo as he already had the car keys in his hands. He turned towards Eric and Angel. "Let's go."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡytMfWSQvs6
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"It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wilson," said Angel as she went out of her cubicle to follow Leo who already started to make his way out.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQjJCynlPVO
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGZGF11IGN
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"Goodbye, Mr. Wilson," said Eric as he held Angel by the shoulder and gently tried to turn her around without making it look like he was trying to get her as far away from Mr. Wilson as possible.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPPU1RZmYd
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JXVKkzZdr
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIqjdlHI80
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnxdkJyQ6E3
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡivTOyc7trW
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LjVHd5MbH
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoYZI1x14r
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkfulCClIiz
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"Goodness, me, Angel," said Eric. "Some people hide their real intentions by being nice. In my eyes, he looked like he was about to eat you alive."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBdoKkANJLW
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlK4tM3Q9Uy
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The doors to the elevator flew open. It's empty and the three of them went in. Before the doors closed, they noticed Mr. McDonell and Mr. Wilson in the lobby of the office, talking. Mr. Wilson was looking through the glass doors, staring at them. As soon as the doors to the elevator closed, Eric turned to look at the other two.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtaeda6V8n
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeJnbOIxpH9
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xtB8ujH3t
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSZ1bF1wOh
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Leo looked up, trying his best to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn't deny that he saw it too; the way Mr. Wilson looked at Angel. But Eric kept persisting him that he had no choice but to say:337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlTNdgsLyr
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBo0UP2GysW
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Saying it out loud made Leo blush that he had to keep his face fixed upwards like he was looking at the ceiling so that the other two wouldn’t notice. He also felt his chest ache a little. Why is he feeling like this? And why did he feel so guilty that he didn't get to notice this but Eric did?337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZyf6aPTjl
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Angel shook her head. "Okay, I don't want to talk about it," she said. "If we ever get to see him again, I'll be sure to keep my distance. Happy, now?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnbTaMl3P6
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbEEIuDG6J
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Leo held his breath after realising what he had agreed on. What's wrong with him today? He now started to feel confused with himself that he felt he might lose it.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfe9EnW8iM
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC29BML2XJ1
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmM9viVF3b
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQgx8PT2OV
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMHr9aqugS
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSlKbhtvto
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kZkOnNgc3
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrVOffV6Go
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVCUSy1No14
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9vJEtHq9w
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdX0MAFxgb7
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"Nope."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Bdgjeww36
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"I'm going to kill you one day," said Leo. They had now reached the glass front doors and he held one open.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMgCUGiO3my
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0noFCeWzo9
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As soon as she was out, Leo quickly stepped in front of Eric, blocking his path so as to walk out. And he made sure to let go, hoping that it would hit Eric in the face. But Eric was quick enough to stop the door from doing so and drew it wide open.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJq3NpyBHx2
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzB8rg45ap
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLWP5SBTOm
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4Q8kP67gb
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtO0l7dUIcp
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lWLH1P8lq
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"Even if you wanted to, the fact that you haven't told her you're in love with Carly, means she'll still stick around," said Angel.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHdMvJLvuy
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNI8p0N2MDw
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1DrJ82iwF
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"Okay, you two, let's get going," said Eric. "Where did you pack the car, anyway?" He started to look around the parking lot.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLo6SXjA2s
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"If you don't stop talking, I might just stand here and make you look for it yourself," said Leo with a raised eyebrow.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaadRgteYw
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHtvfaruqek
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Angel smiled and looked around the parking lot. The sun may have set, but the remaining sun rays shone behind some buildings brought about an orange glow all around. She enjoyed the nice, warm surrounding, before she finally said, while pointing with her finger:337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wOlenVCn2
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iUsd4SjDl
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"Oh, ya, you are," said Eric as he saw the grey BMW. He turned to look at Leo. "Thank goodness an angel like her is around."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxnrjjdzen
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZ2NEgCbzc
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"Let's go, I really need that caffeine," said Leo as led the way to the car with the others following behind him.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWXLGdbFgcp
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Miranda couldn't stop looking through her phone as she sat in the bus with earphones plugged in and connected to her phone. The song playing: Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0m9coDAp9y
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Miranda did feel dangerous as she looked through Leo’s photos on his Instagram page. She couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked in his standalone pictures.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0moZcS9nDr
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A sudden thought crossed her mind: he and Carly are probably together at this very moment. She looked out the window to catch her breath. As much as she tried to convince herself that she might be overthinking it, a strong part of her knew she’s right. Even after his bachelor party and his wedding got cancelled, he is still seeing Carly. They're probably lovers now, she thought.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx8I5KZUMqI
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She felt like punching the window. I shouldn't be thinking of such things, she thought. As much as Carly isn't any of her business anymore, the thought of her being Leo’s lover drove Miranda into a fit of rage.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfetTp5sAo
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Her rage almost made her forget that she had to drop off as the bus had stopped. After realising it, she quickly stood up and took hold of her bag to rush out before the bus driver could press the button to close the doors.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukeBWGon4T
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She took a deep breath as soon as she stepped out and she could already feel the stares of almost everybody in the bus. It didn't matter as she was good at ignoring people and she quickly forgot about them as the bus drove away.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6W2M6HFpwF
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With headphones still plugged in, she looked down at her phone and pressed the back button to repeat the song. She started to make her way to the alleyway that she usually used to get to the club.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCvOwPOXVf
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As soon as she arrived at the club's back door, she could already feel the atmosphere. It's just another busy night as usual, she told herself as she closed the door behind her. She gave a nod to the man who always stood guard inside and made her way down the hall towards the dressing room.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTGmiSroH1
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She went straight for her locker upon entering the room when she felt her phone vibrate in her hand. Mr. Walters is calling.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdswnuJBtI0
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She answered. "If you're going to ask where I am, I'm already in the dressing room," she said with the earphones still in her ears.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLcGZVVvGQH
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"Good, that's fine," said Mr. Walters. "You better get dressed quickly for tonight. A vehicle will come over to pick you girls up in ten minutes or so."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxH1sJw02a
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHjdpXpAVS
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"I know that, you don't have to tell me how to do my job," Mr. Walters sounded like he is about to snap. "There will be the five of you. It's a small party, nothing special."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKvDsj3Ngw
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxPGoXnNlL
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"Oh, and one more thing. When we get to the party, I don't want you asking too many questions that may make the guests uncomfortable. Try to warn the others."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8KujfRWk9
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPy8QOKXVmO
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"There's something else. There will be someone who will join you girls at the party. You know..., entertaining our guests. So, don't get a little surprised by it, okay?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9yadMk7Tx
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPTJOPqCjn
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHuDIWLoeL
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Alex drove the car downtown and Carly couldn't help but look around. She didn't expect to be in this part of town. She thought the party they were attending would be in some luxurious place in the city. Maybe in some prestigious club, unlike Mr. Walters'.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPvJBeLcSv
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"Hey, are you sure the event is taking place around this part of town?" Carly couldn't help but ask as she turned to look at Alex. "Red Lion described it like it's a party with class."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCNlevegCv9
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"It is," Alex said.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lW5PWlpGS
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"In this dump? Sorry if that came out rude, but where can you put up a luxurious party around here? Aren’t we going to some nice place like a hotel or something?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBKwNt1Of9
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW9ayIjLJVr
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"I really hope so."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7nU6ziRBp
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Alex rolled his eyes. Do women really talk like this all the time, he asked himself. He already knew the answer to that. But there’s something about Carly when she asked her questions that almost drove him to the edge of madness.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLs1ekICZF0
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They were approaching the area close to the New York harbour. The road was quiet and only a few cars and some vans coming passed them going the opposite direction. Before they could reach the premises, Alex slowed the car and stopped.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyn2ZuWBICZ
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"What is it?" Carly asked as she looked at him. "Are you telling me we’re stopping here?" she looked out of the window. "But we’re just outside the harbour. Are we having a party here?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVjFezXvMW
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Alex didn’t answer as he bent to her side to reach his hand to the glove compartment. He removed a black folded cloth and closed the compartment. He sat up straight, looking at Carly.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxEHjDVCYNa
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8C1iNOqSG7
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"What?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEg3Q4zhnV
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYGCbnYppDN
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Alex opened the door and went out himself. Carly had no choice but to do as he said. He did tell her that he would've to blindfold her. When she got out, she looked around. She stood a few feet away from the wire fence that separated the ship bay premises and the road. She could see a ship pulling up into the bay from a distance and there came the sound of its horn.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSXQr7WkPm
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNCHZZ8huE
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Carly looked at him before doing so. She felt him coming close behind her and she had the sudden urge to turn around again because she didn’t like this. She saw the black cloth that he had come over her head and blinding her eyes.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ehhZ97SST
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZz3rcWa1kS
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"Red Lion wouldn’t like that to happen, would he?" Alex asked as he tied the cloth. "I’m just doing what I was told."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RWyBvchXU
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After doing so, he opened the car door beside her and helped her in carefully. He closed the door and he went round the car to the driver’s seat. He started the car and did a U-turn. Carly could feel how the car moved and she held her breath for a moment.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNo8AbEaf7n
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vjGXkxWal
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0kooDQNnl
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Carly noticed his tone and pressed her lips together to keep herself from talking back. He might not have instructions to kill her, but when you drive a person mad, who knows what they may do.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aCKRqLwbO
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The car continued to move and Carly felt the car make more turns than usual. Where exactly is he taking me, she wondered.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡos84FHRJxZ
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnILExyVEW
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"We’re almost there," Alex answered. "And don’t try to do anything stupid. If you remove your blindfold, I won’t hesitate to hurt you."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKoUosCoOQv
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0N7a9Q145
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hhiN3gzOf
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Easy for you to say, Carly said to herself. How she wished she knew where they’re going. The car made a few more turns before slowly coming to a stop. Carly felt her heart beat faster. This is it, they’ve finally arrived.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PM3VHPmtW
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She heard Alex open and close the door. She heard footsteps outside as she knew he was coming round the car to get her out.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hy8c77D6F
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The car door opened beside her and she felt the burst of the cold night air. Could they still be near the harbour, she wondered. Alex took both of her hands and she felt awkward as she felt how large and calloused they were, yet he touched her gently. She actually expected him to grab her by the arm and roughly pull her out of the car.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1KC5ZDM9O
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPzF7xNYAN
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She found herself obliging to him calmly. She didn't expect him to be so gentle. She felt her cheeks slowly start to heat up. Is she blushing?337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLbYDqnpXu
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While holding her hands, Alex took her a few steps away from the car and stopped. He let go and for a moment, Carly gasped. With her blindfolded, she didn't like the idea of being alone.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNKg35StSI
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"Relax, I'm just going to close the car door," he said as he walked past her. And just as he had said, he closed it. Carly remained there, breathing in the cold night air and shaking, wondering why all this is happening to her.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6EjNUdeNf
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyhPCSiBsd
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIiGxjzcPRV
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"So-sorry," she stammered.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKBSNuiJT5
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvAFz0PDIO
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Carly gave a nod of her head and Alex led her forward, his hands still on her shoulders as they walked side by side.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLsXT1KmkuD
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They walked for a while and Carly heard the sound of people talking and something like metal wire. As they approached the source of the noise, she heard a man speak out:337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFuarGkO0It
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡznY4temmjT
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYMKFM95W7
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There came the sound of wire as the gate is open. Carly couldn’t help but feel they might still be within the premises of the harbour if not anywhere else.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQlUcycXub
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXS8PIt4VmS
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnykny8KzoW
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Alex held her shoulders a little tighter and drew her close to him. Carly couldn’t help but feel how big and warm his body was against hers. It almost felt comforting.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2KvMZLaYOJ
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6tWoiHcz7
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"Okay, okay, chill," said the man and she could hear him back away. "You act like she's your girl or something."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWueTNAKCuw
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"She's not," said Alex. The man's statement made Carly blush somehow. "Red Lion's orders. You don't want to cross him."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpy4lA3Mu5V
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡppQEHdWgsj
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Alex continued to lead Carly on ahead, leaving the men at the gate. As they walked, she felt her surroundings suddenly change. She could tell they are entering a building because she no longer felt the cold night air. She soon heard the clanking sound of metal above and she wondered if those were pipes. The air around them felt warm and damp.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyP5No5wTt0
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNvgZ7lh00x
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"Can't do that," he answered as he continued to lead the way. "Red Lion doesn't want any outsiders knowing this place."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHwZEvmFCs
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBhBHG7rRj
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Alex didn't answer as he soon stopped. Carly wondered if she had upset him. Before she could react, she felt one of his hands slip away from her shoulder and the sound of a buzzer soon rang in her ears. Did he press something?337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRuJADNHc6n
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She heard something move in front of her like a metal door and Alex soon led her forward again, taking a few steps before stopping. Carly felt like she had entered a different room until she felt the floor move after another buzzing sound came through. It felt like she's in some kind of elevator and they were descending.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqipeeBZMmA
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOBAgZ6nxN
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"You'll see," Alex answered.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJ8XXSMZ9R
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She felt the elevator stop and the doors behind her draw open. Alex gently turned her around and led her out. There came the sound of soft jazz music playing in the background. Carly now felt a little anxious. Have they arrived at the so-called party?337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2c8Xrl9sq3
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Alex made her stop and his hands dropped from her shoulders. Carly almost whimpered as she turned her head. She didn't want to be left alone.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoSfGtEZkU
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"Ah!" came a recognisable voice. She heard footsteps approach her. "She's finally here. And early too. Thank you for bringing her on time, Alex. You really are reliable."337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCuwPc9pdN
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7EydlI2ueS
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Carly knew Red Lion stood in front of her and soon enough, he lifted up her blindfold. Carly's eyes had to adjust to the lights as she first looked at Red Lion. Her attention soon diverted to the room. She's shocked to see what's around her.337Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUZH1dgaxP
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"Yes, dear, take it all in," said Red Lion as he stood by her side and looked around too. "For tonight, this is going to be your playground."
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