Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnt4erbqsZy
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSJxTJI26X
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlIGk2UPFp
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBk87Ecs2G
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndjYl7HUiB
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlt1mxqL7V9
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwV2pizUHQj
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRYAvp8qXeW
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4q0ybWqhai
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDBIhhvH5nw
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXO51fH64nU
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"Then you should've refused."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Wx5liZrj0
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRy2m63dtjA
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RpZi3abe1
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yz7s93ZKL
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9Ck7CvQCG
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dMaGvkVJ6
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gB6DVoQSw
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwxEDohODF
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMdJ5MjGoLj
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcMOinQwm44
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMcRLXhvBTd
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIAds87IjW
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eQaIrGepT
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdoSqstq03
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuCMzk9dZSQ
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGCViAQoJj
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"It's his orders, not mine."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrKZU6LlLo
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"I can't wait for this to be over."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwIoxM3u4A
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"So what time do your classes end?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnYQ1Fm3x5
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGAVRUcssD
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBBmQmyzhC
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VHhrGd2p6
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNeJaxw967
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUh3AVp36nQ
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQ36z34esq
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcULCpa49El
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhY3QeTpiku
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cGXk8EHb2
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfhSX5zV4Lb
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1MftYKe0n
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCDZOH8N9u
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQhQqduf5N
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMEGJpGkP5
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bJDt80jPa
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJc1eFgtT1
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcQPHSa1pwk
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1I2urSOoxs
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8Tb2q0V1S
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIe3AbMpu8
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9giR5VFvOE
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJz1wNgxNhU
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHsfr7NpFW
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCg2iFdSxv
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHhwPksM6U
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrM3Caq11GD
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7V7h8x7MNn
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebVedjjRnu
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCJcYsCgF8U
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDdPYB27WQ
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBxrMsHIrZL
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rfNbRrdcZ
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4j8EwYMBDD
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOEOx3cmW8
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDKa28EjtM
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL5dDYctsc4
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR7grXB3kwJ
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbPWs1F0wo
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzKE3ATFuyf
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfb3eHWgib
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4FlYh18Zx
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd7cCB4gTYB
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNA6GAD2Kdz
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCX06ssYCB
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLNQmYG4Uq1
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgBl2AzrHZ
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHk0GUkcH6
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5imORniCf
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8niv24B0hI
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJN4JDGFmG
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbErPzuHje
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhixtJowp5S
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQ7FDRIi7k
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyk2FpAXqo
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvv9UGD8thY
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"You too."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIu3si6BmC
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8M8hRJD0Jk
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvOjHClkAz
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34mXzwseXE
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHdhKvVVvEh
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4TqtOsnTQ
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0W06umOli6
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqhkWCtgVjL
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsKUskkKvEk
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFz29Gy3yNr
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6w4Dr2aw2Y
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7lfV69I4Pa
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"And what is that?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74qsNNLjcL
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1R7rYmi8zm
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZr24mLccl
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQsn83OO4t
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMAK5XqqqYX
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCiSoz8L8m
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKeTIg8WtYM
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63NdbsYxBt
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA22xGy2sva
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQl6eYg4s8k
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"Is that a problem?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡffuznRiSLp
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"It is. We're already late for work."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEwwU3mWfQM
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopwvhhEQVi
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ551EhPHEa9
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7t9WJgjL0H
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5i1pDzWARb
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEO8OTIp1Zq
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ684bPulGA5
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ165aVQhfZG
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmpZyNfLqj
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzb2tCC4tse
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrrKSvZHIaf
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1w6ZUhLyNA
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7B8yh5B6O
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu52f0QxaUe
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ06CV9WJ8CB
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMK1hMSWlsa
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3ky6f1va3
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5ftnxlVmi
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIY8rYRGKs
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JL3g46cNl
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3xKOAaKYR
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgecNRvSZuT
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZAreuTBay
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"I'll miss you guys too."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuG22368JHw
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6h9BFIVZzB
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5uae0zhQB4
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7htrb7Rhy
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqN33UxHRbu
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyoOzeKpmX
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3PUcGvkjj
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBNRF7Wo6Y
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdxAPyBYlM
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0qieSiz9g
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxzGvN07xB
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wRjfd6o0b
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXPSwkaIZY
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSr6hWFSbM
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4Y1bHwFXw
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ49y3EzgqLN
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgXeFskYst
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIz8aScHMa
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUY6EqelOq
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2TGaRGtvi
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLntjVJ1m6w
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwq8U6d7Zc
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡib2TGHRfsC
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qE4Wqj4n1
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QJqW8LmPz
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6sCQQthUB
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXmv0ZTw9L
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjidzC9UTvg
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"I'm almost done with my latte."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7TfWJ2l22k
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvfgQzXKLy
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"She's right," Bill said.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdQEzuB6Hb
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZz3vVc2vw
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKkBGAgCAUP
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"And what is that?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOb4h9LLodI
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhSP2oapta6
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0mcf5MfIK
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9v3JF3XaB
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2UVRRXuFoU
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"Just giving you a hint."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkvUiOBMlr
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpA19cxRFXq
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8a2IP41MH
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"Maybe."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7kMud88aR
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36apzcmh9b
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"What?" Leo snapped.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQoUQ4gtNn
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88qm2khQfw
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQ9maANgYR
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiOGA5YDbgU
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6uAgPrcnSb
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2C5mHvJXrN
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"Why would I even want to?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfTYUcyUsS
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHnUOF4Xi1
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnS74mZf8Cs
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHWETOoe8Ni
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcEuMu7kOW
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"And what could that be?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbLBYcRRyC
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡraxIDu6jm9
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgsuADwfYh
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvp1fgm58C
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ82Kp21eu6f
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJzph3FZp4
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡULj6Gk1Yck
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfU62ilRIv8
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xCbnWvGFB
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPptF8HautM
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgVoLAxnp6h
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcz11gK2S2t
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PpV245vkp
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyN9GHjhGU
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2n2VkHBaAB
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMKLLdN2zf
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQx61cQhpM
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTGI3FiyiK
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMTI6N1axC
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EgNelsouA
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sqD8NWWDj
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxmqGap2zM
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqd0z20Ptq
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"Here we are," Bill announced.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57EgwuPuyY
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJ9lLHv8NF
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1o27YwREt
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPB8gBRJonl
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZpci8qyUi8
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqUyEQ1AlN
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcsGRuK55EP
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡog7Tqp6qO8
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0x5fSgivz
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitYCFpioqo
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4TunoLbEc
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3pqb1BwlA8
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63KvAXYZIG
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQn8YIq9EQv
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuulur18LEj
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IV7eezSB8
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBiC4oSBZo
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTbYSq2XRo
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZHFwjzGdhS
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRRQ1yQHpk
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1ztl8vjm4
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmWCmu9z5w
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE6Sfg8XtV0
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLenbZG03tK
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdFrk4xZEr5
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPI8LNqvH0x
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFvwHdfrE0
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOoeyZHVSS
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3DTSIbENX
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYqj1YeNF4
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJughwCF6fY
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgtEGccOfC
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55oD9k4VqV
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCvT8NKcpB
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuMNA6Cd8W
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5oQavqD31
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjE9WvHl1GJ
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGostkuWvbQ
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VCi0gj9ZP
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"Yes, we will."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EouPWkSVE
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTybT7bs62a
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOdyykRqsCF
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXtLet594Zr
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyk7jSYQGV
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtpzd16cBZ
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmpuctpAle
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPrtPXS2ni
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSINfqoJv1d
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgDFa0sbHVU
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVB4nBHZCi
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFutehoS6o5
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaBg51Nror
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqrq5XwAIN
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.581Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQGNLYbgJm
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