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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZESYpSCq0c
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡapq1NnGEwY
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7j8Zt0G0y
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhs7JhPa2ko
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfa6xH0GVYs
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0HKBiezTf
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQjXSk5jS55
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN1CrSn8aiq
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftxVy4TBxd
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj89gs63XGE
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlSLlPeZe4
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"Then you should've refused."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNK5wOHSRM
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZvDgWmdol
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaMtKhXWnIR
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRRp5g9xnM
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7GvUtnvOK
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUP79aCzEe
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6Wii5rxL2
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGa9QvDeSY4
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0zpKNg8mz
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2bm2MzmHS
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMn21Lyke0
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcvHoZx6YT
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpL9UcRlda
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfmhvR4BG3t
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfKGMrJT2a
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6aNW5D4HW
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"It's his orders, not mine."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyu31WirQe
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"I can't wait for this to be over."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhhHQRXspc
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"So what time do your classes end?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9aFo9Ow8sS
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAFSI8HKFi
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZehpfeC2e
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalEQ97WLWd
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPvXaReZl8
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzamB90kXJO
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHoNOnoBhC
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1SD0iZ9TR
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ms6k8dWMU
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡipHo7mcloK
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡapwEhMZUzj
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJAzMKSJ8w
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYWffkM8Onb
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG36pB9sbKw
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaFlntTI5g
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfycG4wV2q
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnCm6XGnl1
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrs5riwk7Dx
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUmTlN5D1W
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9SNidBcWgy
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVNLLGGHJh
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmisjxdeOb
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡibwRYbKXzq
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxHceAuciVf
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7rlrlCWf7e
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGiMEsy5ao
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVU2vs8ryq
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dh1owfTdJ
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqoKfq2Hv5S
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfG2bIabnKR
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXfPj1syPV
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCT6fgoRUfr
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8A5sTBPcLm
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjn8GPMXUS3
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4JsZ5bYVi
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhWA36po4o
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFm8Jaz7OQi
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWL9TAlVXyy
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cNqCxFXKZ
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYy6ocwyE1m
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Q6JuTqaxd
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVmaZUYLNl
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pF0RJ5lyS
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYiLuH6qht
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquVZ1vmAy9
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUK19VNylO9
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLroLcV3Yh
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39cjyjO65W
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEsD0XeIzSo
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwjdMdHF0m
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB36tcmnnSw
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqsbATmQF6
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FJghDrHdw
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2SZYrDFPG
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUPkSnO9sb4
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktByeGzkjc
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"You too."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3alJIaeyy6
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCBYc59522
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4rXZU3iVz
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZLVB9w3CwU
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfDJ3WZQcQ
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlCkJhOJlc
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdByB3kX9dN
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfouAMZpK6X
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVGa2q2Qnl
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAM3xJEKw4W
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWoe2Y4aiKp
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSGIVfmUEi
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"And what is that?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjOWaADoOCm
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVL842ooaQR
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡADfyklGpsx
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPxxacAWYP6
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxtZEmsZlu
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz95bPuac7w
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfM4YaeXmSY
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmsf1PWvtc
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJbCMHPQDx
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡos0Pr0noxn
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"Is that a problem?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmzkcMkMCW
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"It is. We're already late for work."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ313ZWt7EOR
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFaEPADwei
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZZaTm7pUW
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBVaCIenBW
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡradKBGzdM8
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR3rsYaJ55b
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5lhIyHaDY
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwk4SDNIT84
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVPyAMiJG3
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7T6X4f88N5
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiZ2tI6r09
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xxbmhytvO
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUJY6A0bTe
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1hlz9zwSc
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZqfhYd8PX
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUVNr6vB0q
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyrMUcBTyel
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrtw4hClOJ
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgYhsYIbQ0
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhvhB4MWFr
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNG3rupem0
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROzKoDTqUc
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2LT6knQQO
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"I'll miss you guys too."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzRTlASRMX
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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.'"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrrgwawBMUS
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡReSUfQtT8A
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTYjTx64J1
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfmm0IspV6A
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkesU3vxmd
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovX3bCRyLJ
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMyha2fbO1
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUvK4U0Gq7
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNTVQdOkrd
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiSWStcwzM
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXsh1gM6ik
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSwXPqC8OVS
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAC90arlCU
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGF5dGRfcPu
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhCIX0lKues
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcaBi2JYXD
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwBlzXZxwX
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hNztUy7Ur
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjF8U3sK3Y
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5fMneKvV5
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7dn0kJcTn
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpmf2AWRFo
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGhCn24bl9
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQZIk3LaRK
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkeuRNtLEJY
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡixTA4GB6Hi
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd85wOOQAf1
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"I'm almost done with my latte."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHkkUVF91O0
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ189fpSWE4d
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"She's right," Bill said.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf2Hb3S2H8O
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYBSRkr22Ff
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUsP6kIQhNR
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"And what is that?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOU0qU8Easj
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlK65E9kOcM
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFcKoe8wts
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVK232FQq0
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzSzO6IaXF
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"Just giving you a hint."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3MkNXF5X5
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQvnBlqb6R
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr13t3q6ZWo
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"Maybe."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQ64S5CQ8o
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqOZqbz5nkG
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"What?" Leo snapped.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQcIniOPda
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblvv3EPMMp
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyCOFloYmpe
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiOwnzfki3
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWW8lfmmF1
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGuVhMum2bS
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"Why would I even want to?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLsfC3mrCQt
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJWkYznIfZ
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqBUC4ZIAT9
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8K9hnXLxUl
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZjscB72gcu
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"And what could that be?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTVkyfaTTU
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj6ZQDB6wlr
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJI9XxCCvS
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVnA4MylUD
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xGWzZrX9t
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8AYA4tJMJ
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7Xpm51Kkj
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxcnoPYXKu
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY240CXNG7x
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEY1LQWr6lM
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI21bEYHTny
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RWlBAkU66
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HCEZZygBW
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nsFS6ASjD
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoPdWDslCXP
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡABOMo4Ma0x
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9UWt4MtsT
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjpzQnaQ9o
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡto02zZPqji
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZPhzBY3nK
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbAIoYI6wQt
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9zoQ2tyrDA
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsykTMiAHDd
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"Here we are," Bill announced.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4SAjhO2FlG
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpugQQS4sBG
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhgoNbJbdP
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFUHYE5HWSk
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqooV8S1ZO
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZVaaVGy69
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuF9T2rVFgt
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aODftcQP6
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3KqlfuiyI
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZY5kBzeBt
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtk5lZT8iE
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWnYqOTOMc
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2u8gKGGIr9
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtR2uAQXT7u
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RnPRGeWlJ
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgEeM8p3GZ
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyUDheiTaxs
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvevNwb8sBy
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzkq74XerQ
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUR4gnSQiQD
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKFrvDnrp1M
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbI2LItG4up
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlW32SrcN1
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTf4zZs989
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2NczYBOBx
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6V0iUyiga
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2dKOKvlJO
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0hjWLKqid
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp07HUP6Yhv
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvyEhgq6vFX
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iEQEktkCc
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRpQT4DQGER
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKTYYzr5xZ
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgOJS5PRkN
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGJDrvXRTK
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkicck8FRid
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNsLNddfnu
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5EVCNe2xq
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXdut5eXRz
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"Yes, we will."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXm0wCQwF7Q
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNO94GH8b7
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCj1Wl59zp
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCLHGYVi7G
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaq3akqKnos
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32pXajfYm7
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFoFuCsteyh
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQX4eTNy06o
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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."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWS7gWGpkF7
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1M8fFKrnw
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rKOkC7c26
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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?"651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVH8Uy8xNV
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmL6U4Jhvt1
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzT6JE7qpAn
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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.651Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0RsY6Gvogm
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