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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiCWULt3LG
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0UDlGuRn4
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6C2KsvSjj
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡok9epFd9et
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW5kMT5GTSF
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJduHbMCpy
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5hRfrEGgm
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkooHpG8wr
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVduneOptCU
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3SS32T9F62
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlcrNivVc6G
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"Then you should've refused."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKY5kS49WB9
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkgKb7KYyfu
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYt6Kg39Zkt
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVmXkHF6nc
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8txiDMcFlc
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY81LZnf05J
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQJoPcT2px
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPs7llM6rE4
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnht8Hjs6lH
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe56ZW0yxnS
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8U9sUb1ox
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJ3hL1wjo6
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLt748M2Yu
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNw3l4saZNG
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkBA7XB6QH
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXBMSTFy75
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"It's his orders, not mine."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKi0VZKCZp
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"I can't wait for this to be over."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKNEO4aHzD
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"So what time do your classes end?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXePCYd2d8Q
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2SXM7GRtd
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaicrN9M6ik
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1AZogyqKy
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1msLVOJkBc
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEQHslGOk6
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoG6MdEP5KV
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36uBwWjB72
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhC2JTZh3m
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOW5YuDjcf
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByoN7boxFm
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ66OG7Ab9pL
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXv6G3vyFHi
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡME4tPwv3mM
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHDRHn6lmD
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dwcReclVQ
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOwk4l73v4
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpUMloD0E9
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zppN3WRNK
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pdL7EVZP5
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalqG0zp4TR
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtD8AWvplwF
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowcjLDTWVV
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCTJ8kkmn8
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWKGWDDvXv
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrR8GrSyjVF
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7S2jbIAlU3
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPJUmJqPg7
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXADgWN7c2
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMTbuxL6Up
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmifUwvvQqm
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ0dE2QAcXA
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqL9AcNJEVD
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DD9Y2kFo5
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDZnMN6oEe
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kt3tbURWE
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsl3Nt10AwO
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDO76lDF5f6
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDXBnD2N5iT
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjAlmEbdOr
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZuAb8RWVC
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zhtBneGiU
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxOeyhnnmG
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyisM3hxuC
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MLqf7DX7V
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcgZ0gs9k4D
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡepQFfnDnNj
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3weWl993P
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiT5gYNwuVD
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9DTUZbX6e5
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQHYGwQFu0
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhzn49gWnL8
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxu5BFK089g
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYgYZK1n5K
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4l8NIulUg0
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0V8u1cnXi
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"You too."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjcoqCgHFt7
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNF0nc63Vv
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34JQ9s8YeY
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4QJdYsy1Ia
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOzpive06zD
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYyQ9eboGY
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5j6s5YWETA
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJsGzPdU8Y
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIag6hXVvJe
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObPzguolVy
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJHGT6Di9C
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA5JAQmCb1W
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"And what is that?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNSnPHL8gv
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0jyHbdMgXw
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mM8RNMrtZ
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡffKN7dMvxb
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CNbm4eTEg
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtpbHKKbNG
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBF0pExZ0Yt
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNglNUXyADH
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAIRmHKqSs
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuygyZR6Jo
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"Is that a problem?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWR7mQnPeSU
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"It is. We're already late for work."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUFyXKmWfz
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxBIkpYVMB
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5MdXnLU8w5
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotIM4bBIhx
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUj5J3cmWHQ
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDOoennqRD
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE2Sw8XBi5a
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgaxhjnDts
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPf1cnETvPk
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXfuoi83TF
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlw3gI81vF
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxW71ZyERP
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRl9LoK856
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0W09ZRWEp
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQopwTsz88
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4oCeCrl5aC
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LKge8TcWt
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchX8JHiH5x
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqmLk86CXB
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8uIW0gjfh
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNVviYaOZH
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGPMjUGGsF
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7yd7cik2x
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"I'll miss you guys too."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡze85NDsm3W
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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.'"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiUmuPmuR2
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWmRRcgc0E
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCI1lyZGpyF
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSL3qjnhlo
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTt5VnJpSwL
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDMcbHIojJ
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw1n8hTcegs
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmCA0N6D4z
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNnympXV3k
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvGUt8gsH9
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMIxcKePPTg
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoyS8VNPI2
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPblY5aPGY
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkp8ZL3GIO8
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHZ4J9b7v6
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cUT1hkaUZ
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriLPoxnIcD
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZX58zioz9
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIZfMF93CI
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2P1MJirwyY
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjspCBghmm9
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuWeJmJWPl
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4OAv5y4NH
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Py7CRjye9
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksXVDubvdi
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4bT2XUc8U
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6A1CfMR440
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"I'm almost done with my latte."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLnQsgjT7me
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8esRRiliEF
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"She's right," Bill said.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHv3qnhDaJ
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgaAjrwaDz8
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTpwRYsEmx
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"And what is that?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjtQVPWGzP
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wg47crBxp
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoARPz7Yiwa
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGaeg2Y7XR4
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCSr2N1vu9
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"Just giving you a hint."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHc45LoJRS3
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVusvFDnRU
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMwwPDWg7u
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"Maybe."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHqeage1Nu4
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0N4Pa8PUF
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"What?" Leo snapped.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieeSy2LHfZ
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrzRV17Ak7
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKG0cawieJm
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWuzJ2zCHz
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4owfO3LOn
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCe57TWBBf
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"Why would I even want to?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvwSJ3hcR8
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1J6fQMbMz
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZBr851VQh
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3bE6zGkhU
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbefUa0vvJw
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"And what could that be?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAso6cFJu0
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1pXS7CrA1l
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8QTOHX8OY
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIs4OAbCNc
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsV49pgOGPk
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FfR1jpH9d
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfGSNTIXt5h
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxds0iVdswy
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTB1QKtUTiI
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPl7k6J4RDs
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgU8cWdIGRN
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ip50v8g9D
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5FbpM2dt1
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6ZPjbo7X5
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXz42wc09qF
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRYVZDTGDEZ
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡES5TpKFL2w
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3skwIyTomw
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIJrsYLuEN
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXde2lVOJTg
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEo8cCSaVD
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdsUmPsEJka
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQybP7AGq2
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"Here we are," Bill announced.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5EMXNxOciI
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyB377VOMy
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRYTnU0Byj
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDCzoyASMu
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjpxZNxhmm
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1pcIdppXXW
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWqO5vizVT
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNljPgeGMG
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ25CzZ2xtGd
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxMPRmDm1A
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUdzLXknun
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJs7rWQNOGs
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrtiIb3SzW
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyyVynepdaO
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZLhNrZ65qL
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa93gDAhUBx
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9Tz9tbFLN
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTiXj2xA3eG
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvWzizeunE
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLRuGYoF4M
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLadpCOZbL
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBO9tZTZbF2
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7rZUt5oLf
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdoAPXTQqwk
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiw6IU5O8uC
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzugKACy97
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqURc4ioDf
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7g9pLA0dVt
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW1Lg0WN1uw
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzUUYOGFaK
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQqmJQ81l9
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4vqXDQzDN
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPRhvZpj31
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yJ1vnhkHu
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyltv3u3Y1v
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJaAMAKsNKi
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePofDZyIpj
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5t8SddFrL8
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETWERXvnMI
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"Yes, we will."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UeixUaMOL
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5ADUHJ2pD
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNdDbVBkOt
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuu1a4th25U
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPY9MyDj0IX
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWec32PQEUW
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdjIpiZZBn
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMlGU333hYz
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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."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgnPcc6Ro4
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWLDLCNtyp
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8y5U6nqqnb
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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?"519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbtK2zC7Dg
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7q6VaspQ5K
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGy74dix6Er
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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.519Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJyyFxMLekX
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