Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU5eG9TsKQl
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmUDM43fU47
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡev3V5rR918
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqiOW93lHC
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvY2R2X2U9
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmz1frR1yv
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyhNecAjCi
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxZoesU6MO
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ28yOz4Kzfq
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRbPGIoFDs
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4f6uhcUvF
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWflsyFGCL
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOyBkegNXP
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRu53DE2ZI
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhYGgROATx
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrnFBNCw5X
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvVngpmtnv
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CiSiMNAJc
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPpSGUokSD6
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINECx5nT0h
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLV1HPPUxi
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSXiVBRNRum
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwm70Ajxpfg
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAZ5TxTmkq
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsY0iKlaCH3
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrg3QyMbH8d
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡycDPWfxpxV
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQhRzGf4Ho
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bkR7WKLO9
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Msmgab8Bp
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIEGHwrg3v
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zk142GByg
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡslk69nlk9b
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEQi7F4sMP
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcGSXj3fVL
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFyW9MHPWI
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAc7mSQxhq4
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FMIUOZqML
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHB0DGgNxf
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRj2q4yO6Z
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"That was back then. Things are different now."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSGjH06BOk
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgCc3yLPWb4
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11sxvouK69
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAlzVyAmGPA
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9V0odFaWL
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ94r7y80MTc
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnIKmzZ94C
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwCCgpylSV
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovTTG4wLj5
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3yqQOrEH4
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiBN2uF6L3L
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIWAUYmk7Of
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPnRz2VBwyq
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"What sort of question is that?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQW7DrpuGv
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBM7I7Ey5b
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtnnMLX5V0e
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufnTZ33Dka
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3A2tU1up5p
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmNtEU3qea
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2oz4OMa6gk
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQXe4Ivm6j
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgP1UFwfpUM
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzTpBFqxGm
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8bOzl6ICfE
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZKPqiFQ14
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvt6CLOZAg
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8FdhIG03p
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmBZeh33gW
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEcHOCU1a2K
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pnWzcuA2e
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzg7OcrWDu8
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYr2OGRJHWl
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvssirWl8cj
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8nhVqtlJzV
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4fRrZLEwS
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8TgY9yiv4
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT7GUUf8zG7
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LMZPn3lEX
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTxtoaWK8mi
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"Yes," Leo answered.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFy0jU33IR
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWO0vYPJDXJ
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4omQU5oQC
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmIlOrjGtP
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6D43Ef4TEI
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhT71376XZB
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55BQpCti7k
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSHdwka6M3
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjc2Y3UHQFV
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡECjV3C0VqH
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkrJvtXWQr
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdruARFa7AI
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJ1oxUc3iU
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BnlXXNF1C
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0fBdAY377L
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡouZ6PWvfA8
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXxuue4nAc
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTdVQzKQj0F
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhBlEyU4G4
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGU5VAYMQh
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5d8KA7fhw
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCBYQukXYF
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIqcQjEk4z
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0RVOMxS55
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKDdQgk2j3
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Fn0TgUJNQ
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuu2HII8s1Q
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡky2f9o0HaF
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjfCJrLj7A
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkDgHL4PQX
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcamsk0OPG
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL5z7NCR4Oq
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwX7xFprJqw
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEUtq5WiSA
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2xVGG3Y37o
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5rnTkTlPQ
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FUFniOHni
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaf0JBozzEl
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGSv5J1Ye4p
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbh8DLkzFJ
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszAEpboLv4
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjy6lppK9t
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92k9yUxjxe
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVS4hWyIFja
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9LllqTNDY
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyOQul01b9
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTkpqMyjVrO
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡldDUJ0UZDE
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5IJ4Yj4XXO
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgp3JHqQajV
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3b1Scf75Qu
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5DVOIrXg9n
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BlvN86kLb
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxzYseqEf3
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Ww5ZJ0mT2
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbavPwc8IHB
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYchOPgCx4G
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"Yes, she was asking about her."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNV0MEOSd2d
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5vjgucrdnI
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8jHwZbTM0d
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4rpwB0Sfi
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaiFGNZfjpJ
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmJDc8gYdZ
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEkmA2U1j4
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMart5oa5Kl
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PL9D2doJF
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpk2UBIDPYi
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Rbh9Hr81P
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfwOpAdIcj
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRQ8pTRsMr
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIB1ZpjvNpc
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwFp6dbZBY
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYCDb1bI5a
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhZiQfa84I
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcL3onvJf2
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24IdGWVth6
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNG9fbtlKk
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeYXm4Nki7
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4HPj9blHX3
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wMZSvdGwb
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMkliU4qs0
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXpDlk1KlD
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Yyi3l7U6Y
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZgXgTS0FFi
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkuiC4Qwdul
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhzzFDuFZCj
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrGHJ0Af5gV
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Diana frowned. "So…?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNbvZeeJfu
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBR0mFdCuNO
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnULhTcjPL7
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJUvBlZ4AQ
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZJdFIaxZR
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklhBQWdhen
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ90XGFLPOBK
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgH7Unoubm3
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdiMmPrRWbr
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVpUsjmEN7
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"Of course, I live with you after all."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡliCjC6LZdH
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ITRHVHke1
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBgq1q8om2
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbctk4ypvS
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8On9q0l1dg
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Xt5P3y4Tr
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkEe3FDg5Y
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4QHtGyCvb
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDm1rEWphqM
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzKsPEelmN
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡepBRCdB4rI
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRW5RuE4Y8D
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHrQdaGYfz
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOYFFeZUNr
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"Are you calling us crazy?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjSv3Axe75
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWykYpGeUw
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwaN55Ef6ok
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLEPVIKOY2
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyInFmnTtd
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC6FrAGhkci
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gKuaunVqG
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4tVFXq5Au0
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7Fxez5joi
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdVQEfudwfL
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pRJytvpaD
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhIj0WU4MSP
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3fXBfl7Muh
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8j6KKJY9Q
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbGq08CWL5
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNlDgfD1xp6
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"No, I don’t."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVEx7TQojl
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGyGu3prAL
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuA3WRYmlfL
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1n0SiT4Njt
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGL5fNPkFs2
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0EoTx7tce3
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIQu2DhhDG
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9drPPkpbyk
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OT9irGgv5
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGCm7hgdcu
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9vI7vl92f8
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIsFPdm1gV
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVFNa27mEG
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX7caSphOmZ
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5tBWpd7Pt
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA66EzOALRH
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7tCBAfUa3
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwO9V4WB3h
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfTsBBD4wK
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQw1uugtcK
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZj51M2cbZ9
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhj7x0HVUK
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxmUlc5lvu
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVe8Em9FHFA
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVue5KcdNCf
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡre8p6slHsi
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzIHTiM2pd
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HUf5oExVY
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7miYhq9va
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZDN2kY9DF
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5RvTHFsif
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aSxIDmYIA
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7F0YIiGe7C
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP49dvOL8sb
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5P8ma9ceV
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJAeLXyvRLA
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkKoc68dhjz
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLZbXjGqL6
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45tvc6WdqQ
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ODW7zv4sc
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPve9Sth9R
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLtBy7VdOiL
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySUQKXJHPa
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzRp88z2xRA
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGEJoknvZp
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡedzOH61GkZ
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZYQtR1DIq
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlprbiMtauQ
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"What improvement?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4GMYmQm4S
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDd0HZWdz2U
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyJIL2yTls
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOXBBnKTWz
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzdJFQlDr3
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.
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