"Do you really have to stay out for too long?" Angel asked Carly over the phone. "I mean, you just started going there, and have you forgotten that you came home late last time?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyd3r32XQtd
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"I know, I know," said Carly on the other end. "But this is Robin we're talking about. He's a very good friend and you know I can't turn him down."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXHebftzWpE
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Angel bit her lip. "Robin is a good guy, I know that. I'm just worried that you've to stay out late again. And for crying out loud, who hosts a party on a Monday?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgps7gNLlPk
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"It's crazy, but he's doing it for a friend," Carly chuckled. "He also told me to help set up the party with him."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWZffhKs0P
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lFjIcsEaX
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OUvvvNhQW
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"Well, you better."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijGxCj7NLB
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNgE1DRI2T
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The fact that Carly mentioned Leo, made Angel's nerve want to burst. But she kept her cool and said, "I'll tell him, and the others."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdssnb6lCG3
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmGyGJ84F2
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"I'll tell you later," said Angel as she stood to look around the outside of her cubicle. A lot of people had yet to back from lunch. She sat back down. "Can’t talk about it here. And you would've heard the full details from him if you hadn't thought of going for the party."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf2Imn4kleo
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Zbcr3HqOE
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5kemAmYTp
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"Alright, take care."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqf5NCYI38
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"You too."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf96rhA0hbf
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Angel cut the call and stared up at the ceiling for a while. Her mother soon came to mind. A day never passes without Angel thinking about her. And she realised that with her mother gone, she now has a big responsibility of taking care of Carly. It will be tough.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlu3PBxfLM
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWahrctJWaj
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJURxlxCNRm
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nAI5LDRsA
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Angel sighed. "I do. And thinking about her just makes me sad, especially now that I've to take care of Carly too."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡio6kNVcfmu
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"Don't beat yourself up," Eric said, now with a wide grin. "If you ask me, you're not doing such a terrible job."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9CIEVJsWi
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Angel hadn't noticed that Leo was also around as she heard the sound of someone munching on something. He stood at the front end of her cubicle, chewing on a paper-wrapped sandwich. He stopped chewing when he noticed that Angel had his eyes on him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFzHYFlwUp
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsbUnzBcoS
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ZaaXQ4B0K
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnW8Yeb02sv
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbIn8LzzrB
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nARO1PyYa
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhSfp9dbJlq
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"A friend of hers who is at the same college with her is throwing a party for his friend and asked her to help organise."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPqX1ignf0
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNOzTgbdw3
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"She's always been a popular girl. But she's known this person for a long time and he's a pretty good guy."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjYReumHn8
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCZsRusVZo
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWbLcKOEo0
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWd7SfVJ9lf
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsEf5uW3gNY
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"If you're worried that he might try and convince her to go back, he won't," said Angel, raising her eyebrow at Leo. "When we first met, he was very kind to me. In fact, I know he's a good guy and won't do anything that would jeopardise Carly. If you really want to know more about him, I suggest you talk to her about him."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHK2QN0o1b
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"Ya, and talking about this here isn't going to do us any favours," said Eric as he looked around the workroom. "So Leo, keep that jealousy on hold until we get home."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGSvblTqg2
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC53GKJdM4f
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"I should try this out," said Angel as she unwrapped the sandwich. She took a bite out of it and slowly chewed. Her eyes lit up brightly and a smile appeared on her face. "Goodness, this is good."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKd6MRfghd
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Eric chuckled and Leo found himself doing the same, that he quickly had to stop himself. He cleared his throat as he looked the other way. He's glad that Eric didn't notice. But whether he did or not, Leo would find out sooner or later.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzzx1LY5cG9
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJY5XXFuheE
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Dw1HM21KE
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf7qme8rKqv
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdsEcAeSjN
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQrddMok1Z
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Before Leo could say anything, he looked down the hall and saw a few people coming over to their work stations.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk1rjdFiapl
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Mu6DBWrg5
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0D9SQeQ8nt
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPo587UZ6nE
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmYdIW1M3x
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3HPTVFKVJ8
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The two of them walked to the other end of the hall as Angel watched them go. She took another bite out of the sandwich, enjoying the rich, tasty tuna, heavily coated with mayonnaise, lettuce and cheese.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjBomSLzlc2
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Miranda looked at her phone to what felt like the fifth time in just two minutes. Time isn't moving at all.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tHDtfEnLW
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Her lecture grew boring by the minute and she couldn’t help but turn her attention elsewhere. She wished for the day to be over so she could go home. She thought she might not be able to go to the club tonight, so she better inform Mr. Walters. She took her phone and pressed the power button to light up the screen. She groaned again when she looked at the time. A few heads in front of her turned and she threw them a look, telling them to mind their business. She went on to unlock her phone and sent Mr. Walters a text very quickly.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjmDJ80ARNr
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She placed the phone back down and tried her very best to sit upright to try and concentrate. Immediately she did and got a few words from her lecturer, her phone beeped beside her book. She rolled her eyes and told herself that she would look at it later.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4G9gPN8zK
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A few seconds later, she found herself playing with her pen, not getting a word her lecturer was saying. Shoot, she told herself as she felt bored. She checked the time on her phone again. This time the notification on her lock screen was beckoning her to open it. As bored as she is, she unlocked her phone and went to her messages. It’s from Mr. Walters. She didn’t expect him to reply so soon. It read that she should come to the club no matter what and right after her classes. Miranda raised an eyebrow. He has never asked her to come very early for work. What’s the big occasion?423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdELIajtu3e
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She quickly texted him back, asking why she should go early. She sent the message and looked at the phone eagerly, waiting for him to reply there and then, but he didn’t. She put her phone back down and looked towards the lecturer, getting bored again. Her eyes soon lit up when her phone vibrated. Mr, Walters texted her back. She quickly read the message. It said that he needed her there because there’s a special party he’s hosting for someone.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHT89qDJZwH
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Miranda bit her lip as she thought about it. As much as she’s a fan of parties, she didn’t want to go anywhere tonight. Mr. Walters soon sent her a text saying he’ll pay her double the amount she gets on most nights. She thought about it and texted him back saying that she wanted the money tripled.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GkTY5tZxA
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She didn’t get the chance to put her phone down when he texted back saying it’s a done deal. Miranda can’t believe it. The owner of the party must be some big shot, she thought. Looks like she’ll have to ditch her plans of chilling at home and attend. She texted back saying she’ll be there.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkJ2r8PWZa
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After putting her phone aside, Miranda found herself listening to the lecturer, this time with her undivided attention. It seems talking to Mr Walters about the party that is going to take place just set her into a whole different mood.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZwPz2yD5Y
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The sound of your lecturer telling his students that the lecture is over, was music to Carly’s ears. She quickly packed her books in her backpack just like everyone around her. For some reason, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that she just had her last class. But that only meant that she has to meet Alex as planned.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROqjbuAQz6
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She’s glad she got through to Angel and made up a lie that she’s not very proud of. But she had to find a way to not go home tonight and she had to use Robin as her scapegoat. As guilty as she felt, she knew it had to be done.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5c9yfzXkI
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She quickly walked out of the hall before Harriet or her friends could see her. As soon as she was out, she quickly made her way for the exit. She wondered if she would find Alex waiting for her outside.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLK5xjdwMJ1
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She’s walking through the parking lot, surpassing and bypassing people. Just before she could make her way out, she heard someone call her from behind. She recognised that voice immediately: Robin.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8aL04Yz0A9
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She stopped in her tracks and winced. She knew she couldn’t ignore him since he caught her wide open. Before she turned around, she wondered what she should tell him in order to leave.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5HjOgMd8Z
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"Hey, why are you in such a rush?" Robin asked as soon as she turned around. He had caught up to her.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEWQ8r0rBo
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFt7OnT33RR
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk99OMP34Fd
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Shoot, Carly almost said out loud. What is she going to do? How is she going to deny the offer without actually hurting him?423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIcc0WUwLTT
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNwR7ujPs2
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"No, I really want to," Robin insisted. "I noticed last time that you had to take the bus. Now that I’ve caught you, I can take you home."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygFc2sIY4v
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Carly had to think of something fast. Alex might be already outside and talking to Robin is eating up her time.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzvuCi16JC
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpf8V9IgMd
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"Oh, I see. You can go, but you’ll have to tell her that I’ll be taking you next time. That’s if I don’t have to stay here for late classes on some days."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymGIjnwHno
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPagv1J9e2
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Carly waited and watched Robin go to his black Cardillac in the parking lot. She quickly made a beeline for the main gate. As planned, she found Alex parked outside, across the road. She found him looking outside the window and she couldn’t tell if he’s relieved to see her or not.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3jsfszXoP
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She quickly went for his car to the passenger side and got in, closing the door. Alex turned to look at her with a stoic face, but his eyebrow is raised.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KbTn0d4q9
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Ex7BIKuYX
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJY0aBRMdF1
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYA5tIJLHo
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Carly didn’t say anything as she first looked at him, but he had quickly turned to what’s in front of him. He soon turned the car’s engine on.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4EsOiNnRnB
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiaHI0mwh56
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQjqNoBMPaA
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"Are you being sarcastic?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuR0bGjX3g
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1jkrEVpHO
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Carly shook her head. She noticed Robin’s car drive out through the gate, making a turn up the road. Alex noticed her eyes and looked at the car driving on ahead of them.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMR74Q5VAp
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFULM06zNb
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVLgW8iIic
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdj7QvaeRj
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Carly clicked her tongue while looking at Alex with murderous intent. He put the car in drive and the vehicle started to move.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24p6yZEnUG
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlH6iN7COvC
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsU0rpmEspJ
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"Like where, exactly?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmIBSim5qq2
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Alex gave her a brief look before looking back at the road. "You’ll see. You aren’t supposed to know, so I’m afraid before you get there, I've to blindfold you."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHnUB1EKKgG
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"Huh?" Carly couldn’t believe what she’s hearing. "You’ve got to be kidding me. Why don’t you people ever tell me anything?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9S1GXLI0I
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Dzpp33h5Y
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Carly folded her arms and looked out of her side of the window. She now thought of what Alex had told her this morning. She shouldn’t have been involved in all this whether they threatened her or not. But she was scared and still is. Who knows what they would do with what they have on her.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfHoEuoyUl
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57lnHYWuaJ
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"Oh..., uh," Angel looked caught off-guard as she turned on her chair to look up at Eric. She had been going through some files and was quite engrossed in it that she didn't realise how much time has passed.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNn59W2Qvn
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoa7rKHDC1
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMU6pal5BRs
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBTf3ELxZE
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4T52efd3R
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"Good, I'm glad that you did," said Angel as she now stood up from her chair. She looked around and realised that most of the cubicles around hers were empty.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvy7c9NdoSR
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"Wow, no one even bothered to tell me they were leaving," said Angel as she turned to look towards Sabrina's empty cubicle.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDO4bqHTRY8
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JIk3vppwU
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Angel lifted her arms to give herself a good stretch. After doing so, she turned towards Eric who had a wide smile on his face.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmIjWNIOypG
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"What?" she asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUsGLv8j6I
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡift0XvzIc2
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Angel shook her head and started to pack away the files and clear her desk. As soon as she was done she turned to Eric who still had that smile on his face.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZifbWANWx
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"Okay, we can go now," she said, swinging the handbag strap over her shoulder. "Aren't we going home with Leo and Mr. McDonell?" 423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCd9BPKGvrw
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No sooner did she say those words, did Leo appear down the hall with his father behind him, alongside Mr. Wilson.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKF5pYTEuJC
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5RT9XjSBC
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYPD2dlkxc6
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"That's good to hear. You three can go along home. Wilson and I still have a lot to talk about. I'll be home in time for dinner. Bill will be taking us, so Leo, you can take the other car.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlN7bFZhwz
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"Alright," said Leo as he already had the car keys in his hands. He turned towards Eric and Angel. "Let's go."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BhziJzib1
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"It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wilson," said Angel as she went out of her cubicle to follow Leo who already started to make his way out.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5GFSGcBc7
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgO4wvHvcL
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"Goodbye, Mr. Wilson," said Eric as he held Angel by the shoulder and gently tried to turn her around without making it look like he was trying to get her as far away from Mr. Wilson as possible.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbUV9FcNwi
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWE9mlpOv3S
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9jZ6KVE5L0
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkaBBfmNA02
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3JO5TJ3PI
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuv88x9Njcx
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufM07ddHOm
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyDhvTB8I2
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"Goodness, me, Angel," said Eric. "Some people hide their real intentions by being nice. In my eyes, he looked like he was about to eat you alive."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVysT0LI79
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKv7nFXmbqj
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The doors to the elevator flew open. It's empty and the three of them went in. Before the doors closed, they noticed Mr. McDonell and Mr. Wilson in the lobby of the office, talking. Mr. Wilson was looking through the glass doors, staring at them. As soon as the doors to the elevator closed, Eric turned to look at the other two.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSilZOBPb3G
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfuhwZdTpE
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNf99CD3lY
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2slW6XUmN
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Leo looked up, trying his best to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn't deny that he saw it too; the way Mr. Wilson looked at Angel. But Eric kept persisting him that he had no choice but to say:423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpA71Fv1fMQ
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoePM6SV3Hr
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Saying it out loud made Leo blush that he had to keep his face fixed upwards like he was looking at the ceiling so that the other two wouldn’t notice. He also felt his chest ache a little. Why is he feeling like this? And why did he feel so guilty that he didn't get to notice this but Eric did?423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5g0jj1RGkE
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Angel shook her head. "Okay, I don't want to talk about it," she said. "If we ever get to see him again, I'll be sure to keep my distance. Happy, now?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe16qH4XVJ4
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Sma5hqU5L
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Leo held his breath after realising what he had agreed on. What's wrong with him today? He now started to feel confused with himself that he felt he might lose it.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJyGDpYMcJ7
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJsblFDPN6
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyEpJcVCaw
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTpUqMDQ9EJ
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeddJbbEp7e
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMt15u4Fht
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZeei36gfH
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHaAxEPvwP
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq35a7TrpA0
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr8KBQPPcsP
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1xYff8Km9
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"Nope."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpnUTuFjm5
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"I'm going to kill you one day," said Leo. They had now reached the glass front doors and he held one open.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIfWXJI9YX
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Fvxk0yRag
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As soon as she was out, Leo quickly stepped in front of Eric, blocking his path so as to walk out. And he made sure to let go, hoping that it would hit Eric in the face. But Eric was quick enough to stop the door from doing so and drew it wide open.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3vDOOAzxwH
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC57BHqN03F
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzwFkFiXqs
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTBzkWDkWPC
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDaouNfnNhI
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUJO0tEOSX
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"Even if you wanted to, the fact that you haven't told her you're in love with Carly, means she'll still stick around," said Angel.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKTJX5pS93
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy7tuTW3LHZ
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQB1DQrWADY
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"Okay, you two, let's get going," said Eric. "Where did you pack the car, anyway?" He started to look around the parking lot.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGLWOgZ97a
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"If you don't stop talking, I might just stand here and make you look for it yourself," said Leo with a raised eyebrow.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwN54CF2Fh
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfrP3QCoqq
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Angel smiled and looked around the parking lot. The sun may have set, but the remaining sun rays shone behind some buildings brought about an orange glow all around. She enjoyed the nice, warm surrounding, before she finally said, while pointing with her finger:423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HovL5NVve
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡixVourWoof
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"Oh, ya, you are," said Eric as he saw the grey BMW. He turned to look at Leo. "Thank goodness an angel like her is around."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUALc7qEAua
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DAlAOw6nX
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"Let's go, I really need that caffeine," said Leo as led the way to the car with the others following behind him.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lVtYoBeZG
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Miranda couldn't stop looking through her phone as she sat in the bus with earphones plugged in and connected to her phone. The song playing: Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4PzcGvlfr
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Miranda did feel dangerous as she looked through Leo’s photos on his Instagram page. She couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked in his standalone pictures.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvhceqT2OX
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A sudden thought crossed her mind: he and Carly are probably together at this very moment. She looked out the window to catch her breath. As much as she tried to convince herself that she might be overthinking it, a strong part of her knew she’s right. Even after his bachelor party and his wedding got cancelled, he is still seeing Carly. They're probably lovers now, she thought.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtw60gESfCv
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She felt like punching the window. I shouldn't be thinking of such things, she thought. As much as Carly isn't any of her business anymore, the thought of her being Leo’s lover drove Miranda into a fit of rage.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEXxlRZOPR
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Her rage almost made her forget that she had to drop off as the bus had stopped. After realising it, she quickly stood up and took hold of her bag to rush out before the bus driver could press the button to close the doors.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmCHXrjwM9
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She took a deep breath as soon as she stepped out and she could already feel the stares of almost everybody in the bus. It didn't matter as she was good at ignoring people and she quickly forgot about them as the bus drove away.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3pXCsyihU
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With headphones still plugged in, she looked down at her phone and pressed the back button to repeat the song. She started to make her way to the alleyway that she usually used to get to the club.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr071dvqWTh
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As soon as she arrived at the club's back door, she could already feel the atmosphere. It's just another busy night as usual, she told herself as she closed the door behind her. She gave a nod to the man who always stood guard inside and made her way down the hall towards the dressing room.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgXMQRqU1VD
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She went straight for her locker upon entering the room when she felt her phone vibrate in her hand. Mr. Walters is calling.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gxFuuJMHc
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She answered. "If you're going to ask where I am, I'm already in the dressing room," she said with the earphones still in her ears.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebRqNeY10N
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"Good, that's fine," said Mr. Walters. "You better get dressed quickly for tonight. A vehicle will come over to pick you girls up in ten minutes or so."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡliMB2wUwpK
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6xPzYygEJ
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"I know that, you don't have to tell me how to do my job," Mr. Walters sounded like he is about to snap. "There will be the five of you. It's a small party, nothing special."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXsVl16joe
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aV5igBtp9
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"Oh, and one more thing. When we get to the party, I don't want you asking too many questions that may make the guests uncomfortable. Try to warn the others."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4D54m4JXa
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0m04PWjZmP
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"There's something else. There will be someone who will join you girls at the party. You know..., entertaining our guests. So, don't get a little surprised by it, okay?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYjOLNGHOcj
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyOwukNBoKN
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6GVS91IVE
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Alex drove the car downtown and Carly couldn't help but look around. She didn't expect to be in this part of town. She thought the party they were attending would be in some luxurious place in the city. Maybe in some prestigious club, unlike Mr. Walters'.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIID9DHvpqZ
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"Hey, are you sure the event is taking place around this part of town?" Carly couldn't help but ask as she turned to look at Alex. "Red Lion described it like it's a party with class."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdzONi91hB
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"It is," Alex said.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJX2uD1veN
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"In this dump? Sorry if that came out rude, but where can you put up a luxurious party around here? Aren’t we going to some nice place like a hotel or something?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpjEhgXGSE0
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsC5YNeulgP
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"I really hope so."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt03bRrJkLf
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Alex rolled his eyes. Do women really talk like this all the time, he asked himself. He already knew the answer to that. But there’s something about Carly when she asked her questions that almost drove him to the edge of madness.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYyXd59loPZ
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They were approaching the area close to the New York harbour. The road was quiet and only a few cars and some vans coming passed them going the opposite direction. Before they could reach the premises, Alex slowed the car and stopped.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ243PBoeyPQ
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"What is it?" Carly asked as she looked at him. "Are you telling me we’re stopping here?" she looked out of the window. "But we’re just outside the harbour. Are we having a party here?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwVkp2FWgP
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Alex didn’t answer as he bent to her side to reach his hand to the glove compartment. He removed a black folded cloth and closed the compartment. He sat up straight, looking at Carly.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrQA5wwNW2
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLAmiBQJsb
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"What?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qhxiSW3rr
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnRRnwHXbX
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Alex opened the door and went out himself. Carly had no choice but to do as he said. He did tell her that he would've to blindfold her. When she got out, she looked around. She stood a few feet away from the wire fence that separated the ship bay premises and the road. She could see a ship pulling up into the bay from a distance and there came the sound of its horn.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmPh3mpOl4
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxONCaSiBY
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Carly looked at him before doing so. She felt him coming close behind her and she had the sudden urge to turn around again because she didn’t like this. She saw the black cloth that he had come over her head and blinding her eyes.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CtYJTwLSa
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmc58rYZpu1
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"Red Lion wouldn’t like that to happen, would he?" Alex asked as he tied the cloth. "I’m just doing what I was told."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbE9cwAcTR
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After doing so, he opened the car door beside her and helped her in carefully. He closed the door and he went round the car to the driver’s seat. He started the car and did a U-turn. Carly could feel how the car moved and she held her breath for a moment.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrVcrcw12D
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSedbhuS5Dy
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSZV1HufpA
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Carly noticed his tone and pressed her lips together to keep herself from talking back. He might not have instructions to kill her, but when you drive a person mad, who knows what they may do.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMplJe5hXU
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The car continued to move and Carly felt the car make more turns than usual. Where exactly is he taking me, she wondered.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ72E70bs9oW
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡicF9DEaIZZ
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"We’re almost there," Alex answered. "And don’t try to do anything stupid. If you remove your blindfold, I won’t hesitate to hurt you."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrx61GdgDOb
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6n3oyydeno
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcjA9VMo29
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Easy for you to say, Carly said to herself. How she wished she knew where they’re going. The car made a few more turns before slowly coming to a stop. Carly felt her heart beat faster. This is it, they’ve finally arrived.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqx5v819F70
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She heard Alex open and close the door. She heard footsteps outside as she knew he was coming round the car to get her out.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIv3ef5nfU
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The car door opened beside her and she felt the burst of the cold night air. Could they still be near the harbour, she wondered. Alex took both of her hands and she felt awkward as she felt how large and calloused they were, yet he touched her gently. She actually expected him to grab her by the arm and roughly pull her out of the car.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEgFBhefjp
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxaTFp9itoE
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She found herself obliging to him calmly. She didn't expect him to be so gentle. She felt her cheeks slowly start to heat up. Is she blushing?423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXN5nW64EbN
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While holding her hands, Alex took her a few steps away from the car and stopped. He let go and for a moment, Carly gasped. With her blindfolded, she didn't like the idea of being alone.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7cX8ou96V
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"Relax, I'm just going to close the car door," he said as he walked past her. And just as he had said, he closed it. Carly remained there, breathing in the cold night air and shaking, wondering why all this is happening to her.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzplxEqhHZ3
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvW42GIJ6P
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoL7ovEdzZE
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"So-sorry," she stammered.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8T3DpqMT2L
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgOKeagMP2k
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Carly gave a nod of her head and Alex led her forward, his hands still on her shoulders as they walked side by side.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdYLg9E15tV
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They walked for a while and Carly heard the sound of people talking and something like metal wire. As they approached the source of the noise, she heard a man speak out:423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGzrcpXExC
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTumnDPj5p
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNF9UwcVks
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There came the sound of wire as the gate is open. Carly couldn’t help but feel they might still be within the premises of the harbour if not anywhere else.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfAN5Y5PNla
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2r3u3vg75
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlu9UJQLSxI
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Alex held her shoulders a little tighter and drew her close to him. Carly couldn’t help but feel how big and warm his body was against hers. It almost felt comforting.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVqxvL92ix
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSqYR3STrC
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"Okay, okay, chill," said the man and she could hear him back away. "You act like she's your girl or something."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZiValQUgie
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"She's not," said Alex. The man's statement made Carly blush somehow. "Red Lion's orders. You don't want to cross him."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbwaT7JAJwK
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZdlKy6h1Lu
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Alex continued to lead Carly on ahead, leaving the men at the gate. As they walked, she felt her surroundings suddenly change. She could tell they are entering a building because she no longer felt the cold night air. She soon heard the clanking sound of metal above and she wondered if those were pipes. The air around them felt warm and damp.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIK8xHhrqc
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJX5VS3qew
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"Can't do that," he answered as he continued to lead the way. "Red Lion doesn't want any outsiders knowing this place."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrsY8VAFDlo
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07uOjhVwQp
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Alex didn't answer as he soon stopped. Carly wondered if she had upset him. Before she could react, she felt one of his hands slip away from her shoulder and the sound of a buzzer soon rang in her ears. Did he press something?423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ybf1zm1Lu
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She heard something move in front of her like a metal door and Alex soon led her forward again, taking a few steps before stopping. Carly felt like she had entered a different room until she felt the floor move after another buzzing sound came through. It felt like she's in some kind of elevator and they were descending.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMwCI7pZUGy
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzeq3dbAS5
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"You'll see," Alex answered.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWemutKOqDe
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She felt the elevator stop and the doors behind her draw open. Alex gently turned her around and led her out. There came the sound of soft jazz music playing in the background. Carly now felt a little anxious. Have they arrived at the so-called party?423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQTbgnDhnD
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Alex made her stop and his hands dropped from her shoulders. Carly almost whimpered as she turned her head. She didn't want to be left alone.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrLQeZzMix
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"Ah!" came a recognisable voice. She heard footsteps approach her. "She's finally here. And early too. Thank you for bringing her on time, Alex. You really are reliable."423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzuIk4CmIx
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKR864VC5Ja
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Carly knew Red Lion stood in front of her and soon enough, he lifted up her blindfold. Carly's eyes had to adjust to the lights as she first looked at Red Lion. Her attention soon diverted to the room. She's shocked to see what's around her.423Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4KVfC4c1q
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"Yes, dear, take it all in," said Red Lion as he stood by her side and looked around too. "For tonight, this is going to be your playground."
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