Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoRGTBMs8FH
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYAoycbO0H
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxz2QePFFDY
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2R0ePdELQO
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIdTxwAvgmj
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZysrduuBy
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBUYR0z2Maq
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8R1nWhvoCm
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXzMN3Bhh8
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW5zKMO3KZG
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGyxBPJ43l
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"Then you should've refused."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYlQvsI7iv
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0xIDEjHdC
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMsDqfgART
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjOtRwiOuy
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlbUSEo4g2
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWzGfjuaG2
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJb8X0AYDTg
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqReDms2dQT
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrxpl62k9QL
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUj75mh7JK
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwtBjJqhiv
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv2pTrsoODu
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8wiRGl2tn
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmX8maTiAh
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEvgJ0ZS5Y
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSLKWkHcWW
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"It's his orders, not mine."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzglMoHrKkc
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"I can't wait for this to be over."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkJcZt6xbZ
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"So what time do your classes end?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡExpfUIrI9T
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj833c8n55d
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRdLN1bqP5
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJqY4a2X9j
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVis9UlG2e
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcDE9f3lEg
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4V9N4WPVS
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjErQ8cfV3R
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21a2rJNoGs
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLKNIAYwuM
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchHemTM0yV
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74Z8Zwdn4i
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JuRBgRxNe
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZTIutiisc
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ILnp7yyNm
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfXy0qE3v0
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUz41X78XEB
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlP1Ypb64t
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMfE46REKJ
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yzGG08TOo
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hYNtlT3tZ
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2IfFs2NlD5
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWz94QvFCL
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQhz5XEtYS
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWGAKDRExR
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡylNguVTsJ0
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNlOz4AWLf
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvlDUqoPMY
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvu4Qbj5Hzt
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGbxy4Sicy
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1o4nsjABqe
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqZK3HjA41
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAHWL1qKrZL
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqje4aGnDIa
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GlmwxsKJE
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4WBypPqkG
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNyfZl1mD73
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUTbwS0Awh
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dwOfYjbuc
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTgHFTQpviQ
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3we1fn735
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzmXwUhpc4
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqGTE47GNc
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Hr0lvhTIi
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Q10UtwRbA
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡExt9CPAyRD
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ70bgA32U1c
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWeHXQaHgQ
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZlcuLFxrf
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsK304ExkBn
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfsFvDLhl2N
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXcudyLhIw
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtc0zNpJDn2
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd31SLpa8IP
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXlZ7LnBt6
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRy4QJaX2Dp
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"You too."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbIvMkqoJb
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHaUGl3z6s
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Se7uFiXjG
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDQ6wnK0sh
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnfl26mmcy
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkdTUbiKG1
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gK00t9opY
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Wkz1eTrBQ
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ckGa9hgAH
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmD9JgTkE0
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbamVp0vzwA
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQjMMbhz4D7
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"And what is that?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthRaYKg9ss
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOpDG2V2pNp
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhDxtxXjId
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC5l2eaFOZv
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw2ernyA8zf
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyZEde55nQ
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumqyoS4peX
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8thcZIl22
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8QEy6EhgQX
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQlwtS95X1
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"Is that a problem?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw16JFsX43I
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"It is. We're already late for work."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDioHt3ati
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZqtfsMsih
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1qj2eyMtI
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDPWsrQizqs
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3w6GZltRc
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiN23Tl8cdt
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVxwP8bdrt
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHP1Nagmk2
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblVKh55Uff
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWtf7Vp7Il
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNu3a4Hr21
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFvJW7sTe3T
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6XHJmZnJ9
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuV86RVmt7u
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERj5s7V2or
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFDxcnl57m
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡidwfR3vuAz
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPIcEaTYFi
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡanp3e65zQK
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8Q4EblP5f
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdYUt3Ix8BD
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONUKxLMKcm
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI689B2JZSz
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"I'll miss you guys too."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgU2Fv6AxFY
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDJevg93KT
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZlWa38ceA
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlurKZ83jS4
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKSNIyHq0Z
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0cAuEyPrP
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC03oYiQkVO
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEGfaJsFUW
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2jAu5vAXJ1
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4PlUwI1QZ
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQFNhRZYSi
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEe0pOczqQh
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBv5N8fBBh
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFuNhw7bJQ
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4FPP4swre2
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnTHT5qxtAW
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8L5wMnSOX
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWgwPQ3cfwG
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgoxCOdUmkT
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPIcLlLA8d
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoPUJPfQLV
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUeLEf30LlH
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdO9MJ0YIG8
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFxxXs09I4
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ESacujvFR
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡloz0neVK0W
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMKLUbSzSl
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqYWQZede7
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"I'm almost done with my latte."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrckPuxwNl
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOv756YWD1
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"She's right," Bill said.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkYve3jblY
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQfb7iyoWg
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjFXgB2fIg
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"And what is that?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq73H1RFxgk
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqYsSOeKI2
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9pH4ZmJjL
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyITPkQgOSM
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlftPXCuxG
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"Just giving you a hint."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlhioiK4A1R
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cebMEeL4X
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sumNmVAc5
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"Maybe."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlb2NwKgjC
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8CKVhVrYy
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"What?" Leo snapped.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorOdW5MM8K
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrz0UJEA2o3
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhvMS2YFIo5
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡces3VRGJQe
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpt9hUsvXv6
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSOW94Ypo5
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"Why would I even want to?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlJvgzGjNm
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡanVxMjd90j
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3ZRFdweGf
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdFZf0teNs
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQc19HpVtj
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"And what could that be?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6hewNnCOa
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO74Oqv2xmF
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNAcVWnOq7c
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFSYq0m1sM
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡATF4DMlRMr
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKBkqDD000A
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaW5Tx8b11k
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhBneMwTHa
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIclQ3T2Ivv
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbWqDOXw8hw
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMWdiFEf7d
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsiqZ9zo3eH
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHaEuN7pT4t
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTr272lNxE
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFbrm1avQ7C
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBf5qD1WACa
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkWymF2PRj
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡReGn0afg5S
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPUnJsiwPE
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXpva59FLc
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUCaR9cJ2Qe
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAI0NSx8ou9
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8AZZCs4eMf
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"Here we are," Bill announced.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNu3hUBgpv
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplwc4B8Bcf
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNCBbhu6EV
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf5mkAwJF7y
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxuWOpdVg6
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRs0h1rquE
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUQxtuCveL
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEgBB1J4fo
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0aM55UYpr
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCFQeLBTaq
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0B729Sxocz
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEBDAB5zKJ
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0gvPu50pJ
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzvEIxv9Kyu
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qpQ0xHQ7i
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKok6nHOuG
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOIxtnFokG
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6ZBuuPale
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5L1KU2X2n
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99X0aPvw0T
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDA6v68VKzL
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTsnQUG3DUs
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBX44ejPhv
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsIv8iWZ17
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mV9qWrcHH
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrA7b9EQewN
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfcJWoMOpn
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWbfirj0aj
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6leXgLWAha
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYafHv2PDMO
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUOI7cm8qb
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmiAaHqYQ0
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0ts6aI1XY
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawQE7XeCzu
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaig6l6NNME
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAy6ATDOAT9
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpVJzdWCtU
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nTNxIa0Pv
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Mg0W50du8
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"Yes, we will."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNOO1TqhPp
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LXNHaQCS1
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYT5nf93tKG
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QLEXqjfQ6
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQeDn6D0JJq
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdUm0VNEmrn
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2tOU3AxuJ
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54R2u1thbz
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0HwD8d08Lu
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ZdGozCf9s
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ56JBWjeHd5
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRGLG0bi5n
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoSRtbyrEty
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCwOswlZ7U
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.591Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUywbiIcE2I
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