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Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0E99lQcHP
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDCzPNzVr4
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXG0zZid3sV
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlx1dPE358y
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZPrZ51sPQ
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeckNxqQgWD
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ06aPKFo0Wf
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrSwpCSyyP
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBp7IVSzZU
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx9wzFgvluG
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6fazFjbisG
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ46e3mEtbyX
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7B0vVa68jP
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0uw9cfAG3n
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxXCDq5aie
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtKXZZo3PM
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21rFyGEjyt
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWhsjxH6Eb
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL15xT4mLiO
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QbVMQ3jvz
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3aAuuHvsx
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJsYxxKB4f
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Dsuq46aaB
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KhxxiItzc
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUWgfHFBic
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbIHJf4WqJ
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39eov6sXTo
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9A35RF780
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaK5zSy3CE
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezb6AyApQ6
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtO5RGjO4CO
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MOFfj0L1H
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrFBpYpc5l
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7O9Sai9Sz
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAL5lSFD9RI
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc51hqCLxJ7
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2giPzoeOc
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVlgV0hGe1
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQG7Bga9Prd
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQAWmQQ8ol
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"That was back then. Things are different now."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZwHG2sw1R
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfXJPGX3K7
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDB7GUkKpW5
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6T9MipLGY
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7dgXIoHFY
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgpFh6rvmL
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmT2A2fedSW
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKqKx5rjzv
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJxkMqhmVj
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYexxsWRKjt
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCtwYyssaV
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LIzQc3LlT
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMKIGl172Ll
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"What sort of question is that?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjw2NGv0S6
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9iFwapTnx
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEWE1Za9wZ
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyB2chUm9PY
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAd7hxE4mMh
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DpJsPqDIl
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOf5B54imMh
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3j0Vsthgks
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmtkFWiuc1
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiq9Ia1ZxTC
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vnr8Eqdw3
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6y1n63Ayc
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpwu6yiwBq
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZKJkhzFk5
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl822KKp9Jb
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq4l5d6r4n4
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflr0asPgJ2
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPsLG9hKhPD
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8E4SwyLp7v
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd76sB2tuYc
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPilAUdmbF
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkT7cs1uhkF
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieMBfqBGEK
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkfdDzqqTHW
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgXE5VbTgm
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PZ7aicwrt
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"Yes," Leo answered.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCaYgajPi2F
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVgx7RQMjO
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaSXi9hox2
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCCXt9qbaD7
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbwM8QuUkoc
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ohl7V06t7
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsRO0GdDwB
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2iSkUvb24Z
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHcdu1qFHT
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0s9LOWuTSi
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBeX4l3uaVv
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡACS4eEHc6z
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdowYj6cRt
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAY1TlriJF
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLckQFgOnY
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMv9N3CAlP6
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYwYN1yzeN9
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QuP9lPH6w
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5iliGXjvs
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhbRnA4nUv
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvsLvc7HQFi
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9DS6YDISar
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmS3nrCaYx
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUQUQkkbqD
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBuqVhtMot
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcoxs4Jbbqu
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRMgjvePL7
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8D281xuXf0
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡenij6Jww9j
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpsigvSItJ
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPn3uqersUh
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JdLbFgW3t
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDwUCgq29A
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVF3bPLTjSU
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRnIK6zoBJ
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XbLCiT1a2
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIobYxmbx50
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIe0j2BqXNk
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8S9RgVkDNb
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrg9hX7Oh0
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0d2XR7yHHR
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq4E0ctHS63
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc01apjLzfa
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNApZ1EroD
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwU985DJftx
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8yZLjiLe8J
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡToNR0uWoqE
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcErooz8Sd
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb11DqEgVSt
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaRu6HwYNPn
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkd2ONfI77a
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkQ7yOMbHd
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmRTqwniHa
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwFAnzCDaIt
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQpIpio4ms
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmUqqssQvIo
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlFLkot8kw
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"Yes, she was asking about her."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9bykZ9a9n
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ407fSCeswi
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFco1WVXRdC
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgPyUPecXi
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIWOx0KJkIm
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiXkIdAevf
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoffO0PGtEY
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ388u9HSk7E
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhaDvOd66E
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiAYljQPd5
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2CbXDP9ru
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdRzTYdpDr3
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0oukm9IhJP
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAH4aQilRnl
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPWuA9WgaG
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eFymG2pJT
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tcOgexEz4
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXL4MIcPEJZ
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqH8ucJiGF
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1cm5o6MuPD
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDMqLHzuoC
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHL7qnHY7hW
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXs5bx6nIa
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9tZIR3pow
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBsI86wO4vC
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRXU1GDEz4
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbcId1vJFR
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcNAj57xAWM
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUpW5yy6nin
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRldlkPjAF
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Diana frowned. "So…?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhRRgQizcY
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4C5ALPxLBe
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbsLXnLB7QQ
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKieMdG0eDi
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpr21UwlWv
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDFo06ArsE
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXPDq8YjXw
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR7VQKXx9CL
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtW0kCqB40k
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlyoBoIwbC
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"Of course, I live with you after all."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwAfs5u1Dc
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0z5kePml7Q
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKV8iYha1b
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqzMQ8lnD3
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYDvsb9lJJT
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3D0MssgoGW
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7M6P4YcdLo
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVQ6zulTjB
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmm4mvn3D4
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1d6UtqbCac
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3W2dT209dC
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeVzV4wgiAr
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMekVIN0syg
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SVxLAxTZP
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"Are you calling us crazy?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTr039rZjAP
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPox56NFib
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdjQ8MkrkZ
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5D0OIFKp4U
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwzTsDdqKa
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ex1CnAnvl
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGskXo5uwx1
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAY7UJ89JK
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ia5XxjYPh
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTjbBdSFcn
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZiH2WoXTo9
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzytHFrlZd
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3vpc6r618
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUpsj1XWjCe
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fJwoUnnWx
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXxyGuoFlx
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"No, I don’t."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBWS5DP5Mg
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTct78zUxj
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0C2EkzyFHq
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNv5Vv2P3JR
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCioH7jd8i
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9V67QHVlw8
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6hYI9YLz8Q
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QiFg6Hru7
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6uoQlPAta
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzkMRvStWC
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTYYXt2RrL
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHWJnVTVHZN
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0gLfibnWa
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVBiuBuVDF
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllRaz18GpS
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2QgufONaO
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLU5OuPfpj1
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmMmHbtckp
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3W1hys9pd
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLa8iOFTar6
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIKssEn7fW
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTohEPB4Pxb
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJLbl3hMK7
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBtDedcSuR
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTnINPxp43
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVipj6A5bjZ
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xorAShPcp
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2l5eWYhFpG
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAzZUTBPLso
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJef6FwyaW
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡslFi0N7FXq
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wkmAfzUOB
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbH0FGC2ZY
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjaaCLKPaE
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8eGoKnodd
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63vtmKnKaf
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oQvPb2P7a
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqVHc9v1XB
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7obI70Idr
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF3vDznSjSQ
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfua3VniJ5
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4TIVNRt18s
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhGVKUNF5I
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZjViQ8N4n
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSbRi6SMa4
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4PEHw8ZRFF
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKEp5ON4Su
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMav5JXLG0K
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"What improvement?"455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMzVL9ATb5
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4SJqfDFHUd
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDTf4uaQUA
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTz2CuuwKD0
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."455Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKp3Iq3BtS
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.8964 copyright protection451ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxqBqkac7J 維尼

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