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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KYnwWIVBU
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvvMSLsTpT7
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwJdiVnTWT
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLa9uun5Umh
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3Gur9MHVQ
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtGECICfIT
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIgbYw3rbm
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ70AnMzx9ia
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2EK3de6dpQ
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQ4kUV4Qm9
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHiUoHueZf
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"Then you should've refused."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIp8Dwz2TJe
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsusyYbyuYf
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ557mg8VW8P
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuax7u3IMmM
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPn8Df9g68u
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTa13j4bj8
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Vkrlar9iy
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lx7JBqzbK
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSp3qRBs9jJ
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0q3XkUFo5U
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwaosDW68X
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyDFpDafXH
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZpUpQohLwI
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmBS5gr7Fu
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCMLuTOUqf
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCPADjHtcT
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"It's his orders, not mine."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSgmVnIas0
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"I can't wait for this to be over."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KsZgD2MTS
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"So what time do your classes end?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0KWFEDpqP6
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghYz8KVRF0
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuMFZiUCOp
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzYKMUseR6
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoyTKOgW6FT
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpKjZARY4A
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPkdl1Y1Sc
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOS7M71cMFU
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4GtsSvORM
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNtdN4n2u9
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr63gLp8bpL
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAKmBlukgt
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHyJWLjfaJ
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAGzKPAEcW
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXWlUcW7l5
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLPhroQAgw
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZlIH4X0cS
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbmoB4GG1Wh
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEdd1DUwJi
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dvo4owJIh
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUELFFN4GGy
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGWnnWYpyh
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWQd8EpHff
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOlGgyBPW7
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LZZ9vCLVe
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlEFRJgxkxZ
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXHw7i8fy4
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHrYG7Rl1s
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4I1OVR540f
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDRWvtp0g23
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKsqLC8Wh9Y
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDu1tkxGDs8
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Qe4Uq3WUY
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdU4VDoqFIk
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYx4gK18btO
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojjJQPKSke
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOJcq6ZRi3
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzk309XKZtG
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTW9XWvyIs
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8riO0iLcD
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQuAeHIcrlu
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡShBGz2VfVh
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPuM28vGa7
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijpx1htz0B
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmQkf9ERa9
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7DvqXV669
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LMJFQAmRD
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdh37uLXJ4U
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQyfIscZUEE
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9qP8kIEWN
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexoBdWpOFt
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqz1n4xqAlz
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJESy935m9v
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQX1AmOp4Ao
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZ4YurJScW
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFa2x0cYu9
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"You too."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJiN94lmEJV
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8vIs0eiHM
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5hPOb3xKX
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡha79yGdu2X
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFxswNNxMWR
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBrk3aV7Ls
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPFmxzr9ph
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbicAZuErq
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRivhD6SdS5
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8okUkakp8
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRI2Y2d98U9
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YafNlSRXi
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"And what is that?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt6A5yAu5ai
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOeqCFXQq3
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMn0vjQcW5v
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQU3EKEKcm
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8dDwAjku2
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAcsHNZ41B
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFxw0P0RRC
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOCm5jaYXxA
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkrNadVIGfP
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lsWUrJRQZ
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"Is that a problem?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrBStRqfcDx
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"It is. We're already late for work."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbepGjVNBB
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDl8eRHy6v0
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9uVqdTiVN6
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEFnqdumiF
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfF7mdWJV9
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1bU5Eh9ub
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQJbLFuxrW
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMcLINxw0q
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZTqnSN1l2
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjcVZ5W52d
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzNFoHMGgKN
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeOGYVgAtze
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfVbeDhBuc
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNqquAlV3eC
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡabP36HaXuN
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrugpIIhk67
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNt0f8Oh51F
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRjpysZJoc
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CAFdC0ZQD
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuCaut2XP83
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1PAxJwcOh
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTYymJuVXIW
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUn5B672Zk
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"I'll miss you guys too."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8zA0vu7oA
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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.'"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZEar9vnPx
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFLD21uiFQ
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4sOv9iQ5Wi
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumZprphtMH
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBS9oZ3S2WY
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnlRKBoLTqP
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7T4Zrd2xGd
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPtolox1tt
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOt7UBrUce
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6hh3F1KUmC
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZiRlnThReO
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDncVP09KFy
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktWBCfHbiI
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfxbNSASEK
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBAWqcuXcM
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5lsVvC2kn
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80QaTIhVlR
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjuE2tXz2cD
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIOO5K6tSuH
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygCkNjoebM
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIm3keXM6ge
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk5XK8Dp7j1
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ad9VX7ZjD
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0dMlxO56y
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡif4OFE4thX
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtur2JWTgX
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSZyF1lEBV
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"I'm almost done with my latte."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kwQAr4kFg
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcco62eT0IF
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"She's right," Bill said.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNu6TSUJYio
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCkkqaT0aK
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbAoV5asDef
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"And what is that?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDymkX3RqX
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3dtgvRZgQ
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNXk3rDMng9
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCKZ564Juc
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPh3afpa2ev
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"Just giving you a hint."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkn9FWs74A
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NObJrPK2I
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8AF9O6ZBW
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"Maybe."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WbZncrlhU
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzgP9zEpIG
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"What?" Leo snapped.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCk6DL9rGnJ
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNwiB09Z9s
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOo7uIVchWd
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0lh3xTYly
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEHaZ8nk8L
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvUUKDIhnd
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"Why would I even want to?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3wSz9fYVp
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIIIJRiAWHv
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCm1KfQ9oY
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW44qczv82k
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR7kUKhjqUi
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"And what could that be?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CDppE5gN7
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ejj08aepa
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwp9uNcRjLx
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYpO2fbvKYg
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5TdqUxJb7
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzcsDzDBW2h
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡht6zqP73Wb
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQoS97QTcAC
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTVrrqjHlU
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPNVo0ZNGy
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZv51of0yU
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡloxrN5AV7Y
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WjWmEypf7
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJ8IhoYTLi
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawGJ1oCoZV
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkNPsRCO40
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhCo0JvyIF
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyXUoryn8Y
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGbWYKkefYg
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzKKHL3SQW
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GvEYMcDkA
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4oeL6GAe22
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk7d1K4tKdk
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"Here we are," Bill announced.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZptD4XkRG
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vA7u1TmGE
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaxprO3ca5
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0C6XCfbcEB
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvQCDWSqjD
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9XI2znyJGr
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96ZiiepOng
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyMOfBBMyo4
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ADejy1jUA
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ygak6xkY8
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy2ijio8Y24
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRDUWWcElc
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55js9y0n7n
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtL4UREEdcA
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV2lxoUQQyX
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLRPP6Z1VqO
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY73YRowonP
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1EAwhpb5Nb
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8mSBuAKii
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJsrkumEuMU
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRePQCqtUEJ
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLwZ72UcIb
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPYgr5l00g
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPsWPN7D4K
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKBHuQxy8uN
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3OJHJq92j
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBX3nTiP0lY
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡldF8qPgfRZ
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13XYkmshxR
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEwqDQOPWTH
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqu4jCE9dS
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7no3q9kZl3
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0DHMniMtV
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9PpvlW8Co
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2M9wJnwHhX
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91gC05hQF5
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttRigz4wWB
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMp8us6U9F
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Kl6N4JkoC
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"Yes, we will."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEpSQYDUyP
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkk9tG2na0
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wkK1dpOpI
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9VFpz0YeNX
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvljmMrvnWY
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1WKT10DOJf
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQ7taac977
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQX5jZdLO7
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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."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyI1pa2UMeh
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriDXSVFZ4w
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXUHfBDrSI
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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?"587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02AYZ7Om1r
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYXqbQrL0Y
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9VaBkHJIg5
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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.587Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1X32RoPHd
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