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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhK634uqwI
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEfJqkUW3Z
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHNJRUAlC4
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHP53jpCVb
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkmE7YZ9d8Z
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmylr7kmNUq
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzY4VGFUVP8
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjSGqV1yCe
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtdE2hBcJt3
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxLyI8086s
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ohvTpMQxQ
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxQcRorm9v
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRt8HqvRT9m
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMglyArmbG
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEljHrFdjOv
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0hvGK3rHWz
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsuNkS3NJBw
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHGSyo7N6M
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdUu3EVxCy5
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk82ImgcpH0
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaB527kHEDy
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBOHeE08pf
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgWbjLzJuYE
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPex3W2yw5u
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJXJVlsCPkO
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGCD9yfU38
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbSUGBRhP3
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhaO2Y7qyq
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4TLz3iCVZ7
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkmSA226YU
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeFvbpgnxU
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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?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBTp9ntH5c
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEwBdF7Q5V
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeeBxsx2t6
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnElNZtlo39
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1kKvtYut2
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFsl6RLx9e
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGijYL0dVRQ
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYU2SWh2jL7
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ETqRfPxJb
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"That was back then. Things are different now."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHG1zBZHV8
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIE8pIT6cA
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbmosGyLLo
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9G8fuGT8Ca
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTHnTEj2nh
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcxCbfu2CDQ
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35VYT3RQ5m
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUiVZz3sfZ
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKGM2OgVmVF
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWXVWvZzTdo
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡywZlOx8D0R
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5glVJpSoPe
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7yCl1qDXg
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"What sort of question is that?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyClQzeCP9
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4p0oKc11aW
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4759L4H3jy
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOEHI8bS56
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZj5tQxo2r
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ia4XYb2h9
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2WDlbrHxrD
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTJWl74Lqg
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxiB5L6ojJ
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdYU0vd7nS
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2mzDfEIF4
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI48oz8KOtL
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19Cv0pxfw9
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QP9IWguah
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGIUNKLNa8
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkO8Gnxb1zT
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqp2SQDLDMD
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BQUr5cAhC
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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?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBs7P23o6b
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEyBZ4OmfgZ
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrU4ZhFfSXX
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBAbBu8nS6G
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAlvIdSVZP
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCDFBRlUVU
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwySe65JxG
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEuV0NGSvb
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"Yes," Leo answered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4r16SsRmvT
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFBQvsWe0S
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Cid2R9qUD
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyzvf3V0Pl
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrPrsxIJiE
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7dspx8c2A
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ajQYoSj79
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRXcF8QgrO
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjdvJG7aDz8
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7LY9AGfPy
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5CKm2DVo3
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVF4yMGYS0n
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ7lIdgTJss
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFELVxHupDE
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgaEmglG6FB
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBn3oYjDMmK
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60A1iS0BD5
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEc92rcVhq
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeu0GV3FxlK
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxm8Vr1zEkO
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbrT5l3DmB
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjzTWUGCxA
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsP8JL0Sog
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQF5AAyS1kZ
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgGakJTbfa
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfcNgrosSH
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONGEnAPT0Y
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9THP9R0apY
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPXKsDVhJJ
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrRtIpGO51
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBOaj9huPd
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhPk8tuhwET
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDccnrrOeiZ
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zXf7og3AA
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYEpc3b9ag
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8TXyjFGxg
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tpKcTkML8
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2TdWfxLHv
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvRs8Og99H
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhCeZQ3snZ
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKfNLUx4S2
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IgbstukDK
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWTVEzjxRN
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGzXHYjMt7d
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kAZyvzQA0
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrsJWKaaFIs
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2dNA24vZr
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN1HODYwjye
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWHAtGeYv9
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyc5nrMOnn
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3uoDQYlhN
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNvwse4eCQ
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Vu7tL1REe
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3vrXpNJ4Nl
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVx3H7gKOd
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ58c31Zw7X
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQTbq095jx
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"Yes, she was asking about her."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4p873gzHXN
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJH6RtJErS
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qOe2mVZcQ
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1Go5Xi8Sl
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kSz3wgCfi
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvw57t9huK
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKXl1H5QAm
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoorG6U7jMT
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57Dn6EW8xg
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYHLRMP8PX
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUddxJO5Coo
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32W3zjJbKY
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKwSJajoMg
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlA4C0gr1uL
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFT7sAtbGqc
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhtZqPBNvD
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeYkNdzqyj8
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsNOg5wqnb7
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOEEisLwUOC
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoonLpAb5be
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYsil4vRUdr
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYSnobtg9KP
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQ7dpMAUbv
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL48OFHAvmz
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5izs7PneIB
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0EmyB767Qm
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwyaIbT5bzO
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQliU7sh4Y
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyP4HnZOgrT
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfhmMGnjT5
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Diana frowned. "So…?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ1Rhc2J9f6
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPfH0OG3Po
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHDpdHUb69
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwdChKEqIH
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Zh3bmo9QM
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPsofo4VhFd
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qWgcZnwzI
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgM0ERpXlqv
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHrvTySHhu
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9wbRoAyZN
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"Of course, I live with you after all."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWRjIW39Jg
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBf8tJ3jzDf
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0wiQ6SHb6
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2CFFZIxo9
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYQEhWCDpL
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9nYPCwFGm
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3Xg9j03hX
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGJOrijv52
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlI1xRx0Rpk
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ61OuSCrU8l
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3kBzwXM9f
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvNR203lfD
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YJtrFdB3J
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPWscCSNbi
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"Are you calling us crazy?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENNll5xqX8
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SL8JndxT3
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCucKdRzgo2
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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?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHzjDB7Tno
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡicCIeWpTOc
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rWC4Iyuny
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzuCF1zORP
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRe9h6ZaUIK
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCNJmTjW38
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8mqH5Auqg
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAg07AiNEwM
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVoe5kGzO1B
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvmOWBh8YX
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8bkwDowK8V
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRo7O0MYTJg
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGu95mXPW53
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"No, I don’t."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTEa1IYSv1q
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡssXHIzVCZL
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfjKBNusya
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0cIIfhTIK
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWe6fVu5LR
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcgarDnD2t
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm0cIeaz30I
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡncety0tR7l
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LBsH2ZrvK
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKue1BfZBL
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkEt1eZpAy
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6UrnK8RJSp
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5L7uIjbi2
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHoBsk7ojn
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡih7ugsoxwk
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyCx4aCt65
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDDbkl8RnW
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7LaxDuChS
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYnTCMTOBF
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwOpBH4rLt
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoc4RhimUoP
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMp8NQ7dHB7
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fe8ETlSZM
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnMMazrYJB
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIUBDmIjXn
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0C9uve7Ye
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fftdFHqSn
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDLmwE1NlN
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTV2SfdwsU
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqSddlxmoT
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflEusEqU5U
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAm7CXnopsV
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHdbeifSoN
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2eOngJgGYz
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGcxvnHBPH
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ciuUU7wZY
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArkbZEYriw
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTVUsfgutD
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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?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVTktuH8Rw
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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:458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9SDgaZkOY
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQsGgNq7FO
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwWVfDxeLR
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgb4wKtmvE4
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuvhSHFlXzD
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObQXlcQPd1
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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?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8ojc1zVnf
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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.458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDh2XLlRyVb
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Pw2X94CaP
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"What improvement?"458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRFpHoIg8A
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡADZdqIHlY9
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Z4CcPuDMs
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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."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXdrfSsuYg
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."458Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVssFoKcQv
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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 protection454ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfgn3PA73k 維尼

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