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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FmM7pUhWi
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6hFOB0vXF
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWpE5HQ2JD
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6E28Z2Xvcr
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxbQCLxvCX
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtkc8AySlz
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIGXMCyW4C0
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nd8JQtB0w
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokpfUGqTw1
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvKlQ4YJNj
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDcC5O23KH
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"Then you should've refused."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqWrf8vah0
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37OQ2wH8N4
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLiZbv9LPs4
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmgiy5jqjJ
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb29wSUbaVy
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPxREk2OeI
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWJOR8iZop
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBrdSOblxX
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ4pnaeAXIA
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCUGM9qRdP
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYEoucNo41
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmanqGH4wL
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41UOAkR7CC
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRWVxDKGj3G
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGvdZSf2FH
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxUVzU3NysO
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"It's his orders, not mine."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsM7vjeJlsP
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"I can't wait for this to be over."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVPup57evX
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"So what time do your classes end?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sUvDZj8a4
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2GXw3V6TdZ
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCpgG7ASaj
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3Tu6qCeX0
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdoGrodrA7
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH0kHlQLPqe
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBjYVGvccF
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN37EiNLdmH
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuT0ShkSc6I
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BSjKyT8Ee
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqS7xXdytI
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk5hthLpbkk
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoj2dl284zZ
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKAAQDJG0st
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0BG0LO65s
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRaJmDvyo3
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgybHplQyB
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJaLlWAg4fL
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQoYAVSgwR
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYKhm25w2Y4
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgYHA2UiVD
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1Go0ke4zY
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51GS8vMuU4
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkn5id85ESF
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYxbbJ8SBn
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNIjgRJHWNs
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDQqtrobyR
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgCq82E07SP
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqVIxXVVFT
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjP3xwKjPr5
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Z7uYeJ9OE
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGWxmyK6F7
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡirKEvHj8g8
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeU50ON3nHY
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7iQUWpNuC
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDCkgL3uBE
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWTpAD5Lml
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3EdqgF8Kt
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnBKq69LPR
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmCnIMwqr5F
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZhjWHB8pV
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuIbfuSGSWP
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmhMf420bJ
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDprLEyXxcO
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpq9gmSOL9
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2s5vGVMI5i
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszpssRTUnt
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEylqprkcUR
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLDUZEoqt9
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmvoDCQxvTV
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqO3zll4Rwh
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7EC1qXG8nf
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaIHdj9cQ63
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVhkRYYWh3
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtR7ikbpHci
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQGRSyS5s3
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"You too."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBvun0OCpV4
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bCAOEx4oy
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVUGEUv06v6
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbpoYXaeP2
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOOcwb7pRrQ
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6okwQGAG8W
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNSJ4k6Eim
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eykIFiBAH
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQitu8EUus
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB74lqaZJZy
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK63OooGdRc
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAP3g01xBY
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"And what is that?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYq9xmvyLj
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hR4cl7bWp
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFMzSzJSmw
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SrKYlkB5x
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrp5TUTED6
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxanC4pyDoH
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAhPMEQkHWl
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjvIIPjDT4
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFM9vnBUJKz
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5y1qOzE4t
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"Is that a problem?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkjOc3Fnjf
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"It is. We're already late for work."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRsw3ojesY
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYSmfB9dtdq
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflv6jcyEC5
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxmV5STTOJ
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr8oRKOO2UQ
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡueq6xqiUPX
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnVZdCIZC2D
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXK22hYhWvm
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Aa61uB5n4
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2BkQmzIoh
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdq1pfx0dS
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwupkdH6knM
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDP4zB0z9d3
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0jDIgfzcxi
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9yZGh0Emm
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡguBzd0Ynna
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1ofUqcBzV
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5sSdAOlhu1
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8lnlZL89N
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiDQ8Sa0CS
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWj7eEL7EN8
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡExonEXOMeH
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO26RImYq3f
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"I'll miss you guys too."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTmMHdyfDga
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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.'"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghcyFjNPPT
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LERIMalGR
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrpY6X4Yhq
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXp11kCeFK
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCCr4fUbemO
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡogJU8hzj5C
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHYf98UqV9
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcUeGdbTSw
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8p6oXb0MlP
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHekSDYyyr
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSnMIUHvxgV
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWGWl4aURV
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Qj2yEcLDc
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbiuplfcC2I
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTsTm1OpKv
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyGeAb6pRHT
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNF53388Cp
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkTtYgIPFKq
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtg78zulDs3
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ4lhhchE8L
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGD3erPSEj
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg92oK5LpxG
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoAfOf5ExAJ
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJee43LdwO
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUgy8WFiAB
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSEUxSalzeD
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlMQxAQnYEl
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"I'm almost done with my latte."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNL2SPYujt5
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfEPVQuUc7
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"She's right," Bill said.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Hk56f9dQQ
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIEwhPkdkMs
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ783VX9EmlH
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"And what is that?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIs8rn6QPi
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNlSR44zMaV
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOjfvk2ipv
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUsFj9SiAy
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1yepj36SqF
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"Just giving you a hint."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5ggVN1ILm
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb8yXKOBCNs
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBCIQIBD7E
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"Maybe."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1mOFfReDy
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzDM9wpy3t
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"What?" Leo snapped.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvu6BaXfcoP
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaRyHZSthed
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhd5te8LXH
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrnxrwn0Wf
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezzseUNLX0
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7yKJSI8KJv
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"Why would I even want to?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2BjHctidT
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ851tbnlaFQ
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡusJwckcA2C
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaybNcInsIA
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUpHDFcNKi
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"And what could that be?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRBp87BP4H
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWUJaCQLjku
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvvFogMWTjy
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZ9LXYU0ag
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmF6pNKhkN4
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDOJhQK5f9
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMMYthrG3t
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgV0QytbKTn
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHnJ4YHbma
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpl9UDE1qR
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡagJ8gvI4Gr
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡse6Styj4ZA
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZPX2VORYU
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNCZnHudcB
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeuqop33MY
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfz8UnmEyQ5
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhIT640F8o
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxSF99m1CSD
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFebBLc8WPF
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6HcpOIKD7
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUsFTCaAnQt
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9jpRm0AJ5
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7DIibrStft
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"Here we are," Bill announced.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQ6mr1wDLu
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6AdO0dTihb
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxOwV4MzR9
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjFVKzevcSx
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZYy9gyLR3
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0PDh4UDA9
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6IJIgDBg3
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVRtw7UIHq
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSnzG58dFUX
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kxP4d4RlK
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6CgNpOhUv
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhnPksCesn
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhtCfifx86
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zShLieYO4
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbGXHP1VFUK
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAqBktMtG5
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ElMwe14AY
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1JmtZ5PTN
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSN0Cl2WNqG
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDULEjyjAFo
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4sO2RExSx
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHLIzAzIkF
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOnLyvEdo2J
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLa3Het0Bxf
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYNxWAKLf4
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoAS03j4FOe
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKwIM7vUw2
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt1oLW41Ylb
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTOCkgwpEa
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcE5vhsnzc
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7L3fAx5GAG
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqPkK96UBL
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdZo6SgUzm
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡywiZTuRrCp
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4v8ILRzzc
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0OUHktjqa
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXjcFDXOUx
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdRDmo9txi4
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqC92VzEUX
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"Yes, we will."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RGW4WJ1c7
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KZw2vvZtP
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvaWCUuZ4IH
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYh8PMsP3t
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKlpig1jsM
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDy2WJkmfQ5
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDmuO4m43g
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOru206snqk
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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."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplZZCsq5t9
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYfsFAGRMB
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrUc67tvK5
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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?"546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡef2mWnS5Vh
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKR7rFg5e0
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9UgnQCDZA
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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.546Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymgfrLJkd7
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