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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXp3a7wiN0
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5waMmb35wk
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57SBkfO0j4
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkf1mGD29ZK
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhV5QynmRn
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpx8JdTuMIx
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpOiInCLc4s
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDznTJi3JF
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSe9ahW1ph
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRUfSureQL
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4K1RltLlX
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"Then you should've refused."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5RmPTlUmu3
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3OHszxE1i
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPInoQocyk
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3p390lgDdB
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYcjJkGKdQ
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZFIzE2Nhh
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdVG6MOr0Q
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgOlUmoBADL
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7G6RncdmAK
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtcakv1Yqs
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxTqKFmA3fW
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbfNmWvgXu
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTvCux4daN
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbUAvjYfUK
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybUvGri2jH
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmEYdZ8N0j
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"It's his orders, not mine."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwL6nFZwFJ
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"I can't wait for this to be over."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMHPYsCis8
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"So what time do your classes end?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbYUtDTYS5
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡucdi5DUYao
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYtodBbjUwv
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahSATIHVMO
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsWdeOq7lT
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAXyP3R4QR
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyn71dY6ul5
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FiyQtRtab
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoFQTYrjtYb
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkI2heyvkqH
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7O5xHk7lXI
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrOartGoNkE
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdD93B9S62
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYLeTVeJEA
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ4BrKsHtEc
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AzEGlY4cP
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnXgzJjIjFi
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGD2dF7Sb69
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1zFrgRgxp
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSofXKgItq
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEtkvTEureI
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2rmYoDsXDY
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vSOLdP106
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhdZ4ifhWR
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6QXW4fRaw
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNmJEtxiRrE
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCV8btsT3D
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBMkh8uTt3
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUOlK3MnBq
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOx7uRaCv9H
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXondaRJAR3
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszM42kYfJ1
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNHQJu79j1
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LhHnXNSWr
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZF0OkbDuCa
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0CSgiGuhd
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NPZqV3cXc
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuG8ymN6G3Z
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDhWQkKgdv
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFaowVV70q
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKo0O3Gpz5u
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS461ASQ2WQ
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLffBEH30x
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlT6ItiGRz9
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8AuDxlsc3q
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BnZdwt2Lk
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3is3Sn8si
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ9xXXx1smD
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4DKD9iB7S
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGLDts2mGs
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKr54a73T7y
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSxP2XgMu4
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rP7709u2C
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBBfEC2jx1
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJwXUdWyb7
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nOQmXiR0s
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"You too."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5SXcXJHcdH
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqIeIfx8Sq
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqo0a2RRaqB
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOOLVwcf8u
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvU5uD6guty
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLqwdtukow
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu29oYfsbU8
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4bo9LdOzn
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwACDHU8Su
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9J83z6j2BF
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa20jnxHhz4
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0UcagHtKbj
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"And what is that?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOuRs7eEqd
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6TCSlLRJ3P
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHQWtqx0jyn
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcg1Ong6Vew
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7ReJR2qNs
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tbEx8oX9y
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaxLXnNRwmS
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgtnVmeii9
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VEQyKaZjC
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0B72cpVhBX
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"Is that a problem?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUALElNuc3
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"It is. We're already late for work."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTNp6wfc5Y
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZKT38cBih
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5zRZfNKZds
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgCGiwsxcVw
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2Alza0uPN
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuThGmNx3WM
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKSEjJ4jwH
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVu6n5nkBXA
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVRcYnWhjh
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlKLoCVrRQ
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVPG0NBOZnw
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbd1zTHOYC0
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡep3y6BORNc
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwaDhKtG0tD
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQ3tBOxDPw
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL8Hh39Wdty
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINwO4leRgR
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqt2OXZEyco
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHbTc16p6oK
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ33xYrBS1Sr
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3J0e2rxWc
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGTzIRQsCeR
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqOUFz8WkB4
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"I'll miss you guys too."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrqoaJsIJK
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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.'"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfb2zcq978
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs39oMxY97M
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiRBuKW6p3
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4rS20lipY
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfkShSXWVN
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPtT8Tp1F74
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkUyCNs6ehI
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VnQDDJvuZ
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdYlNGb7wV
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvMhCkpU4kR
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡligVfgZw6g
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2meWzDKf1
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdiwofGwQD
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7LHceoMNS
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5gBDX4JUU
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDimAf7damB
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7tRn8xFCQ
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0yGu975WE
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqSu2BrcjY
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuUwm5Uh2e
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlxnaGEu6d
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlLGvj1nP3
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFv2JEqprW3
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6kxkdM4oQ
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvnV6mgPTh
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFd9ZeK2NDk
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMfe2Yf12j
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"I'm almost done with my latte."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrYaSbY85c7
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqKZpNoPwr
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"She's right," Bill said.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoySpYbCQrp
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1VoJ4jjm7
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaqQtZO0YH
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"And what is that?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwA4HCCjyp
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdgzZnm6y3C
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJA2bUYEGms
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQN5wRYqeh
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgaCddLeSYi
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"Just giving you a hint."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9motfXNmzT
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Z4T7LPhrY
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3am6UnRDVa
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"Maybe."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8u0FBzdWSf
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdua1R87bd
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"What?" Leo snapped.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLS2R5Kz2Z
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZy7pZcrwH0
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJJQkSBI5H
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPGvjJfeoE
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVM81bbfZTM
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJsHKcgUQI
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"Why would I even want to?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshk9xlQXwv
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrAeEe9VJxK
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4L5wAKWYyO
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWHcVNS6Vb
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjjS5B0MJ6
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"And what could that be?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeZZGcduTc
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2cARX0sq8
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5k4a5b5SDP
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIneOpJjyq
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dWaWOo4Au
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmUjiaAP75V
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNykYY6BhPv
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUJmTllaqy
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODpAWzvOH8
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuADpv1zLJO
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkETxtNdOSR
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDhoYE7SOn
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBUXMF9sk6
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOiPOvAQ4j
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6WTmsXHKB
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV2siTGoYjp
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH01TdDE7Is
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz5MwyxLRKG
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnvnMH5uoy
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPpsa2NKaSV
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFbUzQZV6S
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhilrxFWwuR
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKHI6eiJYt
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"Here we are," Bill announced.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ06de9AAHlS
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpm7SeeZmYz
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TT387kBnR
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvGCZ1ApOte
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhncnhbICU
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKsI6xkdXm
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzu30CF8nxe
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaaYTmdcMuY
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJD68BTZooQ
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXsBNEMqN4
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNpiymB3hox
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfV98jofEJT
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfOciHVQrc8
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeKOPO4L5n
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTXyvGGd2Xb
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv85QjkPMJy
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLf0IzHMKR
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlK5kwEhjOp
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTJtuPAGSh
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmqZSLM4Np
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHDiagKg8U
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNh4CNZTMFg
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFQIgKTLzzx
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAICIO3LbNs
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZgfYCjy9I
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZPZb9bMQi
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ894G5p6mlW
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCTUG3SoVhx
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvYoiYZGpM
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJXTC07yTsP
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGwatlViLf
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtArXNPSRgT
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdY41vzflr0
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKZVL65Uz7
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEUSK49987C
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbOYHKeVjC
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkLLkmmPxw
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSt8rasp831
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIE9ezu9Hm0
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"Yes, we will."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bRJSsbc4x
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWNAqK8ixR
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkzBd7UY2b
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHbwGYepYm3
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJsVmnhXIfm
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVR9DPDYJ1
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxiiGFyFst1
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51WwudTDot
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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."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91TMrPTLk5
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoSdPC1bQMy
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSPP5imGZ0
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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?"538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBnSU6JGwh
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE65jVx1lIe
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5YE3QfrM8
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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.538Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRC83Nw9YnT
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