Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbZrFJ1dJc
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHX2tmYnfy
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwkFjulFn0
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYR7xzIP7i
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZ4UsFmIHT
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOSGHxcJbDV
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFh50eAChI
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYwpVHSYUn
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzoqoGnJ9Gn
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbn9qIXTtWA
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJnkkVcWxa
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxp5iyFIrZ
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpK8meUzjug
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHCCVnw06c
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlkAQLpOStH
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNH6c8wXJa6
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYSsyheNkTm
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Fe5zK1KHX
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgALcpmHXRm
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLB1qvufgD
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJKJQhStYj
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjasFsdS8C
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfy3iH5xj5
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2S7gUVLd49
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClsGTUUMzJ
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHvVYhJgGj
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VZkqHR89L
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5f8KRqDkG
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZQG6jSAjG
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv42nJE4qUi
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iy0zEKp4Y
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3mwknWdfr
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwjYvrHOk6
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQpDi1mIHtY
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdFYPm1j0mJ
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBv7nok4DaF
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBS5Ffy4A8o
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCKWAQkJ1R
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeePzoS6MhZ
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwEQekW3aOD
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"That was back then. Things are different now."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kYaMvFgJi
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUDFWVKsVV
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNluyQEL3O7
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24uC2X2eZu
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTL8ag4V0Kn
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLRHDuhRGbm
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRybOyesJsG
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJDIHIrMWT
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcbRRB3R3n
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF28vlzVjNC
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IL9KXpwyn
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1TjCWIzyI
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVrOOuBXN1M
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"What sort of question is that?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbl7TnR0kY2
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVy2Vau0kD
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwspubsDSz
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkL6FQQ8LO
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyh0Ccc62CM
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKqKv5s4cl
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fLCi3jZbE
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfnCMzzQ1Q
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN3WiRwghwS
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLA5467F4R
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsHFnEN6n5
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCoIV2ZUbNi
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIftqHXIteE
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8xKkUsZL6
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLJz5DzXzl
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7D8Ag75UC
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI88UCaKYfp
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡogMwJYhHdN
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJaeUioY6Qb
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLjGvpQ0Vt
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtR2K9weD7
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyuiWApvOr8
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5dW4mOlSl
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUZksfnafI
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqetis2G1S
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHge3iLrjjg
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"Yes," Leo answered.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7CGiOPI0xR
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlXKwlyLja
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYZ9UCccjt
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmbgCXBN3G
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGn99cJimzs
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBi8rPYCM87
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujZPr0LRaM
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9gMie5kbe
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55C7ZGubkD
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl32nmSt8Wr
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsOGtwFKg9c
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ30X2ODIzOx
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfQyZo3nTe
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbY6q1S9rH
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFkzDFVvDX
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnChC721rFQ
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBBS9BeBKGK
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE09WmkJaBX
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPaEGWETyDD
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdZlUVPztc
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNdJmfbrM7R
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIOcJzwNIMF
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyoTtIF7HnD
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKZg6wnsPw
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3V354oEztv
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUINAdJgy4W
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmpXQTCpECs
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlVpaHkAqA
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3209tzS7jw
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnuHWZJyYL
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkV4SdibK6H
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDiIvHOEzE
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7oAWXa8Na
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNnB0SIM2B
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIdxw5SvF8
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0mf3CzAER
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4MFyTOoWj
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡISm4siC8fF
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLM3ltKCm7e
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGA8SBpuah1
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3mbCdmRK9
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2hXnv7ebq
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0I8KpxC6W
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpjIHAGnrPs
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBiPkh0hLmq
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklJ6Rr3gpO
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyeO59XUx0
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLEkthD3bi
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2slZAnLdI
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9Fo580rRa
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fb8zmDjF0
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYRrkc7ZfEI
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIdybiJcJx
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6s1JZlD6n
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXbJUY5iqi5
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcI7CfOrzG
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwoIP2y3MKf
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"Yes, she was asking about her."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFQe0hw1KZD
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl0aDOWEWYm
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstn7eRY2Nh
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztDoQsTIKn
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LHJOCXLHD
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwlhXt4X7D
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArP2qawQbb
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVUeSaJafF
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3SRlVFQ2N
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8RmgYrA7x
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFu0LBglctk
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlslHpDHPSg
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnwsDtNajw
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBpmk3TxT3
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5ADJnxFL9
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKD7sZMJFb
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEC29ogJGmK
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQblv2oach
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkW4uTWf77C
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYpKRRuiY3
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmnUETEjqP
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTId90m8er
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl9EtZ4Pi1L
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQlu4uBwgur
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVo7QmdT1Qr
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9026HzuyM
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8y3BhYsP5W
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2X0pRIAEvI
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZhz4a3jWW
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IksF3Z38k
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Diana frowned. "So…?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZjps55nKl
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrMXpbXSLi
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPQfkdCF7n
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtfKIqYOft
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9v9DC5rTf
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJeaMIAkNCV
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNPpgHODLF
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5WzjAtRAG
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWXcKQ4MnI
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWIDy3Sv9v
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"Of course, I live with you after all."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuUhv4jwsT
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEvziBEySOF
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFeUg3Qurk
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWcKOy7Nii
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiRITzOoqJ
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWhBVbYglMi
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZrpdTPMl8
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLswLYEbn1
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4mQOuJanNN
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJ5TKRNPOO
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGyUJ1FqnU
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xgNTbWwnG
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnn9sTSJYl
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKBsIhzTtb
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"Are you calling us crazy?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGFALdGXE7
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99PM49ei7u
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFXKEnoZv7
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyOywjIvgAE
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vXXEREuEw
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhgHnQs9UC
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ265CfJ2GNA
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUajW45Cg4
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQozgyDOYXG
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3KSdBvnJ7
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdCzwCi8iC
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8xLnK79dv
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxOtiZLMqQo
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFd49F2Tla
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDCaEHKYPN
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ly5TDFUKG
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"No, I don’t."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxKI4NpoWs
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfBSG0Z6cx
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbgCNL2zEQ
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstP6DDA6NH
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHa8MatFzB
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFv61nvGGXY
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhaKlbuWH1x
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIXG8tMbtb7
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmA70fbYOH
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Jd72cpFzk
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctG7NuuUxL
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ibzyfThR2
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVnt5FYty0c
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Exe0rihLJ
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKsnSE00rc
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9h1Vo0kB4b
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhWdnkMynd
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3pqfg9TYj0
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3H3SNLu2T
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Fplzvn4ox
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzbJYaKtJA
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVz9nHfvZln
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1OZXmkctSh
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIDcUd3IOg4
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT5yCsVBSnl
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnty4ZFP5h
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6EXNc8tBO
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviNl7j9Vbh
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4iE9Iiz9L
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlqCYDNiaB
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUKuaDhOEzf
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbIFTve3Tf
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcuoEPys8z
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDbH8Nwini
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dem7wr9sC
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxDpsd77VY
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XEtInT9GQ
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjT5zoAuxag
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3qatLMxS2
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjwLLWLw9E
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAIfL7VUZ5
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4XKCEiI6o8
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡniidPjqWUG
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnhHCDOuoo
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8LkcGHe6t
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaareYwH8y2
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QGhUHR52K
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfG9kaZ551
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"What improvement?"577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiArVgNteHq
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DGJRP7nTH
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ98Sv1BiQJ8
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFG7KUwyNFJ
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."577Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqJqHQEqSx
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.8964 copyright protection573ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzuSDjw65L 維尼

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