"Do you really have to stay out for too long?" Angel asked Carly over the phone. "I mean, you just started going there, and have you forgotten that you came home late last time?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevzNjz00Sr
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"I know, I know," said Carly on the other end. "But this is Robin we're talking about. He's a very good friend and you know I can't turn him down."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40AtDjIiPi
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Angel bit her lip. "Robin is a good guy, I know that. I'm just worried that you've to stay out late again. And for crying out loud, who hosts a party on a Monday?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4fqk7OXEl
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"It's crazy, but he's doing it for a friend," Carly chuckled. "He also told me to help set up the party with him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaAX5G6XiAB
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzcTQfdEvMV
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQazZ9svEw
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"Well, you better."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSQFh2gEHZ
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEgyt3KXyP
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The fact that Carly mentioned Leo, made Angel's nerve want to burst. But she kept her cool and said, "I'll tell him, and the others."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5MGimiLB2
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4g6EtKYP4
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"I'll tell you later," said Angel as she stood to look around the outside of her cubicle. A lot of people had yet to back from lunch. She sat back down. "Can’t talk about it here. And you would've heard the full details from him if you hadn't thought of going for the party."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8lKXIVHne
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6UBNttB36
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwAYHOAelvG
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"Alright, take care."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wWvsNZ6b1
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"You too."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYoR45tzXb
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Angel cut the call and stared up at the ceiling for a while. Her mother soon came to mind. A day never passes without Angel thinking about her. And she realised that with her mother gone, she now has a big responsibility of taking care of Carly. It will be tough.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNG3u4GMHm
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJBOyCVTFt
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIwZUmJVmx
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFyhnyY16C2
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Angel sighed. "I do. And thinking about her just makes me sad, especially now that I've to take care of Carly too."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU78FJYIKCr
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"Don't beat yourself up," Eric said, now with a wide grin. "If you ask me, you're not doing such a terrible job."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEv6sEXKQn
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Angel hadn't noticed that Leo was also around as she heard the sound of someone munching on something. He stood at the front end of her cubicle, chewing on a paper-wrapped sandwich. He stopped chewing when he noticed that Angel had his eyes on him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRE9ZV3TqH
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFim0JRgTgw
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yloR3I6Z7
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xyUqdVWkh
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCIVruKNgm
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59xRyv1PX7
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnSGD71MOd
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"A friend of hers who is at the same college with her is throwing a party for his friend and asked her to help organise."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW8itIwRAPo
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45n9HP1D7s
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"She's always been a popular girl. But she's known this person for a long time and he's a pretty good guy."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODk2emKJve
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWDNYXp7fp
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxedBc4ga02
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGrD7E4h4p
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvv2LTPBEnC
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"If you're worried that he might try and convince her to go back, he won't," said Angel, raising her eyebrow at Leo. "When we first met, he was very kind to me. In fact, I know he's a good guy and won't do anything that would jeopardise Carly. If you really want to know more about him, I suggest you talk to her about him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLCpWIDgzA
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"Ya, and talking about this here isn't going to do us any favours," said Eric as he looked around the workroom. "So Leo, keep that jealousy on hold until we get home."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0AkmrQ6lU
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3gO25idvM
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"I should try this out," said Angel as she unwrapped the sandwich. She took a bite out of it and slowly chewed. Her eyes lit up brightly and a smile appeared on her face. "Goodness, this is good."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEv28HFJm4
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Eric chuckled and Leo found himself doing the same, that he quickly had to stop himself. He cleared his throat as he looked the other way. He's glad that Eric didn't notice. But whether he did or not, Leo would find out sooner or later.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJq6qMyNyAd
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJJYuId8Ez
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKzIAFvGoF
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS39YM0xbmf
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOZmDXOjZc
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDyUYlGZNU8
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Before Leo could say anything, he looked down the hall and saw a few people coming over to their work stations.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyXWGq5ZmD
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLeMrTMHAG
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGYBG4d1DW
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQzCYXhhaa
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1RIgdmfzb
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTYgldXSevd
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The two of them walked to the other end of the hall as Angel watched them go. She took another bite out of the sandwich, enjoying the rich, tasty tuna, heavily coated with mayonnaise, lettuce and cheese.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOalr0r5YlM
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Miranda looked at her phone to what felt like the fifth time in just two minutes. Time isn't moving at all.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZruViEj8e
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Her lecture grew boring by the minute and she couldn’t help but turn her attention elsewhere. She wished for the day to be over so she could go home. She thought she might not be able to go to the club tonight, so she better inform Mr. Walters. She took her phone and pressed the power button to light up the screen. She groaned again when she looked at the time. A few heads in front of her turned and she threw them a look, telling them to mind their business. She went on to unlock her phone and sent Mr. Walters a text very quickly.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7zqFHbjFR
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She placed the phone back down and tried her very best to sit upright to try and concentrate. Immediately she did and got a few words from her lecturer, her phone beeped beside her book. She rolled her eyes and told herself that she would look at it later.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG4rq7uoJlp
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A few seconds later, she found herself playing with her pen, not getting a word her lecturer was saying. Shoot, she told herself as she felt bored. She checked the time on her phone again. This time the notification on her lock screen was beckoning her to open it. As bored as she is, she unlocked her phone and went to her messages. It’s from Mr. Walters. She didn’t expect him to reply so soon. It read that she should come to the club no matter what and right after her classes. Miranda raised an eyebrow. He has never asked her to come very early for work. What’s the big occasion?439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LZP771woF
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She quickly texted him back, asking why she should go early. She sent the message and looked at the phone eagerly, waiting for him to reply there and then, but he didn’t. She put her phone back down and looked towards the lecturer, getting bored again. Her eyes soon lit up when her phone vibrated. Mr, Walters texted her back. She quickly read the message. It said that he needed her there because there’s a special party he’s hosting for someone.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWN3Ctg6xAm
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Miranda bit her lip as she thought about it. As much as she’s a fan of parties, she didn’t want to go anywhere tonight. Mr. Walters soon sent her a text saying he’ll pay her double the amount she gets on most nights. She thought about it and texted him back saying that she wanted the money tripled.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH7fDwRNpPD
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She didn’t get the chance to put her phone down when he texted back saying it’s a done deal. Miranda can’t believe it. The owner of the party must be some big shot, she thought. Looks like she’ll have to ditch her plans of chilling at home and attend. She texted back saying she’ll be there.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPAQbwBjs6
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After putting her phone aside, Miranda found herself listening to the lecturer, this time with her undivided attention. It seems talking to Mr Walters about the party that is going to take place just set her into a whole different mood.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYjsETdQzY
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The sound of your lecturer telling his students that the lecture is over, was music to Carly’s ears. She quickly packed her books in her backpack just like everyone around her. For some reason, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that she just had her last class. But that only meant that she has to meet Alex as planned.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjcJHqd5qD
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She’s glad she got through to Angel and made up a lie that she’s not very proud of. But she had to find a way to not go home tonight and she had to use Robin as her scapegoat. As guilty as she felt, she knew it had to be done.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJYRjFGao0
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She quickly walked out of the hall before Harriet or her friends could see her. As soon as she was out, she quickly made her way for the exit. She wondered if she would find Alex waiting for her outside.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bfu0ExWZW
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She’s walking through the parking lot, surpassing and bypassing people. Just before she could make her way out, she heard someone call her from behind. She recognised that voice immediately: Robin.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaIQOPLjEf9
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She stopped in her tracks and winced. She knew she couldn’t ignore him since he caught her wide open. Before she turned around, she wondered what she should tell him in order to leave.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nL8Z4wC85
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"Hey, why are you in such a rush?" Robin asked as soon as she turned around. He had caught up to her.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe04z2XjFry
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQQw06AibD
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcNybUTr1YY
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Shoot, Carly almost said out loud. What is she going to do? How is she going to deny the offer without actually hurting him?439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLAZRjb62x
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3YGmOzm5W
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"No, I really want to," Robin insisted. "I noticed last time that you had to take the bus. Now that I’ve caught you, I can take you home."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZPuXbgeZc
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Carly had to think of something fast. Alex might be already outside and talking to Robin is eating up her time.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2lQL99Zzz
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrgbaW4if5
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"Oh, I see. You can go, but you’ll have to tell her that I’ll be taking you next time. That’s if I don’t have to stay here for late classes on some days."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwIrdNAy01
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnAtiDBP6f
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Carly waited and watched Robin go to his black Cardillac in the parking lot. She quickly made a beeline for the main gate. As planned, she found Alex parked outside, across the road. She found him looking outside the window and she couldn’t tell if he’s relieved to see her or not.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokkquAYlvj
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She quickly went for his car to the passenger side and got in, closing the door. Alex turned to look at her with a stoic face, but his eyebrow is raised.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sMgRoe5hl
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzZNl4oJ6g
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfHCsMQv7J
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdecb4xWrMj
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Carly didn’t say anything as she first looked at him, but he had quickly turned to what’s in front of him. He soon turned the car’s engine on.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52nYzWwpkQ
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DHP3SJoVX
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3s1SAv76V
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"Are you being sarcastic?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkTAOHYcHg
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgoqZQ89V2
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Carly shook her head. She noticed Robin’s car drive out through the gate, making a turn up the road. Alex noticed her eyes and looked at the car driving on ahead of them.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvgRIfgdcft
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrHrn57HCs
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9thamRqD1
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPiziaiFbJ4
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Carly clicked her tongue while looking at Alex with murderous intent. He put the car in drive and the vehicle started to move.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2S5T2VxXZ
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL1yNM9Q3Yv
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhx6gXimNgo
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"Like where, exactly?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXUb6xm39eU
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Alex gave her a brief look before looking back at the road. "You’ll see. You aren’t supposed to know, so I’m afraid before you get there, I've to blindfold you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVzssxKy5d
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"Huh?" Carly couldn’t believe what she’s hearing. "You’ve got to be kidding me. Why don’t you people ever tell me anything?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0zK3rv5gqT
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmajlERFiZr
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Carly folded her arms and looked out of her side of the window. She now thought of what Alex had told her this morning. She shouldn’t have been involved in all this whether they threatened her or not. But she was scared and still is. Who knows what they would do with what they have on her.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUC2AQuBTY
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04dYppNdhc
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"Oh..., uh," Angel looked caught off-guard as she turned on her chair to look up at Eric. She had been going through some files and was quite engrossed in it that she didn't realise how much time has passed.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0ibM0Qcf1
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjJDTPkLtc
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5hTMK8ZIg
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVboDkL6tvn
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFAH0VDE7K
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"Good, I'm glad that you did," said Angel as she now stood up from her chair. She looked around and realised that most of the cubicles around hers were empty.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJfwnwsTqh
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"Wow, no one even bothered to tell me they were leaving," said Angel as she turned to look towards Sabrina's empty cubicle.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQX8A6rXw7f
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSyR2qeord
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Angel lifted her arms to give herself a good stretch. After doing so, she turned towards Eric who had a wide smile on his face.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TCR608UWe
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"What?" she asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jSdU7TZS1
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKR35SjmIEt
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Angel shook her head and started to pack away the files and clear her desk. As soon as she was done she turned to Eric who still had that smile on his face.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZ2YAdJZ8J
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"Okay, we can go now," she said, swinging the handbag strap over her shoulder. "Aren't we going home with Leo and Mr. McDonell?" 439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx2raaI5cth
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No sooner did she say those words, did Leo appear down the hall with his father behind him, alongside Mr. Wilson.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvrJZxFYVUI
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ahRjIIwit
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbigmnz7ohn
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"That's good to hear. You three can go along home. Wilson and I still have a lot to talk about. I'll be home in time for dinner. Bill will be taking us, so Leo, you can take the other car.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkYXGSnR2l
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"Alright," said Leo as he already had the car keys in his hands. He turned towards Eric and Angel. "Let's go."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmUcPcFuJW
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"It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Wilson," said Angel as she went out of her cubicle to follow Leo who already started to make his way out.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfBBZLA8Ug
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8OK7YwNQyX
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"Goodbye, Mr. Wilson," said Eric as he held Angel by the shoulder and gently tried to turn her around without making it look like he was trying to get her as far away from Mr. Wilson as possible.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOH3wHzZrIL
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmqlFl9IcA
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFfeBx9wEQ
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHf7x0Or81T
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfF9k55F3KZ
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx2Qs3UarE3
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ixAyDKXkd
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnOpT3jARGz
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"Goodness, me, Angel," said Eric. "Some people hide their real intentions by being nice. In my eyes, he looked like he was about to eat you alive."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMcEbAA9hp
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4h2Jlu9Hox
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The doors to the elevator flew open. It's empty and the three of them went in. Before the doors closed, they noticed Mr. McDonell and Mr. Wilson in the lobby of the office, talking. Mr. Wilson was looking through the glass doors, staring at them. As soon as the doors to the elevator closed, Eric turned to look at the other two.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWELdWJ1JK
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmB47DiCGyB
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkuu8et7Yx
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0qmZ7HMT0
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Leo looked up, trying his best to keep his mouth shut. But he couldn't deny that he saw it too; the way Mr. Wilson looked at Angel. But Eric kept persisting him that he had no choice but to say:439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBUxlPIl9mv
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgDXECeAXML
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Saying it out loud made Leo blush that he had to keep his face fixed upwards like he was looking at the ceiling so that the other two wouldn’t notice. He also felt his chest ache a little. Why is he feeling like this? And why did he feel so guilty that he didn't get to notice this but Eric did?439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVCtIrO49DD
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Angel shook her head. "Okay, I don't want to talk about it," she said. "If we ever get to see him again, I'll be sure to keep my distance. Happy, now?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCNGmffhxJJ
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYR31XzkC3
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Leo held his breath after realising what he had agreed on. What's wrong with him today? He now started to feel confused with himself that he felt he might lose it.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiOONrFk4vd
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1symvl90Q
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHsnSkZ7C6
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7Iwek6p8O
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiXhhEyjhq
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTpCSjaI4g
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6lWZIhZEA
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYqZlgXNU0
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3sfPn73oH
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKfuNcmIEs
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDEBDhwstv
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"Nope."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrF6l4LaAb
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"I'm going to kill you one day," said Leo. They had now reached the glass front doors and he held one open.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLKsS7JqXn
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQxIfE8rF5
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As soon as she was out, Leo quickly stepped in front of Eric, blocking his path so as to walk out. And he made sure to let go, hoping that it would hit Eric in the face. But Eric was quick enough to stop the door from doing so and drew it wide open.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbfRqczE5L
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVNMUj9TJKD
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaG2m0iVd8w
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99sQBY9BVD
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmmyxHLQmd
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9TGsztl9Fd
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"Even if you wanted to, the fact that you haven't told her you're in love with Carly, means she'll still stick around," said Angel.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDddgaTVqU
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5s2H2czjC
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdRh0LaOjzX
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"Okay, you two, let's get going," said Eric. "Where did you pack the car, anyway?" He started to look around the parking lot.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTtVFqsJRo
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"If you don't stop talking, I might just stand here and make you look for it yourself," said Leo with a raised eyebrow.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKn7iT2dIr
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwljwpenUBg
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Angel smiled and looked around the parking lot. The sun may have set, but the remaining sun rays shone behind some buildings brought about an orange glow all around. She enjoyed the nice, warm surrounding, before she finally said, while pointing with her finger:439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCGNh0GL4BJ
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJ6MxucadC
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"Oh, ya, you are," said Eric as he saw the grey BMW. He turned to look at Leo. "Thank goodness an angel like her is around."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wf0cBm5JT
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwzYcHlfas
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"Let's go, I really need that caffeine," said Leo as led the way to the car with the others following behind him.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuz9q7tuBRv
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Miranda couldn't stop looking through her phone as she sat in the bus with earphones plugged in and connected to her phone. The song playing: Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizTuzRT5f8
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Miranda did feel dangerous as she looked through Leo’s photos on his Instagram page. She couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked in his standalone pictures.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBwkyJajqf
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A sudden thought crossed her mind: he and Carly are probably together at this very moment. She looked out the window to catch her breath. As much as she tried to convince herself that she might be overthinking it, a strong part of her knew she’s right. Even after his bachelor party and his wedding got cancelled, he is still seeing Carly. They're probably lovers now, she thought.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZNZWC0Lna
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She felt like punching the window. I shouldn't be thinking of such things, she thought. As much as Carly isn't any of her business anymore, the thought of her being Leo’s lover drove Miranda into a fit of rage.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqflwhTos2Q
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Her rage almost made her forget that she had to drop off as the bus had stopped. After realising it, she quickly stood up and took hold of her bag to rush out before the bus driver could press the button to close the doors.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhaVj6gdm3
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She took a deep breath as soon as she stepped out and she could already feel the stares of almost everybody in the bus. It didn't matter as she was good at ignoring people and she quickly forgot about them as the bus drove away.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwIJ2t3DpN
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With headphones still plugged in, she looked down at her phone and pressed the back button to repeat the song. She started to make her way to the alleyway that she usually used to get to the club.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtn65bko79U
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As soon as she arrived at the club's back door, she could already feel the atmosphere. It's just another busy night as usual, she told herself as she closed the door behind her. She gave a nod to the man who always stood guard inside and made her way down the hall towards the dressing room.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2THjjDsCx
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She went straight for her locker upon entering the room when she felt her phone vibrate in her hand. Mr. Walters is calling.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYGTZl9DiE
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She answered. "If you're going to ask where I am, I'm already in the dressing room," she said with the earphones still in her ears.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kxTytjcE6
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"Good, that's fine," said Mr. Walters. "You better get dressed quickly for tonight. A vehicle will come over to pick you girls up in ten minutes or so."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HEGAVShty
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3M2QMTOFT
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"I know that, you don't have to tell me how to do my job," Mr. Walters sounded like he is about to snap. "There will be the five of you. It's a small party, nothing special."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjuHdI6J1R
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtINo8a7dOq
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"Oh, and one more thing. When we get to the party, I don't want you asking too many questions that may make the guests uncomfortable. Try to warn the others."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiND2JDbVkT
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3pyQwn3m5Y
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"There's something else. There will be someone who will join you girls at the party. You know..., entertaining our guests. So, don't get a little surprised by it, okay?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSL3Tu8KKEZ
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmuH7H44yU
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ459HOICWVh
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Alex drove the car downtown and Carly couldn't help but look around. She didn't expect to be in this part of town. She thought the party they were attending would be in some luxurious place in the city. Maybe in some prestigious club, unlike Mr. Walters'.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmjq0QvlwJ
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"Hey, are you sure the event is taking place around this part of town?" Carly couldn't help but ask as she turned to look at Alex. "Red Lion described it like it's a party with class."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7DW8nGi8g
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"It is," Alex said.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrjBCZqDcsO
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"In this dump? Sorry if that came out rude, but where can you put up a luxurious party around here? Aren’t we going to some nice place like a hotel or something?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8H8g4gKRk
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5i9vnaJVt
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"I really hope so."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gzJGC3uFl
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Alex rolled his eyes. Do women really talk like this all the time, he asked himself. He already knew the answer to that. But there’s something about Carly when she asked her questions that almost drove him to the edge of madness.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWIULSgRhN
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They were approaching the area close to the New York harbour. The road was quiet and only a few cars and some vans coming passed them going the opposite direction. Before they could reach the premises, Alex slowed the car and stopped.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lBp6yC0Re
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"What is it?" Carly asked as she looked at him. "Are you telling me we’re stopping here?" she looked out of the window. "But we’re just outside the harbour. Are we having a party here?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqQ0Ujj3CJ
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Alex didn’t answer as he bent to her side to reach his hand to the glove compartment. He removed a black folded cloth and closed the compartment. He sat up straight, looking at Carly.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVETgNcbKsU
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtq2haabFb
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"What?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UPRWmVcfH
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4mu7t3WKE
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Alex opened the door and went out himself. Carly had no choice but to do as he said. He did tell her that he would've to blindfold her. When she got out, she looked around. She stood a few feet away from the wire fence that separated the ship bay premises and the road. She could see a ship pulling up into the bay from a distance and there came the sound of its horn.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFmhqexPBxE
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlOcvlc6qXF
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Carly looked at him before doing so. She felt him coming close behind her and she had the sudden urge to turn around again because she didn’t like this. She saw the black cloth that he had come over her head and blinding her eyes.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOg561pbw74
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAr0G1Le7v
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"Red Lion wouldn’t like that to happen, would he?" Alex asked as he tied the cloth. "I’m just doing what I was told."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbc8d2C3mu
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After doing so, he opened the car door beside her and helped her in carefully. He closed the door and he went round the car to the driver’s seat. He started the car and did a U-turn. Carly could feel how the car moved and she held her breath for a moment.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlaHBqosXrY
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvTB1nY84D
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEDTOpO96R9
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Carly noticed his tone and pressed her lips together to keep herself from talking back. He might not have instructions to kill her, but when you drive a person mad, who knows what they may do.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfudLc5eAwV
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The car continued to move and Carly felt the car make more turns than usual. Where exactly is he taking me, she wondered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DM3oNf16s
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUeK3AyHRha
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"We’re almost there," Alex answered. "And don’t try to do anything stupid. If you remove your blindfold, I won’t hesitate to hurt you."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQIolGyjuA
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjLoAh4DD0b
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ589Pgm84FC
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Easy for you to say, Carly said to herself. How she wished she knew where they’re going. The car made a few more turns before slowly coming to a stop. Carly felt her heart beat faster. This is it, they’ve finally arrived.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVBqqTL3Ao
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She heard Alex open and close the door. She heard footsteps outside as she knew he was coming round the car to get her out.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWrXK3e58Tz
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The car door opened beside her and she felt the burst of the cold night air. Could they still be near the harbour, she wondered. Alex took both of her hands and she felt awkward as she felt how large and calloused they were, yet he touched her gently. She actually expected him to grab her by the arm and roughly pull her out of the car.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcpDQr2HrxC
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3VNQFVQiq
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She found herself obliging to him calmly. She didn't expect him to be so gentle. She felt her cheeks slowly start to heat up. Is she blushing?439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PmMLhF1Fz
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While holding her hands, Alex took her a few steps away from the car and stopped. He let go and for a moment, Carly gasped. With her blindfolded, she didn't like the idea of being alone.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJ7z1EG0xj
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"Relax, I'm just going to close the car door," he said as he walked past her. And just as he had said, he closed it. Carly remained there, breathing in the cold night air and shaking, wondering why all this is happening to her.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4md99Fxll
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1BzmDugnKS
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LLabcbzRy
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"So-sorry," she stammered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkpNBHJrhE
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUElFi4kR3
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Carly gave a nod of her head and Alex led her forward, his hands still on her shoulders as they walked side by side.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ko0ykFEwy
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They walked for a while and Carly heard the sound of people talking and something like metal wire. As they approached the source of the noise, she heard a man speak out:439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQkefa4yxY
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGNkerp1AO
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpeG33wiWRJ
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There came the sound of wire as the gate is open. Carly couldn’t help but feel they might still be within the premises of the harbour if not anywhere else.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgOZ22pGhQ
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtVQJza2im
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ46AHlWsfSR
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Alex held her shoulders a little tighter and drew her close to him. Carly couldn’t help but feel how big and warm his body was against hers. It almost felt comforting.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0mdqOHbju
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2uOdeaNWW
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"Okay, okay, chill," said the man and she could hear him back away. "You act like she's your girl or something."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5P0Jvdtmv
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"She's not," said Alex. The man's statement made Carly blush somehow. "Red Lion's orders. You don't want to cross him."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡapREayRl87
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnaE3fIXApR
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Alex continued to lead Carly on ahead, leaving the men at the gate. As they walked, she felt her surroundings suddenly change. She could tell they are entering a building because she no longer felt the cold night air. She soon heard the clanking sound of metal above and she wondered if those were pipes. The air around them felt warm and damp.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡseWkPXeZsP
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0sajZyVbH
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"Can't do that," he answered as he continued to lead the way. "Red Lion doesn't want any outsiders knowing this place."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnO3rhESqgR
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQ4zkO90E5
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Alex didn't answer as he soon stopped. Carly wondered if she had upset him. Before she could react, she felt one of his hands slip away from her shoulder and the sound of a buzzer soon rang in her ears. Did he press something?439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYDAQK01ryA
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She heard something move in front of her like a metal door and Alex soon led her forward again, taking a few steps before stopping. Carly felt like she had entered a different room until she felt the floor move after another buzzing sound came through. It felt like she's in some kind of elevator and they were descending.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCX39bwIJ2
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJhv152bIs
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"You'll see," Alex answered.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgSM7mbHHZ
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She felt the elevator stop and the doors behind her draw open. Alex gently turned her around and led her out. There came the sound of soft jazz music playing in the background. Carly now felt a little anxious. Have they arrived at the so-called party?439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbhmCYxpBSa
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Alex made her stop and his hands dropped from her shoulders. Carly almost whimpered as she turned her head. She didn't want to be left alone.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21wCwD7nPd
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"Ah!" came a recognisable voice. She heard footsteps approach her. "She's finally here. And early too. Thank you for bringing her on time, Alex. You really are reliable."439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL8XiRp1UGh
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7oxTQSxgs2
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Carly knew Red Lion stood in front of her and soon enough, he lifted up her blindfold. Carly's eyes had to adjust to the lights as she first looked at Red Lion. Her attention soon diverted to the room. She's shocked to see what's around her.439Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9zqktxid5
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"Yes, dear, take it all in," said Red Lion as he stood by her side and looked around too. "For tonight, this is going to be your playground."8964 copyright protection435ＰＥＮＡＮＡEDbO52jJN2 維尼

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