"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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡelFsWkep5u
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ004JDUYQkF
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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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkQ82LoOHu
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbA73japZm
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Angel sighed. "Okay, fine. But you better come back before midnight."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp03NpoNGtK
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"It's impossible and you know that. But I'll be careful, I promise."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwr7bqaqbs7
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"Well, you better."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt290k4NdXX
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"Do you mind telling Leo and huh..., the rest of the family that I won't be coming in early?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwoG7Uicfb
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXqoNljrA6
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"Okay, thanks. And that lunch date that he had with Kim, what was it about?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5XPzbhsYr
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbN2iQH7Mx
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"Fine, I'll hear about it later. You work well. And I want to hear about your first day."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh32zsq4iOH
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"I'll tell you tomorrow. I might be asleep when you get home."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLpVGdVhUK
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"Alright, take care."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5jFN6eB16
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"You too."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SJvsXMVzb
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGAry3ueR1
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"Hey, where's your head at?" Eric appeared in Angel's line of view looking down at her.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcEVvxxeA3
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"Oh, sorry," she sat upright and turned in her chair to face Eric. "Thinking about mum."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwprkaavIM
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The corner of Eric’s lips raised into a sad smile. "You must really miss her a lot."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGzheavFR7E
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTc4PzA0Bf
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkiX9ED7z6
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvqv6YJ1TS
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He swallowed. "What is it?" he asked, shrugging his shoulders.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygw8rw6axL
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Angel smiled. "You must be really hungry with the way you're hammering on that sandwich."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNzyaE28tf
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"It’s pretty good, actually," he commented. "You should try it."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuChGQBcW1I
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"That's supposed to be my line," said Eric, frowning. He handed the other paper-wrapped sandwich to Angel.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xZ0VMVjfk
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"Thanks," said Angel. "By the way, Carly won't be coming home early tonight."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DDJQTyH8o
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Leo paused with his chewing. "Why?" he asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujcZsttaNo
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdGhsGTjZU
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"She's made friends already?" Leo asked. "She must be really social."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaW0QekUw5
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14ogUMWb4z
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Leo made a humming sound as he continued to chew on his sandwich. Eric chuckled.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzNPvs2EkvM
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"Maybe I should mention he's the bartender from the club where she worked."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1kLb0jQ62
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Leo stopped chewing and looked up at Eric, who was also looking back at him.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnyZINLMiq1
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"Why did you allow her to go with him?" Leo asked, turning to Angel.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblVX9zyk9I
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3d1Knd1ecF
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaHz2XVdlY
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Leo tsked, shaking his head. He took a bite out of his sandwich.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWTTeDyZEl
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgexUVpe7A
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNmBXvZ5Za
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"I told you Mrs. Lance is just the best," said Eric. "Even Leo can't deny it."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnr16XfHm6P
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Leo furrowed his eyebrows. "Ya, whatever."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyIOb4ZV4a
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Eric and Angel laughed at him.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVHygSWrQR
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"There's nothing wrong with admitting it wholeheartedly, Leo," said Angel.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqOyb68RpkX
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"Forget him," said Eric, waving his hand away. "I just hope that he doesn't stay a sour puss forever."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡywx05xv4lq
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTqCkTzAcsV
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"Seems like lunch time is over," he announced. "Shall we?" he addressed Eric.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMWkRFFrpE
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"Oh, okay," Eric agreed. He gently placed his hand on Angel's shoulder. "See you later."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbBGDTeGol
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Leo rolled his eyes at the intimacy as he turned away.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMytCysOvzH
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"Okay, see you two later," said Angel.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJjGEjXl1o
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Leo found himself answering, "Ya, sure. Let's go, Eric."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwe8HiHK3LA
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzf1xlO9Xer
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYL5aF7qr3
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxABY4NmOVV
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZJ2AyGBWD
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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?478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dP7pe8ONT
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7ZDTYtlj8
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyIJFlys3XT
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZpQEYiYXL
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7KChKP24IK
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqVxRasALp
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYn3611J6L
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nzP4vhWYu
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxlko5p4tv
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVbXldodGj
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4meAMzuBDw
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"Oh, I just really need to get home," she lied.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0wO0ES2eo
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"Good, I can take you if you like," he offered. "I brought my car with me today."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmkPgDWQxqP
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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?478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQePvQXMI5z
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"Oh, no, you don’t have to," said Carly. "I can go back home on my own."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3ocqu6Hxt
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmoPqVYMs0x
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMGekp3E4Kv
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"Really, Robin, I’m alright. My sister said she would send someone to come get me."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6HHkGu0h5k
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQEz7oN6lV
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"She’ll be happy to hear that."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLafRT4ywp
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"Alright, see you tomorrow?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTy0ecyyfvJ
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"Ya, see you tomorrow."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MxfmR4Fr0
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUjkIJ6gQ7
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6QLFMXu1r
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"What were you running away from?" he asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKdd1tGqUt
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"A friend of mine who has no idea what’s going on," said Carly, trying to catch her breath.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgukbgXAI2
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"I almost got out of the car to look for you. I thought you had bailed on me."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3TCSfdCae
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNxslFSBZAu
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"If you must know," said Carly, "I’ve a life and I can’t just ignore it."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTHxGCa5Uk
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"Oh, really? My bad," Alex said with his eyebrows raised.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddeZpGORZX
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"Are you being sarcastic?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tJ8UW4ARf
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Alex looked at her before he could put the car in drive. "And if I am?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMNDQzusm6
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡynNQVWDbEs
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"Is that your boyfriend?" he asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2vG3tm2O8
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"Just drive," said Carly, not impressed with his question.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMMr63gPP9
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"Just checking. Aren’t you the one who said has a life?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84rLgxWl5O
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZnZKXSdYP
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"Are we going to Mr. Walter’s club for this planned event?" Carly asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsa3PW3BBPi
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"No," Alex answered. "We’re going someplace else."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7sM4ng1Xr
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"Like where, exactly?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6TqEkzuqC2
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmC1VTLiXtI
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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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1HfeQEgb5I
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"Just following orders," Alex shrugged his shoulders.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5Uor2CVhv
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPFbZT0UcS
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"Hey, are you ready to go?" Eric asked as he came round Angel's cubicle.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMfYJpzBmu
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMs01eBP9D
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"Wait, it's time to knockoff already?" she asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmfRLIPznm
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"Is it me or are you really enjoying what you're doing?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfy6QNa3Imf
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"Uh..., no." Angel quickly closed the file and then turned to look up at him.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQMjtgiNRgN
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Eric smiled. "Well, I'm here to tell you that it's time to go."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXMSUuV9B2
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ18344IMqR
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lWkuYJ0tF
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"Or you were just too busy that you didn't hear them."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi92wATwgb7
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0iUPkdxII
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"What?" she asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LrDOJNBBE
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"Nothing," he answered. "I'm just glad you're working here."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8Y4zTYMzO
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpnI1wZxYlL
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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?" 478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzSyUJwJio
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ncGPMHGM9
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"How did you find your first day here, Angel?" Mr. McDonell asked as they came close to her cubicle.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RPrVLe73l
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"It's gone pretty well," Angel answered with a smile.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTznxOcO7k
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNI0L7xAbhC
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVb0gAj046T
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE7ZTxp8pp
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"You too, dear," said Mr. Wilson with a tilt of his head and a kind smile.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHTlojLfHG
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsf7UO489M0
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They managed to catch up with Leo who was already outside the offices and waiting for the elevator.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwuFxwt4fl
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"I'm glad we got away from that man," said Eric after breathing out a sigh of relief.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrjMZzTHJ3
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Leo turned to look at Eric. "Why do you say that?" he asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2KkfUJGgOA
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"Didn't you notice that he has been looking at Angel in a funny way?" Eric asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmlkbuzio1i
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Leo raised an eyebrow and Angel couldn't help but look at him.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuesZPwLWQd
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"You're just being paranoid," said Leo.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVbyBvvOZf
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"I think he is nice," said Angel as she shrugged her shoulders.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFb4lLraeJ
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFyha0N5GYO
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"Careful with what you say. He might be coming right behind us as we speak."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrwVUaeIEP
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEniAbLg2LB
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"You see what I mean?" he asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MrLjGSd3m
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"He could have been looking at any of us," Angel tries to point out.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkHNJ7s0zy
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"Goodness, you can't see it but I can. Leo, tell her."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJYjJsUsIR
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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:478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIau5WJ3Yl
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"Eric’s right. He had this look on his face that showed he's interested in you, Angel."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVfLhM1ws5
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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?478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMDxqBnqQp
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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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUoxomOVqlH
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"Yes," Eric and Leo answered at the same time.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQhYz7EyTp
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb68GkFoQB8
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"See, even Leo thinks that old man is up to no good," said Eric.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGNioPeqmY
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"Okay, I hear you," said Angel.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcTQ4OUUYj
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The elevator doors soon flew open and they found themselves on the ground floor. They walked out of it.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEbTrW517a
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"So," said Eric. "Who's up for a little wandering around town before we head home?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjltnbXBheM
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"I need some coffee," Leo suggested. "I'm in need for a little caffeine right now."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoY11UVxvhc
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"We can go to the café we went to this morning," said Angel.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1y0t6abUJx
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"Sounds like a plan," said Eric. "Leo really needs it since he had a rough time with Kim."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtQ9Rf8Edj
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"Are you still at it?" Leo asked as they approached the front doors.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhCOm1lOLNb
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"Kind of," Eric smiled.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoJvHftpK7
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Angel could only chuckle. "I think he has had enough, don't you think?" she asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nEeF7oluW
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"Nope."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ27LgG7IXv5
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEnqHBwzRY
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"Thank you," said Angel as she walked out first.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFesBXxEvUF
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kAvKYYI9f
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"Hey, you did that on purpose," Eric called out to him.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdaKlc4AfHH
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"Oh, really?" Leo asked as he turned his head to look at Eric.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwXuRMCsNi
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"Stop it, you two," said Angel as she stopped to look at them. "You're acting like children."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHz9vxruIF
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"We joke around like this all the time," said Eric. "He's just mad that I keep talking about Kim."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKhtgR9l50J
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"I would like to move on from that if you don't mind," said Leo.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9W9CnrzCX
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEayrpRZogB
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"True, but let me deal with her myself."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6p45zSgPpe
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"I wasn't even going to butt in."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzM0inqklRr
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFx396RkDjw
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ7lTCDEAfO
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"Come on, there are so many cars around. Now you're just being mean."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTSxf46fcq
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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:478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdD6JeLnXJ
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"The car is right over there. Am I right?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaDwaY16V7q
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKTSemppP7
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Leo growled in frustration. Everything wasn’t going right for him today.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2H8fQUD81G
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUl7AP6ynfl
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0U3lGGw8r
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMd4gWHHWlw
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHmlTJvebU
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSSp1ob8x1i
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpJJqSQkgA
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdiTejAT29Z
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOtlBaNEkX
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQ0BND6HIX
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjQI0UR6k1
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBQfr8oLSS
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwJWaqHPLv
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"How many of us are going to this same party? We still have customers to serve here at the club."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFtjY68L0g
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkaXgQyJWcK
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Miranda nodded. "Okay, I'll get myself ready."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezM6q014eF
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJaTN9CLVlg
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"Okay, no asking unnecessary questions. Got it."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4su7jknWXU
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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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdsHpAlcP9i
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"Sure, no problem. Just tell us what we need to do and we'll do it."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nGH4TwWzI
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"Good. I'll meet you at the party." Mr. Walters soon cut the call.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFy2ohZB4l
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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'.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2D49MNcox6
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGM2XfWC7i
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"It is," Alex said.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjT9TspAn2N
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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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJAHROi4Jb3
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"No, we aren’t." Alex now threw her a glare. "Once you see the venue, you’ll understand."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbzkBrtOFA
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"I really hope so."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwAHzb6swh
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrq2tHgMzwj
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQ0VDTn3ky
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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?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSEmRxvSGW
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbariMEw9c
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"I want you out of the car," he instructed.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCujDCifoMb
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"What?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxjZPishPY
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"Just do as you’re told. Get out of the car."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIvzipSulO
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMktVZNjXkz
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Alex came round the car towards her and he said, "turn your back to me."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbpsAd4B7RO
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfm6rMaROMP
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"Hey, why are you doing this?" she asked. "Are you planning to kill me or something?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJMIbATImc
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGEmmYAw1hm
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7M2HHgwRL2
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"Wait, why are we turning back?" she asked. "Where are you really taking me, Alex?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlUAxvgteL
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"Do I really have to repeat myself, time and time again?" he asked, sounding a little frustrated.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUzJgUDef1
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsU0xIi96ki
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4qbIx058g
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"Are we getting close to our destination?" Carly asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYo2rT1A1Os
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnh6WLjcAUA
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"Did Red Lion instruct you on that one too?" Carly felt her chest getting heavy and her heart beating fast.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZoDFyRAPb
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"Yes, he did," Alex answered without hesitation. "He wants you looking pretty tonight, so don’t disappoint him."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3lBSCpPC0
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMg4kuZVV8Z
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCx7NUMtHP1
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZRzWBNPd6
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"Come on, watch your head as you get out," he instructed.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNethV1uSJ
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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?478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyS7xSjf1Lr
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN1srYjRDYS
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDFY4svoJA
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She felt him come closer from behind and his huge hands held her shoulders. Carly almost jumped in fright.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGKYwpsNiq
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"Would you relax?" Alex asked her. "Eish, I don't want you dying of a heartattack."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKMNi7GE4v
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"So-sorry," she stammered.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzNjWtywCVY
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"Okay," he said, "you just remain calm and I'll direct you where to go."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92h5gZ0DTn
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3MtsQkR4xe
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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:478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nu19Lerjw
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"Ah, Alex, right on time."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kkWzeGmoi
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"Just open the gate," said Alex.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLUDxFk4iSt
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrkyDMkO29
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She heard the sound of someone opening the gate and she heard another male voice.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrjL1ONwURM
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"Well, this one sure is a beauty." Carly heard footsteps approach her. "And she's got a body too."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaxs7iFVkM9
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGNayR6TFG
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"Not another step closer," Alex warned.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPrhmQZRLB
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VNrpNXugR
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3056LBQTXJ
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"No, you're right. You two can come through."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wxwjzPjdU
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rO2RhZ8pH
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"Alex, aren't you going to tell me where we are?" Carly asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCX9Dvaq4A
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6PMwq9aNlo
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Carly scoffed. "Well, he's boring. What is he trying to hide?"478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0dol9nroWc
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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?478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePMddeZN7r
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6Q2EFTd8m
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"Are we going underground?" Carly asked.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlXOTM1cs8
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"You'll see," Alex answered.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6Ff9Gbkg8
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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?478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAFuPPnoXs
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9a5xMyJfe
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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."478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLniybVlCu5
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Carly heard Alex beside her clear his throat. "It's nothing," he said.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5fSLGslvR
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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.478Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbC9keU5mH
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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 protection474ＰＥＮＡＮＡhs5UGr4kIQ 維尼

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