Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqztnZ1WXR
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vhqCtsg3g
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkV95dL16F
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnovlE2Lx6Z
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQjfv4ffbX
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkp3MqHysW
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijGXPE9RUn
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAz0vT2Pf5
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG04aEM0FYG
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqyLU24iUw
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPPPc66WW9
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"Then you should've refused."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCcPavmss6s
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡox98Cqk3t3
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfoXNirYtbN
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWDRB9WTqO
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TVcmyMNN9
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4dYU2wFapG
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJGtKO9OzR
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6R8XGoppsu
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMcVKhQmjGJ
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVVAMyrHxU
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNN6F3EJkTx
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDBHX01qgu
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KDE39L4Qa
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNZezDa50l
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzMBJ0HYQsu
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOL30W97mZ
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"It's his orders, not mine."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrawBKKLiE
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"I can't wait for this to be over."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzthhosnM7u
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"So what time do your classes end?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1xKZq1jqp
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡol6AnQh9IF
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzm7DhZkE4C
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZwAmjFC78
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq95Cjq8tRH
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5OltgbnyN
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOs1X2YoNl
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LYcBJTvum
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbMcsPtBB4
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlv6AMNdNej
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWk4b13Xma
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOXECX1F7o
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7NdYkVBaCp
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyCe5sVOqv
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgBNqKSuK0O
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKh9yZuBJMB
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ85ZPYJPzJs
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvwhuMmg4k
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2ZqmbgZpM
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUSHtDeRGx
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9r4D2n6f6e
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8t5CqW2iV
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiQOllLl8e
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUcdAxga3P
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDS4u9E0yaX
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoK5PqE7uId
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqgR212P0j
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcOx3E4vpV
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkoerR4rEN
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvhdRHasdsg
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpaOEsiNbtG
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjimybS0kti
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPERb1tIHl
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHIc7r8aOK
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFqjRq5AtC
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVDYzL3s99
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcuMgQIHHtp
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhxwBBnvSJ
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0KOIZWkMy
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBPXZRFbq8
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UQ5VrTODI
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4HghPRymNd
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHkXw5Zzem
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeatycN5FrE
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAu5qHqe3U8
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡElhY4d5ZeT
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswZhMs5gOx
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjL1umZhnE
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡez7Tne944x
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkbX3RKip8
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqQBEVbogr
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBrH5hU6DB
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJcPtBZzWG
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWuSSjGEEF
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTw0Ww0k3H
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkMMnj6rtH
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"You too."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDY9I5n1x2G
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUYXJXgxfYt
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHLIYtvpQy
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwYwcIOxK4
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCY5J0zLYtU
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4UCA5t0YmF
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkpdjQUJOm4
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfm9qhooPM
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4lKd2nWL4g
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8m6p35tLBY
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtggl4nqpg
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71wOdRQes0
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"And what is that?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWjTtznwst
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbqRyUqeum
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4IHRHDGzA
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRy9KQk0yHI
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZOxYjc9p3
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCeaTPUPMlC
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBFaw811TS
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUqtoThtEm
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEVQwK8W3b
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIVCy4eI7E
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"Is that a problem?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7aw66LQmGV
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"It is. We're already late for work."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bR6HrFgbD
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxT3a79DIW
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IQ4bb8iKT
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJXMc8ohkW
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoU5Z0n9DPW
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjKX3DOWdJ
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkc3pyY8MrV
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the  complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarO1abZdam
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshAhcchKFP
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmaa8HlSqh
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY4UOtzthKd
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78ChlER1qL
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSuf0v2L3kr
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBC6R7mt6FM
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRApDfrEBFU
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJVf1UEHts
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkpEUVoiMlf
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNe8iBKa1z
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz940J6hx3O
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLzOSFdtKz9
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCikD5mw8N
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXVKQkjPtXg
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZ39Wd4sld
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"I'll miss you guys too."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFFYFqZfthf
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0lUbf3z1u
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ705UThgWFf
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kSXiofDav
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCriSjPPziD
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchwcsEtB98
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3B37nEtSOD
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLGxTbQBfc
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99z1yKZ8J7
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRktMOoCyXN
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHU4CQRvtvf
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcegFwVQg8
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9vXYZcfDs
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQ99vPBQxb
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDghaCmLDo4
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAh4Cf9ANj
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxN5wt44loa
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmcnqHyaca
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡABAoCWIAhV
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHo7g9j85wB
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zAP9PkusV
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYnQTi02PJQ
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0gq0k0j5Y
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKV6QGAZ1d8
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zr8BqEL43
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIu6dkcgxu
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VSivh90QH
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RRhkoTCh5
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"I'm almost done with my latte."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6NDSz607Y
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGw1mesUQvS
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"She's right," Bill said.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FJD22WGxA
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡisBs5IDmFQ
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDL1k0dqvJf
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"And what is that?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJk1TS7opi
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpdSJVaS5CK
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWeqDb9aVty
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmr2LAjXil3
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4UXuNpX1m
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"Just giving you a hint."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYd4YySjlGr
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM0xhZsOknL
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGGL8okamG
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"Maybe."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQXIFSG0qr
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOwSurfGJG
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"What?" Leo snapped.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxwKHuQVJe
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChoAaduigv
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPTska3mPm
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZX7riCvVwl
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2xY0EaMhj
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkgIsTXPj2
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"Why would I even want to?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjgWUkhSWB
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4p3voPsXTO
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnqv0abgtN
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4pUWeIO4K
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfju6l0ssON
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"And what could that be?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFjvgePSl7
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh2waUtijbT
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaDNoF5CEg9
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEpkpJE0aKL
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTsu6WkDv5L
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JIv5pR8pK
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvRDufVT8kd
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUH7kQLehO
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡso8ZmZdVOQ
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjyyZHRXCmB
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCQk44YrmM
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMEKOV71mU
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyg2JWEM9i
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHDxWT9O51
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8EBNYKYXZ
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI8huGFYBSb
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhLKykuFHb
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYULOZKvdG
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ta7VwMbxK
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMiRiVM1HtX
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXgvSzPBXv
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEyx8YrOyA
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MU4PfVj6S
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"Here we are," Bill announced.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTRP2fmrboe
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUIf50Lftya
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvfuAgmUH2
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHrr7bdfNnA
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1WGXd5Fgh1
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8AedTjg2J
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qS2jqUNXO
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAxJKPLqWmQ
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxT3bCKph66
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsg2wA3voWn
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPt4eb8wLpP
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmntcIIO78
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFaPilgc9A
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwIMjcaormA
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUZLEj4S9b
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoNQeV6xSgL
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTG8h15DMr4
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBdXvSTSP63
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjG00jP256f
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6TrVUbxHc
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxTJEVd7QEJ
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxdeQYoLa8
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1LId8TA5W
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvc7Tdvlvy
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMulZeZqJaK
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQDWngz2zM
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBaQlDpReRb
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK86csDcrwH
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxoxUXxGBbK
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwd7xCYhUE
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkHWPOM8YU
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7NBJkEqkyE
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEQvDAHxrUX
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhhb056GfN
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxjnAsEwd9
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdMjchg0pO
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYUnmOpXQ0
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfLHZGt3sm
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVrt9VnAis1
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"Yes, we will."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEhX73ExQv
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVaoywcyPrG
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95Tu1mSgBo
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuS82RJPRA7
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjnGl1OgcI
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvoT5KyYtnX
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxlNT6yKJC
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFag6F917t
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEBWvriaYT
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKLiwUrGQg
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvq5L68wHm2
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvomu0BJ8qu
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRp11dzAUz
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkRZ2NoaghE
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.701Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ozGZYySwE
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