Leo took a deep breath and let it out after a second’s pause. You can do this, he told himself. No matter how uncomfortable he felt, he’s going to walk through the door in front of him and have lunch with Kim. He felt like leaving and telling Kim over the phone that he couldn’t make it. But it’s too late now. Kim must’ve seen him through the large glass windows and it would be embarrassing if he were to leave now.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOTvye3niw
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He gathered his composure as he straightened his collar. He started to make his way towards the restaurant. Before he could get to the door, it flew open and two ladies walked out. Leo made way for them and he thought he saw one of them give him an eye as they passed. He ignored them and held the door open before it slang itself shut.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8CLb6fF20
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He is greeted by a waiter. "Good afternoon, sir," the man said. "Would you like to make a reservation?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2vSHMvlSkp
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"Actually I'm here to have lunch with someone," Leo answered. "Kimberly Gates?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYoTUcZCHi1
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"Oh, yes, she told me you were coming," said the young man. "Right this way, please."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKxxCgTNr0
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The man led the way with Leo following behind him to the centre of the room. Leo saw Kim looking just like she did when he saw her this morning in her white office dress and a cashmere pink jacket. He noticed that her long blonde hair fell in curls and she wore lovely gold studs with a matching gold neck chain. When she saw Leo, her eyes widened with excitement.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnWj7lM5TLK
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"Here you are, sir," said the young man with a bright smile on his face. "If you would like to order, please let us know."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0MJXoxeS7N
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"We will, thank you," said Kim as she smiled at the young man. Leo took his seat opposite Kim immediately the waiter left.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8kTk14KGnV
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"Hi, again," she said as she put up a nervous smile. "I honestly didn’t think that you would come."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtaVBohfWhB
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Leo had to pick his words carefully as he already felt irritated over the whole scenario. "It would seem rude if I didn’t," he said.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDfSZzBVbj
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"Oh, not at all," said Kim as she shook her head and leaned back on her chair. "I would’ve understood if you were busy or something."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrrFUOrc2Z
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"I wasn’t so busy. And we’re meeting during lunch, so it’s not a big deal."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvKBcfBHKI
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Kim continued to smile as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "So how is work going?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqCSZ9YcRE
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"It’s going well. We have a pretty busy week."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0s99tkjTp5
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Kim raised her hand to call out a waitress who was just behind Leo. "I would like a glass of water, please, before we order," she told the waitress.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXBx7aoFr4
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"I would like one too," said Leo. He suddenly felt his throat run dry all of a sudden.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbOWzE5pLO
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"How is your mum doing?" Kim asked as soon as the waitress left.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iX7TCPVTZ
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"She’s good. I thought you two are still in contact with each other."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIj73MMIRWF
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"We are. It’s been a while since we last talked."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCoVyc8qp8
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Leo raised his eyebrows in acknowledgement then took a brief look towards the wide glass window to the side. He already wishes for this lunch to be over.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ025M0KPYu
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"I saw you with Angel today," said Kim. "Were you two getting breakfast?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD34tDDdcqq
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"We went to buy croissants for dad," said Leo. He expected her to ask such a question. He remembers when Kim would sometimes ask about the women she would find him with, especially when she came over to his work place or when they went out for a social gathering. She still has that jealous trait of hers, he thought.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeNMYE0s21v
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"Okay, so you two were going to the office together, then?" The waitress had finally come with the two glasses of water. Leo was grateful for it.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUqwrn459H
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"Yes, she’ll be working with us starting today," Leo answered and he soon drank from his glass.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XBIU2By0I
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Kim raised an eyebrow as she tried to put up a smile. Leo knew better. She’s acting jealous again, even when we’re not together, he thought to himself.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL88aQN0vtT
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"Really?" she asked, trying to sound calm. "Did your father give her the job?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1NDWNQmBI
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"It was my grandmother’s idea," said Leo as he put the glass down, feeling confident now. "If you ask me, I think she will work well with Mrs. Lance who was really in need of someone to keep the records straight in the Procurement department."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyGjmARt4Tp
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"I guess so," said Kim. She put the glass of water to her lips and drank.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7KOxaxTTCA
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"And how about you? How is your work going?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdwWMnMYPw
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"Oh, it’s busy," she answered after putting her glass down.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSdL2KwWZUJ
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Leo nodded. "I see. You models are always so busy."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsz1RirVoV
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"Yep," she took the menu that lay on the table in front of her. "I think I’m going to order now. What are you going to get?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHoNU3cpK3
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "I’ll order the usual."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFzRnAU8ku
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Kim’s eyes flew from the menu to Leo’s face. "Are you sure?" she asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzNlICihWi
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He looked at her before saying, "Of course. If this was a different restaurant I wouldn’t mind getting something else. But you and I have been here several times. So you must know what I order."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuVLxhS2D6
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He noticed her cheeks start to heat up and she went on ahead to call one of the waiters. He almost rolled his eyes, but he did his best not to. After Kim gave the orders, the waiter soon left.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnFbUUUmEd
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"May I ask why you chose this place to begin with?" Leo asked as he started to look around. The place is almost packed. "We could’ve gone to another restaurant."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMV33I9VOB
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Kim smiled. "That is because I thought we would feel comfortable here. Why?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJ6N2yuHVP
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"I won’t lie, I wasn’t expecting this. We used to come here for our lunch dates."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BNU6zDg9y
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"Of course. Don’t you still like the place? You said you did."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMscCHJCJaf
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"That was back then. Things are different now."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxvAe0J5Gn
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"I know, I’m sorry. Next time I’ll make sure to take us where we’ve never been."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡURPiVVMa9Q
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There’s going to be a next time, Leo asked in his thoughts. He’s glad that he didn’t say it out loud. He didn’t like this, and the fact that he couldn’t speak out his mind is killing him.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnL2etP3lE
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"I thought bringing you here would remind you of all the good times we had," said Kim as she twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOLqvuDEDs
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"I'm sorry, Kim," said Leo as he folded his arms. "But I didn't come here to try and get back with you."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7FKEuC6aD
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Kim now had an embarrassed look on her face. She should be glad that I didn't say that out loud, he thought. He'll try and keep his word to Eric to try and not pick a fight in a public place.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKNDRpl22W
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"Oh, don't get the wrong idea, Leo," Kim explained. "As much as I miss you, I know you wouldn't want to get back with me."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ394Gq32lgj
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Leo raised an eyebrow. Is she playing with me, he wondered.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1E6ulx3TFA
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"Ah, the food is here," said Kim as she turned her eyes towards the waitress dragging a movable serving tray.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0KDnFSR1d
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When the waitress arrived, she served them their food. Leo looked down at his plate. Kim had ordered for him tuna, his favourite. As he continued to look at his plate, he realised that his appetite had disappeared.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJRbQQpSMDk
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"Bon appetite," Kim said with so much glee. She ordered herself lobster. Leo knew that’s what she liked to order whenever they came here. He really isn’t liking this at all.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnObfrlgmui
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"You don’t look excited about your food, Leo," she said as she noticed the look on his face.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYdZNmWxf8
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He soon picked up the knife and fork. "Why am I here, Kim?" he asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8g2q4zc5q2
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"What sort of question is that?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpl7BDtVa6I
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Leo didn’t answer as he cut a piece from his tuna. And put it in his mouth. The food tasted different and he found it very difficult to chew. He looked up at Kim after he swallowed.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKdhSKsZCZ
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"Why are you acting like this?" he asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrAbZAumvk
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Kim shrugged her shoulders as she happily giggled. "What are you talking about?" she put food in her mouth.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwnIKjvbr5
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Leo felt like dropping his knife and fork so as to stand and walk out of the restaurant. But he restrained himself. He soon sat upright as he continued to look at Kim.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgTGElNVeu
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"Why did you invite me for lunch?" he asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsu9Jhazsbc
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"I just wanted us to come here to eat and chat like friends do," said Kim.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhdCESOcut
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Oh, we’re friends now, Leo almost said out loud. He didn’t know how to tell her this properly, but just because his mother still considers Kim like a daughter, doesn’t mean he wants to be friends with her. Not like this.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQNQF26D3e
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"If you ask me, it doesn’t feel like a lunch between two friends," said Leo.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEccWmkmWmc
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"Don’t get me wrong, Leo. I know you don’t feel the same way about me anymore. The reason for this lunch is just for us to set aside our differences and just be friends. I know, it’s weird, but I think you and I can make it work."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡljff8MVtKn
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Leo really wanted to laugh, but he dug into his food instead. Kim watched him for a bit before she also went back to her meal.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrMYDqWMPD
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"I see you’re now enjoying it," said Kim as she smiled at him.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpBp0VicNWX
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Leo isn’t enjoying it at all. The food in his mouth tasted like plastic and he didn’t know if he could keep up with eating when it’s pretty clear that he isn’t comfortable.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiSXtwVEBO4
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"It is my favourite meal, after all," Leo responded trying to sound as normal as possible.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcychPtZl2E
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"I’m glad. I wish we could do this more often. You know, just as friends."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj8FEUO7jxx
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"I doubt it," Leo muttered as he put his knife and fork down on the table. He managed to finish his meal as tasteless as it was.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYdoUXVmAlp
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"Sorry?" Kim didn’t hear him at first.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pWvt3ANel
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Leo looked her dead straight in the eye. "I said, I doubt it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7FV38I4Uy
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Kim looked a little perplexed but soon replaced her look with a smile. "I know what you mean. We tend to be pretty busy sometimes, and also because you might be seeing someone else, right?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzqXFwbO3r
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This is exactly what Leo wanted to hear. Eric was right. She wanted this lunch so that she could get him to open up to her and tell her the truth.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKizIRpYcn
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"What makes you think that I’m seeing someone?" he asked as he folded his arms.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqAsMIxRQn
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She looked up at the ceiling before looking at him. "It just feels that way," she answered.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM1fAhXKMyz
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The two looked at each other in silence. Someone had to break the ice, and Leo knew he had to be the one to do it.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAj63T6KL1A
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"Yes, I am seeing someone, Kim," he said.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5p0PZIKRw
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Kim didn’t say anything as she looked taken aback by his confession. She expected him to lie, but Leo thought better than to come out clean, just like Eric suggested. She bit her lower lip as she tried to figure out what to say next.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3xajMzUOS
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"Is she the reason why you ran away from the wedding?" she finally asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBJTMCK02g
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"Yes," Leo answered.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPqzcPHdHv
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Kim gasped and she tried to pull herself together. She felt like she could start crying, but she didn’t want to do so in front of people. She held her chest and she felt it hurt like a stab wound. She also found it very hard to breathe. She tried to breathe in calmly, but it didn’t work. She had to get herself together or else she might lose it.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFlDFp2Div
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"Do I-," Kim tried to speak, but was finding it hard to do so. "Do I know who it is?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKv2TnTUrUo
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Leo raised an eyebrow. If he didn’t try to calm her down now, she might have a panic attack or something. "Does it matter?" he asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpUhC7uqWP
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Kim didn’t answer right away as she tried to take a deep breath in and another one out. Her chest went up and down heavily. After taking in a few deep breaths, she managed to calm down a little.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXGNOBPFdZ
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"It does," she answered as she strongly looked at him.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXra7UihKZF
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"You don’t have to know who she is right now."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcyCT9Sqr1
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"Why?" she asked, this time sounding a little loud like she’s about to snap at any moment.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzDg7KxRM4
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"I know you, Kim. You just want to meet her so that you can see what I saw in her that I didn’t see in you, like if she’s pretty or smart or something."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnaRUvYI7NU
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Kim looked the other way. Leo caught her as she couldn’t find the words to defend herself. She bit her lower lip and Leo could see she’s getting teary-eyed.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdi39wlKrcm
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"I really love you, Leo," she said, gaining her composure. "I just don’t understand why that woman is in the way. She ruined my life when you ran from the wedding."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo02cFTQHJg
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"Until your anger cools down and you get over me, you can’t know who she is," said Leo.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwki6Bv2nRP
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"Why can’t you tell me now? Why are you protecting her?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhan0IlkmVB
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"I know you, Kim. You’re one who doesn’t get over things easily, and this issue between us still hasn’t settled well with you. I’m afraid you can go out of control and end up hurting people."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKNrW7tfyZ
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"Are you trying to say that I’m a psycho?" Kim asked, her voice a little higher now that a few heads close by turned to look at their table.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKAPcUPf8g
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"You’re about to make a scene, Kim," Leo told her calmly. "Calm yourself."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxDT2F6VUq
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She took in a deep breath and in so doing placed her index finger near her right eye to wipe away a tear that was just about to drop. This isn’t going to end well, Leo thought to himself. He had to find a way to do this peacefully without her completely falling apart.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmfL0Q6k7y
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"I’m not calling you a psycho," he continued. "You’ve just admitted that you still love me, and I know I hurt you a lot. It’s why I think you shouldn’t know who it is. If anything, you and I aren’t supposed to be seeing each other. It’s just because your family and mine have had a close relationship for a very time."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8kmtwUg5hx
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Kim sniffed quietly. "Were you meeting this same woman before we got engaged?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3yHmqj5Ms
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Leo shook his head and at the same time, he wondered if he should tell her that it was on the night of his bachelor party. That would be devastating. She didn’t have to know all about that. Not yet, at least.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR3Bkq04D3p
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"No," he answered. "It doesn’t matter when I met her."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1NOQu7gvX
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"It does to me," she sounded composed. "I want to know for how long you’ve been cheating on me instead of manning up to tell me we were through."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNoWvutpioy
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Leo is about to lose his patience. "What has happened has happened, Kim. We can’t turn back time. You’ve to try and let go."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQ1Zxsb4e8
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"And how do you think I’m going to do that? You tell me because you moved on pretty well. I bet you don’t even think about me anymore. Not to mention that your grandmother is very happy that you’re with someone else."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBabsrwcGF7
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"No one knows that I’m seeing her, mind you."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTlAlTDvIW
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Kim now looked perplexed. "You didn’t tell anyone?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89VRU0Vvgt
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Leo shook his head. "I didn’t want anyone to know because they would start asking the same questions you’re asking me. And knowing my own mother, she’ll totally go psycho."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkVQwcfDWZ
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Kim voiced out a laugh. "You always managed to put a smile on my face when I least expected you to. It's one of the reason why I fell in love with you."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTr8HsNPuX
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"I know what you're trying to do, Kim. It isn't going to work."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtdoL4zpf3
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"Why? Because you're more in love with her than you ever were with me?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vEqN0qrrX
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Leo didn't want to answer when it's obvious. He continued to look at her, hoping that this conversation will end soon.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbf1AhTvMf
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"I'm sorry for overreacting like I did just now," she said as she wiped her left eye. She's getting teary-eyed again. "I just-you know-I really wanted to know."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcBKa6l1tV
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Leo gave a nod. "I'm sorry for all the pain I made you go through, Kim. It's unfair that all that happened as it did. In the end, I think it's best to tell you the truth. You deserve that and a lot better."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcP9VmAcCbx
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Kim continued to look at Leo and a genuine smile appeared on her face. "You rarely apologise, you know. But you do so when you really mean it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZgwtczQEt
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"I really hope you can move past this, Kim. It's why I think you deserve someone better. Not someone like me who left you on that important day."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnIgl01n1u
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"I'm still upset with you over it. But I can't promise that I'll manage to move on, Leo. You're the only man I've ever gotten so close to."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjGuWPCsOW
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"Trust me, Kim, you've to. It might take some time, but you'll have to forget about me and live your life."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9YZZimbtf
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Kim's eyes are starting to get teary again. "Easy for you to say since you’re already with someone else."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrYvBkeNCbb
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Leo would’ve shrugged his shoulders but he didn’t. "The heart wants what it wants, Kim. Once again, I apologise for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I wouldn’t mind if you don’t want to forgive me."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2vaj8yy5N
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"I don’t hate you, Leo. I just wish you and I were married now and living happily in that pent house you wanted."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3Pzt9AE7z
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"I’m sorry it didn’t happen. It’s just the way life is. You don’t always get what you want."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4KslhUp7zX
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Kim gave a nod of her head. "I guess you’re right. I also have to apologise. This has turned out to be an awful lunch."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9pxlDpHz2
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Leo chuckled. "Ya, you’re right. Yet it’s good we had it. I finally got to tell you the truth."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWiGXGg5PXo
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"I thought you would lie to me, but you were really honest. Thank you, Leo."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZ6lm7OVDY
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Leo managed to give her a smile. "I hope you really do move on, Kim. It will be better for you."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2haSaqMppr
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Kim managed to put up a smile but Leo could see how much she’s struggling to do so. She turns around to summon the waiter nearby. They were done here and Leo couldn’t help but feel a little relieved. He couldn’t wait to go to his office and hide in there for a while.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHkIPt2wAU6
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They sat in silence as they waited for the bill. Leo thought it best that they leave the restaurant together. He soon felt the phone in his pocket beep. He pulled it out and it's Carly calling him. How ironic, he thought to himself. Just when he’s about to leave. It is lunch time and sometimes they call or send each other text messages. Her calling is putting him in an awkward position of whether to answer or not.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4OMWDWKapz
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Kim looked at him as he continued to stare at his phone. "Is it her?" she asked. "You can answer it, if you want. I won’t mind."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHv639fYnWS
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Leo pretended he didn't hear Kim as he slid the call icon to the side and put the phone to hisj ear.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDC1unyrCS
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"Hi, Carly," he greeted her. "How is school going?" Kim looked on intently at him.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYHKqihmD6
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"Uh…, hi," came Carly’s voice. "I’m not calling at a bad time, am I?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnb6oPXtqFg
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"No, I’m actually having lunch with Kim. What can I do for you?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWm2sqghLED
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"Oh, I see," the change in Carly’s voice made him realise that she knew the situation he is in. "Do you mind telling Angel to call me? I’ve been trying to call her but she isn’t picking up."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sSkBmlHex
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"She’s out having lunch with Eric, but once she’s back in the office, I’ll let her know."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmhC3jlffN
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"Okay, thanks. Bye."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfeBfikvQI
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"Bye." Leo cut the call and turned to look at Kim who still had his eyes on him. But he noticed that she looked relieved.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqMthzziei
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"That’s Angel’s sister, right?" she asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVlK5bRPPFB
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"Yes, she was asking about her."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHAA985plc
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The waiter came at the right time with the bill before Kim could ask him any more questions. She looked at it and told the waiter that she would pay with her card. The waiter advised that she go to the counter. She stood up and Leo also did the same. They both went to the counter together and Kim paid for the meal.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOjsKCIfQT
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"Thanks for the meal," said Leo as they started to make their way to the door.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCJ4DPJfRF
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"Too bad we couldn’t stay for dessert," said Kim as she walked slowly beside him.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuu5Rs1sMhz
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Dessert would’ve been a disaster, Leo thought. He’s glad that the worst has happened: he finally told her the truth without compromising Carly. He reached for the door handle and held it open for Kim to pass through first. She walked out, saying thank you. Leo followed her and when they were out on the pavement, he escorted her to her white Lamborghini packed a few feet away from the restaurant's door.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsM5Ib8EPEN
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"Next time we’ve lunch I’ll make sure we go somewhere else," said Kim as she stood in front of her car. "And maybe then, you can invite your girlfriend along."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovh1HUJby2
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Not going to happen, Leo wanted to voice out, but he smiled instead. "You take care, Kim," he said.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWstEKZja32
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"Thanks, you too." She turned around quickly, and Leo couldn’t help but notice her blush.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEDf69sxiw
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He watched her as she got in the car and drove away. He drew out a deep breath, feeling relieved. He pulled out his phone as he walked back to his car. He hoped Eric is done with his lunch. Boy, did he have a story to tell.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLydUqOLlwi
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"Don’t put up that face with me," said Diana as she sat at her desk.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbDkVpC3Rz
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"What do you want me to do?" Mrs. McDonell asked as she slumped further in her seat. "The fact that those two girls are at my house is a problem."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJEPvSfJpN
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Diana shook her head at her sister-in-law. "Sometimes I wonder what my brother ever saw in you," she muttered as she picked up a sheet of paper on her desk.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkex7xez0uV
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"What did you say?" Bertha asked as she sat upright.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYL9vdFzVA
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"You’re exaggerating is what I said," said Diana as she looked at Bertha, pretending to be busy looking at the paper.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBvlnKQYP7
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"I’m not exaggerating. I just don’t know why my husband would want Angel to work at the company."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4G8giUEAe
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"Let’s not forget that it was my mother’s idea."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡun1wGJ8YaN
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"Well, I wish they could’ve found her a job somewhere else. This is stressful. You’ll see. One of these days those two girls might be the ones running the company and maybe even taking over your massage parlours."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPMGJzUKkUh
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Diana shook her head. "You watch too many soap operas, Bertha."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEhGjRtQqM
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"At least I don't watch them alone," Bertha gave Diana a look.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfn2PGRQdG
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"I'm the one who doesn't take it like it's real life. Besides, what have those poor girls ever done to you? Fred is only helping them get back on their feet."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7u85aN7nG
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"By using our resources? Wasn't Angel already working when we met her?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyGakXPQHKp
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Diana rolled her eyes. "I see you're still as self-centered as ever. He's just helping her so that she could get their house back. The salary at her previous job wasn't going to cut it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLIydu9reec
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "Fine, I don't want to talk about it anymore."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99PlunrP1o
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Diana shook her head. "You're the one who brought it up in the first place," she muttered.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbLaXyJpbG
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"Are you almost done?" Bertha asked, she looked down at her diamond wrist watch. "We're supposed to go out for lunch."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuW2ocDS7h4
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"And I told you, I still have a thing or two before coming with you," said Diana as she looked at her computer.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡslsxNrtiIy
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"Well, hurry up, will you? I’m supposed to meet my doctor at 2 PM."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6duTsVdel
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"Whatever you say," Diana tried her best not to sound irritated, but even if she did, Bertha couldn’t care less.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshDMC8oSMG
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Bertha soon went for her bag right next to her and retrieved her phone. When she turned it on, she found she had a message from Kim.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvJCZqEG3pN
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"I have a message from Kim," she said with excitement.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHlIChoV0r
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Diana frowned. "So…?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuZpYDwgOLp
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"She told me earlier that she is going to have lunch with Leo today."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGoa4HC9gND
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Diana now had her eye on Bertha. "What? Don’t tell me you talked her into it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMduu7FG3su
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Bertha shrugged her shoulders trying to look innocent. "What did you want me to do? She told me that she had seen Leo today at the café and I thought it be best that the two of them meet."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfNN0fzP1F
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Diana shook her head. "I hope he didn’t agree to it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Eh7UQWApJ
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"Apparently, he did," Bertha looking confident. "It still shows that he has some love for her, don’t you think?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwngcisYC8J
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"I bet he agreed so that he wouldn’t seem rude."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEB31vKT2G
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"I really hope those two have patched things up," said Bertha as she clutched her phone tightly with both hands.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8BrikmNg7
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"It’s not that simple, Bertha. They didn’t go through with their wedding and you expect them to act like nothing happened and get back together? Love doesn’t work that way. If you ask me, I think you wanted her to make Leo open up about what happened."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq38bXujrWz
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Bertha scoffed. "You know me so well, don’t you?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡidRweJxCWK
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"Of course, I live with you after all."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzBF5f8vhG
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"Something happened to him that day for him to leave his wedding. I bet it’s another woman."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF1s72Rl4r2
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"We all think that way. But the best thing to do is not probe the answer out of him. You know how those first days were after the wedding and the accident. He wasn’t willing to tell us anything. And if you ask me, it’s best he opens up about it himself. So I guess that’s why you wanted Kim to have lunch with him because he might tell her since out of everyone around him, she deserves to know the most."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEsBcwpSQ8j
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"You’re so smart, Diana," said Bertha as she laughed. "I should’ve let you in on my plan earlier."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPUs06AEPE
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"You know I wouldn’t have allowed it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxtYppc4VX
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"And that’s why I didn’t want to tell you. Anyway, let me see what Kim has to say."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxZRWz6dIF
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A moment of silence passed as Bertha looked at her phone. Diana, though she had her eyes fixed on the computer screen, knew that she has to be prepared for what Bertha might end up reading. And she’s glad she did as soon as Bertha shrieked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMqB508ZL0
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"I knew it! I knew it!" Bertha stood up from her seat and went straight for Diana, who had to draw back a bit in her seat as she thought of Bertha as a car that might run her over.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0lDMX3fw1
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"Look! Leo is seeing someone." Bertha shoved her phone in Diana’s face, and Diana again, backed up a bit so as to get away from the phone’s screen. She took the phone and read the message.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1eOQW2sWxm
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"Like I said, we’ve been expecting this. No one just runs away from their own wedding. Unless they have some undying health condition or they just discovered they’re homosexual," said Diana.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOpeO0GvsaJ
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"What I don’t understand is who it could be." Bertha went back to her seat. "She says he didn’t reveal who it is."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxSvnbtUYi
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"I think it’s good he didn’t," Diana puts Bertha’s phone down on her desk. "Kim’s wound is still very fresh and if she were to know who the woman is, she’ll track her down like a hound and God knows what she’ll do. And you might even help her do it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqpozHHlnh
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"What? No, I wouldn’t."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTVITJGElJ
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"I know you too well. You’re just as hurt as she is, and you’ve been dying for Leo to tell you the truth. Not to mention that you’re still supporting Kim to try and get back with Leo. You two are very unstable."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0uh4eMpCO
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"Are you calling us crazy?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJa7a5qwbB
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Diana knew better than to answer honestly. "All I’m saying is that you need to cool down for a bit. You lose your temper a lot, and you’ve to consider your son’s feelings this time around. He has his reasons for doing what he did."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUejjuaSdku
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"But I’m just looking out for him. Kim is and has always been good for him."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCuq2j1xz2
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"That’s just an overprotective mother talking. Haven’t you ever considered that Leo went on to date Kim and got engaged to her because of your influence?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86B54pRPBA
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"Are you trying to say I’m a bad influence? Leo is the one who wanted to get married to Kim in the first place."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEdFGETV0h
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Diana shook her head. "I feel you’ve had a very big part in this, Bertha. And if it wasn’t for his stubborn behaviour, he might have gotten married to Kim and who knows? Maybe in the end, he wouldn’t have been happy."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUrrM69LKz
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"Don’t make me look like a bad guy here. If it’s anyone who should be blamed for what happened should be that woman Leo thinks he’s in love with."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCxXwvt5sQ
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Diana raised her eyebrows. "You talk like you know what’s best for Leo when you clearly don’t. He’s a grownup now. He can’t always rely on you to make decisions that affect his life."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUm2PNo807
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Bertha rolled her eyes. "That’s why you’re no fun to hang around with these days."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTb5UycTrUi
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"That’s because I speak the truth and you hate it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aE1PVyMHT
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Bertha folded her arms and looked the other way. "Aren’t you done yet?" she asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhIqVocRpB
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"Almost," said Diana as she moved her mouse around on the table. "Now that you know that Leo is in love with someone else, don’t confront him about it at home. He’ll obviously know that you know, so don’t pressure him to the point where you might drive him out of the house."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDfV6DWCTC
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"Stop talking nonsense, Diana," said Bertha. "Why would I chase him away from his own home? I'm his mother."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcEkVzzcHc
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"If you continue pressuring him like you do, you just might."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbJyL6khPm
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Bertha pouted her lower lip, upset that Diana had said that. "I'm just looking out for my son."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3C4IMlbY8
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"If you ask me, you’re not doing it right. And you of all people are supposed to understand. But instead, you want him to follow on your every whim."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjIg3r2hAd
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"No, I don’t."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQLSmylg84
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Diana gave her a look. "Then why do you think he has that temper he inherited from you that he only got to show a lot more after he cancelled his wedding? He’s tired of you controlling him. So if you really don’t want him to retaliate and leave you, then don’t be so nosy, please."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG58zmYGI4x
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"I’ll see what I can do. But I still feel Kim is good for him."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlqvYKK69X
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Diana sighed, shaking her head. "It’s pointless talking to you sometimes." She turned back to look at the computer screen. "When will you ever understand that only he knows what’s good for him. Not you."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEdhl2vd1A
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There came a brief silence between them and Diana made sure to keep an eye on Bertha. Bertha had her arms folded, looking into a distance. Diana noticed the sullen look on her face. It’s not the first time they’ve had it. All she hoped for is this time, Bertha might take things to heart and realise that Leo’s life is more important than what she truly desires.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2v1k8S5K7
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"I’m done," said Diana as she stood up from her seat. "We can go for lunch now."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PiRYWm1Eg
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Bertha didn’t speak, nor did she move. She just sat there. Diana started to worry.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAExAdOoHb
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"Bertha?" she called out to her as she went round her table. "Bertha, are you okay?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOBhLso2sP
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Bertha still didn’t speak. The last time Diana saw that look on her face, Bertha did something beyond what others thought she would do. And it wasn’t pretty.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwc9eqAWC6
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"Bertha!" Diana shook her as she placed her hand on Bertha’s shoulder. Whatever cloud Bertha was on had suddenly dissipated as she now looked surprised, finding Diana in front of her.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26z57dRJ0m
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"Are you okay?" Diana asked. "You looked a little lost just now."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWHZGFAiZh
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"Yes, I’m fine," said Bertha, sounding a little shaky. She slowly stood up from her seat.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12TUYnNBk2
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"Are you sure? I’ve seen that look before. Remember what happened last time? You literally went on a rampage."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡryZ2hB0VKp
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"That was last time," she said. "Don’t worry about me, I’m not going to go on a rampage."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWNm3eeKk57
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"Well. I sure hope so," said Diana as she went over to the table to get her purse. "I really hope you’re not going to confront Leo about his new girlfriend."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6QYMvk3NH
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"Of course, not. I’ll make sure not to even mention it to him."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fAF1vdRBP
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Diana looked at Bertha. She seemed normal. And as they walked out of her office, Diana couldn’t help but tell herself to keep an eye on Bertha.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBUhJduluh
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"Wow, you seriously told her the truth?" Eric can’t believe what he’s hearing.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJM7NGXijeo
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"Believe it, Eric," said Leo seated behind his desk. "I told her what she needed to know."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡelSJ1ASqqS
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"But you didn’t reveal who it is, right?" Angel asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIneOTBd2F
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"No, I didn’t," said Leo, looking at her and feeling irritated that she’s standing in his office. But he couldn’t do anything about it since Eric came in with her. Chasing her out isn’t an option.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWh9OkhXSq
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"Well, I want to be happy and relieved, but we all know this is far from over," said Eric.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuvLZXzS05
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"My mother. Kim must have told her already."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjFFckPa5e
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"Don’t you think your mother might be involved with the two of you meeting for lunch?" Angel asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡugydcHcDob
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Eric and Leo looked at her. "Why do you say so?" Leo asked.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVWCeHXrcS
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"I don’t know. It just seemed kind of strange when Eric told me. Maybe Kim told her that she met you at the café and your mother thought maybe you two having lunch together would make you open up to Kim and finally tell her the truth."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBwgCKBfav
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Eric rubbed his chin with his fingers as he thought. "Yep, I agree," he said, nodding his head afterwards.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAgsgfN9L9
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"I hate to admit, but it does have my mother’s scent all over it," said Leo as he leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed. He looked tired and frustrated. "I feel like I’m going to be sick. I didn’t enjoy my lunch, at all."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuAjh352Us
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"Who would when your ex is seated facing you? If you ask me, I would puke," said Eric.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cKIobxZXr
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"No doubt you would," Leo raised an eyebrow, still with his eyes closed.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMF75L9aBq
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"Would you like something? You look like you didn’t eat at all."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXpu8GdEyd
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"No, thanks. I think I’ll get something in the kitchen."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbcgkTn6Vh
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"I’ve been told that Mrs. Lance brought in some homemade sandwiches for everyone in the staff kitchen," said Angel. "And I hear they’re really good."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSl6z7FRRTC
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"I think I should go and get some," said Eric. "I really love that woman’s homemade food."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy12VzKDbxq
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"Isn’t your tummy full?" Leo raised an eyebrow, this time with his eyes open.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarNUEzUFd5
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"It is, but just like I said, I love her home-made food. Don’t you want to get something yourself? For someone who didn’t enjoy their meal, you really need it."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11gziJeQuM
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"Alright," Leo gave in as he stood up from his seat. "Aren’t you going to try it out, Angel?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZNIf9BVZg
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Shoot, Leo almost winced. Why did he have to ask? She probably wouldn’t. He noticed Eric give him a funny look and he knew why. Leo now regretted it.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpeVrz8RF1Q
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"I would love to, but there’s something I need to do at my desk right now," she answered. "Won’t you mind getting it for me?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXxleQOJML
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Leo didn’t know if she’s asking him or Eric and whether to answer or not. Eric came to his rescue by accepting her request and that he will swing by her desk to give it to her. Leo soon remembered something:619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkojGinRO5o
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"Oh, Angel, Carly called and was trying to reach you during lunch. She asks if you could call her back."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡza4VyYvsFp
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"Okay, I’ll do just that. I’ll see you guys later," she said giving them a little smile before turning around to head out of the office. Leo couldn’t help but blush after seeing her smile like that. As soon as she walked out of his office, he heard Eric clear his throat.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEeD9vSY72x
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"The look on your face says things, you know," said Eric as he leaned in close so that Leo could face him.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemzG3toYob
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"What are you talking about?" Leo asked looking at his cousin.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tp7XNA5lT
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"Well, for starters, you asked Angel if she wanted to try out Mrs. Lance's food. Then you had this funny look on your face when she was leaving." Eric now looked at him suspiciously. "I hope you aren’t falling for my girl."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rHogXInV7
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Leo felt his face heat up for a bit, but he isn’t going to let Eric make a fool of him as he quickly said, "you must be joking, Eric. Why would I ever fall for her when I’m in love with someone else?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3xURKn9ky
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The two looked at each other. There's a serious dead silence between them until Eric suddenly burst out laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head.619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJhMH7is4F
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"You should see your face," said Eric trying to catch his breath. "You really shouldn’t be so serious, man. I was just joking. But I can see there’s some improvement."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBsNKUH4go
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"What improvement?"619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQ5YpuhGau
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"I can see you're slowly opening up to Angel. But let me warn you. You can only like her, but not to those extremes."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKnWF6mUn2
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"Okay, you’ve made it clear that Angel is a no-go area. But I’m not the one you should be worried about."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEMqB9TMzj
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"Ya, I know. Every guy around here has their eyes on her. Come on, let’s go to the kitchen before the food runs out."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBm71C3r00
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"Ya, we should. I’m starving."619Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy41he1nFQa
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The two of them made their way out of Leo’s office and went straight for the kitchen with Eric making fun of Leo over his bad lunch. Leo took it all in in silence trying to get Angel’s smile out of his head.8964 copyright protection615ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGdgK7e7xG 維尼

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