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"Looks like it can't be helped then. I expected that you wouldn't want to be friends with me." Janice laughed at herself. "Alright then. I won't bother you in the future, Lowell neither."
"You really shouldn't bother anyone else. I have myself to blame for all those previous attempts you had towards me. I was foolish to have been blinded by your tricks. As for Lowell, you took advantage of his sincerity."
Gary stood up after giving her a piece of his mind. He hadn't touched the coffee on the table. Instead, he placed his money on the counter, paid the bill, and left.
Janice watched his tall figure walk away from the café. Droplet of tears fell from her eyes. She pitied herself for the hopeless love she had for Gary.
Upon returning to his apartment, Gary opened the door and expected to be greeted by Lowell.
It looked like he had just got out of the bathroom. His hands were damp. As always, the typical Lowell had a gentle and harmless smile on his face.