Duke helped me get out of the car when we arrived at the venue. It was just a few minute's drive from his house. I saw how alive the lights were inside and it made me feel nervous again. People were going in and out of the hall and I could tell that there were many inside. Duke held my hand and urged me to get inside. Everyone bowed to him when we passed by their way. I didn’t know what to do so I just focused on my steps and smiling at everyone. Our arrival was acknowledged by whoever was behind the microphone so everyone turned their head to us when we entered the hall. I could tell that there were hundreds of people here. My anxiety kept spiking up as seconds passed by. I:m just glad that Duke was holding my hand tightly.
“Just relax.” He said as he squeezed my hand. I turned to him an
