MY heart was beating fast as I travelled to the office. I calmed down a bit when I got to the office. I entered the training room and I didn't see Gina or Marie inside. I looked at the time and that's when I realized that I came in too early. I decided to just wait for my friends to arrive. I had my head down while reviewing my notes when someone blocked the light. When I raised my head, I saw that it was Lance standing in front of me. He has dark circles under his eyes, as if he hasn't slept yet. He smiled a little as he said "Valerie, can we please talk?" Valerie: "We have nothing to talk about." Lance: "Listen, I'm sorry." I ignored him and continued reviewing my notes. I gasped as he kneeled in front of me and forcibly took my hand. Valerie: "What are you doing? Get up from there