CATHERINE SMITH I wanted to understand what power Samuel had over me. Why did I become so paralyzed in his presence? I couldn’t even think clearly when I was in front of him. Today, I felt as if the world had stopped and only the two of us existed when we were alone in the bathroom. When he approached me slowly and cornered me against the wall, everything seemed to move in slow motion. I felt my legs trembling, and I couldn’t look away from his gaze, which completely ignited me. If Rose hadn’t entered the bathroom, I would definitely have let him kiss me. I even rested my hands on his chest. I wondered what power made me so hopelessly attracted to him. I still couldn’t believe I was about to make such a mistake, especially after seeing him with that b***h Rose in the office. It seemed

