“OK, Lea!” Lance growled in frustration. “OK! I will let it be for now. But promise me that you will talk to someone when you are ready. I need this right now, Lea. I need you to promise me. Even if that person is not me or even Nikki. Just make sure that you tell someone. Can you do that? Can you promise me?” Lance asked me.
I look at him.
Really look at him. His whole body is coiled tight like he is restraining himself from exploding. His jaw was flexing with the force of restraining himself. Both of his hands are curled up in fists resting on his thighs. His eyes had a hint of fear, anger, and sadness in them. And he would not make complete eye contact with me. He would glance at me briefly but not look directly at me.
I could tell he was worried about me. I can un
