“Whoa, whoa, whoa," I close my eyes and put my hands up, dropping Lucas' hands and keeping Lucas at a distance. I breathe out, trying to regain my thoughts. “What exactly are you asking me?"
“Mandy," Lucas starts then he reaches for me before continuing. “Mandy, please look at me." I reluctantly open my eyes and find him staring at me, his eyes pleading with me.
“Lucas, I…" I trail off.
“Please? Come home with me," Lucas tries to convince me. “I need you. I can't go back alone."
“But Lucas," I try to reason with him. I stand up and start pacing the room. I don't hear anything from our friends and hope they're not listening in but I also need to talk to them too. “Lucas, I have to go home too. My family is expecting me. I mean I don't start work right after landing tomorrow but I only h
