Before Khalie could open the door, Luke stopped her by grabbing her hand and pinned her between the door and himself. “Wait, Khalie…” Luke's voice turned softer, pleading for her to stay this time.
His arrogance was no longer evident when he spoke.
Their faces were so near to each other when he leveled himself to her.
They continue to stare at each other while remaining silent.
Both their heartbeats were erratically pounding on their chests, which made it harder to breathe.
Tenseness, Nervousness, Fearfulness.
All those emotions felt instantly by both of them.
Eventually, Luke broke the silence.
“I asked for this time to talk to you. Please don’t leave me...” He said while his eyes looked at her pleadingly.
She shook her head repeatedly...“I can’t help you anymore, Luke,” Khal
