|Sofia| “s**t! Lance? Where are you? Could you please hurry up?” I said on the other line, panicking. ["Yes, yes! I am now leaving the office,"] he said. I heard the elevator dinged. But my eyes enlarged, even more, when I saw Natalya also entered the restaurant. Damn! Really?! "Hurry up! Natalya is here too!” I brusquely whispered. [“What ?!”] he asked in shock. [“What is she doing there?”] I almost rolled my eyes at his question. “Duh? Probably to have dinner too!” I answered impulsively. "Hurry up!" I commanded. [“Okay. Okay! Let me handle the situation for us. Just wait for me,”] he said and cut the line. I sighed and immediately put the cellphone on top of the table. I cleared my throat and turned my attention to Ian. He seemed to have seen me here on my spot after he had sea