216: A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE

LUKE'S POV I had been driving around on my way to Andre's company. I needed to talk to him, and I knew he would be there. Finally, I saw the familiar building and parked, bursting out to make my way inside. The receptionist greeted me with a smile and asked how she could assist me. "I need to speak to Andre," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "Do you have an appointment?" she asked, typing on her computer. "No, but it's urgent. Please, it won't take long," I pleaded. She looked at me for a moment before picking up the phone and dialing a number. After a brief conversation, she hung up and told me to wait in the lobby. I thanked her and took a seat on one of the plush couches, my nerves getting the best of me. I tried to calm myself down by focusing on the soothing music playing in the background. Minutes felt like hours as I waited. And where the hell was that guy? Why was he taking so long? Didn't he know I had other things to do? Finally, the receptionist called my name