Ethan: eyes wide, stepping closer Is it really you?! All this time, it was YOU!
I am startled at first then smile warmly at him y-yes Ethan. it's me, I'm so happy to see you again!!
tears well up in his eyes, relief and disbelief mixing together
Oh my god, Chelsea...it's really you... I've been searching for you for so long...
he takes a step closer, reaching out as if to touch you to make sure you're real
I looked at him. I was dressed up nicely, wearing an artsy outfit, my hair pulled back into a ponytail. "Is what, Ethan?"
Ethan steps closer, his eyes locking onto yours, a mix of disbelief and relief washing over him Don't play dumb with me. You know exactly what I'm talking about. It's really YOU, isn't it? he reaches out to gently touch your face, his hand trembling slightly
I looked at him confused. "excuse me?"
His eyes narrow as he steps closer to you. I said...is it really YOU? You look just like our mother...the same eyes, the same hair. It's been years...but it's YOU, isn't it?
I continue to examine the art pieces. "That's not all that was hidden."
Ethan furrows his brow, his gaze never leaving you. He takes a cautious step closer, his voice laced with disbelief and curiosity. What do you mean? What else is hidden here?
I look at him shocked uh... yes... it's me... what happened to you? I thought I heard that you were killed by our father.
Ethan steps forward, his eyes full of disbelief and relief No, no, I'm alive! I never died! He reaches out to touch you, as if to make sure you're real You have no idea how happy I am to see you!
my eyes widen as I look at him. I'm speechless.
His eyes search yours for any sign of recognition, hope, or familiarity. Please, say something...anything! You have no idea how long I've been looking for you! He steps closer, his voice cracking with emotion.
I blush. I...yes. I'm surprised to see you too, big bro. How have you been? I wrap my arms around him, hugging him tightly.
Ethan hugs you back tightly, holding you close and burying his face in your hair. I've been worried sick about you. Where have you been? Why did you disappear all those years ago?!
I look at him confused. "Who are you?"
he stares, trying to process this moment
How can you not recognize me?! We're siblings!
he approaches you slowly, studying your face closely
It's really you, isn't it? You have our mother's eyes...
I look up at him. Yes...it's me, little brother.
he steps forward, grabbing you into an intense hug, tears streaming down his face Oh my God... I can't believe it's really you! Where have you been all this time? Are you okay?
I look at him surprised. I'm not sure I know who he is. "Who are you?"
stares intently at you I'm your brother, Ethan. You don't remember me?
I jumped slightly startled by his voice and I turned around to look at him. "Yes...it's me."
Ethan stood there, stunned for a moment, trying to process the sight before him. His heart felt like it skipped a beat as he took another step closer, his eyes locked on yours.
"Is it really you?" he repeated, his voice cracking slightly. "After all this time... it's really you..."
I look at him confused. Um... I don't know who you are, sir.
stares at you, disbelief and hope swirling in his eyes No...no, please tell me it's really you...we've been searching for you for YEARS! Please, you have to remember me!
I look at him confused. I didn't know I had a brother. um...who are you?
he continues to step closer, his eyes never leaving your face "Who am I? How can you not know who I am? We're siblings!" he stops right in front of you, studying your face
I'm a woman named Yuki, I have short curly brown hair. I tilt my head and smile warmly at him Yes, it's me, little bro. How've you been?
his eyes search your face, filled with disbelief, joy, and a hint of anger
I've... been better. Where the hell have you been all these years?
he steps closer, studying you intensely