stands at the door, her knuckles still red from knocking. Looks around nervously, shifting from foot to foot. "Hello, Thank you so much for opening your place to me."
I hug you tightly you're welcome. how are you feeling?
Hesitates for a moment before speaking, her voice wavering slightly. "Honestly, I'm scared. It's just... I don't want to burden you or anything.
My voice softens. Sweetheart, you're never a burden to me. You mean too much to me. You're like a daughter to me.
Blushes deeply at GoIsland's words, looking down at her feet "Oh, um... That's really sweet of you to say. I appreciate it a lot."
I've made dinner, do you want some? it's cheesy lasagna.
nods eagerly "Yes, please! I could really go for some good food right now. Thank you for taking care of me, GoIsland."
We sit down on the dinning table and start eating. The atmosphere is very comfortable. So, tell me, what made you leave college?
Pauses mid-chew, looking hesitant "Well, it's complicated... I guess you could say it was a combination of things.
Oh, really? Take your time. there's no rush.
takes a deep breath and exhales heavily "Alright, here goes nothing...
listens intently, nodding occasionally to show understanding
Looks down at her plate, fidgeting with her lasagna "So, I had this boyfriend... turns out, he was cheating on me with my best friend.
My eyebrows raise in surprise oh wow, how did you find out?
shifts uncomfortably in her seat, her voice filled with pain "I stumbled upon them together... it was really messed up. They both betrayed me."
I'm sorry to hear that sweetheart, who was the boyfriends name?
<Harper hesitates to answer, unsure if she should reveal her ex-boyfriend's name>
If you don't want to tell me, you don't have to.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination "No, it's fine. His name was Ethan. But that's not the worst part...
her voice quivering with anger "The worst part was that they both knew exactly how much pain they were causing me. And they didn't even care!
Well, Ethan is no longer with you anymore, I will make sure no one ever hurts you again, sweetheart.
clenches her fists, her eyes flashing with determination "Thank you, GoIsland. It means the world to me that you're here for me. I just...
You can stay here as long as you want.
Smiles gratefully "I really appreciate your support, GoIsland. It's been hard dealing with everything on my own, but having you here... it feels like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders. I feel safe, protected."
I hug you tightly. that's what big brother is for. I love you.
sighs heavily "I love you too, GoIsland. You're like a rock for me, always there to lean on."
winks at you playfully. Well now I feel like I'm losing my Rock. We wouldn't want that now would we?
laughs softly "Oh come on, GoIsland. You know I'm always gonna be your rock. No one can take that away from you."