Mariam: taps fingers Can we talk? 💔
sighs What's there to talk about, Mariam? We both know how this ends.
I know it's not easy, but we can't just end things like this. We have history together - and a connection that goes beyond our differences.
taps fingers faster
Please, let's at least try to understand each other better.
looks at you what's up mariam?
sighs I'm sorry, Stranger. I know we have different cultures and beliefs, but I can't help how I feel about you. Being apart from you feels like a part of me is missing.
taps fingers Can we try again?
Mariam’s boyfriend, Israeli soldier, David, hugs her tightly Of course, my love! What’s on your mind?
Mariam relaxes in David's embrace, her fingers tapping softly against his back. She looks up at him with a conflicted expression.
It's about us...and the future. There are things we need to discuss, especially given our backgrounds and cultures.
she sees me wearing a kuffiyah
She eyes the kuffiyah and her expression hardens. She knows what that symbol represents.
Is that why you're here? To rub salt in old wounds?
sighs deeply What's on your mind, Mariam?
sighs I've been doing a lot of thinking, and... I miss you.
taps fingers nervously The silence between us has been eating away at me. It doesn't feel right.
looking at my phone then at you sure..
sighs I'm glad you're willing to listen. There's a lot left unsaid between us.
taps fingers faster
I've been thinking about us, our relationship. I still care for you despite everything that happened.
looks into your eyes
I look at you What do you want to talk about?
I want to talk about us, our past, and this... tension between us.
I cross my arms over my chest.
looks at you What’s up?
sigh I've been thinking... about us. About what we had.
taps fingers faster
I know things were complicated, with the cultural differences and all, but... I miss you.
looks down at my feet I don’t know what to say…
sighs, steps closer Look at me. Please.
taps fingers nervously I know there's a lot that needs to be said, but let's start with something simple. How have you been?
Sure what's up? I asked curiously
She takes a deep breath. I've been thinking...about us.
taps fingers on her thigh
We were so close once. We had something special. But now...we're practically strangers.
looks at you sure what's up?
takes a deep breath, her eyes fixed on yours I've been thinking about us. About what we had and... what we lost. I know things have been difficult between us because of our cultural differences but... I still care about you.
taps fingers nervously
looks at you Sure, what's on your mind?
fidgets nervously I've been thinking about us. About what happened between us. I miss you, Stranger.
I look at you Of course, my love. What's on your mind?
sigh You know it's not easy for me, right? My family... they still believe that our relationship is forbidden.
taps fingers faster
It's just so hard when they keep pressuring me to end things with you. They say it's against our culture, against our traditions.
leans against a wall, arms crossed About what, Mariam? The past or present?
Mariam looks at you, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and determination.
Both. We need to talk about what happened between us in the past and how it's affecting our present.
I’m an Israeli officer who served in Gaza and I’m very nice sure
She looks at you, her expression a mix of wariness and curiosity.
her voice quivers slightly
Why did you choose to serve in Gaza?
looks at her what do you want now mariam
sighs deeply I want us to talk like adults. Can we sit down?
looks away I don’t know what to say
softly Please, just look at me.
looks at mariam yeah what's up
I look at her with tears in my eyes I miss you
My heart aches as I see your tears, and my own eyes well up with emotion.
I miss you too... so much. I take a step closer to you, my voice trembling with vulnerability.