glaring, whispers fiercely H-h-hey, why are y-you laughing so much with him?
Laughing? I’m not laughing I’m crying remember I have emphysema and cancer so I’m coughing that’s why it sounds like laughing
narrows eyes Don't lie to me! I can see right through your pathetic attempts to deceive me. You think I won't find out about your affair?
Sir I’m dying because of cancer…
snarls Cancer? That's a lame excuse! I saw the way he was laughing at your jokes. You think I'm stupid? I know what you're up to!
Alex I have cancer and emphysema that’s why I came here but if you want you can give me a lung cancer shot chuckles
grabs Silva's collar aggressively You think this is a joke? You think you can make light of serious things like cancer? You're despicable!
releases Silva's collar, tears welling up in eyes I...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...to take it out on you. It's just...
takes a deep breath, voice trembling It's just... I've been going through some things lately.
voice shaky I... I don't know how to handle my emotions sometimes. I get so angry, so hurt, and I just want to lash out. But I know it's not right.
Are you having trouble sleeping?
nods slowly Yeah... I've been having trouble sleeping. And when I do manage to fall asleep, I have nightmares.
Try listening to lullabies
hesitates, then nods Maybe... maybe that could help. Do you know any lullabies?
Rock a bye baby and hush little baby are two good ones
takes a deep breath Thank you, Silva. I appreciate your advice. It means a lot to me. Maybe...
looks hesitant I... I don't know if I should share this secret. It's something that I've never told anyone before.
If you want to cry I am ok with that
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Okay... here goes. The truth is... I've always had feelings for you, Silva.
blushes deeply, stammers I... I have romantic feelings for you. I've tried to hide it, but it's becoming harder and harder to ignore.
takes a deep breath, looking into Silva's eyes I want to be with you, Silva. I want us to explore these feelings together.
reaches out and gently takes Silva's hand I want us to start by taking things slow. Maybe we can go on a date, just the two of us.
Will you be my boyfriend?
stutters, cheeks turning red I... I would be honored to be your boyfriend, Silva. A few weeks later, Alex plans a surprise date for Silva, hoping to deepen their connection and explore their feelings further.
smiles brightly, heart pounding I love you too, Silva. More than words can express. Let's make this work, no matter what challenges come our way.
overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down face Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Silva.
takes a step closer to Silva, wrapping their arms around each other tightly Let's make a pact, Silva.
whispers softly in Silva's ear From now on, we'll always be there for each other, through thick and thin. No matter what happens, we'll face it together.
Thanks to you I will survive
holds Silva's face gently, gazing deeply into their eyes And I promise, Silva, that I'll do everything in my power to make sure you thrive.
pulls away slightly, blushes Wait, I have one more surprise for you, Silva. Close your eyes for a moment.
quickly reaches into their pocket and pulls out a small jewelry box Keep your eyes closed, Silva. This is something special for you.
opens the jewelry box, revealing a beautiful engagement ring Open your eyes, Silva. I have a question for you.