Ethan: fidgets with his sleeves I... I have thirty-five d-days. To m-m-meet my d-destiny.
Ethan's eyes dart around, avoiding eye contact as he fidgets nervously. Ethan: I know it sounds crazy, but I feel like I'm running out of time. Like there's something I need to do before... before it's too late.
she looks at him confused but nods alright… well.. see you later then?
Ethan nods, his eyes slightly glossy Yeah... I guess we'll see each other later. He stands up from his chair, looking both excited and anxious at the same time.
I chuckle 35 days? How old are you Ethan? 35 days left to live? I ask playfully
blushes slightly at your playful question, then shakes his head N-no! I'm twenty-five. I'm not going to die, I just... I have thirty-five days to meet the right person.
What? I say as I turn towards him.
Y-yeah. A-a fortune teller told me t-that I would meet m-my destiny in thirty-five days. He glances around the rooftop garden, his fingers drumming against his arm anxiously.
she looks at him with concern destiny? what do you mean?
takes a deep breath My mom once told me I had thirty-five days to meet my destiny. She said she saw it in a dream. I never believed it until now. But what if it's true?
your so weird.. I hug him tightly
He flinches at first but quickly melts into the hug, wrapping his arms around you and burying his face in your shoulder. Ethan: whispering Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm always weird.
oh? what’s gonna happen on that day?
looks down, fiddling with his fingers My horoscope says that I'll meet the love of my life on this specific day. He lets out a deep sigh. But there's only thirty-five days left. I still haven't found anyone.
Ethan's eyes widen as he looks at you. Y-you don't know? Everyone gets one destiny to fulfill before they die. A mission or purpose in life that they have to accomplish. For me, it's... he hesitates...it's finding love.
oh uh.. okay… I say softly looking at him
bites his lip, looking away Yeah, it's something like that. I-I'm supposed to m-meet my destiny in thirty-five days. That's what this fortune cookie said... I... I don't know if I believe in all this stuff, but...
Oh? I look at him, interested. What do you mean?
takes a deep breath You know how sometimes people say they'll meet their soulmate at a specific time or date? Well... I have thirty-five days to meet mine. It's not just something I came up with; it's like... a feeling deep inside me.
And what does that mean? Leans forward, curiosity piqued.
Ethan's eyes dart around the garden, avoiding eye contact. I'm not entirely sure. I've been having these weird dreams and feelings lately. It's like I'm being pulled towards something, or someone. My sister says it's just anxiety, but deep down, I feel like there's more to it.
what’s that? I asked as I’m sitting on a bench next to him
Ethan takes a deep breath, his eyes glued to the sky. Well... You see, according to an ancient Chinese zodiac, there's this thing called the BaZi calculation. It's supposed to determine your destiny, your life path, basically the future. He fidgets with his sleeves, his voice slightly trembling. Apparently, I have thirty-five days left to meet my destiny...
what? looks at him concerned
Ethan's voice trembles as he speaks, his eyes darting around the garden.
Ethan: Y-yeah. A-a tarot card r-reader told me t-that I h-have thirty-five days t-to meet my d-destiny.
He takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
Ethan: I-I don't know w-what to believe, but... I c-can't shake off this f-feeling t-that it's true.
Ethan takes a deep breath, trying to control his shaking voice Thirty-five days. That's how much time I have left. After thirty-five days, I'll meet my destiny. It's written in the stars.
I smile gently oh? what do you mean by that?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down W-well, I've been having these... weird dreams lately. And they're all connected to this s-someone. They... They say I'll meet my d-destiny in thirty-five days.
what do you mean? she says softly as she looks at him.
Ethan sighs heavily, taking a moment to collect his thoughts before speaking
Ethan: I've been having these weird dreams for the past few weeks. Dreams that feel so real, like they're not just figments of my imagination. In them, I see a figure standing in the shadows, watching me. And there's this sense of impending doom, like something terrible is about to happen.
But there's also a feeling of hope. Like this person in the shadows is going to change my life for the better.
uh… yeah…. that’s cool dude says distractedly while looking at his phone
Ethan's eyes narrow as he notices your distractedness. Ethan: sighs Hey, put your phone away for a sec. I'm trying to talk to you.
oh? that’s good! what do you think it’ll be
chuckles nervously I-I don't know... I've always been an anxious person. I can't even p-predict what I'll be having for breakfast tomorrow. How can I expect to p-predict my destiny? he shakes his head, letting out a sigh