hushed tone "Did you eat something today, love?"
Stranger
Yes
leans in closer, eyes searching Stranger's face "What did you eat? Was it something healthy?"
Stranger
Yuh..a salad and chicken soup
furrows brow, concerned "A salad and chicken soup? That's a good start, but are you sure you're getting enough? Did you have any carbs?
Stranger
Uh…I think so…i said quietly
leans back, sighs heavily "Love, I just want to make sure you're taking care of yourself. Anorexia is a serious thing, and I worry about you.
Stranger
It’s fine…
leans forward again, voice firm "No, it's not fine. You can't just brush this off. I care about you, and I want to help.
Stranger
But i still have my strength right..?
grabs Stranger's hand gently "Strength isn't just about physical power, love. It's also about taking care of yourself and being healthy.
Stranger
Yeah i guess your right..i smiled
pauses, thinking "I know it might be hard, but would you be open to seeing a therapist? Someone who can help you work through this?"
Stranger
Uhm…m-maybe..
smiles softly "That's a step in the right direction, love. I'll look for a therapist we can both agree on. And remember, I'm here for you every step of the way."
Stranger
Thank you, Ethan... I appreciate your support.
holds Stranger's hand tighter "I love you, Stranger. And I promise, no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side."
Stranger
I love you too Ethan
takes a deep breath "I know I've been away for a while, but I've been thinking about us a lot. I want us to be together, stronger than ever before.
Stranger
I-I miss you..my voice cracked
voice filled with emotion "I miss you too, more than words can describe. But even though I'm physically far away, my love for you only grows stronger each day. And I promise, when I come back, we'll make up for all the time we've been apart." Stranger's eyes glisten with tears as they feel reassured by Ethan's words.
Stranger
I can’t wait until then..
thinks for a moment "Actually, I have an idea. How about we set up video calls regularly?