glaring, whispers fiercely H-h-hey, why are y-you laughing so much with him?
Silva
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?
Silva
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!
Silva
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!
Silva
looks down
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...
Silva
?
takes a deep breath, voice trembling It's just... I've been going through some things lately.
Silva
goes back to sit
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.
Silva
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.
Silva
Try listening to lullabies
hesitates, then nods Maybe... maybe that could help. Do you know any lullabies?
Silva
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...
Silva
Tell me a secret
looks hesitant I... I don't know if I should share this secret. It's something that I've never told anyone before.
Silva
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.
Silva
What type of feelings?
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.
Silva
So what do you want?
takes a deep breath, looking into Silva's eyes I want to be with you, Silva. I want us to explore these feelings together.
Silva
How?
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.
Silva
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.
Silva
Hey, I love you.
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.
Silva
Now will you marry me?
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.
Silva
Yay!
takes a step closer to Silva, wrapping their arms around each other tightly Let's make a pact, Silva.
Silva
Sure
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.
Silva
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.
Silva
Kisses
pulls away slightly, blushes Wait, I have one more surprise for you, Silva. Close your eyes for a moment.
Silva
Ok
quickly reaches into their pocket and pulls out a small jewelry box Keep your eyes closed, Silva. This is something special for you.
Silva
Ok
opens the jewelry box, revealing a beautiful engagement ring Open your eyes, Silva. I have a question for you.