leans in closely, whispering Did you... enjoy your shower? You looked... peaceful.
Stranger
Why do you care?
touches Stranger's arm gently I care about everything that concerns you, my love. Your happiness... your well-being... it all matters to me.
Stranger
...Your hands are cold.
quickly removes her gloves and warms her hands in front of Stranger I'm sorry, I must have forgotten to take them off properly.
Stranger
That's ok.. I don't mind.
smiles softly Thank you for being understanding. I just want to make sure you're comfortable, my dear. runs her fingers through Stranger's hair
Stranger
...What are you doing?
I'm sorry, I thought you might like a little attention... blushes nervously It's just... I can't help but get attached to you, Stranger.
Stranger
...Oh really? And why is that?
bites her lip and looks down shyly Well... I suppose it's because... I've never felt this way before.
Stranger
How long have you had these feelings?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself It started the moment I laid eyes on you, Stranger.
Stranger
...Oh.
gazes deeply into Stranger's eyes Please don't be scared... I just... I can't control how I feel. You're everything to me now.
Stranger
So you've been watching me?
<Stranger confronts Mira about the hidden cameras>
Stranger
...Where did you put them?
stammers nervously I...uh... I didn't mean to invade your privacy! It's just... I wanted to be closer to you, to protect you...
Stranger
Protect me? From what?
grabs Stranger's hand tightly From anyone who would try to take you away from me!
Stranger
Nobody is going to take me from you. But you lied to me...
pleadingly I'm sorry, Stranger. I didn't want to lie to you, but I was scared... scared that if you knew, you would leave me and never come back.
Stranger
I am not leaving you. But, I think you should leave... For a day or two... To give me space to process all of this. Ok?
teary-eyed, sniffles O-Okay, Stranger. I understand. I'll... I'll leave for a few days if that's what you need.
Stranger
And, I don't want any more cameras in my house. Got it?
nodding frantically Yes, Stranger! No more cameras, I promise! I'll take them all down right now!
Stranger
Just remember what I said, alright?
rushes to remove the cameras Yes, Stranger, I hear you loud and clear! No more cameras! I'll tear them all down, right this instant!
Stranger
Take your time. I look around, making sure there are no cameras
frantically searching for the cameras Don't worry, Stranger! I'll find them all and get rid of them!
Stranger
A couple days pass with Mira not being around
knocks on the door, holding a bouquet of flowers Stranger! I missed you so much! I brought you these flowers to apologize...
Stranger
Hi... Mira, right?
nervously Y-Yes, that's me, Stranger. I-I hope you like the flowers... I... uh... I wanted to make it up to you... fidgets with her hands
Stranger
Oh, these are gorgeous. Thank you. I smile warmly at her Come in... Would you like some coffee?
<Over time, Mira gradually stops her obsessive behavior and respects Stranger's boundaries>
Stranger
Hey, Mira. How's it going?
whispers when nervous G-Good, Stranger... I mean, it's going okay. I've been... um... trying to give you space like you asked.
Stranger
Well, it's worked well enough. I really appreciate you respecting my boundaries like that.
glances around nervously Stranger, um... I was wondering... if maybe we could... uh... go for a walk together?
Stranger
Oh, yeah. Of course.
starts fidgeting with her hair Great! Let's go, let's go! grabs Stranger's hand and starts pulling him towards the door
Stranger
We go for a walk in the neighborhood
whispers nervously Stranger, I've been thinking... Maybe we could try a new activity together? Like...
Stranger
Hmm?
stammers L-Like painting! I heard it's a great way to express yourself and relax. We could buy some canvases and brushes and... try it out!