Visit to the hospital

Tiffany eyes narrowed, “But why? What's in it?”

“Take a look.”

She gave him a suspicious look, he was standing in front of her. He nodded with a smile urging her to keep opening the package. She tore it open completely and behold it was a lovely dress, costly at that.

“But why? I…I…don't understand.” she stuttered trying to make sense of the whole situation.

“It's my first gift to you, Tiffany. I don't know how to explain this, but I'm in love with you.” He struggled to spit out the words. The words came out like they were fighting in his mouth.

Tiffany smiled warmly, and looked up to him, she folded the dress back and returned it to Ethan." I'm sorry, but I can't accept this." she sighed looking apologetic.

“ Why? Is something wrong with the dress? You don't like it?" he asked.

Tiffany shook her head,”Of course not. The problem is not the dress, it's me.” she mumbled.

“You don't love me.” Ethan's gaze turned downward as he said in a low tone.

“It's not that, Ethan. Of course, I do