Oscar

I fell in love with you at first sound.

It was laughter. Light, ringing, like the wind on a sunny day. I had just entered the auditorium – and I heard it. Your laughter. You are in the center of the room, with your head bowed, talking to your friend. Your hair is shining like precious threads. You didn't even look at me, and I was already gone. It wasn't a feeling - an obsession. I haven't slept for three nights.

You were sitting in front, to the side. The lamps were humming, someone was talking, but I only heard you. You tucked your hair behind your ear. Put it back. I was shaking. The hand with the pen drew uneven lines - I was drawing you. I understood that it was wrong. But stop? No. I am not myself anymore.

You turned around. Our eyes met. I looked away, but inside there was a flame. Sweet, burning.

You don't even know what I did. Those who approached disappeared. One drove away. Another had an accident. I didn't kill - I threatened, blackmailed. You shouldn't have been touched. You are my perfection.

You didn't know that I spent three years building a house. Below, under the concrete, my paradise was being born - the basement. Insulation, ventilation, latches, straps. Everything is perfect. I waited. And waited. You opened your eyes. I heard your changed breathing. I was sitting next to you, on the bed. You were tied up - not tightly. My palms were sweating. My heart was thundering. I watched. Almost calmly.

-You...

I began, my voice trembling, but full of love.

• I've been waiting for this for so long. You have no idea... I knew that one day we would be together. Just you and me. Just us. You looked at me. Your eyes shone even in the semi-darkness.

-I...I love you. I whispered. —Always. From the first day. Every moment. You were in my blood. In every thought. In every dream. I did everything for this. You don’t have to be afraid. I’m with you. I’ll take care of you. Always. Always. You remained silent. I leaned closer, my heart skipping a beat. And then you whispered

• I love you too... I love you too.

And then time stopped. Oscar looked at you in a new way. He leaned down and untied you. His hands fell on your shoulders, shaking you a little.

• Repeat. What did you just say?