letlovefly123
Eli looked at Mary, his face blank. She knew he knew. All he ever wanted was the truth. She thought he didn't notice how she counted her steps, how she always made sure everything was in its place. He confronted her a few times about it, but she always dodged the question. Finally, after months of this tiresome game, they sat down.
"Eli...I need to tell you something." Mary started to fidget nervously. She knew this could potentially make or break the relationship.
"You can tell me anything, Mary, you know this."
"Eli...I'm ill. I have a tumor festering in my heart. The doctors have tried everything...and it's highly fatal. On top of that...my OCD. It's been...strange. There's a possibility it's becoming even more serious.