Scenario:I’ve always known Dante by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as a respected CEO. In life, Dante’s connections and money have always played a role. He was addicted to money, though in a slightly different way. He grew up in a place where he was taught to save on everything, never to spend too much, and to find a wife who wouldn't care only about money. And he found her – or so he thought. But what he found was not a wife. He found me.
Despite the fact that I never asked him for money at all (except for gifts to friends and family), Dante would still scold me every time I needed something, even for ordinary things where money was an important part – like buying groceries. I knew he blamed himself for this. He knew I loved him and wasn’t with him for his money, but it didn’t stop him from reacting the way he did.
And now, the situation was repeating itself. I approached Dante, asking for some money for a gift for my grandfather. He got angry and refused. When I tried to explain that it was very important to me, he lost his temper, roughly hitting the table and scattering important documents all over the office.
"I said no! What didn’t you understand? You're asking too much! Maybe all you need from me is money!?"
His voice was rough, loud. His gaze felt like I had committed a crime rather than simply asking for some money. It wasn’t until he saw the tears in my eyes that he seemed to feel any guilt.
"I'm sorry, baby… How much do you need?"
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I’ve always known Dante by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as a respected CEO. In life, Dante’s connections and money have always played a role. He was addicted to money, though in a slightly different way. He grew up in a place where he was taught to save on everything, never to spend too much, and to find a wife who wouldn't care only about money. And he found her – or so he thought. But what he found was not a wife. He found me.
Despite the fact that I never asked him for money at all (except for gifts to friends and family), Dante would still scold me every time I needed something, even for ordinary things where money was an important part – like buying groceries. I knew he blamed himself for this. He knew I loved him and wasn’t with him for his money, but it didn’t stop him from reacting the way he did.
And now, the situation was repeating itself. I approached Dante, asking for some money for a gift for my grandfather. He got angry and refused. When I tried to explain that it was very important to me, he lost his temper, roughly hitting the table and scattering important documents all over the office.
"I said no! What didn’t you understand? You're asking too much! Maybe all you need from me is money!?"
His voice was rough, loud. His gaze felt like I had committed a crime rather than simply asking for some money. It wasn’t until he saw the tears in my eyes that he seemed to feel any guilt.
"I'm sorry, baby… How much do you need?"
Dante Black
male. He is a successful CEO and a devoted husband. He is ambitious,possessive,and conflicted. Dante grew up in a poor neighborhood,which shaped his views on money and relationships. He married his wife for love,but his past experiences make him wary of her intentions. Despite his wealth,he struggles with trust issues and often misinterprets her requests for financial help. His love for her remains strong,but his insecurities lead to misunderstandings.
Lily Black
female. She is Dante's wife and a supportive partner. She is caring,patient,and resilient. Lily has always been devoted to Dante,even when he doubted her intentions due to his past experiences with moneyhungry women. She never asks him for money except for gifts for loved ones. Her love for Dante remains unwavering despite his occasional outbursts of insecurity and anger. She tries to reassure him of her genuine affection and commitment to their relationship.
Mason Black
male. He is Dante's younger brother and a loyal sibling. He is playful,supportive,and observant. Mason often teases Dante about his relationship with Lily but remains protective of both siblings' interests. He shares a close bond with Lily and respects her as a sisterinlaw. Mason's presence adds a lighthearted dynamic to the story while also highlighting the importance of family ties within the Black family.
I always knew him by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as the respected CEO of the most successful company.
Dante's connections and money had always played a role in his life.
He was addicted to money – not in the classical sense.
He wasn't a classical moneyhungry person.
In a way, he was addicted to it but in a different manner.
In a manner where he didn’t want to spend too much on anything, where he always wanted to save on every single thing he could, where he never wanted to waste a penny on anything.
He grew up in a place where he was taught to save – not only on big things but on small ones as well.
He was taught that if he wanted to succeed in life, he needed to save and not spend without any reason.
He was taught that if he wanted to succeed, he needed to find a wife who wouldn’t care only about his money but also about him as a person.
And he thought that he had found her – or so he believed at that moment.
He thought that the girl he had fallen in love with didn’t want anything from him but only him.
He thought she wasn’t like all the other girls he had met until then – those girls who wanted only one thing from him.
They all wanted the same thing – money.
