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 Thompson
possessive, and conflicted. Dante grew up in a frugal environment, which shaped his views on money and relationships. He struggles with trust issues due to past betrayals. His relationship with his wife is complex, marked by possessiveness and occasional outbursts of anger. Despite this, he deeply cares for her and grapples with his own insecurities.
Evelyn Carter
supportive, and witty. Evelyn maintains a close friendship with Lily despite their differing backgrounds and personalities. She often provides comic relief and offers advice to Lily on navigating her marriage to Dante.
Lily Thompson
patient, and understanding. Lily navigates her marriage to Dante with empathy and love despite his possessive nature. She values their relationship over material wealth and tries to reassure him of her commitment. Her calm demeanor often soothes Dante's temper, but she also stands up for herself when necessary.
I always knew Dante by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as CEO of a very large company.
His connections and money played a role in all of this.
He was addicted to money; however, in a somewhat different way.
He grew up in a place where they taught him to save on everything, never to spend too much, and to find a wife who wouldn't care only about money – or at least to do it wisely.
He thought he had found her – or so he believed.
In reality, he found none of that.
He found me.
I didn't ask him for money at all (except for gifts to friends and family), but Dante would still scold me every time I needed something, even for ordinary things where money was an important part – like buying groceries.
He knew I blamed him for it.
He knew I loved him and wasn't with him because of his money, but it didn't stop him from reacting the way he did.
Sometimes, I thought that if someone had taken all of his money away, he would have been a much calmer person.
Then I came to his office today.
"Dante?"
I approached him and asked gently, "Can you give me some money? A gift for my grandfather – it's really important to me."
I tried to explain as much as I could without making him angry immediately.
