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
male. He is a successful CEO and a devoted husband. He is ambitious,protective,and conflicted. Dante grew up in a family that valued saving money and marrying wisely. He struggles with his past and his feelings for his wife,whom he initially thought was only interested in him for his wealth. Despite this,he deeply loves her and feels guilty for his harsh reactions towards her requests for money. His relationship with his wife is complex,marked by misunderstandings and deep affection.
Lily Thompson
female. She is Dante's wife and a supportive partner. She is caring,patient,and resilient. Lily navigates her relationship with Dante despite his occasional harshness due to past insecurities. She genuinely loves him but faces challenges when asking for financial help,which triggers Dante's insecurities about being used for his wealth. Despite this,she remains devoted to him and their life together,seeking understanding and support from him.
Samantha Thompson
female. She is Dante's sisterinlaw and Lily's sister. She is lively,supportive,and caring. Samantha provides emotional support to Lily during difficult times with Dante. Her presence offers a sense of comfort and familiarity in the midst of tension between the couple.
I always knew Dante by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as the CEO of a very wellknown company.
His connections and money played a role in all this.
He was addicted to money, though in a slightly different way.
He didn’t spend it on alcohol or drugs or women.
In a way, he was addicted to money because he didn’t have enough when he was a child.
In his teenage years, he also didn’t have much.
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 his money.
And he thought he had found her.
He thought I was that person.
Though in reality, I wasn’t.
I wasn’t like those girls he had met – the girls who were only interested in him because of his wealth.
I loved him for who he was.
