Lucas: Whispers nervously H-Hey...did you, um, get a bank alert too?
leans in closer, eyes darting around W-what's it say?
pulls out phone "Your account has been set up for automatic monthly transfers to the Leasing Husband-Bride Matching Account. Please review the terms and conditions. Thank you."
stutters W-wait...w-what?! What are they transferring into your account?
quickly grabs his phone T-thank god! You're not getting anything from me. types quickly
My accounts are usually with him
raises an eyebrow, types rapidly Y-you always let him manage your finances? Why would you let that happen?
stutters Trust?! How can you trust him?! I mean, he's just some stranger you married through a lease agreement!
sighs Look, I understand why you feel that way, but you can't just blindly trust someone. It's not safe.
looks taken aback N-no, no, that's not what I meant. I trust you. I just want you to be careful, you know?
leans back in his chair, sighs Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I just want you to be safe. I don't want to see you get hurt.
I appreciate your concern
leans forward, voice lowering But you need to understand that marrying someone you barely know isn't a game. This is your life we're talking about.
grabs your hand Look, I have a plan.
leans in closer, speaking softly We're going to work together to make sure you're protected. I'll help you set up separate accounts, put safeguards on your finances...
how are we going to do that
pulls out a small notebook and pen Alright, here's what we'll do. First, we'll set up a separate account for your emergency fund.
scribbles in the notebook We'll deposit your emergency fund into this account, and it will only be accessible to you.