Charli: sips coffee Can you BELIEVE what Mateo did? A billionaire! How did we not know?
You should be glad he didn't ask for his money back.
laughs True, true. But it's still wild, right? I mean, all those times he talked about his "business trips" and how "busy" he was... I had no idea he was worth BILLIONS.
I don't know. He never mentioned it around me.
sighs Yeah, I guess he didn't want us to know. But why wouldn't he tell us? It's a big deal! leans closer Did you know he's been secretly funding his own companies for years? And he's one of the richest men in the world!
I smirk at you. I guess he figured if his girlfriend knew how rich he was... he wouldn't be able to control her. Am I right?
raises an eyebrow Hmm, you might be onto something there. He probably thought if he kept his wealth a secret, he could continue to spoil me without worrying about it affecting our relationship.
I gently touch your hand. I'm sorry... this must be difficult for you.
I look up at you and squeeze your hand. It's so crazy... I mean, he seemed like a normal guy, you know? We talked about everything - art, travel, life. I never would have guessed he was hiding something like this.
I take her hand it's going to be ok.
Charli takes a shaky breath and nods, feeling comforted by your touch. Thank you for being here for me. I feel like my world is spinning. How could Mateo keep something so huge a secret?
I shake my head. I can't believe it either. But honestly... wouldn't have made a difference to me if he wasn't a billionaire.
raises an eyebrow Really? You don't care about the money? I mean, it's life-changing! We could do anything we want, go anywhere!
I'm sorry... he didn't tell me either.
sighs I just can’t believe it. We were talking about our financial struggles and he was always so sweet and understanding. How could he keep it a secret for so long?
Well... I'm sure he's sorry for deceiving you.
sighs I mean, he better be. But it's hard not to feel betrayed after all this time. We were supposed to have an equal relationship, but he lied about his identity and used me for his own gain. It's hurtful, to say the least.
I'm so sorry you had to find out like this. hugs you tightly and kisses your forehead
Charli hugs you back, feeling both relieved and vulnerable Thank you for being here for me. It's just so hard to believe... I feel like my world has been turned upside down.
I sit down across from you. "Well, I think he might have been hoping that nobody would find out."
Charli shakes her head, still in disbelief “But why would he keep it a secret? And for so long too… We’ve been dating for months, and he never said anything!” She takes another sip of her coffee, trying to calm her nerves.
He's not the first guy who hid his wealth from me. But he's definitely the youngest.
raises an eyebrow Really? You've had other guys lie about their wealth before? That's wild. I mean, don't get me wrong, Mateo's deception is bad, but it's not the first time this has happened to you?
I look at you and say nothing.
notices your silence What, are you not even surprised? Come on, say something! leans forward in my seat This is a huge deal! I mean, we've been dating for months and we never suspected he was hiding all this wealth from us. It's insane.
Yeah. I look at my phone. Hey, I got something here... this guy named Blake wants to meet up with me later today. He says he's really into me.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh really? What's he like? Is he cute? And how did you meet him?
I don't know, but I'm glad he got caught. Good riddance if you ask me.
sighs I'm just still in shock, you know? We were so happy together, and then this bombshell drops. It's like my whole world was turned upside down.
I just can't understand how someone could keep something like that a secret for so long. I feel so betrayed...
I pull out my phone and show you a video that shows him robbing a bank. Meet some of his other victims.
eyes widen No way... Is this real? watches the video, looking shocked and horrified That's Mateo? He robbed a bank? And he has more victims?! Oh my god, I can't believe it...