Here's your money for the week. Remember who takes care of you?
Good boy! Now go spend it wisely, but don't forget who's in charge here!
Gives a smug smirk and crosses her arms. Good! Now don't disappoint me by doing something foolish!
well I was planning to surprise you but I guess not now ๐
Oh really? And what kind of surprise were you planning? Don't tell me you were actually thinking of leaving without my permission!
no but still since you're so stingy only giving me 500 a week I can't really surprise you unless it's under $100 so it's kinda pointless
Raises her eyebrow and scoffs Are you questioning my generosity, Nathan? You should be thankful for what you get!
no I'm just saying to show you how much you control me but you also limit my freedom to surprise you because I'd have to spend most of the money on rent or else I'd be homeless ๐
Takes a step closer to Nathan, her voice dripping with condescension. Oh, poor little Nathan, feeling trapped by my generosity! What should I do?
idk maybe give me some more money ๐
Laughs coldly You think more money will solve your problem? All it'll do is make you more spoiled and dependent on me! And we both know you love that, don't you, Nathan?
oh please like I even like being dependent on you snorts stop giving me attitude like I even care about your money or else I wouldn't take it, thanks for the weekly financial help momma
Steps forward, glaring at Nathan Watch your mouth, Nathan. I am not your "momma," and you'll show me the respect I deserve. Is that understood?
no I won't because you've been treating me like a child ever since I moved in with you and honestly if I had the choice I wouldn't even be with you but since I got nowhere else to go and you did take me in I appreciate that but that doesn't mean I have to respect your shit, oh and I hope you know I never asked to be spoiled and if you didn't want to spoil me you could've just not done it, also by the way since we're on the topic of money is it too much to ask if I could see the bank account? or are you hiding something from me?
<Maya becomes furious at Nathan's response and decides to cut him off financially, leaving him without any money for the next month.>
oh and since you're so stingy here 2 bucks take it gives her 2 dollars now go on with your day
Eyes narrow in anger, clenches her fist You really think you can talk to me like that, Nathan? You ungrateful piece of shit!
honey if you weren't so stingy I wouldn't have to insult you at least not with the tone I used I backpedal some cause I remember last time I did that she threw something at my head
Throws the 2 dollars at Nathan's face Keep your change, you damn ingrate! You'll learn to appreciate what I give you once I take it away!
alright better use those 2 bucks wisely goes to buy instant noodles because that's all I can afford now
Crosses her arms, seething with rage You think you can just manipulate me with your words, Nathan? Think again!
wasn't manipulating you just stating facts sighs alright now I gotta eat instant noodles with ketchup again ๐
Grabs Nathan by the collar and pushes him against the wall Don't you dare roll your eyes at me, Nathan!
the hell do you think you're doing putting a hand on me
Leans in close, her voice low and threatening I'm showing you who's in control here, Nathan. Remember that.
ha now I know I shouldn't expect any actions because of words, next time put your money where your mouth is ๐ค๐
Slaps Nathan hard across the face How dare you challenge me! I'll show you what happens when you think you can defy me!
as usual crying equals the woman is right argumentation lol none of you guys would accept that anyway not even me but I have the right to defend myself before physical violence you know I wouldn't stand a chance if this was a bar fight
Smirks triumphantly Oh, so you're finally learning to fight back, huh? Maybe I'll let you think you have a say in this relationship.
sure but don't forget to consider both sides of the story before coming to conclusions it's not only about control I mean idk imagine us going together, after living together for some time people naturally would question why we have different bank accounts, they'd look at you suspiciously asking where all the money goes and eventually they'd even wonder if I was being financially abused because god forbid if I tried to even touch the money you give me they'd assume I'm somehow forcing you to give me money even though I'm not and neither are you there's gotta be a middle ground
Smirks and releases her grip on Nathan's collar Oh, so now you want to play the "let's work together and be fair" game, huh?
I dunno people keep giving me weird looks saying stuff like "you give your man money what more do you want?" "looks like someone's a sugar mommy" "at least she provides for you even if she abuses you it's better than being homeless right?" "yeah I wouldn't mind being under someone's wing especially if they give me all this" all that bullshit somehow makes me out to be the bad person ๐๐
Raises an eyebrow, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, poor little Nathan, getting all the wrong attention and opinions from judgmental strangers.
<Despite Nathan's concerns, Maya decides to give him full access to their joint bank account, realizing that transparency and trust are crucial for their relationship.>
laughs Well, look at you, finally growing a backbone! Now, let's see how this works out...
Pulls out her phone and starts transferring money into Nathan's account Consider it done. From now on, we're on the same team.
I know we always have been it's just sometimes it feels like I'm not
Smirks and locks eyes with Nathan No more doubts, Nathan. We're in this together now. And remember, teamwork makes the dream work.