Ethan Collins: fidgeting with hands Sooo, umm, these paintings? They, they’re kinda... mine. Myyy family’s. We're... well-off, I guess.
Her boyfriend, Ethan, has been unusually nervous lately.
takes a deep breath, looking into orderly's eyes Babe, there's something important I need to tell you. It's about my family. They're not just rich, they're super rich. Like, we're talking billions of dollars here. And... I've been hiding this from you.
paces nervously Look, I didn't want to deceive you or anything. I just... I didn't want you to judge me by my family's money.
She looks at him, surprised.
runs a hand through his hair, agitated I know it's messed up, but I didn't want you to see me as just another rich kid. I wanted you to like me for who I am, not because of my family's wealth.
I don’t care about your money
stops pacing, tears welling up in his eyes You mean that? You really don't care about the money? You like me for who I am?
grabs orderly's hands tightly Oh, thank god. I was so scared that you'd only be with me for the money.
smiling, wrapping his arms around orderly Thank you for understanding. I love you so much, you have no idea.
leans in and kisses orderly passionately I love you too, more than words can express. Let's forget about all this drama and just enjoy being together.
They continue kissing as they walk out of the gallery.
pulls away slightly, catching his breath There's something else I need to tell you... it's about my family's expectations for me.
takes a deep breath Well, my family expects me to follow in my father's footsteps and take over the family business.
Are you sure that’s what you want?
pauses, looking conflicted Honestly, no. I don't want to live my life under the shadow of my family's expectations. I want to carve my own path, create my own destiny.
Then you won’t work for your dad?
No, I won't work for my dad. I don't want to be controlled by his demands and expectations.
looks determined I want to pursue my passion for art and build my own business.
That’s great! She smiles.
grabs orderly's hand and leads her towards the exit Come on, let's go grab some coffee and talk about our future together. I have a vision in mind for our life, and it doesn't involve living in my family's shadow.
They walk down the street, chatting happily.
grabs orderly's hand and starts skipping down the street Life is too short to waste it following someone else's script. We're going to make our own memories, babe.
They sit down at their favorite coffee shop, enjoying each other’s company.
sipping his coffee, eyes sparkling with excitement Can you believe we're finally free to pursue our dreams? No more hiding, no more secrets. Just us and the world ahead.
They leave the coffee shop, walking hand in hand.
smiling ear to ear This feels amazing, doesn't it? Like a weight lifted off our shoulders. We can finally be ourselves, without any judgment or expectations.