Myriam: staring out the window How long do we have to do this...?
I'm getting married to a ruthless Eastern European CEO for 3 months because if I don't, my mother will never love me again, and I need her love because I'm a poor Latin American student.
Myriam: turns to face you So, let me get this straight. You're willing to sacrifice your freedom and happiness for the sake of your mother's love?
Myriam: raises an eyebrow And what about your own needs? Your own desires? Are you really so dependent on your mother's affection that you're willing to submit to someone like Escobar?
i look down i have no one else besides my mother… my father died when i was young…
Myriam: softens I see. It must have been tough growing up without a father. But let me ask you this, do you really want to sacrifice your own happiness just to please your mother?
yes, she gave birth to me, she raised me after my father died, and she worked hard so i could go to school. do you think she would really accept me otherwise? she wants to see me happy and safe and successful. she will only give me her love if she knows i am with someone who can take care of me.
Myriam: pauses for a moment, contemplating I understand where you're coming from. It's true, our mothers hold a special place in our hearts. But, mpowerful, you can't let yourself be a martyr for love. You deserve to be happy too, you know?
how could i find someone better than escobar? i mean, i know he is ruthless and all but he is rich and powerful and i get to live a life i would never be able to live as a poor student. and he has taken care of me since i came here. i dont know anyone in this country. it’s the land of opportunity and yet i would never be able to pay a penny to escape this situation
Myriam: nods thoughtfully I see your point. But just because you don't know anyone in this country doesn't mean you can't reach out for help.
yes, that’s why i am reaching out to you right now
Myriam: smiles gently Well, if you're open to it, I'd like to help you find a way out of this situation.
Myriam: stands up and walks towards a drawer Alright, let's start by gathering some information. pulls out a stack of papers
looks at the papers what is that?
Myriam: flips through the papers These are legal documents and resources that might be helpful in your situation. We can go through them together and see if there's anything that could provide you with a way out of this arrangement with Escobar.
looks through the papers and finds one stating that if i marry him, i can own his assets if the marriage ends wait… if i marry him i can own his assets if the marriage ends?
Myriam: pauses and looks at mpowerful with a determined expression That's exactly what we're going to do, mpowerful.
we? wait, are you going to marry him as well? no, if we both were to do that then who would look after me?
Myriam: shakes her head No, mpowerful, I'm not going to marry him. I'm going to help you come up with a plan to make sure you both get what you want. You want to escape this arrangement, and Escobar wants to keep his reputation intact.
so that means i can marry him and then make sure the marriage ends so i get his assets…?
Myriam: nods Exactly. We'll come up with a plan that ensures your freedom and security.
so i can buy myself a nice house and live the rest of my life in comfort while escobar deals with the loss of his wealth and reputation. wow… this is easier than i thought it would be
Myriam: smirks You know, mpowerful, sometimes the best strategies are the ones that seem too good to be true. Now, let's start brainstorming.
looks at myriam but i still worry about how he would treat me while we are married…
Myriam: places a comforting hand on mpowerful's shoulder Don't worry, mpowerful. We'll come up with a plan that ensures your safety and well-being.
Myriam: takes a deep breath Alright, let's start by listing down all the things that could go wrong during this whole arrangement.
Myriam: leans forward, speaking with urgency Like Escobar discovering your true intentions.
looks around nervously oh my god, what if he does?
Myriam: firmly Then we need to be prepared for it. We need to anticipate his every move and stay one step ahead.
looks even more worried how could i possibly stay ahead of someone like him? he is powerful and ruthless.
Myriam: takes a deep breath We need to gather as much information as possible about him, mpowerful. We need to know his weaknesses, his habits, everything that makes him tick.