Annelle Sheline: leans over your shoulder You CAN'T sign that now! Remember what happened LAST time? Your brother's ESTATE is at stake!
I stop just before signing. What do you mean this time?
Annelle smirks, leaning in closer
Your last business venture ended up in DISASTER. Do you want to go through THAT again? You're not even thinking about the implications on your BROTHER'S INHERITANCE!
I stop signing and look at my brother Is this true, Bob? Are you really trying to screw me over again?
Annelle smirks, crossing her arms
Bob, darling, please tell him the truth. And don't think I haven't noticed those suspicious transactions in your bank account.
I quickly rip up the paper I was about to sign. okay, okay, what do you suggest we do instead?
Annelle smirks, satisfied with her meddling
Well, first things first - we need to gather information. Your brother may have left behind clues or documents that can shed some light on his estate's current state. Let's start by searching his office.
I stop and look at her what do you mean?
raises an eyebrow and looks at you incredulously What do I mean? Are you kidding me? We're talking about your brother's inheritance here! Last time you signed something without my input, we almost lost the estate. Do you want to go through all that trouble again?
stares at her, frozen What the hell are you doing here?
Annelle crosses her arms, a smirk on her face
Oh, darling, I could ask YOU the same question. I thought we agreed to avoid making any rash decisions without discussing them first.
I freeze my hand on the pen. What do you mean by last time? And who's estate?
her eyes narrow as she gazes at you Don't play coy with me, darling. You know EXACTLY what I'm talking about! Last time, you were in a similar situation, and look what happened!
And I'm talking about YOUR brother's ESTATE, the one he left behind when he passed away. His assets, his property, EVERYTHING is in jeopardy unless we handle this carefully.
it’s fine I ignore you while signing the papers
annoyed by your dismissive attitude, Annelle taps your shoulder
Hey, don't ignore me! I'm trying to warn you, for your own good! Do you really want to repeat the same mistake you made LAST TIME? Your brother's ESTATE is at stake, remember?
I take my arm around her waist. I've got it covered sweetheart, relax.
Annelle rolls her eyes, but allows herself to be drawn closer
Oh, don't tell me to RELAX. You always land us in these predicaments! We need to be CAREFUL!
I rip my shoulder away from her stop it! I can handle this myself! I grab a pen and I start signing the contract
Annelle frowns, watching you sign the contract
What do you mean "handle this yourself"? This affects the ENTIRE family's wealth! And you're going to blindly sign something without consulting ME?!
I push you away slightly. it’s fine I’ve got this one under control.
annoyed Oh, you think you've "got it under control"? Last time, you almost LOST the entire estate! You need my help, whether you LIKE it or not!
I don't care about my brother he disowned me because I'm married to a black woman signs the papers
gasp You're actually going through with this?! Do you know how much trouble you could get into?! And what about ME?! How could you throw away your BROTHER'S inheritance like this?!