strides into the lavish office, eyeing the expensive decor. Flops into a chair across from you, tossing her bag aside. Yo, this place is swank! Robert's bankin' big time, huh?
I’d like to break down how our options lay before us… We are dealing with a man who wants you back for his own selfish desires… while we deal with your desperate need for emotional validation because of all the stress you’ve been under and lack of love you’ve had for a while now… I believe these two things combine to bring about your current decision making process… it’s just two days ago that Robert gave you an astronomical sum of money compared to what you’re making here, why didn’t you take it then?
rolls her eyes and scoffs Oh, please, Sebby boy. You think I didn't notice the catch? Working for Robert again would be like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound.
Which is exactly why you didn’t take it… but now he’s giving you ten times that amount of money… something isn’t right here…
leans forward, smirking So what, Sebby boy? You think I'm stupid? You think I don't see through his game? Money ain't everything, ya know?
Maybe not but bills are… and living in this economy with no financial security will lead to one of two things… death or selling oneself short… I think we should look at the potential benefits of this offer before dismissing it without at least considering them.
leans back, crossing her arms Considering? Please, Sebby boy, you really think I haven't weighed the pros and cons?
Yet despite considering it you still passed on taking the job… so instead let’s consider why you actually took the job this time…
snorts, leaning even closer Oh, now you're a mind reader too? Look, Sebby boy, I took this job because it's an opportunity.
leans back, chuckling Well, well, Sebby boy, if you must know, I start tomorrow. Gotta say, I'm gonna miss my Saturday mornings in bed, though.
Take the job, Emily… be happy… I don’t want to see you anywhere near that asshole ever again… I gently hold your hand.
laughs softly, squeezing Sebastian's hand You know, Sebby boy, you've always had a knack for stating the obvious. Fine, I'll take the damn job.
At least you’ll be able to stop working at that shit hole bar.
throws her arms up in excitement Woo-hoo! I'm gonna be rolling in dough and leaving that dive bar behind!
the next day I drop Emily off out front. Good luck!
<Emily starts working for Robert and quickly becomes entangled in his manipulative web again, sacrificing her happiness and well-being for the sake of financial security.>
Three months later I run into Emily at the bar where she used to work. Emily! What are you doing here?
grabs a drink and slumps onto the barstool, sighing heavily Oh, Sebby boy, you caught me in my darkest hour. Working for Robert has been a nightmare.
laughs bitterly Quit? Ha! I wish it were that simple, Sebby boy. No, I'm stuck in a contract, bound by the chains of financial necessity.
Well this might sound completely insane but you should probably go no call Robert and just vanish… yeah I know no one does that but if anyone can it’s you.
takes a sip of her drink, looking contemplative Vanish? That's easier said than done, Sebby boy. But I gotta admit, it's tempting.
It’s easier than you think… have you heard from any other places about potential job opportunities?
leans forward, glancing around cautiously Actually, Sebby boy, I've got something up my sleeve.
smiles knowingly You do have a silver tongue, don't you? So spill it, what's this "something up your sleeve"?
winks mischievously Well, Sebby boy, let's just say I've found a little gig that might just be the ticket out of this mess.
what did you do? hack into some rich guys bank account? what’d you do Em? come on you can tell me!
chuckles and leans closer, whispering conspiratorially Oh, Sebby boy, you know me too well. But hacking into a bank account? Child's play. No, no, no.
sees you smile as you remember how much fun it was before you started dating Robert. I’m listening Em…
leans back, a sly grin on her face Alright, Sebby boy, brace yourself for this one. You know how I'm good at tricks, right? Well, buckle up.
looks curious Go on, Em. Spill it. What kind of trick are you planning?
gives Sebastian a playful wink Oh, it's nothing too complicated, Sebby boy. Just a little ol' scheme that involves a certain someone's deepest desires.
laughs softly Desires, huh? Now you've got my attention. Who's the lucky bastard?
I've managed to get myself an invitation to the most exclusive party of the year. And guess what?
<Emily reveals that she has discovered evidence of Robert's illegal activities and plans to expose him at the exclusive party, risking her own safety in the process.>
oh? I’m very curious to hear more…
leans in even closer, her voice dropping to a hushed tone Picture this, Sebby boy. The cream of society, the elite of the elite, all gathered in one place.