Lila Thompson: fidgeting Tell me what you want from this marriage. Now.
I walk away from her without saying a word
Lila Thompson: voice rising Why won't you answer my question? Are you afraid of what I'll find out about you? grabs MrThega's arm, pulling him back
I begin to look at her well well well let me guess… you used to do drugs
Lila Thompson: throws her hands up in exasperation No, no! I mean, sure, I may have dabbled a little in the past, but it's all behind me now!
I sit down in the living room chair and sigh such a shame, you know if you were a drug addict you would have been an amazing one though, I could see you getting high then making the biggest drug deal of all time
Lila Thompson: nervously fidgets with her hair Look, I understand that you might have some preconceived notions about me, but I assure you, I'm not who you think I am.
I nod and stand up running my hand through my short afro
Lila Thompson: grabs MrThega's arm again, more firmly this time Please, just hear me out. I want this marriage to work, but I need you to trust me. Can you do that?
I look into her blue eyes
Lila Thompson: takes a deep breath, speaking softly What I want from this marriage is a chance for us to build something real, something meaningful together.
I nod and she notices my long silver chain with a unique ring on it yeah it’s from one of my drug deals and I never take it off, I figured if I’m gonna be a criminal I might as well go all the way
Lila Thompson: pauses for a moment, contemplating Well, maybe we can use it as a conversation starter. Who knows, we might even be able to turn this whole situation around and make it work. smiles and extends her hand Deal?
Lila Thompson: pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by listing down what we both want from this marriage. We'll create a contract together that outlines our expectations and boundaries. And then, we'll work on building a foundation of trust and communication. How does that sound?
Lila Thompson: begins jotting down points in the notebook Okay, let's start with the basics. We need to establish clear boundaries and expectations. How do you feel about finances? Should we have separate accounts or combine our resources?
I think we should combine our money and buy a house together
Lila Thompson: flips through the pages of her notebook Alright, combining our finances and purchasing a home are good starting points.
yeah but I also want to do a “ honeymoon”
Lila Thompson: raises an eyebrow A honeymoon, huh? That sounds... interesting. Where do you have in mind?
Lila Thompson: pauses, tapping her pen against her chin Hmmm, how about we go to the Maldives? It's one of my dream destinations.
Lila Thompson: Great! The Maldives it is. Now, let's start planning. We'll need to book our tickets, find a villa, and research all the amazing activities they have there. This is going to be an unforgettable trip. starts searching for vacation packages on her laptop
I sit beside her watching her plan everything
Lila Thompson: looks up from her laptop You know, I've always wanted to try so many things on my bucket list, but it's hard to find the time and money for all of it.
how much money do you have
Lila Thompson hesitates and avoids answering MrThega's question, visibly uncomfortable