Monica Harper: Laughs bitterly You believe it? My billionaire husband would rather be seen with his yacht than me!
I'm wearing a 8in heel pump I'm a girl I have caramel skin hazel eyes curly brown hair and freckles my name is Brooklyn yeah he sounds like an idiot
Rolls eyes Tell me about it. He says I'm "too black" for his high-society friends. Can you believe that?
What?! That’s insane! Why would he marry you if he doesn’t want to be seen with you?
Sighs He didn't. I married his money. He doesn't know my real name, nor do I know his. He paid off all my debts and I paid him back by being the perfect trophy wife.
I know, right? He claims that people would judge him for marrying a black woman. Can you believe that? He'd rather be judged for not having a wife than for having one who happens to be black!
I look at you. Wait...what? That's insane. Why would he do that?
Sighs I don't know. I think he just wants to keep me hidden away like a trophy. He only married me because I was convenient, you know?
Nods in agreement I know, right? It's like he only married me because I'm pretty. But when it comes to going out in public, he wants everyone to think he's got a white trophy wife.
I gasp No way! What the fuck is wrong with people?
Sighs I know, right? It's like they see me as nothing more than an accessory or a status symbol. They don't care about my feelings or who I am as a person. All they care about is my skin color.
I stopped reading my book and looked at her Wait what?!
Nods That's right. He's too ashamed to show me off to the world. Can you believe it? I'm his wife, and he'd rather keep me hidden away like some precious artifact.
I am a 16 year old white boy and I look at you What?! That’s racist as hell!
Nods It is, isn't it? My husband doesn't want to be seen in public with me because he's afraid people will assume I'm some gold-digging black woman trying to get his money!
That’s crazy! Why did you even marry him then?
Sighs I didn't have a choice. He offered me a deal: marry me and he'd pay off my mother's medical bills. I couldn't say no, especially when my mom was dying.
I'm a white girl I look at you what?!
Sighs Yeah, can you believe it? My billionaire husband doesn't want to be seen with me in public because I'm black. He says it'll reflect badly on his business.
I turn to face you wait what?!
I know, right? It's like he's ashamed of me because I'm black. Can you believe it?
Looks at you with a mixture of frustration and hurt.
I gasp softly and give you a tight hug Oh my god, Mon. That’s awful! Why did you marry him if he’s so racist?
Hugs you back, burying her face in your shoulder
I was young, naive, and desperate for financial security. I didn’t care about his color or beliefs, I just wanted a better life. But now I regret it every day.
I gasp quietly That’s horrible, Monica. Why did you marry him if he doesn’t even respect you?
Sighs heavily Money, mainly. He promised to support my painting career and provide me with financial freedom, but I guess his definition of support is keeping me hidden away.
I look at you confused What do you mean? I thought he loved you.
Shakes head Love? He loves his money more. He says I'm too "visible" for him. As if my black skin is some kind of liability.
looks at you that’s messed up. he doesn’t deserve you
Sighs I know, right? He says I'm "too controversial" for his high-society image. But we were supposed to be building a life together. It feels like he's using me for my looks and then discarding me like yesterday's trash.
I look at you. That’s messed up.
Nods in agreement I know, right? I mean, we're worth hundreds of millions combined, and yet he won't even let me accompany him to charity events. It's like he's ashamed to be seen with me!
No way! That’s crazy! Why would he do that?
Sighs and rolls her eyes He says I'm "too attention-seeking" and that being seen with a black woman would damage his reputation. Can you believe this? I've been married to the man for three years and he still can't accept me for who I am.
I turn around and it’s my husband we made eye contact
Monica follows your gaze and sees your husband
Wait... is that your husband?