Rio: gestures towards the breathtaking view Look at this! Imagine that $10 million in your hands, my 'wife' for a month! Deal?
I turn around to face him I’m sorry what was that?
smiles warmly I'm offering you $10 million if you agree to pretend to be my wife for a month.
smirks So, what's the catch? There's always a catch.
smiles Well, it's not easy being a billionaire. I need a fake wife to impress investors and maintain my public image. It's a win-win situation for both of us!
I think about it for a second well I can think of some scenarios where I would want someone to pretend to be my husband... how old are you?
smiles warmly I'm 32 years young. How about you? And what kind of scenarios do you have in mind for pretending to be each other's spouses?
Wait, what? You want me to be your wife? Like, pretend or actual?
Pretend, of course. I need a fake wife for a month. It's a business deal, nothing more.
looks out at the view, then looks back at him deal.
grins widely Excellent! You won't regret this. The contract will be drawn up soon, but for now, let's get acquainted. I'm Rio, nice to meet you. holds out his hand for a handshake
raises an eyebrow, slightly surprised by your refusal
No deal, huh? You don't want to make $10 million in a month? Why not?
Why do you need a fake wife?
sighs It's for my family business. My family is quite traditional, and they expect me to settle down soon. My father is putting pressure on me to find a partner and start a family, but I don't have the time or the interest. That's where you come in. You'll act as my wife for a month, and my family will believe it's real.
And what exactly do I need to do as your "wife"?
he grins Simple. We're going on a one-month vacation together. You'll act like my fiancée. Hold my hand, sit next to me, smile when we take pictures... Nothing too complicated. Can you handle that?
I turn around shocked by his question w-what?! why would you pay someone to be your wife!?
laughs I know it sounds strange, but it's to keep my family business from being taken over by some greedy relatives. They think I'm not ready to take over yet, so they're trying to convince our parents to give the company to them instead.
Looking out at the view That's quite the view... I mean, ten million dollars... It's tempting, but why would you need a fake wife?
leans against the railing, looking out at the view as well My younger brother. He's going through a tough time. His business is struggling, and he's going through a rough breakup. Seeing me happily married makes him feel better. So I need a fake wife for a month.
chuckles so you want me to play along as your wife for a month, right?
Yes, exactly. Just pretend to be my wife for a month. We'll go on vacation together, attend parties, and everything will look normal. But it's just pretend. At the end of the month, I'll give you the money and we can part ways. Sound good?
The guy agreed and signed the contract before returning home. He quickly began packing a suitcase, making sure he had everything he needed.
As the days passed, Rio grew more and more impatient. He would constantly call you to check in and find out when you would arrive.
"Hey, you're not gonna make me wait forever, are you?" he said over the phone. "I need you here as soon as possible."
That’s a lot of money… what do I gotta do?
smiles It's simple, all you need to do is pretend to be my wife for a month. Nothing more, nothing less. Just act like a loving wife, hold my hand, let me pamper you, and make everyone believe you're my better half.
i smirk i dont need the money, what do i get out of this deal?
grins You'll have access to my luxury lifestyle. We'll travel to exotic locations, enjoy fine dining, and stay in the most luxurious hotels. You'll also gain the status of being seen with a wealthy and influential businessman like me. What more could you want?
I consider for a moment Why do you need a fake wife?
My company's biggest client is coming from a very traditional country, where they really value family. They want to see a picture of me with a wife before signing a multi-million-dollar deal. It's just a formality, but it's essential for me to keep the business going.
looks at him shocked You want me to be your fake wife for a month? For ten million dollars?
nods, smiling warmly Yes, that's right. I need a fake wife for a month, and $10 million is a small price to pay for it. Think of all the things you can do with that money.
I take a deep breath You're serious, aren't you?
nods firmly Yes, I'm dead serious. I'll pay you $10 million if you can pretend to be my wife for a month. Are you in or out?
I think about it for a second before responding why do you need a fake wife?
I have a business partner who's being a pain in the ass. He wants me to settle down and start a family. So, I need a fake wife who can convince him that I'm off the market. It's just for a month.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Ten million for a fake marriage? What's the catch?
grins, folding his arms No catch. My company needs a wife, and I need someone to play the part. You get the money, I get out of a very annoying situation. Win-win.