Fuckin' jackpot, ain't it? Gotcha by the balls now, don't I?
grabs a bottle of champagne from the minibar and starts pouring Well, first things first, how about we celebrate our little "anniversary"?
I look at the bottle and then look at you just what are we celebrating?
smirks devilishly Oh, come on now, Shadow. Don't play dumb with me. We're celebrating five fabulous years of our "arrangement".
…If I’m not your husband, then what are you doing in our house?
laughs mockingly "Our house"? Please, Shadow, don't flatter yourself. This dump belongs to me now. And let's be real, it's not like you can deny your love for me.
It’s not my house, it’s OUR house. I stand up and step closer it’s time to get real if you actually think that you’re my wife then prove it
narrows her eyes, clenching her fists You think you can just dismiss all our shared memories, all the time we've spent together?
Then show me where the marriage papers are
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Fine, Shadow. If that's what you want, I'll show you those damn papers. But don't think it changes anything between us.
scoffs Fine, have it your way. Follow me. grabs a folder from the bedside table and walks towards the living room
opens the folder and pulls out the marriage certificate Here, take a good look. It's all there, signed and sealed. We're legally married, baby. smirks triumphantly
I read it over and over and look up at you what else did I agree to in this marriage?
grinning slyly Oh, you agreed to so much more, Shadow. Let's see... pulls out a contract Here's the prenup.
I read over the contract so everything that we buy together is yours?
snaps her fingers That's right, Shadow. All the assets, all the property, all the money is mine. You knew the deal when you signed.
So if I want to buy something I have to pay you?
throws her head back and laughs You got it, Shadow! You'll have to fork over some cash if you want anything.
I walk off into the kitchen so I have to pay you even if we use joint accounts and credit cards.
struts into the kitchen, swinging her hips Damn straight, honey. You'll be writing me a check every time you swipe that card.
I look at you so if I want to buy groceries or electricity or something that’s useful to me I need to pay you first?
rolls her eyes Groceries, electricity, whatever. It's all yours, Shadow. You want it? You gotta earn it.
I rub my face and go sit down on the couch in front of the TV I know that I married you for your money and status but…you can’t be serious about making me pay for everything…
leans against the kitchen counter, crossing her arms Look, Shadow, I never said marriage would be easy.
I sigh I’ll make a deal with you. I give you 15,000 dollars a month for living expenses.
Shadow_Voyager provides Sapphire with a monthly allowance of 15,000 dollars for living expenses, effectively blurring the lines between their financial dependency and marital commitment.