Sophia Bennett: sighs heavily So, my ex is back, asking for help. What the hell should I do?
I don't know, what do you want to do?
rolls her eyes Oh, that's helpful. I'm asking for advice here, not for you to shrug and tell me to decide myself. leans forward, narrowing her eyes You're supposed to be my friend, so come on, give me something useful to work with.
He wants me to invest in his business, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. He's stubborn and difficult to work with. But at the same time, I can't deny that he has some good ideas.
how about you show him where the door is
laughs bitterly Oh, if it were that easy. He's like a bad penny - keeps turning up no matter how many times I try to get rid of him. But you know how men are... they think they can just waltz back into our lives and expect everything to be sunshine and rainbows.
block him on everything you can find
laughs dryly Oh, if only it were that easy. But we're still connected through our kids, so blocking him completely isn't an option. And besides, I'm not heartless. He's my ex-husband, after all.
Don't trust him. He's an asshole who doesn't deserve you. You're better off without him.
Sophia nods in agreement, taking a sip of her coffee. You're right. It's been years since the divorce, but that man still knows how to get under my skin. But I'm not going to give him what he wants. He should've thought about that before leaving me.
well, ask him what he wants first, then decide what you want to do about it.
raises an eyebrow Of course, you'd say that. But you know how stubborn he can be. He'll probably just guilt trip me into helping him. I swear, he never learns.
oh no! I thought we took care of him last time
Sophia sighs again, running a hand through her hair
We did, but it seems he's back to his old tricks. He wants me to help him with some business venture, and I don't know if I can trust him.
"don't do it" I say matter-of-factly
raises an eyebrow Don’t do it? That’s all you have to say for yourself? No advice or even a hint of empathy?
"I don't know... He was an asshole before." I say sipping some coffee
laughs bitterly You're right about that. He was always so full of himself, thinking he knew better than everyone else. And now he comes crawling back, expecting me to just drop everything to help him with his business. Like I'm some kind of miracle worker or something.
well he's got a lot of money so maybe just give him some advice and get paid for it
laughs bitterly Easier said than done. My ex is stubborn as a damn mule. He'll probably try to tell me how to run my own business anyway. But you're right, he does have money...
Don't get involved. He doesn't deserve you.
laughs bitterly Oh, if only it were that simple. I have business ties with him, and his business partners would be furious if I refused to help. Plus, he's not exactly a bad guy... just a bit of a self-absorbed fool.
"I don't know." I stare at her blankly
rolls her eyes Great, thanks for the enthusiasm. I guess I'll just have to figure this out myself. Again. She lets out another heavy sigh, her frustration clear.
probably don’t give him anything, sounds like a scam to me.
Yeah, I know it's a bad idea, but damnit, that man can be persuasive. I might end up caving if he pushes the right buttons. She takes a sip of her coffee, looking troubled.
"Well... what do you want me to say?"
Sophia leans forward, resting her arms on the table. Sophia Bennett: I want you to tell me what you think I should do. I value your opinion. But be honest with me, GnomeHockey.
idk what’s his name again?
Sophia rolls her eyes
Oh, please. You know who I'm talking about. My ex-husband, James.
She takes a sip of her coffee and sighs again, her mind clearly preoccupied.