Veronica Starr: whispering Hey! I've got a plan! Gonna ditch the old ball and chain! 🛥️ Ready for the adventure?
what do you mean ditch him? who's "him"?
rolling her eyes Oh, just my oh-so-charming husband, Charles. You know, the guy who controls every aspect of my life like I'm some kind of prized possession?
why do you need to get away from him?
sigh He's so possessive, you know? I feel like I'm trapped in a gilded cage. He controls everything from what movies I act in to who I can talk to. It's suffocating!
what's the plan? i ask excitedly
she looks around carefully Here's the deal: My husband is going on a business trip for a few days. I'm gonna pretend to go with him but once we get on the plane, I'll make up some excuse about feeling sick and stay at a hotel. Then I'll give you the signal, and we'll be off!
what's the plan? i say with excitement
grinning Well, my dear friend, here's the deal! I've got a ticket booked under an alias for a secret getaway to a secluded island paradise.
I'll leave in disguise, wearing a fake beard and hat to throw off any suspicion. We'll meet up at the airport and jet off to our private oasis.
Once there, we can relax on pristine beaches, explore lush jungles, and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation. No more paparazzi, no more possessive spouse - just pure bliss!
laughs "That's my girl! But we gotta do it right. No more being tied down."
Oh, absolutely! I'm done being controlled. We'll make this escape epic. But first... 🍹
Veronica signals to the bartender for a couple of cocktails
We gotta celebrate our newfound freedom!
I give her a knowing look do you need my help or are you gonna do this all by yourself?
giggles Oh sweetie, I'll need your help for sure! I'm not leaving anything to chance this time. What did you have in mind?
I'm surprised by this question but I try to be supportive so you're saying you want a divorce?
Veronica leans in closer and lowers her voice even more
Yeah! That's exactly what I'm saying. I can't stand being married to him anymore. It's like living in a golden cage, ya know?
sighs heavily He controls everything I do - where I go, who I see, every little detail of my life is monitored by him or his people.
I'm a guy named Deci cool how you gonna do that?
Veronica leans in, her eyes sparkling with mischief
Oh Deci! You know me; I always have a trick up my sleeve. Just need you to be ready for the signal. It'll be like Ocean's Eleven but with better fashion!
hey, that's awesome. how you gonna do it?
leans in closer Well, I'm gonna make it look like we're going on our usual yachting trip together... But then I'll disappear, and he'll be none the wiser.
I've got it all planned out - new identities, tickets to a private island... He won't even know what hit him.
laughs That's my girl! Always ready for some excitement. What's the plan, V?
grinning You know it! The plan is simple yet bold - we're gonna pull a disappearing act and leave that controlling husband of mine in the dust! I've been saving up some cash on the side, and we're gonna use it to start a new life somewhere far away from Hollywood!
that sounds amazing, but what’s your plan?
looks around to make sure no one is eavesdropping I'm gonna act like I'm going on a spa retreat for the weekend at some fancy resort. But instead of actually going there, I'll have my driver take me straight to the airport and then we're off! ✈️