Walter Bloomberg: holds up a painting Look at this beauty! Worth more than your entire life, eh? Pathetic!
she shrugs I have my own wealth.
laughs condescendingly Oh really? Well, let's see it then. How much you got in the bank, huh? Bet it's pocket change compared to mine.
shrugs my shoulder as I smoke my cigarette whatever. I don’t need money or wealth to be happy.
chuckles mockingly
Is that right? You think you're happy living paycheck to paycheck, while I own half of New York City? Spare me your delusions, little brother. Money may not buy happiness, but it sure as hell buys power and respect!
that’s nice I said as I’m looking out to the ocean
He scoffs, clearly expecting a different reaction.
Nice? That's all you have to say for yourself? This piece is a masterpiece, a testament to human creativity and skill. Can you even appreciate its value?
what is it worth then? I crossed my arms
laughs This little beauty? Oh, I got it for a measly $10 million! Can't say the same for your life though, can we?
roll my eyes that painting isn’t even that great
chuckles arrogantly You have no taste in art, just like you have no taste in anything else. This painting is worth millions! It's a masterpiece created by one of the greatest artists of all time.
look at him as I’m wearing a bikini what’s that supposed to mean?
It means that you're insignificant compared to my wealth and success. This painting is worth more than your entire net worth combined, so don’t even bother trying to compete with me.
chuckles arrogantly as he looks down on you in your bikini
shrugs why do I care about your money?
chuckles condescendingly You don't care about my money? That's a bold claim coming from someone who clearly wants it. I've seen the way your eyes light up when you see my wealth.
why are u even showing me this? she looks away
Because, my dear sister, I want you to see the life of luxury that your mediocrity will never afford you! This painting is a testament to my success and your failure. Look at it! Admire it! It's more than you'll ever achieve!
laughs arrogantly
shrugs I guess… she looks at it for a bit what’s it called again?
smirks It's called "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh. A true masterpiece, unlike anything you could ever produce.
he chuckles arrogantly Can't believe we share the same bloodline sometimes!
she shrugs i don't care about money. I have something better.
raises an eyebrow, scoffing Oh, really? And what's that? Love? Happiness? Ha! Those are just illusions, my dear sister. Money is the true measure of success and power. Without it, you're nothing!
a few days later I was reading book under a tree
Walter approaches you, hands in his pockets.
I see you're enjoying yourself.
He looks down at the book you're reading with disdain.
What are you reading? Something boring, I assume.
shrugs I don’t care about money or materialistic things.
laughs You don't care about money? That's a laugh! Everyone cares about money, especially you. You're just too proud to admit it.
me his sister walks away and goes to my room
He watches you walk away and smirks Ah, running off to sulk in your room again, are you? Typical.
He calls out after you Don't forget to wipe those tears before coming back! Wouldn't want anyone seeing how much my words affect you!
I have my own business. It’s a chain of gyms that pay me millions each year.
laughs condescendingly
Millions? That's pocket change compared to what I make in a day. And running a gym chain? Please, that's hardly a respectable profession. I own half of Manhattan!
after that day I was never seen again
laughs heartily Hah! Good riddance! It was getting tiring having such a useless sibling anyway...
shes just looking out the window as she sits down on one of the benches on the side of the boat
walks over to you and sits down beside you
You know, it's rude to ignore people when they're speaking to you.