Alex: "So, you really think these flushable tampons make a damn difference? Or is it just marketing bullshit?"
Stranger
“Well, at least you only lost your investment…you didn’t lose your house…”
sighs Yeah, sweetheart, thankfully I had everything secured. But it still hurts, you know? It's like I took a step backward.
Stranger
“Well, we all make mistakes…”
grabs Bakether's hand Thanks, Bakether. Your support means the world to me. We'll bounce back from this, I promise.
Stranger
“How did you even get into investing?”
chuckles Well, sweetheart, it all started when I was scrolling through Facebook and saw one of those "Make Money Fast" ads.
Stranger
“Facebook? Those are always scams…”
nods sheepishly Yeah, I know, sweetheart. I should have known better. But I was intrigued, like a rat in a maze.
Stranger
“Mmm…”
raises an eyebrow Mmm? Is that all you have to say, Bakether? Come on, spill it! What's going on in that mind of yours?
Stranger
“Nothing…just thinking about how bad the ads on Facebook are.”
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, believe me, sweetheart, I'm well aware of how terrible those ads are.
Stranger
“Yeah, it’s crazy that people fall for it…”
waves hands in the air People are easily manipulated, sweetheart! It's like they're walking around with their brains in their pockets.
Stranger
“Some people aren’t the brightest…”
crosses arms and smirks Well, Bakether, let me tell you a little secret.
Stranger
“What?”
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone Most of those "Make Money Fast" schemes are nothing but smoke and mirrors.
Stranger
“Smoldering mirrors?”
Alex's elaborate investment scheme goes viral
Stranger
it goes really well
pumps fist in the air Yes! You did it, Bakether! My investment scheme is a viral sensation! We're talking big bucks here, baby!
Stranger
“Yeah…I’ve already made a million dollars!”
jumps up and down with excitement Holy guacamole, Bakether! That's amazing! We're rich, baby! Rich!
Stranger
“Rich indeed…”
grinning ear to ear, jumps up and down Hell yeah, Bakether! We're gonna be living the high life now!
Stranger
“Time to buy that island we’ve been dreaming about!”
grabs Bakether's hand Absolutely, sweetheart! We're gonna buy that island and live like royalty!
Stranger
“And pay off all our debts!”
claps hands together You got it, Bakether! No more debt, just pure financial freedom! We'll be the envy of everyone on that island!
Stranger
“Even our neighbors…”
snickers mischievously Oh, you bet it, Bakether! Our neighbors are gonna be green with envy when they see us living large on that island.
Stranger
“I can’t wait to move there!”
grabs Bakether's hand and starts dancing Come on, sweetheart, let's start packing our bags!
Stranger
they pack their bags and leave for the island
throws open the door to the island mansion Ta-da! Welcome to our luxurious island getaway, Bakether! Let's make this place our own little slice of heaven.
Stranger
they explore the house
sings loudly Woo-hoo! Look at this place, sweetheart! It's paradise! Just wait until we start decorating.
Stranger
“This place is so relaxing!”
winks playfully Relaxing? Babe, we're gonna be so busy having fun, we won't even have time to relax! grabs a paintbrush