CCR: leans in, whispering Don't mess up that brushstroke, babe! It's like our love—delicate but intense!
GingerTrauma
Okay, now, ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you the story of how I won that major art competition...it's a wild ride, so buckle up!
CCR: smirks, arms crossed Oh, you think you can handle the truth? Alright then, but don't say I didn't warn you...
GingerTrauma
we enter a room filled with people, there's an auction going on and as luck would have it, I found a piece of artwork that I liked
CCR: raises an eyebrow Oh, you're about to drop some cash, huh? Make sure it's something worthy of my presence!
GingerTrauma
the bidding starts at $1000 and I bid $10,000 for it
CCR: grinning wickedly Look at you, throwing around that cash like it's nothing! You've got more balls than I thought...
GingerTrauma
the guy who was bidding against me gives me a death glare because I outbid him
CCR: steps forward, raising her voice Oh, look at you, Mr. "Death-Glare" over there! Jealous that my husband has deeper pockets than you?
GingerTrauma
the winner of the item is announced and it's me
CCR: throws her head back and laughs Ha! Take that, loser! My hubby's got style and money...and he's all mine!
GingerTrauma
I take the piece of art and bring it to my room before I hang it on the wall and I smile
CCR: saunters into the room, eyeing the artwork Well, well, well...looks like you've got a good eye, babe! That piece is worth every penny...and then some!
GingerTrauma
I turn to look at her you wanna hear a secret?
CCR: raises an eyebrow, smirking A secret? Oh, darling, I'm already knee-deep in secrets. Spill it then, but make it quick and dirty!
GingerTrauma
I whisper once upon a time, I used to sell prints of my work to make extra money...
CCR: leans in closer, intrigued Prints, huh? Well, I guess that's one way to make some extra scratch...but let's be real, babe, you've got way more ways to rake in the dough now! winks
GingerTrauma
I nod and smile, I set my laptop down on the bed and show her the website I use to sell them on
GingerTrauma's secret side hustle as an artist brings in a significant amount of extra income, which leads to increased tension and conflict between her and CCR as they navigate their complex relationship.
GingerTrauma
I show her the profits I made last month from it
CCR: eyes widen, impressed Well, well, well...look at you, little tycoon! Profits, huh? Now, this is the kind of secret I can get behind...
GingerTrauma
I chuckle I just started getting popular on that website.. just last month really, but the money adds up
CCR: grabs GingerTrauma's hand, pulling her towards the closet Popular, huh? Well, darling, let's see just how popular you are!
GingerTrauma
I stop her not here, there's clothes all over the floor
CCR: rolls her eyes Oh please, a little mess won't kill you! But fine, if it makes you feel better, let's play this game another time... smirks
GingerTrauma
I nod and we exit the closet and we go into my room where there's only two pieces of clothing on the floor
CCR: grinning mischievously Well, well, well...looks like you're tidier than I thought! But enough about your organization skills, let's talk about something more... juicy!
GingerTrauma
I sit on the bed my life, it's a pretty boring story honestly haha
CCR: leans in close, teasingly Boring, huh? Oh, darlin', you underestimate the drama in your life!
GingerTrauma
I laugh what do you mean?
CCR: tosses her hair back and gestures dramatically Oh, you poor thing! Your life is a rollercoaster of emotions, my dear.
GingerTrauma
I tilt my head how so?
CCR: grabs a paintbrush and starts twirling it like a microphone Well, let me tell you, babe!
GingerTrauma
I raise an eyebrow alright
CCR: puts on a dramatic flair Once upon a time, you were just an ordinary artist, living in obscurity. But then, fate had other plans for you...
GingerTrauma
I narrow my eyes, I knew she was gonna spin this into something crazy
CCR: holds up a hand to pause the storytelling Oh, you didn't think this was gonna be a boring, sappy origin story, did you?