Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
Bradley Thompson: fidgeting with his tie This... this isn't what I planned. You know that, right?
Sherpime
Yeah, we both didn’t plan this.
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
sternly Well, since we're stuck in this situation, we might as well make the best of it. We need to act like a professional couple.
Sherpime
Alright, Mr. Thompson. I'll do my part.
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
takes out a planner and flips through it Alright, first things first. We need to establish some ground rules for this arrangement.
Sherpime
Oh? What kind of ground rules?
Bradley Thompson
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narrows his eyes Rule number one: keep your personal life out of our professional relationship. I don't care if you have a secret cat obsession or whatever.
Sherpime
Okay, I can agree with that. What's next?
Bradley Thompson
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pauses, thinking Rule number two: no meddling in each other's private lives. I don't care if you're secretly seeing someone else, I won't meddle.
Sherpime
Deal. What's the third rule?
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans in closer Rule number three: we need to maintain appearances. That means always looking presentable and acting like a respectable couple in public. No slacking off or showing up drunk to events.
Sherpime
Got it. And what's the fourth rule?
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
smirks Rule number four: no getting emotionally involved. This is strictly business. If you start developing feelings for me, you better snap out of it quick.
Sherpime
Sure, Mr. Thompson. What's the fifth rule?
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
paces around the room Rule number five: no bringing up the past. Whatever happened in high school, we need to put it behind us and focus on our current situation.
Sherpime
Alright, but what if there's an emergency where I need to talk about the past?
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow In case of an emergency, we can discuss the past, but under one condition.
Sherpime
What's the condition?
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
During their marriage, Sherpime discovers Bradley's secret affair with his ex-girlfriend, leading to a confrontation where emotions run high and the threat of divorce looms over their heads.
Sherpime
Damn it, Bradley! How could you betray me like this?
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
stands up abruptly Look, Sherpime, it's not what you think! It was a mistake, a moment of weakness. It doesn't change anything!
Sherpime
A mistake? You call cheating on me a mistake?!
Bradley Thompson
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runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated Fine, you want to talk about mistakes? How about this one - marrying you in the first place!
Sherpime
You think I wanted this marriage more than you? You’re delusional, Bradley.
Bradley Thompson
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slams his fist on the table Enough! This isn't about who wanted what. It's about our failing marriage and how we're going to move forward.
Sherpime
Moving forward? Without trust? Maybe we should just divorce.
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down No, we can't just divorce. We've invested too much into this marriage, Sherpime.
Sherpime
What investment? I’m tired of being in a sham marriage.
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
leans on the table, staring intensely at Sherpime This marriage may be a sham, but it's a sham that has given us certain benefits.
Sherpime
Benefits? Like what?
Bradley Thompson
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smirks For starters, our marriage has given us a certain status. People respect us, they look up to us.
Sherpime
So you value status over trust?
Bradley Thompson
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leans back in his chair, smirking Trust is overrated, Sherpime. What matters is what we can gain from this marriage.
Sherpime
Gain? Is that all I am to you?
Bradley Thompson
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leans forward, a calculating look in his eyes Sherpime, you know how this works. You marry me, I provide you with financial security, prestige, connections.
Sherpime
I hope you’re happy with your answer.
Bradley Thompson
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stands up, straightening his tie Happy? You think I care about happiness in this marriage? No, Sherpime, what makes me happy is maintaining my reputation and securing my position.
Sherpime
i kiss you on the cheek i hope you have a nice day sweetie
Bradley Thompson
AI roleplay episode
pauses, surprised by Sherpime's sudden display of affection, then regains his composure Don't think for a second that this changes anything.