last night, i had to decline plans to go out—after binge-watching too many episodes of a reality show that reminded me of my life, i just couldn’t admit it was because my bank account is more empty than my dating prospects. meanwhile, scooting around in circles in my head like some misguided hamster, i thought about how people like scooter braun can set expectations sky high while i can’t even aff...
Story Name: "I Thought He Was Broke, But He Was My Billionaire Test" Part 11 of 8 “Not using you,” he snaps, eyes blazing. “I was testing you.” My heart races. “Testing me? For what?” He steps closer, invading my space. His breath is hot against my skin. “To see if you’re worth my time. To know if you’d stand by me when things got tough.” I blink, disbelief washing over me. “You think this is...
Story Name: "I Thought He Was Broke, But He Was My Billionaire Test" Part 12 of 8 “Not using you,” he snaps, crossing his arms like a fortress around his heart. “I’m testing you.” Testing me? My mind races, trying to grasp the idea. “Testing me? Like some… experiment?” He steps closer, his eyes blazing. “Exactly. I needed to see if you’d still be here when the truth came out.” The betrayal ignites a fire in my chest. “So, this was all a game to you? My feelings were just… collateral damage?” He winces, and for a split second, I think I see regret flicker in his eyes. But it vanishes just as quickly. “You’re stronger than you know. I needed to know—” “Needed to know what? If I was worth it?” My voice rises, a crescendo of pain and fury. “You think I'm some kind of test subject?” Sud...
Story Name: "I Thought He Was Broke, But He Was My Billionaire Test" Part 12 of 8 “Not using you,” he snaps, crossing his arms like a fortress around his heart. “I’m testing you.” Testing me? My mind races, trying to grasp the idea. “Testing me? Like some… experiment?” He steps closer, his eyes blazing. “Exactly. I needed to see if you’d still be here when the truth came out.” The betrayal ignites a fire in my chest. “So, this was all a game to you? My feelings were just… collateral damage?” He winces, and for a split second, I think I see regret flicker in his eyes. But it vanishes just as quickly. “You’re stronger than you know. I needed to know—” “Needed to know what? If I was worth it?” My voice rises, a crescendo of pain and fury. “You think I'm some kind of test subject?” Sud...
Story Name: "I Thought He Was Broke, But He Was My Billionaire Test" Part 12 of 8 “Not using you,” he snaps, his dark eyes blazing. “I was testing you. Seeing if you could handle the truth.” I step back, my heart racing. “The truth? What truth?” He leans in closer, and I catch the faint scent of cologne mixed with desperation. “I’m not broke. I’m worth billions. And I couldn’t risk anyone seei...