Friends of Nonchalant Dude (ND) are worried at how his personal relationship is evolving. The strong presence of Influential Personality (IP) might not be good for his financial standing in the long run. ND and IP developed a bond when ND was in a troubling time of his life. IP was there for support and soon, the opportunity came.
Over the years, ND managed to handle his finances well and place his money in investments that mattered to him. Despite his achievements, IP advised ND he needed someone, like a financial adviser, to consolidate his assets. Who else could that be? IP presented a track record of handling someone’s finances that resulted in that person’s owning a home. ND was convinced.
First, IP decided to manage the operations of a place dear to ND. The staff are not happy whenever IP comes over with her family. Instead of running the place, IP seems to be on vacation with the staff at her beck and call. Some tasks are not even in their job description and IP does not leave tips nor pay for accommodations. Second, IP has recommended monetizing another investment of ND. The recommendation involves imposing membership fees. Friends of ND who are regulars will not be spared. After all, utilities have to be paid and friendships will not be able to answer for costs. Even if the friends regularly chip in for maintenance, IP wants a uniform amount to be billed.
When ND talked to his friends who helped him in that investment, they had mixed reactions. These friends were already with ND prior to the entry of IP. A Close Friend (CF) of ND knew the background of IP and warned ND about letting IP handle his finances. CF has insider information of how IP allegedly milked a wealthy relative. Allegedly, IP even suggested to ND to allow her to handle his main source of bread and butter when his current obligations are done.
‘It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.’ ― Confucius
Firm Decision
The moment Cynical Actor (CA) saw the gifts on the table, his head filled not with excitement, but with a glaring question. CA wondered how The Sender (TS) found out their address. CA left strict instructions not to reveal their whereabouts, as he wants to keep their life strictly private and access to them limited only to people with whom he has good standing.
The apprehension in knowing their precise location stems from CA’s fear of having unwanted people who might behave unceremoniously upon seeing them. However, CA was calmed down with the assurance coming from Hopeful Woman (HW). HW admitted to exchanging messages with TS. CA was shocked as HW had not mentioned anything about what she was doing. Despite the tension, CA controlled his feelings and stopped a possible outburst. HW was looking forward to having good relations with TS, but CA thinks it’s all fake. CA would better appreciate the idea if TS went to him directly.
The following day, HW prepared food, which came from the gifts. CA ignored the dishes and asked the help to prepare something else for him. When CA left, HW was distraught and cried. Nonetheless, whenever TS asked how HW is, the response is always positive. TS is happy that HW is happy, but as far as CA is concerned, earning his good side might be far away.
‘Sometimes in life, you have to make a selfish decision and do what's best for you.’ − Saquon Barkley
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