Funding the Flame

Summary

I once had a secret, hidden relationship with Roman Pierce.

He paid for my tuition, and I slept in his bed.

Later, he told me he was at the age where he wanted to get married and have kids.

So, I unilaterally ended things.

Years later, we met again. I was accompanying my academic advisor to pitch him for a research investment.

After a few too many drinks, I pinched his face and drunkenly ran my mouth:

"I have money now. Here’s two thousand bucks. Let me top you just once!"

Everyone else froze in sheer panic, scrambling to explain: