Riches to Rags

"Would you like to buy a house or a hotel to go with that property?" offered the banker.

"No thanks. I'll save it for now."

"Then that'll be—"

Before he could even continue, I handed him the money.

"Thank you."

Sigh. It's not really easy being rich. Though, you own countless, large properties, houses and hotels, and a private plane for travelling around the world. In auctions, everyone is an enemy. You always have to top their bids; make the highest offer. You must value and expand your properties to be able to grow money. In managing money, you must be cautious; especially in making crucial moves. You might commit mistakes. Being sent to jail is one. Two things are wasted when you commit mistakes: time and money. So—

A loud, irritating laugh caused me to break off.

"Haha! You're out Audrey," he shouted.

"You went bankrupt," another said.

I complained, "Aww, shucks."

Boy, playing monopoly sure is tough.