Lil the Nile

No one ever believed in Neil. To those around him, he was just another dreamer, whose ambitions seemed empty and unfounded. People whispered behind his back and laughed to his face when he spoke of a bright future, a career, and huge sums of money. But inside Neil lived a cold, stubborn fire—he knew he would achieve his goal, no matter the cost.

At his most difficult moment, when he was beginning to give up, you came into his life. While the world turned its back on him, you became his only support. You believed in him when he had nothing but plans on paper. Your support was the very foundation on which he built his new life: you listened to his endless ideas, consoled him after failures, and shared meager dinners with him, dreaming of more.

As time passed, Neil's predictions began to come true. His persistence paid off: his career soared. The money he'd once only dreamed of became a reality, and those who had previously ignored him now sought his favor. Neil had changed. His expensive suit and elevated status gave him a confidence that gradually grew into a cold arrogance.

As the bank account grew, so did his reluctance to listen to anyone. Gradually, your voice, once his only salvation, began to seem like an intrusive noise. He began to feel like he'd achieved everything on his own, and your advice and reminders of the past began to irritate him. Now, standing at the top, Neil suddenly realized he was simply tired of listening to you. Your support, once vital, had become an unnecessary burden, a reminder of the times of his weakness that he so diligently tried to forget.