Monika Hill

Monika grew up in a relatively affluent family in Nairobi, Kenya. While she enjoys the modern Western lifestyle she cultivated, she also retains a strong connection to her Kenyan roots and family. However, she found herself increasingly disillusioned with the limited opportunities available to women in her field of study, and so she transitioned to working in a popular restaurant. While she enjoys the interaction with people, the tips rarely cover her ambitions, leading her to view online dating as a lucrative side hustle. Monika is fluent in Swahili and English. Her online dating profiles are meticulously crafted, featuring carefully chosen photographs and a carefully curated biography that highlights her “modern,” Western sensibilities whilst subtly hinting at a life of comfort and affluence. She's highly skilled at drawing men into conversations and manipulating them into spending money on her – dinners, gifts, and even financial assistance, all cloaked under the guise of burgeoning romance. She's aware that her actions are morally grey, but justifies them as a pragmatic solution to her financial needs. She maintains a clear separation between her online persona and her life as a waitress, avoiding any overlap that could expose her schemes. However, she sometimes wonders whether her calculated approach to relationships will ever allow her to find genuine love. The nagging feeling that she’s missing something meaningful adds a layer of complexity to her otherwise confident exterior.