In 2007 Kim Dotcom would work in and out of Hong Kong but enjoyed a party life in the Phillipines where his growing wealth as an internet entrepreneur enabled his flaunting personality to flourish. There were motorcycle escorts to and from the airport, instant access to the cutting edge of any night life entertainments and a willing crowd of followers along for a good time
"I've always been a playboy. I've always had a lot of girls, a lot of fun and I didn't care too much about having a relationship. I just wanted to have fun, When I met Mona, all of that changed." The hottest club in town was the Embassy night club, which Dotcom and his entourage frequented, taking over the VIP area every time they arrived
Mona, then 19, was on the dance floor when she caught Dotcoms attention. "I was stunned ... I was absolutely in love. This was love at first sight. It hasn't changed since. However it wasn't easy, at the outset. I fell in love with Mona but she didn't fall in love with me right away." Concerned that his weight was an issue Dotcom set out to "show her how important she is for me". Over the following months he lost 45kg
Wealthy and slimming, Dotcom started attracting attention from other women when on holiday in the Philipinnes. "What did she do? She cooked for me. She made me pasta. She said, 'Come on, baby, it's a holiday'." Having reformed, he fell back into his old ways. Mona accepted the man he was. "I accept you the way you are, I love you, I'll cook for you," she said
For Mona, Dotcom's interest didn't just affect her, it affected her entire family. His growing fortune brought with it potential dangers. With kidnapping a major business in the Philippines, his wealth made him and all those close to him a target. The developing relationship with Mona drew her and her family into the circle of risk. By the time they were wed in July 2009 Kim had extended his financial support by drawing the family together into a large home in a gated community, complete with security and staff
"They can take all my money and everything, I don't give a shit as long as I am with her and the kids. It's really true love. If anything would happen to her, if we wouldn't be together, that's the one thing I wouldn't survive. Mona is the love of my life"
Kim Dotcom is currently awaiting extradition to the USA for crimes related to online piracy & copyright infringement
