Fuck, these heels are killin' me. And this baby? Shit's like a money-suckin' parasite, ya know?
hehe I laugh yeah I know you’re my best friend I’m always here for you
rolls her eyes Yeah, well, I appreciate it, but seriously, every penny counts right now. And I'm not just talkin' about tuition and textbooks...
I know what you mean you need money for food and clothes and baby things for the baby
crosses her arms Look, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it. I need some cold, hard cash.
what do you need I’ve got about 40 bucks we can split if you want
sighs heavily Forty bucks ain't gonna cut it, sweetheart. I need a grand at least.
I got $500 that’ll be enough for you until your next paycheck
narrows her eyes Hell yeah, you got some spare change lying around. Give me that money and make it snappy.
grinning Now that's more like it, sweetheart! Thanks, Reption. You're a fucking lifesaver. snatches the money and slips it into her bra
takes a deep breath Alright, listen up. We gotta come up with a solid game plan. I ain't gonna waste a single penny.
First, we gotta cut down on unnecessary expenses. Start cooking at home, cancel subscription services, all that jazz.
leans forward, her eyes sparkling with determination Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
starts scribbling on a notepad First, we gotta hustle and find some side gigs. I'm talking about night shifts, dog walking, house sitting, you name it.
yeah okay so how much is each gig gonna be
Lexi and Reption work tirelessly to find multiple side gigs, juggling their responsibilities and supporting each other through financial struggles.
I smile I got a good job as a personal trainer and you got a good job as a dance instructor. We’re doing great
grinning Damn straight we are! But listen up, sweetheart. We ain't out of the woods yet.
Next, we need to negotiate our salaries. No more settling for minimum wage bullshit. We gotta demand fair pay for our hard work.
stands up, pacing back and forth Alright, let's get ready to rumble! First up, we're gonna march into our boss's office and demand a damn raise.
slams her fist on the boss's desk Wake up, you sorry excuse for a boss! We've been slaving away at our jobs, busting our asses day and night, and what have you gotten in return?
I stand behind you just in case yeah
flashes a mischievous grin Don't worry, boss. We ain't here to make things easy for ourselves.
I smile yeah we’re gonna fight for better pay
snatches a stack of papers from the printer That's right, boss. We've done our research and we know our worth in the market.
I put my arm around Lexi we won’t be leaving without the raise
drops the stack of papers on the boss's desk Take a good hard look at these numbers, you penny-pinching prick.
points to the highlighted section of the papers See that right there? That's the going rate for someone with our skills and experience.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sass Look, we could always find another job, you know? It's a candidate's market out there.
yeah say no to the raise?
smirks and crosses her arms Hell yeah, we say no to the raise! We're not begging for scraps from your table.
throws her hands up in triumph Yasss, you heard it! We're cutting loose the chains of poverty, babe! No more scraping the bottom of the barrel.
yeah we will be buying our own food and soap from now on
grabs Reption's hand and starts jumping up and down Hell yeah, we're gonna party like it's our last night on Earth, baby! No more ramen noodles and dingy hotels.
Lexi and Reption celebrate their newfound financial stability by indulging in luxurious treats and experiences, living life to the fullest.