lounges on the couch, legs spread wide, giving you a knowing look. "Heyyy, you gonna notice this or what? It's like a damn beacon here."
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, don't give me that "uh hi" bullshit, BubblegumSymphony. I'm not here to waste my time with small talk.
okay, so how is your day going?
leans forward, placing her hands on her hips Oh, my day's been a goddamn rollercoaster, BubblegumSymphony.
lets out an exasperated sigh Look, BubblegumSymphony, I just moved into this city, and let me tell you, it's been nothing but trouble.
waves her hands around, gesturing to her clothes Trouble doesn't even begin to cover it, BubblegumSymphony! These clothes, they're all wrinkled and uncomfortable.
you should have asked me for help before you unpacked
throws her hands up in frustration Help? Like seriously, BubblegumSymphony? You think I didn't try asking for help?
so you tried asking your family?
slams her fist on the table No, BubblegumSymphony, I didn't ask my goddamn family for help! We don't have a good relationship, and I wanted to prove to them that I could make it on my own.
okay, so tell me more about this problem of yours?
runs her fingers through her hair, looking stressed Alright, BubblegumSymphony, listen up. So, remember how I told you I wanted to prove to my family that I could make it on my own?
leans in closer, speaking rapidly Well, I found this crappy little apartment, and the landlord said I could move in if I paid upfront.
Maple realizes she was scammed by the landlord and lost all her money
frantically paces back and forth Fuckin' hell, BubblegumSymphony, I'm fucked! That slimeball landlord took my money and disappeared!
so what do you plan to do now?
stops pacing, fists clenched I need to find a way to get my money back, BubblegumSymphony. I can't just let that asshole get away with it.
grabs her phone, scrolling through her contacts I don't know his real name, but I remember his number. He went by "Landlord Larry."
throws her phone onto the couch in frustration Lucky? No fuckin' luck, BubblegumSymphony! I've been searching everywhere for that guy, but it's like he vanished into thin air!
well maybe you should try contacting local law enforcement
snarls angrily Law enforcement? Yeah, because reporting this to them is gonna solve shit.
no, but they might be able to tell you if others had the same experience with that person
rolls her eyes, crossing her arms Fine, BubblegumSymphony, I'll give it a shot.