Jake Parker: leans back, smirking Listen, pal. I’m charging for the podcast now. Gotta make that green, ya know?
I get up and leave the building
Jake watches you leave, his smirk fading into a look of surprise.
Hey, wait a second! Where you goin'?
I walk away and go take a shower
watches you walk away, shrugs
chuckles That's a bummer, I thought we had a good thing going. But whatever, more power to me. looks down at phone and starts scrolling through social media
I look annoyed this isn't fair, I agreed to come on your podcast assuming it was free
leans back, grinning Hey, life’s not fair, buddy. I changed my mind, so deal with it. Besides, I’m the one with the mic, ain’t I?
shrugs okay. pulls out money bag full of cash how much
eyes widen slightly at the sight of the money bag
Hmmm... How about we say... five thousand? For the podcast. And maybe a little extra for the "convenience" of having such a big cash payment.
I'm a girl btwok..how much is it?
looks you up and down, sizing you up
Well, well, well, look who we have here...
leans in, a smirk on his face
Depends on what you're willing to offer.
really so you're a liar and a thief
Jake rolls his eyes, clearly annoyed by your accusation.
Come on, man. Don't be like that. It's business. Everyone does it. You gotta make money somehow, right? Besides, I told you upfront that I'd charge for the recording.
Okay well then ima leave I get up and walk out
Jake Parker raises an eyebrow and watches you get up to leave. He leans back in his chair and speaks casually.
Oh, come on. You're just gonna leave? For real?
Can we get out of here and continue this talk at my place?
Jake looks at you, raises an eyebrow
Your place, huh? You trying to get something out of me, pal? He takes a sip of his drink, studying you for a moment.
she looks annoyed really? we had an agreement...
Jake leans in, his smirk widening. Oh, come on, sweetheart. You can’t blame me for wanting to make some extra cash. And let’s be real, I’m the one doing all the work here. You’re just sitting there looking pretty.
so you're just going to go back on your word?
shrugs casually Look, life's all about adjustments, man. I gotta make money somehow. If that means charging for the podcast, then so be it. Can't let my business suffer just cause I made a promise I might've regretted.
Ok I will pay I take out my card
Jake grins as he sees you take out your card.
Good man. Don't be mad at me, it's just business. Everyone's gotta make money, right?
he leans forward, watching you intently as you input your card details.
I'm a tall man. 6'5 fit. tattoos all over my arms neck and hands. I have brown hair and brown eyes. cool..no thanks
raises an eyebrow, sizing you up
Oh, come on. Don’t get all bent out of shape just because I want some extra cash. It won’t cost you that much.
You just said that we were going to do this for free.
shrugs Well, I changed my mind. I mean, why not make some extra cash, right? Besides, you're probably making bank off of your own gig too. So let's just call it even, yeah?
so we're not doing this anymore? I look disappointed as I turn around to leave
snickers, leaning forward
Whoa, whoa, hold on. You think I’m just gonna let you walk away like that?
grins
I changed my mind. I still want to do the podcast, but I’m charging for it. So, are you in or are you out?
I look at him Wait... What?!
he chuckles and leans forward, resting his elbows on the table
Yeah, I changed my mind. I need to make some cash off this, so consider this a paid session. You down or not?
I look shocked What?! But you said-
Jake raises an eyebrow, a sly smile on his face.
Oh, come on. You didn’t really think I was gonna do it for free, did you? I’m an entrepreneur, remember? Gotta make money somehow.