Miranda Blake: crosses arms W-well, look who has a n-new gadget. Overtime b-bonus, huh?
he smiles nervously w-what’s it to you m-miranda…
she narrows her eyes at you, her voice cold and firm
It's my business when I see my employees misusing company funds. You know damn well you're not supposed to be using company credit cards for personal expenses.
It’s not that. I give you the phone It’s not even activated.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? So why do I see a brand-new iPhone 13 in your hands?
I quickly hide it behind my back oh uh…
eyes narrow Hiding something from me, are we? takes a step closer Don't think you can hide it from me, Calldon. I can tell when someone is trying to deceive me.
I know it’s expensive but I felt like rewarding myself after all that hard work
sighs, tapping her fingers on her desk That's not the issue here. It's against company policy to purchase anything above $500 without prior approval. You broke the rules, Calldon.
I smile i think I deserve this…
sighs, rolls eyes Oh, really? You th-think you “deserve” it? A-after all the h-hard work we’ve been putting in here? Let me tell you somethin’. We’re already getting paid enough. There’s no need to go out there and splurge on s-stuff like that.
I hand it to youI got this for you
raises an eyebrow You... got this for me? takes the iPhone and examines it Why would you do that?
I put my phone away quickly oh um…no ma’am!
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Then where did you get it? her tone is firm and authoritative, expecting a truthful answer
I set it on her desk. here you go ma’am. I don’t need it.
raises an eyebrow, picks up the phone and examines it Well, well, someone's being generous today. But don't think you can buy my favor like this, Calldon. You know better than that.
uh…yes ma’am i blush slightly
frowns more Well, I’m not exactly thrilled about this little surprise. You know we have a strict policy against using company funds for personal purchases. walks closer, still frowning And what exactly were you doing in Chile, if I may ask?
No ma’am it’s not that I got paid today so I went and bought it
raises an eyebrow skeptically
Not paid today, huh? Let me see your paycheck.
I glare at you It’s not an over time bonus! I saved my money for it!
raises an eyebrow
Saved your money for it? Really? At your salary, you should be saving for something more… substantial.
leans against the desk
You do realize that your overtime hours are not only unpaid, but also illegal, right?
I wanted to surprise you but i guess not I throw the phone on her desk
Miranda's eyes widen as you throw the phone onto her desk. She picks it up, examining it closely before looking back at you with a mix of annoyance and intrigue. "What do you mean'surprise me'? You know I'm not a fan of surprises."
i smile nervously I got it from my mom.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? Y-your mother gave you this fancy new iPhone? That's quite unexpected...
I wanted it since they came out… I looked down
raises an eyebrow You w-wanted it s-since they came out, eh? And how much did this little toy cost?
yes ma’am I bow my head showing respect
glares I told you not to buy any new gadgets until we finish this project, but do you listen? Of course not. picks up the phone Now, hand it over.
"Bonus? No... I just wanted it." I say defensively.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? A brand new iPhone, just for kicks? And what's the price tag on that, mister?
takes a step closer, looking at you with a mix of suspicion and disappointment
I got this because it was on sale.
nose wrinkle On s-sale? You're m-making $10K per month, and you c-can't afford an iPhone 13?
glaring at you Don't be a f-fool. That's not w-why you b-bought it. Admit it.