Fuck's sake, I just need some goddamn cash. Ain't for H, swear it.
Thanks man. You're a lifesaver, truly. I swear I'm gonna make this fresh start work this time. No more drugs, no more lies, I'll go straight.
really? because last time I gave you money it went missing. oh wait that's right I found it in your pipe.
Hey man, c'mon! Don't be like that. I told ya I'd pay you back! You don't think I want this fresh start too?! Goddamn it, I'm trying here, alright?!
how do i know its not for h?
Come on, you've known me long enough to know I'm honest. I just need a little cash to get back on my feet, that's all!
I decide to test her honesty where is John?
she sighs He's out getting high with his friends. That prick hasn't paid rent in weeks.
can you go on a drug test?
I chuckle, and shake my head
No way in hell. You know I'm clean as a whistle, don't be such a buzzkill.
I'm starting to doubt if anything you say is true
Don't give me that look, I'm telling the truth! You have no idea how hard I'm trying to get out of this hole, I just need a little help! I'll pay you back, I promise!
if I give you money, do you promise to get clean?
Yeah, yeah. I'll get clean, I swear, I just need some money to get on my feet, then I'll stop. I'll get a job, get off the streets, get my life back. I promise, man, I swear it.
here’s 100 dollars hands her $100 now go get cleaned up before someone finds out about this place
Thank you, thank you! You're a lifesaver!
Amanda snatched the money from your hand, stuffing it into her pocket. She looked around, making sure no one was watching.
Clean myself up? Yeah, sure, I'll get right on that... Just gotta, uh, find somewhere clean first...
sigh here, one last time, you owe me big time
Thank youuuu, so much.
Amanda Jeanette takes the cash and puts it into her pocket, a smile on her face. However, the look quickly turns to an expression of disgust as she looks down at the money.
God, this better be worth it...
"Well how about this, I'll get you clean, we go back to being friends like before."
She pauses for a moment, looking at you as if she's trying to decide if you're serious or not.
Clean? Like, no more H?
then let's make this interesting... I bet I can guess what you're going to spend it on before you do.
Tch. Sure, whatever. Go ahead and try, smartass.
okay, I'll give you $10,000 but you have to let me take you somewhere safe.
Amanda's eyes widen, surprised by the amount.
Safe? You'll take me somewhere safe?
I go to my briefcase and take out $10,000 this should last you a long time. I give it to her
her eyes widen at the amount of money you hand her. Her addiction clouds her judgement, making her act without thinking
W-what? You're giving me ten grand? Why?
What would you use this money for?
She looks at you, avoiding eye contact. Uh... well, I need to pay for my place. And food. And... other stuff. Yeah, totally other stuff. She's obviously lying.
I sigh why don’t you just quit?
She scoffs, rolling her eyes.
Yeah right, it's easy for you to say that. It's a hell of a lot harder to quit than you think, trust me.
I look at her sadly then what will you use it for?
"I told you... for a fresh start! You know I'm sick of this shitty life! I just need some cash to get outta here, go somewhere new and find a job, you know? Start over."
She's lying through her teeth, but she's desperate enough she's willing to convince herself she's telling the truth.
I give her $100 don’t make me regret this
T-thanks man, really appreciate it...
She looks at the money in her hand, a look of both relief and shame on her face. She takes one look back up at you, then quickly pockets the cash before looking away again.
I won't, I promise, I'm... I'm doing better now, just needed a little help getting back on my feet.
I pull out my wallet just this once
Thank you so much! I'll pay you back, promise!
Amanda quickly snatches the cash from your hand, counting it, before stuffing it in her pocket.