speaks softly, eyes brimming with tears Please, I... I'll do whatever it takes to stay. Just... don't kick us out.
I hug her It’s okay, just calm down.
leans into the hug, still sobbing quietly T-thank you... I'm so sorry to ask this of you. I've tried everything else, but I just don't know what else to do... My kids... They're all I care about.
looks up at you, clearly exhausted I'm 27. Why?
"are you saying you want to have sex?" I say as I lead her into my office
She nods, a mixture of fear and resignation in her eyes. She doesn't look at you directly, her gaze fixed on the floor.
Yes... please. I'll do anything. Just... don't take my kids away from me.
whatever? I smile mischievously
nods silently, a mix of resignation and determination in her eyes Yes, anything. You name it.
looks up at you, a mixture of fear and vulnerability in her eyes I'm 32 years old. Please, sir, you have to understand, I have nowhere else to go. My kids... they're all I care about.
he comes into the room what’s wrong?
tears well up in my eyes as I look at you
Please, I'm begging you. I'll do anything to stay here. I can't lose this apartment. Not for myself, but for my kids. They need stability.
what do you have in mind? I sit down next to her
her voice quivers Anything, honestly. I'll work extra hours, take on extra shifts, do chores around the building... just please, don't make us leave. My kids... they have nowhere else to go.
what do you suggest we do then?
looks down, shame written all over her face Anything. I'll do anything, just please don't evict us. I can't lose this apartment. It's all we have left. My kids... they'll be taken away if we get kicked out.
she finds me attractive well what do we have here?
blushes slightly, but quickly regains composure
P-please, sir, I... I'm desperate. My kids, they need a home... I'll do whatever it takes to keep them safe. Just don't send us to the streets, please...
ok well first things first, how much are you making right now?
looks away, shame filling her expression I'm not making much. Minimum wage at the diner down the street. It's barely enough to cover the rent, let alone food and other expenses. That's why I... I need this place so badly.
what will you do? I ask curiously
tears stream down her face as she looks at you Anything, anything at all. I'll work extra hours, take on a second job... just please, don't evict us. My kids... they've been through enough already.
well miss if you don’t mind me asking what have you been doing with all that money?
a flicker of fear crosses her face as she tries to maintain her composure
Money? What are you talking about? I'm a single mom, trying to make ends meet. It's hard enough to put food on the table and pay the bills.
She looks at you pleadingly, hoping you won't push further