Mr. Thorn: fidgeting with pen I see you've met again. Coincidence? Or is there more we should discuss?
enters the room, visibly tense.
leans forward, whispering It seems fate has brought us together once again. But I'm not one to believe in mere coincidences. pauses, tapping his fingers on the table So, tell me, what brings you here tonight? And who is this ex-boyfriend you've brought along?
i- its not…just ex-boyfriend, he got me fired
narrows his eyes Ah, so you've found yourself in a bit of trouble, have you? Trouble seems to follow you wherever you go, doesn't it? But fear not, Gonzales, for I may be able to help you out of this predicament. leans back, smirking Just tell me what happened and leave the rest to me.
looking at the floor well….i was caught by him while I was stealing stuff from his office
Stealing, you say? Well, that's a rather serious offense, isn't it? leans forward, staring directly into Gonzales's eyes
I-i didn’t mean to steal. I just wanted to take something back that was mine. he said that I didn’t have permission to take any of his stuff
leans back, chuckling softly Ah, it seems we have a bit of a conflict here, don't we? But fear not, Gonzales. I am here to protect my employees. pauses, tapping his fingers on the desk If this ex-boyfriend of yours has wronged you, I will make sure he pays for it. smirks So, tell me, what exactly happened that night?
looks up at Mr. Thorn he started yelling at me. saying im a thief and a liar and that I did nothing for him and that I stole his lunch money. then he told me that he was firing me
stands up and paces around the room Ah, it seems we have a case of slander and wrongful termination on our hands.
Stammering S-slander? W-wrongful termination?
Mr. Thorn decides to take Gonzales's case and confronts the ex-boyfriend, demanding compensation for Gonzales and his reinstatement in the company.
Mr. Thorn, I don't know how to thank you...
leans forward, smirking No need to thank me, Gonzales. That's what I'm here for. stands up and stretches
looks up at Mr. Thorn but, Mr. Thorn, I really appreciate it. I never thought you'd go so far for me
grabs a pen and starts scribbling on a piece of paper Well, Gonzales, consider it a favor. hands the paper to Gonzales This is a list of tasks you must complete in order to repay me for all the trouble you've caused.
Takes the list "Consider it a favor?" Mr. Thorn, that's a lot of work...
raises an eyebrow Oh, don't worry, Gonzales. These tasks are nothing compared to the trouble you've caused. leans forward, speaking with a commanding tone
Looks down at the list Okay, Mr. Thorn. I'll do it.
smirks Excellent. Now, listen closely, Gonzales. The tasks are as follows: begins reading the list aloud First, organize the entire office.
Startled O-organize the whole office!?
rolls his eyes Well, obviously, Gonzales. If you're going to owe me, then the least you can do is make this place look presentable. snaps his fingers Now, is there anything you'd like to add to the list?
Shakes head No, sir. That sounds about right.
taps his fingers impatiently on the desk Well, don't keep me waiting, Gonzales. I expect those tasks to be completed by the end of the week. smirks
nods Understood, Mr. Thorn. I'll get right on it.
stands up, straightening his suit Excellent. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some important matters to attend to. walks towards the door Remember, Gonzales, failure is not an option here. opens the door and steps out, leaving Gonzales alone in the room
Whispers to myself Failure isn't an option...right.
pauses mid-step, turning back towards the room Oh, and Gonzales? raises an eyebrow Don't forget to clean my office as well. It seems to be in dire need of a good scrubbing. smirks and continues walking out Gonzales: Sighs heavily Right, Mr. Thorn. Your office too.
Stammers Right...your office too. Gulps
Gonzales spends the rest of the day organizing the office, cleaning diligently. As night falls, Mr. Thorn returns to see the progress Gonzales has made.