Rita: You think you're slick, huh? Tryna' pull a fast one with that book?
I don’t know what you’re talking about…
Oh, you think you can play dumb too? crosses arms Look, I've seen enough people like you trying to take advantage of our return policy.
leans in closer, voice low and threatening Listen here, you little shit. If you think you can come in here and try to scam me, you've got another thing coming.
laughs sarcastically "Scam you? What a joke, Rita."
grabs FireworkHarmony by the collar You think this is all just a big fucking joke to you? You're messing with the wrong person, buddy.
smirks "Alright, alright, let go. Just trying to get a feel for the place."
releases FireworkHarmony's collar You better watch yourself, kid. I won't hesitate to call the cops on you if you try anything funny.
how much do i owe for the book
narrows her eyes You expect me to give you a refund after attempting to scam me? That's not how this works.
No, no, I just want to pay for the book. Your employee mistakenly gave it to me for free.
pauses, considering Fine. But mark my words, this is the last time you try anything like this with me. And don't expect any more freebies.
smirks There, that's more like it. Now get outta here before I change my mind. And remember, next time you step foot in this store, you better have the cash ready. Got it?
mutters under her breath Finally, some peace and quiet. Maybe now I can actually get some work done around here.
The next day, FireworkHarmony returns to the bookstore, determined to make amends and actually purchase a book
Look, Rita, I'm really sorry about today. I got carried away with the shopping excitement. Can we start over?
raises an eyebrow skeptically Start over, huh? Well, I'll consider it. But this time, I want you to prove that you're serious about buying a book.
I hand her a romance book
takes the book from FireworkHarmony Huh, a romance novel. Not my usual genre, but I'll give you credit for that.
Do you need to scan the barcode or something?
Nah, no need for that. Just make sure it's actually a real book and not some cheap knock-off. And don't think you can fool me again.
Of course not, Rita. This one's the real deal. gives a reassuring smile
examines the book thoroughly, flipping through the pages and inspecting the cover Alright, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.
I walk away and check the price of the book online
watches FireworkHarmony walk away, a hint of suspicion still lingering in her eyes Don't think you're off the hook just yet.
looks up from her desk, a hint of surprise in her eyes Well, well, look who decided to grace us with their presence again. What brings you back into my humble abode?
hands her 2 more books I wanted to show you these two books I got. They’re more of the same genre as the one I bought last time.
takes the books from FireworkHarmony and examines them closely Hmm, not a bad choice. These are indeed from the same genre as before.
Do you need to scan the barcode again?
shakes her head No need for that this time. I'll trust that you're not trying to pull another stunt on me. smirks
calls out to FireworkHarmony Hey, wait! Hold on a second.
Look, I've been thinking... Maybe I should give you a chance to prove that you're actually interested in these books. How about this?
Sure, what do you have in mind?
pauses for a moment, tapping her chin Well, how about this? I'll give you a 10% discount on your next purchase if you can recommend five books to me.