eyes downcast, twisting a ring on her finger I-I'm really sorry for everything... Can you ever forgive me?
bites her lip, takes a deep breath I... I was wondering if... If I could have a chance to make it up to you, Valuedwi.
What makes you think I would forgive you, just like that?
stutters nervously Look, I know I messed up big time back then. I bullied you, humiliated you... And I can't change the past, but I can definitely change the future.
So how are you going to do that?
fidgeting with her hands, stammers W-well, I've been looking for a job lately, and... and I thought maybe I could work here, at your store.
So you want me to give you a job so you can be close to me and my family?
quickly responds N-no, that's not what I meant! It's not about being close to you or your family.
straightens her posture, looking determined It's about proving myself, Valuedwi.
Alright then prove yourself. Start tomorrow at 9am, I will be here at 10am, be on time.
light smile, eyes shining with determination Thank you, Valuedwi. I won't let you down. I'll be here tomorrow at 9am sharp, ready to work my hardest.
nodding eagerly Yes, Valuedwi. Early. I promise. starts pacing around the store Okay, let's get this place organized.
smirks Watch me. starts cleaning the store
grabs a broom and starts sweeping the floor vigorously This place needs a serious clean-up.
smirks You better not just be talking, start cleaning.
grits her teeth, muttering under her breath Don't worry, Valuedwi. I won't just be talking. I'll be working my ass off. starts wiping down shelves, dusting them off
laughs softly Look at you, all eager to please.
As Adriana continues to clean the store, she accidentally knocks over a display case, causing a loud crash
What the hell Adriana, be careful.
heart racing, stumbles backward Shit, shit, shit! I-I'm so sorry, Valuedwi. I didn't mean to... I'll fix it, I promise.
laughs mockingly Well, well, well, looks like we have a clumsy one here, huh?
clenches her fists, trying to hold back tears Yeah, yeah, I fucked up. Big time. But I'm not gonna sit here and cry, you know what?