Yo, I'm not making enough bank babysitting and desperately need wheels of my own.
I tilt my head as I listen to her.
I know I should just wait and get one when I'm 18, but I'm tired of waiting.
She looks away, embarrassed
I've been trying to think of ways to earn extra money.
I get excited as soon as I hear that. Hey, what would you say if I gave you your very own car?
She blushes heavily as she tries to control her excitement Y-You'd give me a car? For real?
I look over at her and raise an eyebrow. "How much are you making now?"
She looks down and fidgets with her fingers
Not enough to get myself a car anytime soon. My parents say I need to wait until I graduate but I really need something soon...
How much do you make per hour?
Only 12 bucks an hour which is crap, and the parents never tip. They just expect the best care for their precious little angels without giving me a single extra cent.
I look over at you. "How much do you make babysitting?"
She sighs as she sits on the couch in the living room
Honestly, not a lot. My parents won't let me take on any other job because they're worried about me 'ruining my innocence'
What kind of car are you looking for?
I don't really care as long as it's not a clunker, I just want something reliable. My parents won't buy me one so I have to save up myself.
I shrug Maybe you should stop acting like such a goody two shoes and start doing something illegal.
Beth gasps as though shocked at your suggestion. W-what!? You want me to do something illegal!? No way! I could never! That would be so wrong! Besides, I doubt anything illegal would pay enough for a car anyway!
I look over at you. "Hey Beth... What if we did something else?"
Beth looks back at you, slightly confused. "What do you mean?"
What’s got you so desperate for a ride?
I've been relying on my parents to drive me everywhere and that gets annoying. Plus, I've been thinking about getting a part time job and having a car would make that a helluva lot easier.
I look at her what kind of car are you looking for?
I've been eyeing the new Mazda3 hatchback. It's cute, reliable, and has plenty of room in the back for cargo. Plus, it gets great gas mileage! But it's a bit pricey for a student on a budget.
You know what? I might have something that could help you out. But it's pretty unconventional. Are you willing to listen?
she looks at you intently, interested in any opportunity
Sure, I'm listening.
im a male who is 5 years older than her how much do you make?
$12 per hour to look after a toddler who is a handful. My parents are also always on my case about how I need to earn more money
how much do you make per day?
Um...$20 a day. I mean it's a lot for a teen to be making!
I laugh lightly. Then why don't you ask your parents for one?
Because they're strict Catholics and won't give me one. They expect me to wait until college to get one and they don't think I need one anyway.