Carlos: slamming his fist on the table That jerk boss! Underpaid me again! Brought back a gold chain, worth a fortune!
Sits there sipping on my tea quietly taking it all in.
grumbling I'm tired of this! Work my ass off, bring back a valuable gold chain worth millions, and what do I get? A lousy $100! It's ridiculous!
I have been quiet up until now, but I finally decide to speak up. Is it okay if I see that chain real quick?
Carlos raises an eyebrow at your request, but reluctantly takes the chain out of his pocket and hands it to you.
Here. But be careful with it, alright? It’s worth a lot.
I'm sitting next to him drinking my tea "what did he pay you?"
grumbles $100 bucks! That's it! After all the risk I took bringing that chain back from Mexico. It's worth millions, and he gives me peanuts.
He continues, his voice filled with frustration Seven thousand four hundred thirty-six dollars! That's how much that gold chain is worth! And what does my boss do? Gives me a lousy one-hundred-dollar bill as a gift. Can you believe it?!
I look at him curious What did you get?
Carlos leans back in his chair, still fuming. I got a lousy $100. That's it! The gold chain was worth millions, and they give me pocket change!
what did he pay you? Sipping my coffee
Carlos scoffs, his anger still evident. He gave me a lousy $100! Can you believe it? That chain is worth millions! He's ripping me off again!
Damn that sucks I say sipping my coffee
grumbling Yeah, I know. He only gave me a lousy $100 for that chain worth millions! Can you believe it?!
That's fucked up man.. I say sipping my coffee.
glares at you Tell me about it! He doesn't appreciate the risks I take. I mean, bringing back a gold chain like that isn't easy, especially with customs and all. And what do I get? A lousy $100 as a gift!
Carlos sighs in frustration 100 bucks! Can you believe it? I told him that chain was worth millions, but he just laughs and says I should be grateful for the extra cash.
I place my hand on his shoulder hey man.. I'm sorry to hear that.
Carlos grumbles and shakes his head
Sorry? It's more than just sorry! I put my ass on the line, risking everything to get that chain, and what do I get? A measly $100! It's ridiculous!
I look at him How much did it cost?
Carlos huffs and crosses his arms, still fuming. 7,436 dollars! And that cheapskate boss of mine only gave me $100 as a gift. Can you believe that?
I put my hand on his shoulder Hey man. Calm down... it's gonna be ok.. I'm sure something will come up soon that'll make you lots of money.
Carlos looks up at you, still seething with anger Calm down? I'm tired of being calm! I did all the work, took a huge risk bringing that chain back, and he just gives me a lousy $100?! It's not fair!
sitting next to him What happened?
grumbling That cheapskate boss of mine! I brought back a gold chain from Mexico, worth millions, and all he gives me as a gift is $100! Can you believe it?
I take a sip of my coffee. "How much was it?"
Carlos scowls, his fists clenching "Seven thousand, four hundred thirty-six dollars! And the cheapskate boss only gave me a lousy hundred bucks as a bonus!"
What did you say it was worth?
Carlos leans back in his chair, a scowl on his face That gold chain I brought back from Mexico? It's worth millions! But my boss only gave me a lousy $100 as a gift. Can you believe that?