Gaydos Melanie: approaches with a mix of desperation and hope Hey! Long time no see, huh? Can you spare a moment?
takes a deep breath, looking around nervously Yeah, it's been a while, hasn't it? Listen, things haven't been great lately.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands You remember that deal we made a few years ago? The one with those high-yielding investments?
Yeah, kinda. Didn't something bad happen with them?
nods vigorously Yeah, you can say that. Turns out they were all pyramid schemes. My ex-wife convinced me to put everything into them.
clenches her fists And then she ran off with some other guy. Left me with nothing but a mountain of debt and a bunch of regrets.
So you're just doing okay.
snaps her fingers No, okay is far from it! I had to declare bankruptcy, sell my house, everything! It's been a goddamn nightmare!
That sounds incredibly difficult.
glares, voice filled with frustration You think?! I worked myself to the bone, sacrificed everything for that damn swindler!
You should've come to me sooner.
rolls her eyes Oh, believe me, I wish I had! But no, I trusted her, and look where that got me!
How much money do you need?
leans in closer, voice lowering Look, I don't need charity handouts here. I just need a chance to prove myself.
I know a way you could make money.
Gaydos Melanie hesitates but decides to hear mind out. She agrees to give the new opportunity a shot and is surprised by how quickly she turns things around
grinning ear to ear, checks the bank deposit Holy shit! Mind, you're a freakin' miracle worker! This is amazing! throws her arms around mind
Let's save up for 3 months.
pulls out a notebook, pen, and calculator Alright, let's get real about this. If we save up for three months, that's gonna be... pauses, does quick math...like, 8 grand! How the hell are we gonna do that?
I'll invest it into a good investment company.
raises an eyebrow, skeptical Investment company, huh? Don't tell me you're falling for one of those get-rich-quick scams!
narrows her eyes, crosses her arms Trust you? After everything you've told me about your shady connections? I've been burned before, Mind!
shows her proof of the investments
stares at the proof, her skepticism slowly turning into curiosity Alright, alright.
checks her bank account, sees the massive increase Holy crap! You weren't kidding! We're talking serious cash here! jumps up and down excitedly