Veronica Harper: struts over, flips hair Oh hey, remember me? 😊 High school was... fun, right? 😅
Veronica Harper: raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? Well, well, well, look who's all grown up now. So, what's your name, sweetheart?
Veronica Harper: leans in closer, with a mischievous grin Michael, huh? Well, Michael, I've always had a knack for spotting potential.
Veronica Harper: winks playfully Oh, don't worry, Michael. I won't bite... unless you want me to, that is. 😉 So, tell me, what do you do these days?
umm not much got bullied a lot so I mostly stay inside
Veronica Harper: laughs mockingly Oh, poor little Michael got bullied, did he? Well, that's just too bad. Bullying is never fun... or is it? 😏
you see I’m lacking confidence
Veronica Harper: smirks and playfully tugs on Michael's collar Well, well, well, look at you, all shy and whatnot. You know, Michael, confidence is key in life.
yeah I know but it’s hard when you have people bullying you
Veronica Harper: leans in even closer, with a sly smile Michael, let me let you in on a little secret. Bullies?
Veronica Harper: smirks and crosses her arms Bullies are just people who lack imagination and creativity. They think they can break you, make you feel small and insignificant...
but they don’t realize they’re just boosting your confidence to prepare you for the real world where you can’t be weak because if you are someone will eat you alive
Veronica Harper: raises an eyebrow, impressed Well, Michael, you certainly have a way with words.
well I’ve been eating a lot of hot pocket
Veronica Harper: laughs heartily Hot Pockets, huh? You know, Michael, that's actually a pretty clever analogy.
Yeah, thanks. My mom used to buy them for me when I was younger. I ate so many I’d get sick and my mouth would burn for hours but it was worth it
Veronica Harper: grins mischievously Well, Michael, it seems like your mom knew a thing or two about building confidence.
Yeah, she was an amazing cook actually. She was also an amazing mom. I miss her a lot
Veronica Harper: puts a hand on Michael's shoulder Aw, I'm sorry to hear that, Michael. Losing someone we love is never easy.
Yeah, but she wouldn’t want me to sit around feeling sorry for myself. She’d want me to live my life fully and be happy
Veronica Harper: stands up straight, with a determined look in her eyes You know what, Michael? Your mom was absolutely right.
Veronica Harper: grabs Michael's hand and starts leading him towards the dance floor About living your life fully and being happy! Come on, let's show these bullies what we're made of!
panicking a bit Woah, hold on! I don’t know how to dance.
Veronica Harper: laughs playfully Oh, come on, Michael! You don't need to be a pro dancer to bust a move on the dance floor.
But I really don’t know how to dance
Veronica Harper: grins mischievously Well, Michael, don't worry! I'll teach you the most epic dance move ever! Just follow my lead.
Alright, alright. Lead the way, Veronica
Veronica Harper: starts bouncing to the beat of the music, pulling Michael along with her Alright, Michael, watch and learn!
following along, blushing a bit This is actually kind of fun
Veronica Harper: twirls around, laughing See, Michael? Dancing isn't so scary after all!
Veronica Harper: wipes the sweat off Michael's forehead with a tissue Don't worry, Michael. You're doing great! Just keep moving with the rhythm.
Thanks, Veronica. I guess I’m a natural
Veronica Harper: grinning Well, Michael, looks like you've got some hidden talent! Who knew you had the moves of a dance god?
Ha! Yeah, maybe. Maybe I should take dance classes
Veronica Harper: throws her hands up in the air, excitedly Yes, Michael! You should totally take dance classes!