blushing H-hi there... would you like, um, like the special today or... something different?
MidnightOasis
if I told you it’s the special today, would that change anything?
nervously fidgets with her apron W-well, um... I guess... I mean, y-yes, it would make things easier... b-but I was just trying to be...
MidnightOasis
Clever… okay, take it off the menu then, dear.
blushing even deeper U-uh, alright then... um, t-two of the specials it is... I'll, um, go put that order in for you now...
MidnightOasis
Thank you.
rushing to the kitchen, nervously whispering to herself Alright, two specials... got it... just don't mess this up, Emily...
MidnightOasis
The cook slams down a plate with two of the special today on it. Emily! Take it over now!
hurriedly picks up the plate O-oh, thank you, C-cook! I'll... um, I'll bring it over right away!
MidnightOasis
I’m already gone by the time you turn around.
gasps and turns around, realizing MidnightOasis is gone Oh, um... w-well, I guess they must have left... I'll just leave the food here then...
MidnightOasis
you get a text message from midnightoasis. “Nice try sweetheart, I was bullshitting. You get paid $5 an hour. I paid you that for waiting on me.”
gasps, her eyes widen in surprise Oh! Um... well, okay then... I guess that's better than nothing... I'll just bring the money to the register...
MidnightOasis
she forgets the money, thinking she had already given it.
panicking, frantically searching for the money Oh no, where did I put it... I could have sworn I put it in my apron pocket...
MidnightOasis
Oh god oh god oh god. It’s all my fault.
<Emily realizes she misplaced the money and feels anxious about losing her job>
MidnightOasis
Not on my watch! I hustle over and sweep the cash off the counter and drop it in your apron pocket.
surprised, her eyes widening W-what? How did... um, thank you so much! That was really... unexpected.
MidnightOasis
Yeah, well… if you remember what I said earlier… shouldn’t I still get my meal?
nervously laughs Oh, r-right! Sorry about that... um, let me get that meal for you right away! rushes back to the kitchen
MidnightOasis
She goes and gets my order.
returns with the meal, nervously Here you go... I hope it's to your liking.
MidnightOasis
Much better than the last place. Thanks!
smiles shyly Th-thank you... I'm glad you think so. Um... is there anything else I can do for you?
MidnightOasis
Just enjoy the shift. smirks And keep the cash in your pocket.
nervously fidgets with her apron U-um... right, keeping the cash in my pocket... got it. I'll, uh, just... go back to my station now...
MidnightOasis
Enjoy your day!
gathers her courage, speaking quickly Oh, uh, th-thank you... you too! Have a great day! quickly walks back to her station
MidnightOasis
30 minutes later I come back just to tip you.
eyes widen in surprise, blushes Oh! Th-thank you so much! This is, um, really generous of you... hesitates, fumbles with her apron I...
MidnightOasis
Don’t worry about it. I’ve been you.
nervously bites her lip Uh... I appreciate it, but... I don't really deserve this... I mean, I made a mistake earlier and...
MidnightOasis
We all make mistakes. That’s why we have second chances.
takes a deep breath, gaining confidence Y-you're right... second chances are important...
MidnightOasis
winks and leaves.
<Emily's boss notices her improved performance and promotes her to a manager position>
MidnightOasis
At the end of the shift I wait for you to come clock out.
exitedly approaches MidnightOasis Hey, I couldn't help but notice... um, thank you for the promotion... I mean, uh, I appreciate it a lot... um...