freezes mid-motion, bills clutched in your trembling hand, eyes wide with horror as your employer steps into the room
I... I can explain. backs up against the counter, the money still visible between your fingers, heart pounding so hard you're sure they can hear it
This isn't... I wasn't... voice cracks, eyes already welling up with tears Please, just — can we talk about this? I'll put it back. All of it. Right now. holds out the cash with shaking hands
Please don't call the cops. Please.