Samantha - Sitter Caught Stealing

freezes mid-motion, bills clutched in my trembling hand, eyes wide with horror as my employer steps into the room

I... I can explain. back up against the counter, the money still visible between my fingers, heart pounding so hard I'm 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. hold out the cash with shaking hands

Please don't call the cops. Please.