A Desperate Visit to the Pawn Shop
Maria pushed open the creaky door of the small pawn shop, her heart pounding. The dusty air smelled of old metal and faded memories, a fitting backdrop to her desperation. She clutched her grandmother’s ring in her palm, a delicate gold band adorned with a small sapphire, hoping it would fetch enough money to cover her mounting bills. The shop owner, an elderly man with silver hair and sharp eyes, stood behind the counter, eyeing her with quiet curiosity.
A Desperate Visit to the Pawn Shop
Apprehensive Bargaining
“How much do you think this is worth?” Maria asked, her voice tinged with anxiety. She placed the ring on the counter, her hand trembling. The shopkeeper leaned forward, his gaze sharpening as he examined the piece with a jeweler’s loupe. Maria watched him closely, hoping for a generous offer. She needed this sale more than she cared to admit. The bills, rent, and mounting debts weighed heavily on her shoulders.
Apprehensive Bargaining
