A Dilemma (The Hook) by nazreen

The Emma says...

zhimingkuek — 2022-04-14 11:07:49 UTC

Hey Liz. Recently, I have heard that you have some new felt-tip pens. I was confused about how you are able to get them and I was going to ask you about how you got it. Its okay if you do not want to answer that... I am just curious. I was also wondering why you are still stealing. It is not that I want to interfere... You can answer it if you want to.

Ethan Sim what Emma might say

2022-04-14 12:56:01 UTC

Hi Liz. I see that you have a lot of expensive stationary and that you have made a lot of new friends. I am starting to wonder how you are getting the stationary. I will ask you a few questions but it is fine if you do not want to answer. I have also heard that you are stealing things, not that I am going to interfere. You seem to be oblivious to the fact that those new friends of yours are calling you "thief", I am obviously not accusing you. You can answer my question if you want to.

Ethan Sim Dialogue

2022-04-14 13:18:11 UTC

"Hey what's up, Liz?" asked Emma. "Hi! Nice to see you, Emma." replied Liz. The conversation was interrupted by Jackie and Eve both of which waved cheerily at Liz, who nodded at them. Liz had been spending a lot of time with her new friends and less and less with Emma. "Sorry Emma, gotta go." Liz turned to leave. "Hold your horses Liz! I have got a few questions. Nothing too taxing, just being curious." Emma grabbed Liz arm and pulled her back. Liz eyes flared and she pursed her lips but controlled her temper. Liz wagged a finger at Emma, "Curiosity kills the cat, Emma. Nevertheless I have been meaning to speak with you, you have been avoiding me recently. You realize we have not spoken for three days straight?" Emma gritted her teeth, "You seem oblivious to the fact that everyone, including your new friends have been calling you a thief. I mean where did you get those felt pens and the snacks?" Liz recoiled as if slapped. "Is that what you think?", Liz sneered, voice dripping with venom, "My cousin has been giving me those items. His family is rich. Stop being so dramatic Emma! And don't you dare spill the beans to the teacher or my parents!" Liz stormed off locking enraged. Emma hissed softly. Liz would never speak to me like that, she thought, I must get to the bottom of this.

Emma says...

2022-04-15 00:19:08 UTC

Hi Liz. I realised that you have some new felt-tip pens. I am wondering how you got them. I also realised that made new friends. I heard from them that you are stealing and wanted to ask you if it is true. I am not accusing you. If you do not wish to answer my questions, you do not need to

Emma says...

lim_zhi_rui — 2022-04-15 02:17:53 UTC

Hey Liz... I notice you've got some new pens recently. I just want to ask you where you got them. Do you know, that your new friends are calling you thief? They accuse you of stealing things and all. It's not that I'm accusing you, it's just that I don't get why you can't tell me where you got those stuff if you really didn't do anything wrong?

Emma says...

WaterPredator — 2022-04-15 02:42:59 UTC

Emma : Liz...
Liz : Hey. Something to say?
Emma : Uh, you seem to have a lot of new felt pens lately...where did you get them from?
Liz : Seriously? How many times you asked that questions like, what, a million times? If you really want to know, I got them from my cousin okay?
Emma : Doesn't look like it. You realise your friends are calling you thief?
Liz : Are you serious? My friends can say whatever they want1
Emma: So are you okay with people caling you theif?
Liz : Hey! Stop poking your nose into my business and don't even think about telling this to the teacher or my parents!

Emma says...-Ethaniel

ethaniel_godwyn_gotama — 2022-04-15 03:16:04 UTC

Emma: Liz... something's been bugging me ever since you got those new felt tip pens. Do you mind telling me exactly where you got them?
Liz: Uh, yes! I mind, but since I'm kind enough, I'll tell you! My cousin bought them for me okay? His family is rich! There! Happy now?
Emma: Does your dad know about them?
*Liz pales*
Liz: Wha-what does this have to do with my dad? You better not tell him. I mean - uh-
Emma: And why can't I do that?
*Liz's eyes dart from left to right, obviously nervous*
*Emma raises her eyebrows*
Emma: Well?
Liz: Oops, look at the time! Gotta go!"
*Liz runs off*
*Emma facepalms*

Emma says... Dylan

dylan_lim_ming_yu — 2022-04-15 04:08:26 UTC

Emma: Hey uh...
Liz: What?
Emma: Where did you get those expensive stationary from?
Liz: Why do you always ask me this, I already told you, from my cousin! And please stop asking this question, you are getting really annoying!
Emma: But... bu... I...I w..was just asking a quest..
Liz: You need to stop asking these questions! You know you can just buy these pens if you really want them.
Emma: Can I ask your Dad?
Liz: No! Don't! He dosent know!
Emma: But if your cousin gave it to you, should your father at least k...
Liz: Ok fine! looks like you don't want to be friends anymore!
*Emma being surpried*
Emma: but I...
*Liz walks away*

Conversation between Emma and Liz during recess Anaqi

2022-04-15 07:16:48 UTC

Emma: I've seen that you have gotten some new pens recently. Can you tell me where you get them from? I really want to know.
Liz: Well... I got them from my cousin. Why do you really want to know?
Emma: Did you know many students in school has been calling you thief including your friends that you hang out with?
Liz: They can call me whatever they want.
Emma: May I have one of the pens? I really would love to have them.
Liz: I'll give some of them to you in class later. Just do not tell Mrs Tan.
Emma: Ok.
Liz: Do not tell my parents too.
Emma: Why? Don't they know about this?
Liz: Just... Just don't. I'm going to go meet my new friends. They have been giving me lots of snacks. Bye!

Emma says Varsha

2022-04-15 09:20:55 UTC

Emma: Are you really happy about your new friends even after they talk behind your back Liz .
Liz: You are lying and why would they call me a thief if they wanna be my friends. You are jealous I have all the attention.
Emma: Thats not true i am just concerned that you havent been yourself lately.
Liz : Save it! I am not in the mood to listen to you*walks off*

EMMA AND LIZ-YOKE WEE

2022-04-15 09:46:46 UTC

"Hey Liz ,it's been a while since we last spoke, "Emma said. "What do you want? Don't act like nothing happened ,I know that you ratted me out to the teacher !"Liz snapped. "Well I just don't think it's right to steal, and why did you steal in the first place? "Emma questioned Liz. "It's non of your business ,"Liz said ,glaring at Emma." I need to know in order to help you, and why are you in this department store ,everything is so expensive. Don't tell me that you are thinking of stealing again? "Emma asked. "Ugh! You are so annoying !Stop talking to me!" Liz complained. "I just want to know what was your intention...."Emma frowned. Without saying another word, Liz stormed off.

Emma and Liz - Yoke Zynn

2022-04-15 09:50:57 UTC

Emma: Liz, I have something I want to talk to you about.
Liz: What is it, Emma? You have to make it quick, I'm going to hang out with my new friends later.
Emma : Friends? You call them friends? Do you even know that they have been calling you a thief?
Liz: they're just joking , relax.
Emma : You know what, fine, believe what you want to believe but where did you get that stationery?
Liz: I already told you a thousand times , I just got it from my cousin .
Emma: I'm sorry but I feel like you are hiding something
Liz: like what?
Emma: maybe that...you are stealing?
Liz: What? Of course not, how could you eve think that?
Emma: look, I know that you are stealing,please just stop it
Liz: How could you?Me, stealing?I would never do that! I don't want to talk to you anymore, I'm going to hang out with my REAL friends.

Emma says...-Evonne

2022-04-15 14:34:14 UTC

Emma: Hey Liz! Where did you get those new felt pens? They look really expensive."
Liz: Uhm...why are you suddenly asking to me? Are you jealous of them? Yea, I know. They are limited edition, my cousin got it for me. You know the rich cousin of mine? Yea, it's from them.
Emma: Wow, that's cool. But do you know that almost everyone in class, even your new friends, thinks you're stealing?
Liz: Don't tell me you are believing them. Plus, why are you being such a busybody?
Emma: I'm worried about you, Liz. Do you think it's nice to hear that your best friend is stealing?
Liz: *shakes head*
Emma: Are you thinking of what to steal again? You're literally looking inside the department store.
Liz: Why do you care so much? Just mind your own business. You have been avoiding me for five days straight. I gotta go, bye. *runs away*
Emma: *sigh* I just wanted to clarify things with you...

Emma and Liz - Aiman

2022-04-16 04:00:17 UTC

Liz: Okay, Emma. Time is limited so don't waste mine. What do you want to talk about?
Emma: Well, you see... I've been meaning to ask you... if you... where did you get those pens?
Liz: Are you kidding me? You are still on about that? Fine, I will tell you only because you are my bestfriend. I got it from my cousin.
Emma: Wow, that's wonderful!
Liz: Yeah, just don't tell anyone especially my father
Emma: Coz for a second, I thought you stole those pe- wait what?
Liz: Wait, you thought I was stealing? How could you?
Emma: Then why can't tell your father? Would he be angry if I did tell him about those 'limited edition' pens?
Liz: Well-I... You...My father-
Emma: Drop the act already. Even your new 'friends' called you a thief behind your back! Look, I'm doing this because as your bestfriend, I'm worried about you. I don't want you to steal.
Liz: Ugh! You are so annoying and dramatic all the time! You know what? I don't need you anymore! I don't care about you anymore! *runs away
Emma: Fine, then I will tell the teacher about you...

Emma and Liz Geovy

geovyjaguar — 2022-04-16 04:25:23 UTC

Emma: Those felt pens look nice! Where did you get it from?
Liz: I got it from my cousin for my birthday. Why? Are you jealous??
Emma: NO I just wanted to talk to you. I found it weird that you had the money to suddenly buy all those expensive stationaries. It made me suspect that you were stealing.
Liz: HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF STEALING! I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND ANYMORE! By the way, whatever you do, do not tell my dad that my cousin gave it to me.
Liz:* stalk away*

Emma and Liz's conversation - Tien Kai

2022-04-16 10:41:01 UTC

Liz: What is it Emma? Make quick because I don't really have much time today...
Emma: Well, I just wanted to tell you something. I... something happened. Can you tell me where you got all of those special felt pens?
Liz: My cousin got it for me. I saw that he had a whole bunch of those when I visited his house a few weeks back and he gave one to me.
Emma: That's great! I just... you know some of your new friends have been telling me that you are a thief.
Liz: Wait a minute! Are you telling me that you believed them? You, my best friend?
Emma: But now that's its all clear, I won't doubt you on this anymore.
Liz: I just have one request. Please don't tell my parents, espiecally my dad. I don't think he'll approve.
Emma: But it's not right to do that. You should tell him, at least.
-Liz facepalms and walks off-
Emma: *sighs*

Ming Fang-🐹

2022-04-17 02:54:14 UTC

Emma: [Sees Liz hanging out with new friends and taps on her shoulder.]
Emma: Hey Liz. It has been a long time since I spoke to you. Why have you been avoiding me?
Liz: Ya, I think so too but uh, I don't have the time to chat with you at the moment, I'm hanging out with my new besties. So see you... [Waves at new friends, about to walk away]
Emma: [Interrupts Liz's "See you later".] No no, wait! I wanted to ask you, have you heard of "@Totes Custom Store"?
Liz: [Rolls eyes] Obviously, I bought my new customized stationary and watch from there. Plus, my name was printed in gold ink on each pen, eraser or whatever.[Shows the inquisitive Emma the black watch on her wrist.] See? It has the letter 'L' behind the clock watch, made out of tiny gems.
Emma: [Not convinced, suddenly smirks because came up with a plan] I heard you are going to a boutique in a department store this Friday afternoon. Do you plan to buy a new schoolbag? The one you have now looks stained and plain.
Liz: [Puts hands on waist.]Yeah, I am also thinking of the same thing. Did you see the new turquoise colored bag with gold sequins and so fashionable keychains on them? That's the one I want to stea... [Cleared throat ,"Ahem"*, almost saying steal.]
Emma: Aha! I caught you. You have really been stealing things, haven't you? No wonder you could afford each limited edition pen for $10.
Liz: Y... you have got it all wrong! I... Did not steal, m-m-my dad got them for me. [Ear turning red.]
Emma: Well, I thought you said just now that you bought those limited edition special customized pens on your own, huh.
Liz: Errr... you didn't hear me correctly! I said 'he' bought those, not 'me' bought those. Are your ears blocked or what?[Tries to cover her lie.]
Emma: Later, I have enough evidence that you are stealing to tell Mrs. Tan. Besides, the barcode tag on you pencil case is still on.
Liz: Hisses at Emma as she walks away.

Emma and Liz's conversation - Charis

2022-04-17 03:28:11 UTC

Emma: Liz! Wait up! Can you just tell me where you get those felt pens?
Liz: For the last time Emma, those pens are from my cousin! If you wanted one of these limited edition felt pens you could have asked me. Nowadays, ever since I got these pens, you have been getting on my nerves!
Emma: Umm... I'm sorry... I just wanted to know. Can I ask your father about them then?
Liz: NO!- Wait- no. He must not know about this!
Emma: But, I thought you said those pens were from your cousin. Your father wouldn't mind me asking about them...
Liz: Don't you believe me?
Emma: Yes- Its just that, your "friends" called you a thief and I wanted to make sure that you don't get accused wrongly. I'm just concerned for you.
Liz: What? Well to me, it just seems that you are jealous of how popular I am now. You know what? I have had enough. You are really annoying. Once you have returned back to normal and rethink your decision to lie to me about my new friends, you can talk to me.
(Liz sashays away to meet her "friends")
Emma: Wait- just please listen to me, Liz!
(Emma just stands there in shock, not knowing what to do)

Emma and liz - caris

fAtPaNda — 2022-04-17 04:05:34 UTC

Emma: Hi Liz! How have you been? I know we haven't been talking much lately...
Liz: Hey Emma! Look at my new felt pens!
Emma: I know, and i have a question regarding those expensive felt pens. How'd you afford them?
Liz: Emma, those are from my cousins.
Emma: Are you sure? Ummm... There are a lot of people saying that you stole them, including those friends you made.
Liz: Uhm so for the last time I will say those were given to me by my cousins!
Emma: A few days ago, I saw u standing outside the department store looking into the boutique. And in that very corner of the store you were looking at, the felt pens were just... there!
Liz: UH my cousin saw that I wanted them and bought it for me!
Emma: *sighs wearily*
Liz: Do YOU trust me? I have said a million times that my cousin was the one who bought them for me!
Emma: *sighs* If you are stealing... Why? If you have any problems, you can come talk to me, okay? *da look of concern*
Liz: I have not been stealing?- *unsteady voice*
Emma: If you have been stealing, it's okay. I can go with you to talk to our teachers. It's not too late to stop now.
LIz: *sighs*

Emma and Liz - Arisha

2022-04-17 07:24:22 UTC

Emma: Hey Liz! There is something that I wanted to talk about with you.
Liz: Okay...sure. Time is precious. Hurry!
Emma: I would just like to know where you bought those nice felt pens.
Liz: I have already told you that my felt pens are from my cousin. What more could you want to know?
Emma: I have never heard you talking about your cousin before. Maybe I will ask your parents about her. It has been a long time since I've met them after all.
Liz: No! You don't need to ask my parents. They are really busy working! And after all, I told you everything I know about those felt pens! Don't you trust me?
Emma: They are your parents so they would know if your cousins gave you those felt pens. They wouldn't mind me asking a few questions...
Liz: But...
Emma: Yes?
Liz: You are my best friend! Why don't you believe me?
Emma: I will believe you if you give me proof that you didn't steal those pens.

Emma And Liz's Conversation-Ryan

2022-04-17 08:52:20 UTC

Emma: Liz, I want to ask you something.
Liz: What is it? About me stealing.
Emma: Yes. Did you really steal?
Liz: No, why do you have to be so suspicious about me having pens.
Emma: Please tell the truth, Liz.
Liz: I really am! Stop questioning.
Emma: Do you think stealing is correct? Can you speak the truth, please?
Liz: You know what, just continue feeling suspicious; let's not be friends anymore.
Emma: No, I just really want to know how you got those pens.
Liz: Stop questioning, Emma. Stop. You either believe me or you don't, okay?

2022-04-17 10:29:20 UTC

Emma and teacher
Emma:Hi good afternoon Mrs Chong, recently I heard rumours about Liz stealing.
Teacher:Really?Did you ask Liz about it? The rumours may not be true.
Emma: I tried talking to her but I think she isn’t telling the truth.
Teacher: How do you know she isn’t telling the truth?
Emma: She kept stuttering when I asked her about it and when I said I would tell you about it and she got mad.
Teacher:Maybe she didn’t want to talk about it since there were too many people accusing her and what they are saying isn’t true .
Emma: I am a still a little worried so could you please talk to her?
Teacher: Sure!
Emma:Thank you!

Emma and Liz- Aaliyah Arissa

wpse2462F — 2022-04-17 14:03:06 UTC

Emma: I want to talk to you about something
Liz: What do you talk about?
Emma: Well... I want to know where you have been getting all of your expensive stationeries?
Liz: Haven’t I told you? My cousin gave them to me.
Emma: Uh…are you sure? You did’nt steal those pens?
Li z : Yes I’m sure! Why are you so overprotective about this. About me!
Emma: I'm just trying to be a good friend! Do you know that there are so many students calling you a thief!
Liz: (signs in frustration) Okay! So what? They can think whatever they they want to think! You trust me right? You know I did’nt steal those expensive stationeries! Emma, you’re my best friend. You need to trust me!
Emma: (calmly says) Liz, please. Just tell me. Did you steal those pens?
Liz:(unstedily)No! I did’nt!
Emma: Liz…(sighs) Let’s solve this together , ok?
Liz: (nods and sighs)

Emma and Liz - Jolene

2022-04-17 14:35:38 UTC

Emma, " Hey Liz, um I know that you have new friends but I want to tell you that-"
Liz, "Emma, stop. You are jealous. Stop accusing my friends! I know that you're my best friend, but can you just let my hang out with them?"
Emma, " Liz, you don't get it. Your seemingly "amazingly good friends" are spereading rumors about you. Can you just hear me out for once!"
Liz, "Look, I know that you care about rumors but really , Emma? Seriously? I thought you were my best friend!"
Emma, " I am Liz! Your "friends" are spreading rumors that you stole those items!
Liz, "Well, those are baseless rumors, no one would believe them."
Emma, " People are believing them! What if this gets to the principal! I don't know for a fact if you stole but you could get expelled!"
Liz," I'll just explain to the principal! My friends would believe me! Un
like you!"
Emma, " Liz, you don't get it, you're to naïve! They're using you! Open your eyes! "
Liz, " Emma, I know maybe you feel unsure because I'm not hanging out with gou but please believe me! They're good! They treat me well and yeah!"
Emma, " Liz, if this gets to the ears of the principal, your "friends" won't help you! They're literally the ones setting you up! Liz you have to listen to me! The world isn't entirely good!
Liz, " Emma, maybe you're too tired, we'll have this conversation another time, goodbye."

Emma says...

chai_khai_yong — 2022-04-18 12:36:09 UTC

Emma: Hi Liz, nice felt pens you have, where did you get them?
Liz: I got them from my cousin, why do you ask?
Emma: Are you sure you did not steal them? Many people say that you are a thief.
Liz: It does not matter because the truth is I did not steal it!
Emma: Um, well does your parents know about it?
*Liz's face turns pale*
Liz: Err... sorry I need to go to the restroom for a while, bye!
*Emma looks at Liz suspiciously*