Ask And You Shall Receive

"What if I ask the shop owner to accept monthly payments? And also, he could lower the price?" she asked, thinking aloud.

The man overheard her, his expression darkening as he shook his head.

"No, little girl. I don't accept monthly payments," he said firmly. His patience was beginning to wane, and he was starting to regret discussing business with a child.

Nnenna's face turned red with embarrassment. She hadn't meant to say that out loud.

"Sorry, sir," she quickly apologized. "I was just thinking to myself."

She took a deep breath and tried again. "Sir, this business is very profitable," she said confidently. "It's already gaining popularity, and I know it will only grow from here. We just need a discount for now, but after six months to a year, we'll be able to pay the full amount. By then, the business will be earning even more."

She looked up at him with determined eyes. "Please, if you could consider this, it would really help us."