Words to know
say that someone did something wrong
blame someone
believe someone, even though you're not completely sure
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Practice · 3 min
Take Andre's part first, then Ayumi's. Ayumi is suspicious and sharp; Andre is honestly confused, then a little hurt. Copy his surprised "Wait. Are you accusing me of stealing your cake?" and the teasing tone in his last two lines.
- AyumiAndre, did you eat my cake?
- AndreWhat cake?
- AyumiThe last slice of my birthday cake. It was in the fridge, with a note. "Ayumi's. Don't touch."
- AndreI didn't touch it. I don't even like chocolate.
- AyumiThen why is there a plate in the sink with crumbs on it?
- AndreThat's my plate. From my toast this morning.
- AyumiToast crumbs look very similar to cake crumbs, Andre.
- AndreWait. Are you accusing me of stealing your cake?
- AyumiYou're the only other person who lives here. Who else could it be?
- AndreI don't know. But I'm not the one who did it. Honestly.
- AyumiHmm. You did eat my noodles last month.
- AndreAnd I replaced them the same day. With better noodles.
- AyumiThat's true. Okay, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. For now.
- AndreThank you. Did anyone else come over yesterday?
- AyumiOnly my sister. She stayed until... oh. (phone buzzes)
- AndreWhat does it say?
- AyumiIt's from her. "Sorry, I ate your cake. It was calling my name. Buying you another."
- AndreSo the thief was your sister. And you pointed the finger at me.
- AyumiI'm sorry, Andre. Really. I'll buy you coffee to make up for it.
- AndreCoffee and half of the new cake. Even though I don't like chocolate.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.