deceive me

Chapter 01

It's 7:30 am and I'm almost late for my first day as an intern at Editora Artes, I spent 5 months behind an internship like this that I graduated in English literature, It's not easy to find a job, I'm 19 years old and without experience, for this internship is so important, even more that I want to rent a little place for me, my uncles are cool, but I feel like I'm bothering, usually just me and my crystal cousin are at home, two years older than me and without any judgment in the head, plus she doesn't have to worry her parents are wealthy and successful, as one of the best law firms in Seattle, she and her older brother work with them, or pretend to work.

I spend about 15 minutes staring at myself in the mirror trying to know what to do with that long black hair, sometimes I want to cut it, but I always give up, I make a high bun, I know I should be more presentable, the more who will notice an intern ? I am 98% sure that no one, I put on a striped sweater and jeans, and yes, I will risk wearing a black heel of course.

I take another quick look and put on a pink gloss, my eyes green, call for an eyelash mask, take a deep breath and call an Uber, in 5 minutes they arrive, the good thing is that I will not be late as I imagined, Uber stops face that huge building, my legs are missing, I'm nervous and anxious, I take a deep breath and come in, arriving at the reception, I look for the girl from RH Olivia Mary, and I keep my mouth open with such elegance, and I should have dressed up a little more, I look around and I only see elegant blond women with long hair,

_ Petal Steel? Welcome, who did your interview was Kleber?

_ Ah yes.

_ Great, I will take you to your office, and my wish is that everything is very simple, your job, just read and make a report of the books you like, and send it to Pedro Cooper, who evaluates all the books and reports.

_ Great, I love to read.

_ I know wanted, I know.

I go into the neatest tiny room, well, every beginning is a beginning,

_ one more thing Pétala, I'm going to be a little boring, but it's because I want to see you grow up here, so my wish is, from tomorrow come a little tidier.

I am speechless and I think the 98% will become 70% too fast, here everyone notices everything, she gives a slight smile and leaves closing the door, and I feel embarrassed, with her comment, more looking at the size of the company, she has a certain reason.

They sent me five books and I devour at least 4 of them, I send the report to Mr. Pedro Cooper, I didn't even have time for lunch, but it was already time to go home, I take an Uber again and I'm sure my tiny salary is only give it to me, when I get home I see Aunt Melissa Gray, screaming at Cristal, you can just hear her talking about how irresponsible the crystal is, and when I try to go up the stairs she sees me,

_ you should be like your cousin, and have more sense, find something to do, since in the company you only keep on top of employees.

_ so if she is so perfect, adopt her,

I stand without saying a word if you want, and embarrassed trying to get out of that unpleasant situation,

_ Cristal, give me your car keys now,

She questions, but ends up delivering.

_ now the car is her petal, you deserve it and you Cristal, it will be a long time without a car and without any allowance.

_ no, aunty i can't accept it,

_ petal, it's decided.

Cristal looks at me like she is grabbing my neck at any moment, and I take the opportunity to go to my room, go up the stairs and take a hot shower, I realize that I stop screaming and go down to the kitchen to make a sandwich, while I prepare - o, the crystal comes towards me, picks a grape and puts it in the mouth and smile, gives me a kiss on the cheek and sits next to me, and I tell you that I don't understand it.

_ Press, now you have a car, and a good car.

_ I can return the keys to you,

_ that nothing, dad is coming on a trip, I'll take advantage and ask him for a new one, he always gives me everything I ask for,

_ Lucky you,

_ yeah, (gives a smile) and left.

On the one hand, at least I'm not going to spend all my salary on Uber.

Second day of internship and good, today I will not be claimed because of my clothes, not really.

I woke up early to fix this wavy hair, Resolvo leaves it loose, I put on a long sleeved dress in v-cut, in rosé color, high heels, this is law, I wear my makeup and I think it looks good, I take my car and go to the company , when I get out of the car towards the door, and for a second I feel powerful, yes people are looking at me, and that feeling is good.

_ Petal, I have to congratulate you, Pedro loved his report on the books, I can't believe you managed to read 4 books in one day.

_ I am very happy Olivia for that,

_ And, I liked the dress, it is said that I am talking, elegance.

Sometimes I think I am in a fashion company and not a publisher, although this is the best.

_ One more petal thing, there will be an event for new writers tonight, be there, I'll send the address to your cell phone.

_ clear.

I am happy for what just happened, I enter my room and I am scared, there is a person in my chair, to be clearer a man, very formal.

_ Pétala Steel, sorry for the invasion, we are not introduced yet, I'm Pedro.

_ Mr. Cooper!

_ only Pedro, Miss. Steel.

_ ah, just Petal please.

_ So, I found her agility impressive, and that made sales increase a very gratifying number, I just came to motivate her and get to know her.

_ I thank,

He leaves and I almost jump for joy, and I wonder, is this really happening?

Of course it is, right petal? I answer to myself, I go back to work and I always lose track of time, but today I will not be without lunch.

I go to a restaurant nearby to have lunch, and on my way back to work, a boy with black hair and a blue eye, about 1.68 tall, comes up to me, he bumps into me, he seems to be in a lot of prey, but that doesn't mean that does not give time for an apology.

I scream, _ hey your rude man, you will not apologize.

He turns around and makes an angry face, and then I think, I gave in badly, he comes close and helps me pick up my things that are on the floor, without saying anything.

_ ok, and the apology?

_ I already helped get things, want what? What forgiveness?

_ it would not be a bad idea for the embarrassment that made me go through.

_ I just bumped into you, and you, to get attention, must have let your things out.

_ you know, you are a whore.

He smiles and leaves, and what the fuck, what a beautiful smile.

But I am angry, for your lack of education, which is good to be beautiful and to be thick, rude, well I would be fooled easily with just that smile.

I go back to the company to get my things and get ready for this party, I'm very undecided on what to use.

I open my closet and look for something, I see a navy blue dress above the knee and good, it will be the same, I put on a nude sandal in heels, I disguise the waves of my hair leaving it very smooth, caprice in the makeup, I don't want to go through unnoticed, tidy, beautiful, fragrant and I would say that also powerful,

Arriving at the party, and our beautiful people in one place, Olivia comes towards me,

_ my dear, you are beautiful,

_ imagine, you are very elegant,

_ well, I'll introduce you to the publisher's owner and his son,

_ ah, any tips?

_ just be gentle!

She takes me to Mr. William Scott the owner of the publisher,

_ Mr. Scott this is our intern Pétala Steel,

He takes my hand, and smile.

_ in a few days you have already achieved results in our company, congratulations Miss. Steel.

He touches the boy on the coast talking to a blonde girl, who looks like a catwalk model, he turns around running his hands through his big black hair in front, and no, I can't believe it's the rude man in the restaurant.

_ Son, this is our intern, Pétala Steel!

It is now that I will miss my internship, which has barely started.

He looks me straight in the eye, and gives me a wide smile,

He takes my hand,

_ I thought you were blonde,

_ I think I do not understand

_ didn't you notice that the company only has blondes?

_ ah, it is true, it is a knowledge I believe.

_ do not listen to my son Miss. Steel, sometimes he is unpleasant, the company is not looking for hair color, but talent, just like you.

His father leaves, leaving just the two of us.

_ So the brazen restaurant worker at my father's company,

_ so it is, and the badly educated and son of my boss,

I realize that I said what I thought, it was not for me to say, so I will be unemployed.

_ sorry, is it Mr. ????

_ Dylan Scott, and nothing about you makes me look like an old man, and I'm only 21, almost a baby, don't you think?

_ I do not know!

_ the more I know, and I also know, that you will have to dye your hair.

_ what ? As well?

He laughs, and I don't think it's funny.

_ what's funny?

_ you are so naive, cute that, excuse me, enjoy the party.

How someone is so annoying and beautiful at the same time.