My Patchwork Heart | Rita x Y/N

Chapter 1

Y/n had always felt like an outsider. She had moved from the United States to Germany when she was 11 years old and ever since then, the language gap made it difficult for her to make many friends. That was until she met them. Rolli, Rita, and Ingrid were her best friends and rising superstars of Hallo aus Berlin studios. Y/n was asked to join Hallo aus Berlin studios for her acute English skills. She hoped to do some good by teaching other confused foreigners, like herself, how to properly speak excellent German. When she first joined Hallo aus Berlin Studios she was immediately welcomed by Rita and Ingrid, although Rita was always just a little bit too shy around her. Rolli took some time to warm up to y/n because of his severe anti-socialness. But anti-socialness and all, Rolli, Rita, and Ingrid were the best friends y/n could ask for. Not to mention her amazing boyfriend and music producer head honcho at Hallo aus Berlin Studios, Helmut Wagner. Helmut was y/n's dream guy and he was such a big name in the music industry. Helmut's status and power at Hallo aus Berlin Studios had actually put a damper on their relationship. People assumed that y/n was only at the studio because of her boyfriend, which is a less than flattering rumor to have going around your workplace. y/n learned not to let it bother too much (or at least pretend it didn't bother her) because her life was great - great boyfriend, great friends, and a great job.

y/n was meeting Helmut for dinner tonight at Kartoffelpuffers R Us (only the hottest new restaurant in town). Everything had to go perfectly; y/n was really excited not only because it had been forever since she went on a real date with Helmut, but also because tonight was the night she'd tell him about her new idea for Hallo aus Berlin Studios. She put on a classy dress and took her hair out of her classic messy bun. y/n wore her most uncomfortable fancy shoes and drove to Kartoffelpuffers R Us. When she arrived at the restaurant, Helmut wasn't there yet. It's okay, he's probably just a little bit late, y/n thought to herself. A little bit late turned into a half hour which dragged on to two full hours late.

Helmut arrived at Kartoffelpuffers R Us right when y/n was starting to think she should leave. She glared at him with contempt, "Helmut, do you know how long I've been waiting for you?"

He wore an apathetic expression as he replied, "Listen babe, I had a busy day at the studio. So many meetings-" he paused to look at y/n wistfully. "You know how it is... the music industry. Work work work all the time (<- shameless Princess Bride reference). Really you should be apologizing to me for having so much to do." Helmut then flashed a quick half smile before pulling his phone out of his pocket.

No, not again. He always does this. He can't just ignore me. I'm not letting this happen again. y/n was just about to start yelling at Helmut when she had some very questionable thoughts. Maybe he's right. Helmut has had to work so hard lately he's probably stressed out and I don't want to make it worse an-. Y/n then quickly shook her head. NO! Not cool Helmut. If you can't treat me with respect then maybe I'll just have to tell you off. Yeah! Right at the moment y/n made up her mind to give Helmut a piece of her mind...ring ring ring

It was Helmut's phone, of course. "Sorry babe I have to take this." without another word he walked out of the restaurant and y/n was left sitting alone again. y/n did what any sensible person would do and left. She walked out of Kartoffelpuffers R Us right past Helmut. "y/n wait!" Helmut halfheartedly yelled after her, but she kept walking. y/n was feeling pretty powerful... that is until she realized she was probably going to break up with her boyfriend and be alone forever. She walked into her private studio at Hallo aus Berlin and began to cry.

The faint sound of a door opening could be heard, followed by Ingrid's footsteps.