Finding Love

Rosalie

"I've protected my heart for so long, I'm becoming tired"

In the Office

"Rosalie, Mr. Costa would like to speak to you" Gwen said from outside my cubical. I got up and followed her to my bosses office. I wonder what he wanted to discuss, after dinner he's been on edge at work. His choice of words to Mateo should make him feel guilty because at this point the Brazilian team won't sign with us. 

We approached his door and I walked in taking a seat across from him.

"Rosalie I'm happy you could join me today" he said in a chipper mood. 

In my two years of working here I've never seen Mr. Costa this enthusiastic. "Yes, what did you need to discuss sir" I asked getting to the point.

"Well first I have great new. The Brazilian team has decried to partner with us and I would like to promote you as manager for this project" he said happily

I was surprised they went along with it, I for sure they would pull out but I guess God was on Mr. Costa's side... 

"Rosalie, you're rather quiet? Are you not excited-" 

"No sir, ummm I am extremely grateful. Thank you for the opportunity" I spoke cutting his words off. I was still shocked that this was happening. 

"Great! Filming starts tomorrow morning at their field. You'll have a team of course but I want you to get content of the players. You have full creative control but make sure we get viewers!" He explained with a serious face

"You can count on me sir" I told him. Excited for this new challenge I started thinking of ideas for our YouTube channel and how we could use their instagram story

"Good. You're dismissed Ms. Wright and I hope to hear good things tomorrow" he said with a wink. I got up an exited his office with a wide smile.

Gwen looked away from her computer and gave me a thumbs up. Life was starting to come together for me! Maybe I was finding my out of this funk of heartache and finding new passions.

Wednesday Morning (Brazilian national team practice field)

It was currently 9am and my crew arrived at the field an hour before pratcice started to speak with their coaches and set up. 

"What's first on the agenda Steve?" I asked my assistant manager 

"We're meeting with the team to do introductions then we'll get some footage of their practice. After that Mr. Costa wants us to jump into interviews" he told while reading off the clipboard stacked with papers. 

I thought this would be a project orchestrated by me but seeing how much paper Mr. Costa sent Steve. He already created his ideas and wanted us to make them happen. Letting out a sigh the team started to enter the field.

"It's great to have you guys here" their coach said with a warm smile

We all shook hands and got situated for introductions

Watching them all line up my eyes followed Mateo as he stood besides his teammates. He wore  quarter-sip training top with his shorts and cleats on. I didn't realize I was staring until Amber spoke making my head turn to her.

"I'll start off by saying I am more than excited to work with you all" Amber said to the team. 

There was an awkward silence as the team looked at her confused. At first I was concerned on why most looked lost but then it hit me... we don't have a translator. Mentality slapping myself, I let out a groan. How could we forget the most important part to this project. 

"Was my speech bad" Amber asked me with worry in her eyes. I shook my head at her as I tried to come up with a solution. Pulling Steve to the side we discussed what to do about the language barrier. While speaking to Steve, Mateo started talking out loud.

He spoke in his native tongue to the team and they all broke out in smiles. As they chatted amongst each other he jogged over to me with a cheeky smirk. 

"I see you guys left your translator at the office" he joked and greeted my staff. 

They all praised him over the translation, I on the other hand was not impressed and moved away to get back on schedule

"Steve we should push introductions back since we don't have a  translator today. Let's move onto getting footage" I told him as he agreed and went to set up the cameras. 

"Its nice to see you to sweetheart" Mateo said as he followed behind and bent his head closer to my ear.

"I wish I could say the same" I said sacrastly. To my own dismay I was happy to see him but I would never admit that 

"You hurt me Rosalie" he said holding his heart as if I shoot him.

"I thought after helping you communicate with my team you'd give me a smile" he said waiting for my reaction. 

I laughed at his antics and went to set up the interview tent. "How have you been" he asked as I walked away

"I've been good. How about you?" I answered curious to know how he's been since our last interaction 

"You could say I've been good but I'm even better seeing you" he grinned moving closer to me

His response made my heart beat but i elimated all thoughts analyzing his words. I turned around and bumped into his chest. I titled my head and looked up at his face we were extremely close to each other. I began to grow hot under his stare.

 "I'm surprised you agreed to the partner with us" I said in a deep breath trying to distract myself from his eyes

"I have my reasons" he said in a whisper. This closeness reminded me of that night at the club...

 My heart was beating fast as he moved closer. Butterflies were flutttering through me and an uneasy feeling I thought I buried long ago started to reform.

Snapping out of his trance, I put my hands on his chest and pushed him back "Okay, thats enough. Please refrain from entering my personal space" I said in a harsh tone. 

He looked at me and apologized. I watched him walk out the tent and let out a breath. With him finally gone I grabbed the stack of papers and fanned myself. I was sweating bullets as my heart was racing. This feeling was not good, I thought to myself.

 Gathering my thoughts I went back to organizing  and preparing for the interviews.