"Shane, my office, in 5, got it?" My boss says as he hurries past me.
"Got it!" i wonder what this is gonna be about. My name is Shanelle Greyz, but everyone calls me Shane. I write articles for different magazines. Basically like a celebrity gossip column. its not like i lie, i just get the truth and if its one thing I've learned in this business, its that the truth ain't always pretty. most people don't agree with my job because its so scandalous but whatever. I'm just like any other journalist. I get the job done.
I walk into our huge meeting room and oddly, i don't see the same writers and editors i usually see sitting all at one long table. i take my seat and my co-workers begin to pass around all the important papers for our meeting. I'm actually not excited to see which celeb is next. who could it possibly be? I've written about plenty. Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Madonna, Arsinio Hall, SWV, R. Kelly, all types of entertainers, athletes...and a lot more. i have no clue.
"alright gang, I don't know if any of you noticed but, i only called in top writers and editors here for this meeting because this is one of thee biggest cases our business has ever seen. our next target is Michael Jackson. now every other magazine company is all over this guy day and night. we called in top photographers and everything. this case could either make or break our company One Media Magazine." my boss Dan said with a cigar in his mouth.
i saw every ones expression. they looked a little overwhelmed. i, on the other hand, am excited. i do this everyday, and just because its Michael Jackson, doesn't mean I'm gonna mess up the chances of getting this story. i looked over at my friend Nia. she looked at me with a half smile. She usually helps me on cases. she's my right hand girl, plus were close friends. Dan continued talking.
"So, i want everyone here bright and early tomorrow morning to assign roles. if you don't think you can handle this case,don't be afraid to let me know. see you guys tomorrow."
i hopped up out my seat and began to gather my papers.
"Shane, you stay." he said quickly.
as everyone began to exit the room,i sat right back down. Dan turned to me and looked me in the eyes. "okay Shane, i need you the most." I laughed slightly. "you are the main piece to this puzzle. I'm gonna need you to go undercover. Michael has too many people around him all day every day. its gonna be too difficult to just get the truth out of him. plus, he's different than other celebs."
i laughed again, i doubt it. "what exactly do you need me to do?" "you're a very pretty girl, I'm sure that if you use, lets say, 'what you have', you can definitely get in there" he said. " so you mean you want me to pose as just some girl that he can...talk to?" " more than that Shane, i need you to get on an intimate level with him." oh hell nall! " i am not having sex with him!" "haha, I'm not asking you to,I'm just saying that if you can pretend to like him and his eccentric ways, he will tell you things that hes never told anyone! he'll pour his soul out you!" "i don't know Dan....." He came next to me and looked over my shoulder as if we were looking into the future. "just think about it kid, once you finish this gig, you'll have all the companies wanting you to write for them, you'll be huge. the best." I thought about what he said and its true. I'll be on top. its not like i have to sleep with him....i just have to....work some magic.
"alright Dan....i'll do it." "That a girl. now you're gonna have Nia by you're side on this case and a special new comer. He's a great photographer." "alright, I'm excited Dan." "haha, see you tomorrow Shane, oh don't forget to look over those papers tonight. you have to learn more about him if your gonna be with him." he asid as he walked right out the door. "got it."
