La ragazza bugiarda

Chapter 1: Menzogna

- Miss Miles, right?
- Yes, Katherine Miles.
- The Assistant director and I have read you're resume many times and I shall say, it is very impressive! A young women from the states moving to Italy to work for this company.
- Thank you sir Ruiz.
- Since we are in a hurry for someone to replace Miss Graham, we want to offer you the position immediately.
- When do I start?
- Monday, at 9am.
- Perfect I will be here! Thank you again Sir Ruiz.
- Please call me Alejandro. Anyways, don't forget be here at 9 am and don't be late, if not the boss won't be very happy.
- The boss? Aren't you the boss?
- Haha! Funny child, I am the assistant of the boss. You'll meet the Boss and the Owner of the company on Monday.
- Forgive me, I didn't know. Good afternoon Alejandro!
- Bye Miss Miles.
It was at that moment I knew I messed up. I should have went back, but I couldn't, not after what had happened. I needed to do this, it was my only hope. I made a promise, to myself, and to my mother. I need to get my revenge, and I'll do whatever it takes. There's no backing out now...

Monday 17 September 2016

It was it, my first day at the company. That company, the one I always dreamed about since I was a little girl. All I had to do is get the information I need and get Dunn what he wanted. All of this because of a secret. That damn stupid secret. That's what I always do right? Get myself into trouble to protect it. I lie and scheme to get the info to pay off Dunn and then what? The result? Pff, I'll end in the same situation all over again, more secrets and more problems. Sometimes I wondered if I just go and confess, everything will be fine. I wouldn't have to lie anymore, to scheme, to cheat or to hurt people I got attached too. But this time isn't like the others, I won't get attached to anyone. I won't fall in love with anyone, I won't become friends with anyone. The only Loyalty I'll show, will be to myself and nobody else. I won't make the same mistakes. This time I am determined.

- Hey watch where you're going!
- Pardon me, mademoiselle.
- Next time just watch where you're going.
- Ha, I've never seen someone talk to me this way. Especially not a women.
- Excuse me? Just because I'm a women doesn't mean I'm not allowed to talk to someone a certain way.
- Indeed. You must be American...
- And you must be a sallow Italian rich boy.
- Cute.
- We'll if you excuse me I must heed to an important meeting.
I passed right by him not even looking at him. I headed to the establishment without a rush. I couldn't be late.

*9:05am
- Where is she Alejandro?
- She'll be here soon Sir Valentino. I'll go wait outside the door to see if she is near.
- Go ahead.
- Katherine where were you?
- I'm sorry, I got lost, I didn't know which door to go to.
- I told you not to be late. But don't worry Sir Giordano isn't here yet. Only the owners son Lorenzo Valentino.
- If he's the owner's son, why is he here?
- Because he's the Director, he makes the official decisions when Sir Giordano isn't here. How do you not know this? Just get inside.
- Sorry, Sorry. Wait! Lorenzo is the owner's son and Director of the company. So Who's  our boss?
- Matteo Giordano. He's the boss and Marcus Valentino is the Owner. Now let's not waste time get inside.
My face went blank I did not believe that Matteo Giordano was the boss, my boss. this got more complicated than I thought.
- Miss Miler! Hurry he's here.
I walk inside the conference room and sit next to Alejandro and some lady who I don't know. I look at the documents that Alejandro gave me when I see him. Matteo, maybe he won't recognize me.
- Sir Giordano, this is Miss Miler, Katherine Miler. Our new designer in chef.
- Gabriella?
My hearth stopped. He did recognize me.
- Sorry but I don't know any Gabriella. I'm Katherine. You must have mistaken me for someone else.
He continues to look at me weirdly, as if he was confused.
- Yes, yes sorry. Miss Miller. I presume that name isn't Italian. Where do you come from?
- I lived in the Unite states. My brother moved here and told me about this job. He tried to convince me to move to Italy for years. I finally decided it was time.
- Why did you decide to come here, after all these years?
- Well I learned Italian and nothing was holding me back to stay in the states. My brother told me that this company was an Italian company that hired American citizens.
- I see. Alejandro, could you go get us a cup of coffee for the lady and I.
- Yes sir Matteo.
- And Silvia, could you go see where Lorenzo is?
- But he was here before? I'll go Check where he is.
There he was sitting in front of me. He send his two assistants away and I had no idea why.
- So, Katherine. Tell me, what are you're future plans for this company? Do you wish to work here forever?
- I don't know Matteo. Probably.
- Matteo! Where is that lovely designer in chief?
- Lorenzo, here in front of me. Katherine... Kath..rine Miler.
I looked up in front of me and I saw him. That loser from before, in the streets.
- Oh, well I think we already meet Madame.
- You two meet before? Said Matteo, confused.
- Yes, very briefly. In the street, before heading here.
- It was so nice to talk to you earlier. Said Lorenzo, grabbing my hand to kiss it.
- I can't say the feeling is mutual. I said while removing my hand from his lips.
- Ouch, and there she goes again. What an introduction. I am still you're boss though.
- Please Lorenzo, so am I. Matteo repeated.
Matteo ordered that girl who I believe is called Silvia to show me around. Lorenzo tried to give me a tour of the place instead which Matteo had quickly refused. As I walked out, I could see Matteo looking at me. Staring like he knew something was up.
- This is the computer lab and right here is your office. If you have any questions I'm in front of Sir Giordano's office.
I sit on my desk and I'm trying to process everything. I look over my plan to get the info and then leave. Everything seemed so easy at the time. But things are going to get harder, since Matteo is the Manager of this company. I'll have to get the information from him or I could go for Lorenzo. Yes! Lorenzo, is the best option. I seduce him and get him to trust me and boom. I get what I want. I don't have to use Matteo and I don't have to feel guilty about it. Anyways, Gabriella doesn't exist anymore, I'm Katherine now, and that's the truth.