Rose [S.M]

Living in high speed

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finally.. thank god the elevator walls aren't made out of glass otherwise I would have freaked out right now. I am not a big fan of heights.

I straighten my skirt as the elevator doors open. A man in a button up dress shirt and some nice beige trousers is leaning against the wall in front of the elevator, while he is busy typing on his phone. His head snapped up as he hears the sound of the doors open. I immediately recognize him as Andrew Gertler.

This is it, Rose. Do not say anything stupid right now..

"There she is." A wide smile takes over his face as he step forward towards me.

I return his smile and hold my hand out politely for him to shake.
"Nice to meet you, Mr Gertler."

He stares at my hand, before he stares back at my face.
"Okay, first rule. Just call me Andrew. That whole mister thing makes me feel old."- He jokes. I immediately feel the nervousness that I felt all morning disappear.

"And second rule, you and I are a team. No need for that whole professional attitude. Got that?."

I nod my head 'yes' "are those all the rules you got?." I say slightly teasing. Somehow feeling that our relationship is already on that level.

Surprisedly, Andrew doesn't seems to be taken back by my comment. If I am not mistaken, his smile grows even bigger.
"No, I have a lot more but, those you have to find out yourself. I am not going to make it that easy for you."- he jokes. Well, I think. I hope.

"Come on. Let's get you something to drink before we go into the meeting with Shawn's label." He mentions me to follow him through a long hallway, that seems to go on forever.

"You want me in such an important meeting?." I cannot help but to feel surprised. He is taken me to meet Shawn's label owners. I did not expect him to trust me that easily, and to actually take me there as my first day as his intern.

Andrew pushes open a glass door, what leads us to what seems a little kitchen and sitting area.
"Of course I want you there! We are a team from now on, remember?."- the look in his eyes, let me know that he isn't bullshitting me.
"Please sit while I make you something to drink. What would you like?." He points to the couch and turns his back to me, to the coffee machine.

"A Cappuccino, please." It is still early in the morning so, I definitely need my coffee. I live on caffeine. I do not know how I am going to survive if there ever comes a day that coffee isn't available anymore.

"Amazing. Another coffee drinker in the team." Andrew jokes as he press a few buttons.
I zoom out as I look around the room. There are a lot of pictures hanging on the wall in front of me of, what I assume are the clients of Island Records. I immediately spot a picture of Shawn Mendes, while he is playing in front of a huge stadium. Very impressive.

"Here you go."- he place a white cup in front of me and takes a seat on the other couch.

"You are a live saver." I mumble softly as I take the cup and take a sip. Shit.. this is fancy coffee.

"Glad I can make this early morning a little bit better."- I really like this man. He seems sincere and nice. I think that we will make a good team.

"So, first things first. How are you? Are you all settled in?."

"Yes, everything is good. The apartment is amazing. How is your morning going so far? Thank you for asking, by the way."

"I am glad to hear that. My morning has been hectic. So, enjoy this peaceful moment for a little bit longer because in about 5 minutes, my shit will be your shit and visa versa for the next year." He joking manner, although I know for sure that he is being serious.