The Fantasies of Rose

Decisions

" Okay Mom. I will think about everything and let you know. May I have that envelope please? How does dad even know that it even is an letter about the internship for Greenwell?" I ask my as I stand up and make my way over to get the letter. She looks at me and says, " because he got the exact same letter in college. His father gave him the same stipulations as you and he chose to work for his father. I truly hope you will do the same." I stand there frozen with my hand just a few inches from the letter staring at my mother. Why did I never know this? Is that why he is really so mad? My mind goes into overdrive as if I just found out a deep dark secret. Back when my dad was in college Greenwell was not as clean and well known as it is today. My family's company was in fierce competition with Greenwell as they both were trying to grow and expand into different fields then what they are today. My family's company was almost bankrupt when my dad took over. He made a treaty with Greenwell in order to save what little of the company was left. He never tried to expand or compete with Greenwell directly again and simply reformed into a legal company instead. To know my dad at one time almost interned for them was something I never expected to here. The companies have been on cordial terms since before I was born 22 years ago and thus I never thought applying for the internship would cause this big of a reaction from my father.

***Later that Night***

I lay in my bed staring at the letter still having not having buildt the courage to open it and confirm that is is indeed an internship offer. I only applied to the President secretary position and felt as though it would be impossible to be chosen. I decide to video call Liz and get her opinion on the matter. She was the one true friend from the first day in Kindergarden when she walked up to me, pulled my hair, and said your mine now. She has been my rock and I hers through all of our ups and downs in life.

As I pick up my phone her face lights up on the screen as she is calling me before I can even dial her number. I chuckle as I answer, "Were you reading my mind as I literally just picked up my phone to call you?" She busts out laughing and says, " I kept sneezing thus I knew you were having dirty thoughts about me thus I called to interrupt them or at least give you the real thing to look at instead of pictures and your imagination." I turn red and yell, " No I wasn't! I bet you are full of crap and just missed this beautiful face! I know I would miss it too if I was you!" We both breakout in a fit of giggles and try to catch our breath before we get to the real reason for the call.

"So, I got a letter for an internship today."

"Really? Where? I thought you were going to work with your dad?"

" I always felt as if my dad's company was the backup just incase nothing else worked. You know how I feel about working there"

" I know and honesty I think it was a good idea. You never know what will happen so it is best to always have a back up plan... soo who is the letter from?"

"... Greenwell."

"(High pitched squealing following by a fit of laughter) You too? Which position did you apply for? When do you start? How long is the internship?"

She starts to fire questions so rapidly that I can barely comprehend much less respond to before she is asking another question.

" Hold On! Slow down! I cannot understand you and what do you mean you too?"

Liz takes a deep breath and says " I applied to the accounting department and received a letter stating I was chosen and that I have to report next Wednesday for all of the intake paperwork, orientation, and to get my desk. What does yours say?"

" Um... Well... I haven't actually opened it yet."

" OPEN IT NOW!"

" OKAY!"

I prop my phone up on my nightstand, take a deep breath, and slowly open the letter. I close my eyes as I unfold it and count to three before opening them and reading the first line. " Ms. Russell, We at Greenwell Corporate would like to congratulate you on being selected for the internship program for the president secretary position. We ask you to please report to the HR department at 8am on Wednesday, August 10th with this packet for your orientation and to feel out all necessary paperwork to start work."

I stare at the paper and reread it over and over until I hear Liz calling my name over and over.

"Rose...Rose...Rose...Kathleen...Kathleen Russell do you hear me?"

"I'm sorry. What?"

" I said we will have orientation together! I cannot believe it! We are going to be work buddies!"

" I haven't accepted it yet. My dad said he is kicking me out if I take the internship."

" Then live with me. You cannot give this opportunity up! It is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you would be crazy to just walk away."

" I know I just want to follow my dreams while keeping everyone happy and it feels like I just can't"

" I know and I am sorry but my door is open and you know I've got your back. Go ahead and get some sleep and I will check on you tomorrow. I know you have a lot to think about."

"Goodnight Liz"

"Goodnight Rose"

After reading the letter for what feels like the thousandth time I decide that I know what my decision will be. I just hope it is the right one.