The day started off bad for me. I woke up late and ran to shower, the damn alarm clock didn't go off, if getting ready wasn't so much more important right now I'd be breaking it into four pieces.
I took a quick, relaxing shower, quickly put on the horrible white supermarket uniform, grabbed my bag and left the room to go to the kitchen, finding only Zoraida drinking coffee.
 
Zoraida - You're late kitty. she spoke slowly, spreading nutella on a piece of toast.
 
Katherine - As if I didn't know. I rolled my eyes picking up an apple.
- Why didn't Maite wake me up? I bit my apple.
 
Zoraida - This one was later than you. She denied with her head.
 
- I can't understand how you two go to bed late, because you're watching Daredevil. she rolled her eyes. - This is so boring.
 
I approached her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
 
Katherine - It's boring just like you. she frowned and i walked away laughing
 
- I have to go. I went to the door and opened it - Bye Zô!
 
Zoraida - Bye kitten and cuuuuuuuida. she yelled, as I closed the door.
 
I went down the stairs of the apartment and soon I was out, walking to the bus stop. I waited along with the other people who were at the impatient stop. Twenty minutes later, the bus appeared, I got on it and by a miracle the seats were empty.
Half an hour later, I got off the bus at the stop in front of the famous supermarket where I work. I crossed the street and entered it heading to my sector. Jonathan was arranging some boxes on the shelf when I entered sector fourteen. I just did the usual, put my bag in the closet and left without saying a word to that guy, I could feel his eyes as I walked away. Idiot!
Jonathan was handsome. Tall, muscular, a huge tattoo on the back of a dragon and one of the Japanese lines on his neck. He was sexy enough, but he was one hell of a cheating asshole.
 
Three months ago I was leaving a bakery at night and I turned into a deserted street. Yes, the street was deserted, if I was crazy? No! Because the bus stop was after this street, anyway, I soon saw a car, which was familiar from afar.
As I got closer, I saw the car rocking and I recognized it. I opened the door by surprise and saw the scene that to this day is in my mind. He tried to explain himself, but I wouldn't let him. This was inexplicable and he still blamed me for cheating on me. That it was all my fault, mine alone for his goring me. Idiot!
I walked to my cashier, seeing several and several lines at the other cashiers. When I remove the "closed" sign, people in line are vying to be served by me. I sigh before starting to pick things up and work with a smile on my face.
I would never be able to understand the logic of most men, one hour they are all over you fawning over you and telling you that you are the great love of their life. And at another time, they are making out with some minx, how to understand that?
With a big sour taste in my mouth, I turn away from seeing Jonathan and his newest conquest, the girl he cheated on me with. I finish packing my things and leave my sector. Natacha, when she sees me leaving, approaches me, with a big smile on her lips. She was without a doubt the most beautiful woman who works here, besides Maite.
Her straight blond hair to her shoulders, her pale skin, her light green eyes, her riveted bust and her mouth like the actress Angelina Jolie. She was a Goddess and also my Boss.
As soon as he stood in front of me, I was intoxicated with his sweet scent. I've never seen a woman enjoy wearing perfume as much as she does, it could even be pleasant, but it wasn't. It was very sweet and super cloying.
 
Natacha - Are you leaving Katherine? I thought today would be the dawn too, since she always does that. she gave a half smile.
 
Katherine - Yes! I still need to sort out a lot of pending things. I shrugged, gripping my purse strap.
 
Natacha - Right... he looked at me hesitantly.
 
Katherine - Can I help with anything? raised an eyebrow.
 
She didn't stop still, she seemed to want to ask something.
 
Natacha - I don't want to intrude on my employees' private lives, but I can't stand it. Why did you and Jonathan break up? she asked curiously.
 
I'm not sure why, but I ended up laughing at this question. Natacha Oliveira was beyond a Goddess, she was a curious without size.
 
Katherine - For reasons that I would not like to get into the subject, do you understand?
 
Natasha - Of course! she looked disappointed-Want me to give you a ride? she crossed her arms.
 
Katherine - No thanks, I'll take the bus.
 
Natasha: All right! Good night Katherine! smiled before starting to walk away.
 
Katherine - Good night... I murmured.
 
I left the supermarket and walked through the streets to the bus stop. I already had this path memorized in my mind.
The street was quite busy. At those hours from six to seven in the evening, she was always busy because of people leaving their jobs to leave or others going to college.
 
I let out a long breath. Faculty! Such a simple word, but so difficult for me. I had been trying to get into a public college for about two years and couldn't. The large public universities were very competitive, especially if it is for the medical course. But still, I wouldn't give up. After all, I'm Brazilian and Brazilian never gives up. Is not it?
A honk brings me back to reality and I realize I'm already in front of the crowded bus stop. An hour later, my bus appears and I get on, being crushed by passengers. Poor life is hard!
I'm not complaining, on the contrary, I thank God a lot for everything I have, even if it's little. There are people who, for them, if they were in my place, it would be a life of luxury, because they can barely put food on the table, now imagine riding the bus and I know what they go through. I know very well!
 
The trip lasted about an hour and twenty minutes, between punches and elbows, he left the bus in its entirety. But my bag wasn't so lucky, it was more crumpled than Maite's last cake.
I stopped in front of the bakery door and punched it twice, the windows were all covered by the white curtain and I knew it had already closed... Seconds later, the door opened and Dona Clarice appeared smiling.
 
Clarice - Katherine dear. kissed me on the cheek tenderly.
 
Katherine - Hello, Miss Clarice. smiles nice
- I came to pick up the new orders.
 
Clarice - Of course. she looked behind me. Did she come alone again? Her gaze was disapproving.
 
Katherine - Yes! I came straight from work.
 
She opened the door for me to go through and I walked in looking at the large empty hall, the tables were covered with white cloths.
 
Clarice -Katherine, you know I can't stand it when you come here alone, honey. she locked the door and approached me hugging me by the shoulders gently.
 
Katherine - I already told you not to be worried about me. I said being guided by her to the counter, where she forced me to sit in the high stool chair.
 
Clarice - How can I not worry? Honey, this is Rio de Janeiro and at this time of night the bandits usually act a lot here. shook his head
 
You shouldn't take that much risk. scolded me.
She came around the counter and grabbed a diary off the top of a freezer, sat down across from me and carefully opened the diary.
 
Katherine - I know how to take care of myself. smiles grateful for the concern - Don't worry about me, please. I asked.
 
Clarice - I know you know how to take care of yourself, dear. spoke looking at agenda
- But even so, I feel bad for having to bring her here. Let Pablo at least take you home, will you?
 
Katherine - Dona Clarice I... was interrupted by her who held my hands.
 
Clarice - Please Katherine, it's already eight o'clock and it's too late for a beautiful girl like you to walk alone. Pablo taking you home, I feel more relieved, and so who knows, don't you guys give yourselves a chance? smiled looking me in the eyes. - To be...friends of course. smirked mischievously.
 
I stared at the forty-odd-year-old lady. She never hid that she wanted me to date Pablo, her son. Dona Clarice since she met me, hasn't stopped throwing her son at me, but Pablo and I have nothing to do with it. We are not friends, just acquaintances. But your mother thinks otherwise. And she prays that one day I will be her daughter-in-law. I know this, because I once caught her praying.
 
Katherine - Alright! I agreed - He'll take me home, if it doesn't bother him, I pointed out.
 
Clarice - You never bother, and my son will have the immense pleasure of your company. he winked an eye making me laugh.
 
Katherine - Okay, but what about the orders?
 
Clarice - Your cakes and pies are being a success dear, if it continues like this I'll have to open a bigger point. The people who come in here, without exception, just want their cakes and pies.
 
Katherine - Really? smiles excitedly.
 
Dona Clarice nodded, while writing something on a white sheet and then tore it up, giving it to me. Did I look closely to see my full name, a bank number and password?
 
Katherine - What is it? I asked still looking at the sheet in my hands.
 
Clarice - I took the liberty of setting up a bank account for you. smiled
- I'm depositing your money there now. Katherine, now you're not just getting a few bucks for making cake and me selling it at my bakery. said seriously - Now, you're getting more or less... four minimum wages.
 
Hearing what she said, I couldn't help but widen my eyes.
 
Clarice - I know! - laughed amused
- I was also like that when Pablo did the month's accounts here and as we made an agreement you have 15% of the bakery's income. clapped his hands - Well, I think we can now call ourselves partner, right? After all, my bakery is only starting to grow because of you.
 
Katherine - No..ssa - I was still speechless, I didn't imagine that my sweets would be so "recognized".
 
Clarice - As your income is high now, I decided to deposit it in your newest bank account. And tomorrow, I'll go look for my lawyer friend to sign the papers... He smiled.
 
Katherine - Which roles? I frowned.
 
Clarice - For you to be officially my partner and have all the benefits. sighed
- But I'll only be able to take the profits for the month and transfer them to your account on Monday. Since your account is new, it's still getting approved in the system and all that boring bank stuff. But Monday without fail, you will have your money in your hands, all right? asked hesitantly.
 
Katherine - Everything is great, Dona Clarice. smiles still in disbelief that i would win a fortune
- But are you sure you want me officially as a partner?
 
Clarice - Absolutely dear. touched my hands
- I want you officially as a partner and who knows officially in the family. she raised a suggestive eyebrow.
 
I removed my hands from hers, my face hot.
 
Katherine - I'm honored... I said awkwardly.
 
Clarice - I am honored. she looked at the schedule again.
- Here... turned a page to show me a list - Here are the orders. In total there are five cakes and a single pie for Wednesday and Thursday. One of the cakes is for a wedding.
 
Katherine - Marriage? I cheered up.
 
Clarice - Yes and I... started talking.
 
We talked for an hour, figuring out every detail. Then she forced me to eat my pie that she had set aside for me. Half an hour later, she went upstairs to call her son, since they lived upstairs, and went downstairs with him.
 
Clarice - Pablo will take you home. she tapped him on the shoulder.
 
Katherine - If not ordered. I looked at him.
 
Pablo - Of course it's not Katherine laughed
- It will be a pleasure.
 
Clarice - Didn't I tell you that Pablo would love your company, dear? he raised his eyebrow, pulling me by the shoulders and putting me next to his son, clinging to him. - You guys look cute together, you know?
 
katherine/ Pablo - Really? we talk together and stare at each other awkwardly because of it.
 
Clarice - How beautiful! he clapped his hands lightly - They even speak at the same time. she smiled.
 
Pablo - Eh...now we need to go, right Katherine? - he looked at me awkwardly.
 
Katherine - Of course! - I replied while the two of us and Dona Clarice, of course, walked outside.
 
In front of the bakery she hugged me tight, saying goodbye to me and then Pablo. When he pulled away from her, she let go.
 
Clarice - Take care of her son and please, if you're going to date or "stay" as you young people say nowadays, don't forget the condom. I'm too young to be a grandma grinned.
 
I wanted a hole to open up where I was stepping. Where does she get these kinds of things? My God!
 
Pablo - Mom! scolded her without grace.
 
Clarice - What? laughed.
 
Shaking his head, Pablo gently pulled my arm to the car and opened the door for me, then got in and started the engine in complete silence.