Episode 11

Olivia ran nonstop until she reached the avenue, where she caught the bus back to her neighborhood. Her mind was somewhat confused, and she couldn't understand her ridiculous behavior when she saw Aron. She felt like a country bumpkin with embarrassment. After the long journey back, she arrived in front of her building and found her friend, D.Jota, sitting on the sidewalk, waiting for her.

D.Jota - Where were you?

Olivia - Let's go inside, I'll explain everything!

He nodded and stood up, entering the building with her. They eventually reached the apartment. Olivia opened the door and entered, throwing her backpack on the couch.

Olivia - I'm going to take a shower, I'll be right back!

D.Jota - Alright!

He went to the kitchen and grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl. He returned, eating the apple, and then sat on the couch. Olivia took a quick shower and put on a beautiful party dress. She put on heels, tied her hair in a bun, grabbed her makeup bag, and went to the living room.

D.Jota - Huh, are you going out?

Olivia - Yep...

She sat down on one leg and opened her makeup bag on the arm of the couch, starting to apply her makeup. Her friend furrowed his brow, confused, and looked at the time on the clock.

D.Jota - At this hour?

She rolled her eyes and nodded.

D.Jota - Are you going to a party?

Olivia - No!

D.Jota - Then what?

Olivia - I'm going to work!

The boy widened his eyes and abruptly stood up from the couch, looking at her strangely.

D.Jota - What kind of job is this?

Olivia - Relax, I'm just going to accompany a wealthy guy to a dinner!

D.Jota - What ridiculous idea is this, Olivia? You must be completely crazy.

Olivia - I'm not going to prostitute myself, I'm not stupid. I'm just going to accompany a guy to a business dinner. Rich people do that, you know?

D.Jota - This must be the idea of that airhead friend of yours from the gym, right?

Olivia - Oh, come on!

She started blending her eye shadow. D.Jota sat down on the couch again, arms crossed.

Olivia - I ran into Liam!

He looked at her, surprised.

D.Jota - You actually went to the guy's house?

Olivia - My nephew is adorable!

She sighed deeply, looking into space.

Olivia - I'll start working as a nanny's assistant on Monday.

She explained the whole unusual situation that Aron's cousin had created, and she saw a unique opportunity to be close to the boy.

D.Jota - You must be losing it, right? If they catch you lying, it's over, Olivia. You will never see your nephew again.

Olivia - And you think I don't know that?

There was a momentary silence between the two.

Olivia - I have to take the risk, I want to be close to him.

D.Jota - I should call a straightjacket for you, that's what I should do! This is absurd and illegal, not to mention that you lied to get the job.

Olivia - I didn't lie... I just omitted!

He smiled and shook his head, creating a tense atmosphere. But then he let it go and tried to understand her side with more empathy.

D.Jota - So, you won't be the hot dog lady anymore?

Both of them smiled, breaking the tension.

Olivia - Yeah, it seems not!

She finally finished her makeup with a wine-colored lipstick, which stood out against her skin tone.

Olivia - Well, I'm going to call a taxi!

She took out her phone and requested a ride through the app.

D.Jota - How long have you been doing this?

Olivia - Actually, it will be my first time as an escort.

D.Jota - You...

She interrupted him.

Olivia - I need to save money, I have to get back on my feet!

He shook his head, disapprovingly, and got up from the couch, walking towards the exit door.

D.Jota - Be careful, you don't know what you're getting yourself into, Olivia!

She just watched him leave and close the door. Olivia made a sad expression and closed her eyes, worried about what he had said.

Olivia - What am I doing, dear God?

As soon as the taxi arrived, Olivia took a deep breath and proceeded with her plan to make some extra money as an escort. When she arrived at the designated spot on a street unfamiliar to her, she got out of the car and walked slowly towards a luxury vehicle with its headlights on a little further ahead. The locks were released and she entered, coming face to face with a man of approximately fifty years old, very elegant.

Man - Good evening, my name is Claus!

He took her hand and gently kissed it.

Claus - Don't be afraid, I won't bite you. (laughs)

She glanced at him and then looked beyond the windshield.

Claus - You just need to pretend to be my girlfriend. There will be some partners and their wives at the restaurant, and I can't go alone.

Olivia swallowed hard, feeling paralyzed.

Claus - Just try to be natural!

Olivia - Okay!

She sighed and closed her eyes, opening them again shortly after.

Claus - Your friend hit the jackpot this time, you're amazing!

Olivia - Can we go? I... I just want to do my job as an escort and nothing more.

He gave her a mischievous smile and started the car.

Claus - Of course, darling, whatever you wish!

During the ride, he gave her some instructions on how to behave and shared a bit of his personal life to keep Olivia well-informed and make a good impression during the dinner.

In the following hours, the dinner went smoothly. Olivia acted as expected and did even better than she had anticipated. Everyone believed she was the businessman's fiancee. But deep inside, she felt terrible and defeated, as this kind of thing completely nullified her identity.

After the dinner, Claus paid her a generous amount of money and dropped her off at a strategic location to catch a taxi. Olivia cried the rest of the night, feeling useless and like a burden in the world.

When dawn came, she opened her eyes and stared at the repaired patch of ceiling, but the problem was back. Olivia could only lament once again over this situation. She turned to the side and curled up with her hands under her face.

Her phone started ringing frantically, but she had no desire to answer it at that moment. She just wanted to stay in bed all day if necessary. And so it went on throughout the entire weekend, with her staying home like a vegetable floating in the water.

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