Intern Ambition by Margaret Gurevich

Author:Margaret Gurevich
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 9781496505040; 9781496523105 fiction; Stone Arch Books; Chloe by Design; clothing & dress; social issues/new experience; business; careers; occupations
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Published: 2015-11-17T14:37:26+00:00

I get in line at Starbucks, grabbing a pre-made sandwich for lunch. All around me, New York bustles. I love everything about this city. I could so see myself living here. When I started the Teen Design Diva competition at the beginning of the summer, the city was intimidating, the streets too crowded, and the subways too confusing. I missed the calm of Santa Cruz. Now, more than a month later, I feel like I’m fitting in. Of course, I miss my friends and family, but it’s amazing to realize how far I’ve come.

“Next!” yells the barista.

I put my sandwich on the counter. “A caramel macchiato too, please.”

I pay for my order and step aside as the machines puff and sputter. More people flood in, and I hear a familiar voice complain about the line — Madison. I don’t think she’s spotted me, and I cross my fingers that my drink will be ready soon. I don’t need her killing my good mood.

“Talk about a long day!” Madison says loudly to someone beside her. “If I have to make one more collar, I’m going to throw up.”

“I spent all morning sketching clasps and zippers,” the girl with her replies. “It’s not Paris runway, but I like it.”

I recognize the voice as Avery’s and almost turn around, but something stops me.

“Maybe it’s easier where you are,” Madison grumbles.

“I don’t know,” says Avery. “Isn’t Chloe at Stefan Meyers too? She seems really happy there.”

“Whatever,” says Madison. “First of all, she’s not with Taylor. And second of all, I bet they take it easy on her.”

“C’mon, Madison. Don’t be like that. It sounds like she’s working really hard.”

I stand on my tiptoes and see Madison toss her hair over her shoulder. “Sure, she makes it sound like that. But she’ll say anything. And I’m not the only one who feels like that.”

Avery shifts her feet and turns away from Madison, but Madison keeps talking, her voice getting louder. People in the coffee shop are starting to turn and listen.

“No one expects her to do well,” Madison continues. “This is all promo. She won this gig on Design Diva, so of course Stefan has to follow through. Everyone is just waiting for her time to run out so he can get a real intern who has a clue.”

Tears spring to my eyes. Is that true? Was Laura just humoring me this morning? Did Stefan tell her to make me feel important so I’d give a good report about my experience?

Just then, a barista shouts, “Caramel macchiato for Chloe!”

I grab my drink and sandwich and run out the door, not stopping to see Madison’s reaction. All I want to do is get away from Madison and anyone else who feels the same way she does.

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