Chapter 4

Helena

The next morning, Sophie wanted to leave the place at dawn, it seemed like she wanted to escape from there at all costs, from there we went with my car to the hotel that I found out to be the Sheik and Mr Muller's, I left my car at the hotel, she took her luggage and we went to the airport of the city where I lived.

At the airport we entered a private area that had already been prepared to receive us.

We walked to the jet and I was simply amazed by the luxury, the pilot, co-pilot and the stewardess was waiting for us outside.

- Good morning, Miss Sophie - the pilot greets us.

- Good morning everyone, this is my friend Helena – already going up the stairs she asks – And will our flight be smooth?

- The flight will be uneventful, the weather is stable.

Great flight everyone - said the pilot as we climbed into the plane.

"God willing," I whispered.

We got on the plane, and I have no words to describe it, beige leather seats, brown wooden tables, fluffy caramel-toned carpet, televisions strategically placed so that the jet's occupants can watch.

The stewardess came over to help us sit up and fasten our seat belts and ask if we would like breakfast or something else.

Sophie opted for espresso and I for orange juice.

I was very apprehensive, as it was the first time I was on a plane, and the butterflies in my stomach wouldn't let me eat.

The flight was smooth, taking away my anxiety.

Sophie took her notebook, asked me for permission and said she needed to answer some emails from the company, I was watching the window, sometimes I looked at all that luxury without believing I was there.

The flight was fast and in less than an hour we were landing in São Paulo.

When we got off the plane, a driver was already waiting for us, with a black Range Rover, probably armored.

The driver wore sunglasses, a black suit, he was tall, very short hair, fair skin, beard apparently trimmed that day, and a lot of muscles, he looked like those movie cops, you could even swear he was one of them.

Really perfection.

- Welcome, Miss Sophie.

- It's ok Alex - Sophia said getting in the car - Alex, this is Helena, my friend and she will stay with us for a few days, in case she needs help, or that she takes her somewhere and you can help, she doesn't know the city, take care of her for me, please.

- Understood, I'll be at your disposal Miss Helena - he said looking at me through the car's rearview mirror - If you need it, just call me.

We arrived at Sophia and Sheik's father's Hotel, luxury screamed everywhere, the building was all mirrored and shaped like a boat, the glass doors that opened when you stood in front of them, a reception in golden tones , beige and black, white sofas, black armchairs, a plush black rug, with a white table with some golden knickknacks on top, everything was very elegant, as a decorator I loved and drooled over everything, some decorations looked like gold.

That's when I asked sophie:

- Sophie, as these details are realistic, they are like gold.

- More is gold Helena - she said - The Sheik is very fond of gold, in the palace there are several decorations that are made with pure gold.

- The world of billionaires is totally different from mine - I found - I always saw these decorations when I was in college and we even studied this technique, but I had never seen it like this in person.

- It's really pretty, a billionaires extravaganza to show off their fortunes.

Sophie told me that her father and this Sheik were old friends and had some business together, and that the Sheik rarely appeared here in Brazil, he was very busy, as he had a palace, and that he governs the small country of Shariff, she told me said that it was a wonderful palace, which was surrounded by the desert, and difficult to access.

But it was spotless and nothing was missing inside the palace, and it had an enviable security system, as the Sheik is very controlling and careful with his family.

The hotel chain was present in several countries and they were always in high demand for providing the high luxury, which many actors, singers, celebrities and high society always look for for the elegance and discretion they found in the Sheik and Sophie's father's hotel chain. .

We stayed in the presidential suite, who knew that I would stay in a hotel where a night would not cost less than fifteen thousand reais, my room and Sophie's were interconnected.

The bed in my room was very big and about five of me could fit in it, there was a living room and even a kitchen in our suite, the bathroom was what enchanted me the most, the size was practically the same as my room in the apartment where I I live, the huge bathtub with whirlpool, I will definitely use it.

- Helena if you want to rest, because I'm going to have to work a little, unfortunately I'm going to have to solve a problem at the New York branch and I'm going to have a video conference that will last a few hours, and I'm not going to leave you to soak with me, Alex is at your disposal and just ask him to call him, the car and the company card I'll leave it here with you – he left the card on top of a piece of furniture – if you're going to ask for something, say you're at the presidential office.

- Sophie, I came more to accompany you and not to go shopping, unless I go to Brás or Rua Vinte Cinco de Março with the money I have.

- Imagine there is a street close by with several stores, you can use this card it is unlimited, Alex can help you, use the card without moderation - opening the door to her room - Order your lunch or go to the hotel restaurant there is one wonderful view and wonderful food, think you are in an All Inclusive hotel.

Sophie went to her room and I stayed in mine, you know, poor thing when you see a bed, you jump right in to see if it was soft.

Soft was little, I ended up sleeping I was tired.

I wake up to a knock on the door, a little startled, trying to locate myself, I got up and went to the door.

- Miss Helena, sorry for the inconvenience, but Miss Sophie asked to deliver it to you.

- then this Alex is a doom - And she asked if you had lunch?

- I ended up sleeping - I took the bag from his hand - Thank you Alex, and you can just call me Helena, and I haven't had lunch yet.

- The Sheik doesn't like a lot of intimacy, Miss Helena - he was very well trained - I can show you the restaurant if you wish.

- I think I'll accept, because I'm hungry – I looked at my clothes – I'm going to change clothes and put on some sneakers, can you wait a minute?

- Yes, I'll be waiting for you.

I went into the room, left the bag on the bed and fixed my hair, I was in doubt whether to let it down or make a ponytail, I put on Jeans shorts and a t-shirt, sneakers complemented my look, and so I went with Alex to the hotel's restaurant.

- Do you work with them for a long time?

- Yes, I work for the Sheik and for Mr. Muller for some time.

At the restaurant, Alex walked me to the entrance and waited in a corner, he said it's a security procedure, even though I was a guest of Sophie's shaved foot, I smiled to myself.

My clothes didn't match the very elegant place, it was like I was screaming that I wasn't part of it, the hotel and restaurant staff were very attentive.

At a table next to mine, some Arabs were having lunch, and I with a pair of shorts ended up being watched by some of them, it must have been the Sheik's entourage, I sat with my back to them and ended up ordering a hamburger to get out of there.

The rest of the day I took a tour of São Paulo with Alex on my heels, according to him he was doing my security, and in one of our few conversations I ended up discovering that he, in addition to being a driver, was also head of security for the Sheik and Mr. that they had a security company.

The other morning I went to see the bags Sophie had sent, the day before they were two couture dresses, and shoes in my size she really thought of everything.

I didn't see Sophie, not even at dinner, Alex said she was still busy with work so I preferred to have dinner in her room.

After doing my hygiene, I stood on the balcony watching the madness that was São Paulo, and I heard a knock on the door.

- Good morning, Miss Helena, I'm Matthew, and I'm here to inform you that you are ready at exactly nine-thirty for Alex to take you and Miss Sophia to the dance - he said entering the room - you have already been given the dresses and the shoe choose one of them, i would go with blue if i were you it enhances your eyes.

In a little while the girls from the salon who are going to fix you will be here, see you later.

And Matthew left, not giving me a chance to ask any questions.

Well since I'm here I'm going to the ball, I'm going to feel like Cinderella.

Exactly at 4 pm, the girls from the salon arrived, did my hair and makeup and helped me put on the dress, I was surprised to see myself in the mirror, if that was really me.

I put on the navy blue dress with little sparkles, with straps, the v-neck and the skirt slightly flared with a slit that showed my left leg when I moved, and the back totally bare, I would never wear a dress like this but I decided to take a chance. , as Matthew had suggested to me.

My hair was done in a low bun and some loose strands.

I didn't wear anything under the dress, because the girls said they would mark it, I was beautiful, and very elegant but uncomfortable, I had never been without any underwear.

The hours passed without my realizing it, I felt like a fairy tale princess.