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Song: Trust Nobody X Cashmere Cat ft. Selena Gomez

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Work was exhausting believe it or not. Although, she only works at a cafe, Valentina didn't realize the amount of picky customers at San Francisco.

She burned her fingers with the toaster twice because she was in a hurry to warm up bread for a picky customer. She was grateful that today she escaped a bunch of goons thanks to her handsome stranger.

In just a year, according to her plan, Valentina wouldn't have to live like this anymore. She just has to bide her time and wait before she can make her move. It was only a matter of time. Checking the clock to make sure she still has enough time, Valentina unbuttoned the first few buttons of her uniform and fixed her bra.

A jingle passed through the entire cafe which signaled that a customer has come in. Valentina saw her target from the lashes of her eyes. He was walking with confidence with his sleek black suit and tie. He was a handsome Hispanic with beautiful hazel eyes. Eyes that reminded her of someone she recently met.

And this same person with the warm hazel eyes walked behind her target with an easy smile on his face when he saw her. Tristan's smile spoke of puppy love and Valentina rolled her eyes to herself knowing that she didn't need this because her target, the man she wants was with Tristan.

She plastered a sensual smile on her face and walked towards the men. She knew she looked good in her uniform at the cafe. She picked this job for a reason. And it was to be closer to him.

"Valentina! What a pleasure to see you again." Tristan greeted her.

"It's nice to see you again to Tristan." she replied softly as her eyes led to the handsome man with Tristan.

Tristan looked at her and back to her target.

"Oh yeah, Valentina, this is Julian, my best friend." He introduced her.

"Nice to meet you." she said extending her hand to the Adonis in front of her. It's a shame that he has a pretty face, or else it wouldn't be as hard to destroy him as Valentina wanted him to.

"The pleasure's all...mine." he stared at her, as if recognition dawning on his face. Valentina's ego surged when he stared at her longer than usual. Of course, men would have this reaction to her face and body.

The next few words he said stomped her ego quickly.

"Juliet..." he whispered. "It can't be..."

Valentina turned a bright red. Who is this Juliet girl he's talking about? An old girlfriend? An old flame?

She wanted to ask but instead replied with, "I'm sorry, you must have mistaken me for someone else."

"It's alright...It's just, the resemblance was so striking." he murmured. Tristan held onto his arm because it looked as if Julian was about to collapse on the ground.

Valentina pulled a chair for him. "Please have a seat, I'll make you a cup of warm tea." she offered Julian.

"Please make it black coffee." he said.

Valentina complied with his orders and prepared the coffee he wanted. She couldn't believe that he's here now, in this cafe. And he doesn't remember her. He has mistaken her for someone else. Which she's fine with of course because it makes it easier for her to know him without him suspecting anything.

After she finished preparing his coffee, she set it down on the table gently. She felt Tristan's eyes following her everywhere which didn't unnerve her. In fact, she loved it.

"I don't mean to pry, but...who's Juliet?" she asked the stone faced man softly.

The cold that took over Julian's hazel eyes softened. He sighed. "She was my sister. Or is, actually. She's been missing for over a year now and she would've been your age if she was still with us."

He sipped from the cup and pressed his lips firmly together.

"I'm so sorry about that." Valentina replied. She was feigning her apologetic tone, but it was to do anything to become closer to him.

"Valentina's the girl I told you about that I fought a bunch of goons earlier for." Tristan said proudly.

"And look what happened to you. You have bruises all over your face and you could have broken your wrist which would have hurt your basketball career." Julian chastised.

Valentina didn't notice until now but Julian was right. She couldn't believe she didn't notice it now but Tristan's face was battered with bruises. Although it made him even more rugged and handsome, she felt some sympathy for the guy who saved her life.

"Let me get you some ice and bandages." She couldn't believe she's playing doctor while doing her job at the cafe. But it was alright, the manager didn't give a shit, as long customers keep coming to the cafe because of its proximity to a large multibillionaire company, Avano Tech.

There were barely any customers at the cafe right now, so she wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about Julian Avano, her target.

She gave the ice pack to Tristan who took it gratefully. He sighed and when the ice pack collided with his face.

"Thank you so much for your hospitality, Ms. Sanchez." Julian said.

"You've done more on what your job has required you to do."

Valentina waved her hand nonchalantly. "It's my pleasure. It looked like the two of you have had a long day." she replied sweetly as she spared a glance both at the two best friends.

"Hell yeah, I did! And I didn't even get anything in return." Tristan hinted sending Valentina a wink.

Julian punched Tristan's arm lightly. "Now's not the time to be a playboy Tristan."

"I wasn't being one!" he whined.

Valentina turned her back to the men that were soon bickering in the small coffee shop. She took out her new phone that she stole and managed to use and looked up Julian Avano's sister.

According to the Internet, his sister mysteriously disappeared a few years ago after a deadly fire that burned the Avano mansion. The mansion has now been rebuilt back to its old glory, but the loss of a sister could never be revived.

The article also informed about Julian's mother, Dahlia Avano being bedridden and that she could die anytime. If she did, she would have given her all her inheritance to her first born son, Julian.

As she was about to turn and get back to the handsome men in the middle of the cafe, her face collided with a strong chest. Thinking it was Tristan again, Valentina was about to say something sarcastic until she looked up.

Julian Avano stared down at her, his face serious and his lips formed into a straight line. It's not going to be easy getting him to trust her that's for sure.

"I know that we've just met, Ms. Sanchez." he began. "But if you could help me with a problem that I have, I would repay you for all of your hard work."

Valentina feigned her shock. "Whatever do you mean, Mr. Avano?" she asked him.

He pulled a chair for her and Valentina sat down, unsure of what Julian would offer her for all this 'hard work' he supposedly has for her.

Tristan was nowhere to be found which was awkward because she's now left alone with a large muscular man that could break her neck if she makes him the teeniest bit of angry.

"If it's anything about selling from my body, I wouldn't do it Mr. Avano. even if money is involved in this deal." Valentina said crossing her legs.

"Of course not!" Julian exclaimed as he rubbed his eyes with his palm.

"What I'm asking of you is something I feel that only you could pull off, something that would only be temporary from the things that are happening right now." he trailed off.

Valentina was getting restless from all the words that Julian has been using and the fact that he's not getting straight to the point.

"What is it that you truly want from me Mr. Avano?" she asked him exasperatedly.

He stared at her critically from head to toe which would make any individual uncomfortable. But Valentina wasn't just any regular individual in a regular environment. She's been through a lot that it hardened her heart and thickened her skin.

Julian finally spoke after what seemed like forever.

"I want you to be my sister." 

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