The Girl I Was Never Supposed to LoveUpdated at Aug 13, 2026, 16:37
Ethan had always believed that some people were born lucky.They were born into beautiful houses, wore expensive clothes, went to the best schools, and never had to wonder whether there would be enough money for tomorrow.He wasn't one of them.At twenty-two, Ethan was used to struggling. He worked long hours at a small café in the city while trying to save enough money to build a better future for himself and his mother.That evening, rain poured heavily against the café windows.Ethan was cleaning the last table when the door suddenly opened.A young woman rushed inside.She was completely soaked.Her long dark hair clung to her face, and she was breathing heavily as if someone were chasing her.Ethan stared for a moment.He had seen beautiful women before, but there was something different about her."Excuse me," she said.Ethan quickly looked away."Yes?""Can I stay here for a while?"He frowned."We're closing soon.""I know." She glanced nervously toward the window. "Please. Just until the rain stops."There was something in her voice that made Ethan hesitate."Fine. Sit wherever you want."She smiled faintly."Thank you."She chose the table in the corner.Ethan returned to cleaning, but every few seconds he caught himself looking at her.She wasn't dressed like someone who normally visited a small café like this. Her clothes were simple, but clearly expensive. Even the watch on her wrist probably cost more than Ethan earned in several months.After a few minutes, Ethan walked over."Would you like something to drink?"She shook her head."No, thank you.""You look like you could use something warm."She looked up at him."Hot chocolate."Ethan smiled."Coming right up."A few minutes later, he placed the cup in front of her."On the house."She looked surprised."Why?""Because you look like you just escaped from a disaster."For the first time, she laughed.It was a small laugh, but Ethan couldn't help smiling."You don't even know me," she said."True.""So why are you being nice to me?"Ethan shrugged."Maybe because everyone deserves kindness."Her smile disappeared.For some reason, those words seemed to affect her."What's your name?" she asked."Ethan.""I'm Sophia."They stared at each other.Neither of them knew it yet, but that simple introduction was the beginning of something that would change both their lives.An hour later, the rain finally became lighter.Sophia stood up."I should go."Ethan nodded."Take care."She reached into her bag."How much do I owe you?""Nothing.""You're serious?""Very."She smiled and turned toward the door.Then she stopped."Ethan?""Yeah?""If I come back tomorrow, will you be here?"He smiled."Probably.""Good."She walked out.Ethan watched her disappear into the night.He didn't know why, but he had a strange feeling that he would see her again.He was right.The next morning, a black luxury car stopped directly outside the café.Sophia stepped out.But this time, she wasn't alone.A tall man in an expensive suit followed her.He walked into the café and looked directly at Ethan.Then his expression changed."You're Ethan?"Ethan nodded slowly."Yes."The man stepped closer."Stay away from Sophia."Ethan's heart skipped."Who are you?"The man gave him a cold smile."I'm the person who knows exactly who she is."He turned and walked away.Ethan stood frozen.Then he looked through the window.Sophia was sitting inside the car, watching him.Their eyes met.And Ethan realized something was terribly wrong.He just didn't know what it was yet.