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El Turno que le Robé
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El Turno que le Robé

Diego arrives at the café ready for his Saturday shift — only to find Sofía already behind the counter. What she did next changes everything between them.

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Saturday, 8:02 a.m.
Diego
Diego

hey, are you working today?

Sofía
Sofía

😊

yes 😊 I'm at the café

Diego
Diego

what? today is MY shift

Sofía
Sofía

no... the shift is mine today

Diego
Diego

sofía no. i have the 8 to 4 shift

Diego
Diego

I'm here at the door of the café

Sofía
SofíaCharming ink and watercolor painting, clean lines, vibrant but soft color palette, storybook style. A photo of a printed work schedule pinned to a café corkboard. The name 'Sofía' is written in the Saturday 8:00–16:00 slot with a pen. The paper looks slightly crumpled.
Sofía
Sofía

look. my name is here

Diego
Diego

that's not possible

Diego
Diego

saturday is important. there are many customers

Diego
Diego

😤

there are a lot of tips on saturdays 😤

Sofía
Sofía

i know... i'm sorry

Diego
Diego

wait

Diego
Diego

did you talk to the boss?

Sofía
Sofía

...

Sofía
Sofía

yes

Diego
Diego

😡

Diego
Diego

we are friends. why?

Sofía
Sofía
Voice message

diego... i need the money. my mom is sick and... i don't have money for the doctor. the saturday shift has many tips. i know, it's wrong. i'm very sorry.

Diego
Diego

your mom is sick?

Sofía
Sofía

yes. she's in the hospital

Diego
Diego

i'm sorry sofía

Diego
Diego

but... you need to talk to me first

Diego
Diego

i am your friend

Sofía
Sofía

you're right. i'm sorry

Diego stood outside the café for a few minutes. Then he walked in through the door.

Diego
Diego
Voice message

Diego: sofía. i need to talk to you for a moment. Sofía: diego, you're here. Diego: yes. listen. i'm working with you today, ok? Sofía: what? Diego: i'm talking to the boss. i'm working with you. the tips are for you. Sofía: diego... that's so kind. thank you. Diego: but next time, you talk to me first. Sofía: yes. i promise.

That afternoon

They worked together all day. That evening, after the café closed, Sofía sent one last message.

Sofía
Sofía

today you have 47 euros in tips

Diego
Diego

Sofía
Sofía

the shift is yours. the money is yours

Diego
Diego

Diego
Diego

how is your mom?

Sofía
Sofía

🙂

she's better, thanks 🙂

Sofía
Sofía
Voice message

diego... you are a good friend. i... i'm not a good friend today. i'm sorry. truly.

Diego
Diego

tomorrow you'll talk to me, right?

Sofía
Sofía

🤍

yes. i promise 🤍

Alex
Alex

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