A/N: I had fun while writing this chapter. Especially the situation with Nate. You get a first tip of who Lauren really is and where she's from.

A few days later, Lauren was sitting at the bar with a juice. She was talking to Cleo. I wish I knew what about. The band was rehearsing and Bella was singing. When they took five, Lewis and Bella went over to Cleo and Lauren. Lauren hugged Lewis and shook Bella's hand. It looked like they were being introduced to each other.
I walked to them to hear what they were saying. "You have amazing voice, Bella." Lauren said and Bella thanked her. "And you Lewis, I didn't know you still drummed." Lauren said.
Lewis laughed. "I stopped when I was twelve, remember? But I started again a few months ago, when the band needed a drummer." He said.
"Would you like to drink anything?" I asked the four of them.
"No, thanks." Lauren said. "A orange juice, please." Cleo said. Lewis and Bella shook their head. "No, we need to rehearse again soon."
"Okay, so just an orange juice." I smiled fakely and turned around. While walking to the other side of the bar, I could still hear them talking.
"Well well, look who we have here. Our dear little Lauren!" I heard Nate semi-yelling, while I was making Cleo's juice. "Have you missed me, hone?" Nate asked.
Lauren laughed. "No, not really. I actually hoped you'd be moved away by now."
"Oh, I know you want me, babe. You just haven't admit it to yourself." Nate kept trying.
"Oh have I?" Lauren asked surprised. She seemed thinking for a second. "No, I don't think I have to admit it to myself, because I don't want you, Nate. Bye Nate." She said and waved at the boy. When Nate walked off, looking a little depressed, the others started to laugh loudly. I must admit, I had to do great effort to keep my laugh to myself too.

After the band was done rehearsing for the day, Cleo, Lewis and Bella left together. Nate was still talking to the bassist and I went to him. "Hey Nate, can I ask you something?" I asked, while playing with my hair a little, I knew he wouldn't be able to resist.
"Oh, hi babe. You want on the Nate-train? Sure you can ask me something." He answered and I gave him my most seducing smile.
"Where do you know that Lauren from? Who is she?" I asked directly.
"Oh. I thought you'd be interested in me, but because you're so gorgeous, I'll give you a chance. Why would you like to know who she is?" he said.
"Oh, no special reason, just curiosity." I smiled again.
"She used to live here, she our age, we were all in the same class. Until her parents got divorced about 5 years ago. Her dad stayed here, she left with her mom to Sydney." Nate answered.
"Oh." I reacted. "How does Rikki know her. If I'm correct she didn't grew up here?"
"She and Zane visited Lauren last year, of course. Isn't that logical?" Nate asked.
"Oh, yes of course." I answered. I had no idea why that would be logical, but I didn't let Nate notice. I should find out, who she was eventually.

A quarter later, Zane entered the café. He and Nate went to the office, probably playing some lame videogames. I kept working until the end of my shift. Nate had left in the meantime. I went to the office to tell Zane, I'd go home and enter the office. "Hey Zane. My shift's over, so I'm out of here. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Oh, hey Sophie, come here for a sec." Zane said, when I wanted to exit the office.
I looked around. "Yes, what's wrong?"
"Why are you so curious about who Lauren is?" he asked.
"No special reason." I answered.
"Well, I can tell you, you'll get to know her soon enough."
"Oh, how so?" I asked interested.
"My dad was until 2 days ago the official owner of the café. Now anymore. He sold 40% of his shares to me, 40% to Lauren and 20% to Rikki. Tomorrow Lauren starts working here, so you'll get to know her soon enough." Zane smiled broadly while saying this.
"Oh, great." I faked a smile and left the café.

How dared that bitch? Did she think she just could come here and take over everything? First she was friendly to win their trust, then she took control of Zane, and now she would take over control of Rikki's. Why would she do something like that? What was she up to?