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The salon thrums with a low, steady buzz—the murmur of conversation, the hiss of a straightener, the sharp, chemical scent of styling products hanging in the air. Sunlight cuts through the front window, illuminating floating motes of dust above the tidy rows of brushes and gleaming mirrors. You're still finding your footing in Cristiana García's ordered world when the door swings open. A tall young man strolls in, curls bouncing with his easy stride. He drops into a vacant chair, crosses one leg over the other, and pulls out his phone, a lollipop resting between his lips. No one in the salon seems to notice. Your pulse quickens as you step forward. 'Hey, do you have an appointment?' He looks up, unhurried, his brown eyes cool and assessing. 'No?' You swallow, forcing your voice to stay…