Haizlena

Meet John Carlton , a talented and renowned photographer whose stunning works have earned him fame but not fortune. Struggling to make ends meet, he faces the emotional turmoil of his mother's illness, with medical bills depleting whatever little money he earns. Amidst this hardship, he finds himself harboring an inexplicable disdain for the famous actress, Charlene Watson.
Unaware to John , Charlene is burdened with her own struggles, seeking solace from the intrusive eyes of fame by adopting disguises to escape her celebrity persona. One day, fate brings Charlene, concealed by a clever guise, into John 's life.
Intrigued by the beauty and emotions captured in his work, she finds herself drawn to this enigmatic photographer.
As their paths intersect, John  is captivated by the mystery surrounding this enigmatic woman, unaware of her true identity. He finds himself falling for her, swept away by her genuine spirit and the compassion she exudes, all the while oblivious that Charlene and the actress he loathes are one and the same.
As love blossoms, fate's irony thickens the plot.
Charlene's disguise becomes a double-edged sword, concealing her from the public eye but also hindering her from revealing her true self to John .
Conflicted and torn, she must decide whether to unveil her identity and risk everything she has come to cherish, or continue the charade to protect herself from the relentless scrutiny of the media.
Amidst the chaos of their intertwined destinies, John must confront his prejudices and reconcile his feelings for the woman he thought he despised.

Love Disguised

John was at home, engaged in a conversation with his mother. "Oh please, Mom, stop with your 'my baby is the most handsome man in the world' talk," John blushed, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. 


"Yes, you are! Can't you see all these pretty girls falling for you?" His mother pinched his cheeks affectionately. 


"Whatever," John muttered, his blush deepening. 


"Don't 'whatever' me, you little monkey," she pouted, shaking her head. "Anyways, now you've realized that Charlene isn't as bad as you thought she was, right?" 


"Yeah. They were all big misunderstandings. I'm glad we talked it out," he sighed, relieved. 


His mother smiled warmly. Just then, John heard Mabel calling his name from the living room. He went out to see her. 


"Hey, how was your day?" Mabel asked, hugging him tightly. 


"Great. I was by my mom's side the whole day," he chuckled. 


"Is she fine? She was worried," Mabel asked, pulling back from the hug. 


Chapter 20