Ava_000

Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla.

As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

Second act

Monday mornings were supposed to be the start of something productive.

For me, though, this one began with Layla pacing around her apartment, flipping her freshly dyed purple-streaked hair dramatically while I sat on the couch, sipping my coffee and watching the chaos unfold.

"It's not funny, Zaya!" she huffed, shooting me a glare that didn't quite mask the panic in her tone.

I raised an eyebrow, hiding my smirk behind the rim of my mug. "I didn't say it was funny."

"You're thinking it's funny," she accused, jabbing a finger in my direction.

"Well," I began, setting my mug down, "it is a little funny. You dyed your hair right before filming without considering that your character doesn't have purple streaks."

Layla groaned, flopping onto the couch beside me and burying her face in a pillow. "What am I supposed to do now? They're going to kill me."

We could shave your head