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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

The villa was silent, but not the comforting kind of quiet I usually sought after long days. This silence felt heavy, oppressive, like it was wrapping itself around me and squeezing until I couldn't breathe.

I sat in the corner of the small studio room, the half-finished drawing of Layla crumpled beside me. The room smelled faintly of charcoal and cigarette smoke, the evidence of my spiralling laid bare.

I couldn't get her out of my head. Layla's face, streaked with tears, the tremor in her voice as she'd begged me to believe her—that's not true, Zaya, it didn't happen.

But how could I believe her? The image of her with Maeve, their bodies too close, the kiss that seared itself into my memory—it was too vivid, too real to ignore.

And yet... the look in her eyes haunted me.

I miss her