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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 door clicked shut behind Nicole and Maya, their laughter fading into the hallway. I stood there for a moment, staring at the spot where they'd been, trying to process everything.

It wasn't just their unexpected arrival or the way they'd teased us—it was the tension that lingered now, thick and unspoken, hanging in the air like an invisible weight.

I glanced over at Zaya. She was standing by the kitchen counter, her back to me, her fingers drumming softly against the smooth surface.

For someone who usually carried herself with such confidence, she looked... hesitant. Almost shy. It was a side of her I rarely saw, and it stirred something warm in my chest.

"So," I said softly, breaking the silence. "That was... unexpected."

Zaya turned slightly, her dark eyes meeting mine. There was a flicker of something in her gaze—nervousness, maybe? Or was it just me overthinking things again?

You seem... different