Novels by Risa Mint

Chapter 20Mia's point of view.Despite my internal turmoil that threatened to overwhelm me, I still continued working unabated. The reviews for the foundation’s campaign that'd we'd done a week ago were in. It was mostly positive which made me so happy and fulfilled. The workload was something else but I was grateful for it.As I sorted through the bulky paperwork on my desk, I was grateful for the distraction. I hid behind my work to avoid letting my mind wander to Andreas, to worrying about if he was okay. The news about his injury had spread like wildfire. Being one of the most valuable players in the world, a lot of people were becoming anxious about his career. But up until now, there hasn't been an official statement on his wellbeing, which bothered me. Though I tried to pretend it didn't. I simply pushed those thoughts aside, using work as an escape. I was focused on my laptop, typing away as I sorted through paperwork work when my door suddenly slid open. I didn't bother

Chapter 20Mia returned back to her life of fame and prioritized her daughprioritizedndal with Lucas, and her cousin April seemed to die down after the media found another Juicy showbiz gossip to be obsessed about. But the sting of her sister's betrayal still lingered in her memory but she pushed it aside.Overshadowing her thoughts now was the memory of Andreas and their few times together. She had made sure to avoid him since their passionate kiss, not wanting to complicate her life further. She made sure Andreas couldn't reach her. Especially now that he had lots of international competition games to play due to the upcoming World Football Championship Cup games. But still, the memory of him never left her. Everything seemed to remind her of him. Especially now as Sofia and Nick, Susan's son, forced them to watch the football game between Andreas' team and a rival team, Athletic Soccer stars. Mia had intended to drop Sofia off for a sleepover with other kids when Sofia overheard

Chapter 19Mia's point of view. I returned to my room that night with a lot of mixed emotions. What was I thinking? Was it because of the drink I had on my way out of the hall. I'd gulped a few glasses of wine earlier. It had dulled my senses, making my thoughts hazy. I tried to push aside the guilt, but it only seemed to intensify as the night wore on. My heart had leapt in shock as I turned around, to find Andreas had followed me to the garden. The memories of Andreas's lips on mine still lingered, making my skin prickle with a mix of shame and desire. I shouldn't be doing this, I thought, not with him. He's so young, and I don't want to hurt him.Pushing aside my thoughts, I hurried to the bathroom ignoring the knocking sound on my door. I knew it was Susan trying to see if I was okay, but I didn't want to see anyone this night. Not now. As I stepped into the shower, I turned it on as I stepped in without taking off my clothes, I let the water wash down my pain and anxiety. The

Chapter 18Andrea's point of view The night had started on a high note, with Mia's enchanting presence. And I found myself drawn to her the entire time. my eyes never leaving her. And her performance was magical, mesmerizing the entire room. But it was a magical moment that turned sour, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.As she scanned the phone screen, her face paled with shock, and I felt my heart sink. While she performed one of her songs which I loved, suddenly everyone's phone blipped with the notifications. The headline screamed at me, making my blood boil with anger. Who could have done this to her? My heart raced with the implications. As Mia rushed out of the hall, her pain and anguish evident. I quickly followed, my concern for her overwhelming. I pushed through the crowds, my eyes scanning the room for any sign of her. But she was already gone.The cool night air hit me like a slap in the face as I burst out of the hall, my eyes scanning the gardens for any sign of her.

Chapter 17Mia's point of view. I'd been hiding in the comfort of my room, avoiding the world outside, and especially Andreas. The memory of our almost-kiss still lingered, making my skin prickle with unease. I can't believe I almost kissed him. Thankfully, the shoot had come to an end today and I wouldn't have to see him anymore. But for the dinner party organized to signify the end of the shoot tonight, which I was not going to attend.But Susan had other plans. She burst into my room, a determined glint in her eye, followed by a trail of crew members."Mia, what do you think you're doing?" she asked, her voice laced with exasperation. "Why are you still in those distasteful clothes?" Her eyes scanned my outfit, her nose wrinkling in distaste.I sighed, feeling a wave of guilt wash over me. I'd been unfair to Susan, especially after the Lucas issue. But she didn't seem to hold it against me, her determination to get me to the dinner party unwavering."Suzy, I've told you. I'm not

Chapter 16Andreas's point of view. I stood at the window of my villa, gazing out at the endless expanse of turquoise water. My mind, however, was elsewhere - with Mia. As I paced around my villa, I wondered what she'd be doing right now. Just like she'd warned me some days back, I decided to give her some space. But I'm starting to think that was a bad idea. Also, I couldn't shake the feeling that I'd misjudged her, that there was more to her than met the eye. Her dedication to her daughter, Sofia, was admirable, and I found myself drawn to her strength and resilience. Though her estranged husband was a thorn in her flesh. I didn't think he'd be bothering her still. Guess I was wrong. During our shoots together, I noticed how she'd avoid contact with me even when we were clearly working together. Mia was a professional and she’d kept our relationship as such. She was friendly with everyone, including the crew members so, I was a little jealous that I was the only one she wasn't