Sophie Bennett, a passionate and ambitious actress, finds her carefully planned life turned upside down after a spontaneous encounter with Jake Thompson, a laid-back barista and aspiring screenwriter. When Sophie discovers she's unexpectedly pregnant, she faces the challenge of balancing her burgeoning career in Hollywood with her new reality of impending motherhood. With the support of Jake and her best friend Maya, Sophie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating the pressures of the entertainment industry while redefining her dreams. Together, they learn that love often comes in the most unexpected forms, and that the most beautiful moments in life are the ones unplanned.
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 22: Finding Their RhythmFor the first time in months, Sophie felt like she could breathe again. It wasn’t perfect—far from it—but things between her and Jake were no longer weighed down by unspoken words and unresolved emotions. They were trying, and that was enough.Jake had been true to his word, showing up in ways that mattered. He was there, consistently, proving through actions rather than promises that he was in this for the long haul. And Sophie, after so much hesitation, had finally let herself believe it.One afternoon, they found themselves in her kitchen, attempting to cook together. Sophie had insisted on making something simple—pasta—but Jake, ever the overachiever, had decided they should make the sauce from scratch.&l
Chapter 21: Rebuilding the PiecesSophie stared at her phone long after the call ended. Jake had finally reached out, finally broken the silence that had stretched painfully between them. But his simple apology, though meaningful, wasn’t enough to patch the fractures between them. They needed more than just words.Ava, who had been watching her cautiously from the other end of the couch, spoke first. “Well?”Sophie exhaled, the weight of everything pressing down on her. “He wants to talk.”Ava studied her carefully. “And do you want to talk?”Sophie hesitated, then nodded. “Yeah. I do.&rdqu
Chapter 20: A Message UnansweredSophie stared at her phone, watching the message sit there, unread. The seconds stretched into minutes, the minutes into an hour. Each passing moment made her stomach twist tighter with anxiety. She told herself he might be busy, that he hadn’t seen it yet. But deep down, the fear gnawed at her.What if he had seen it and just… didn’t care?Her fingers hovered over the screen, tempted to type another message, something less ominous, something that wouldn’t immediately make him think of the worst. But what was the point? She had already opened the door. Now she had to wait for him to walk through it—or not.Ava’s voice
Chapter 19: A Silence Too Loud to BearSophie had never known silence could be this loud.She sat curled up on the couch, staring blankly at the untouched cup of tea on the coffee table in front of her. The steam had long since disappeared, leaving it cold and uninviting. The city outside her apartment window was alive, a blur of flashing headlights, honking horns, and distant sirens. But none of it reached her. The sounds were just background noise to the storm raging inside her.All she could hear was the deafening weight of her own thoughts.The secret inside her was growing—not just in the physical sense, but in the way it pressed against her mind, suffocating her, demanding to be acknowledged. She had spen
Chapter 18: What Could Have BeenJake told himself he had made the right choice.He had repeated it so many times in his head that he should have believed it by now.But if leaving Sophie had truly been the right decision, then why did it feel like a slow, drawn-out mistake?It had been weeks. Weeks of pretending he was fine, of going through the motions of his life as if nothing had changed.And yet, everything had changed.His mornings felt empty. His nights felt longer. He had spent years enjoying solitude, but this wasn’t solitude.This was
Chapter 17: After the StormThe apartment was too quiet.Too still.Too empty.Sophie had never realized how much sound one person could bring into her life until it was gone. Jake had never been loud—if anything, he had a way of moving through a space so effortlessly, as if he belonged there without ever demanding attention.But now that he was gone, the absence of him was deafening.She sat on the couch, legs tucked under her, staring at the muted television. She had turned it on earlier, flipping through channels aimlessly, hoping the background noise wou
Chapter 16: A Moment of WeaknessSophie stood frozen in the doorway, her pulse hammering against her ribs.Jake was here.Not because of a media stunt. Not because of a calculated move arranged by Ava or the studio.He was here.Because of her.Because something between them had unraveled past the point of control.And now, standing in her dimly lit apartment, his expression unreadable but his presence impossible to ignore, he asked the one thing she wasn’t prepared to answer.
Chapter 15: A Line BlurredThe moment Sophie stepped out of her apartment, reality hit her like a freight train.The paparazzi were waiting.They always were.Flashes exploded in her vision, and the familiar chorus of voices rose in a relentless wave.“Sophie! Are you and Jake official?”“Is this just a PR stunt?”“Jake, any truth to the rumors about you and Sophie moving in together?”She ignored them.She had learned long ag
Chapter 14: Damage ControlSophie had never felt this cornered.The world outside her apartment hadn’t changed—cars still rushed through the streets, the city lights still glittered against the skyline—but inside, it felt as if everything was closing in on her.She sat curled up on her couch, phone in hand, scrolling through the relentless storm of headlines.Sophie Carter’s Mystery Man—What Is He Hiding?Jake Bennett Under Fire—Did Sophie’s Romance Just Ruin His Life?Scandal or Love Story? The Truth Behind Hollywood’s Most Talked-About CoupleEvery article, every post, every comment chipped away at her sense of control
Chapter 1: The SpotlightThe golden glow of the chandeliers bathed the grand ballroom in a warm, ethereal light. The hum of conversation, clinking glasses, and occasional bursts of laughter blended into a harmonious symphony of the elite. Hollywood’s finest had gathered at the extravagant premiere after-party, dressed in shimmering gowns and sharply tailored suits, sipping on champagne as they exchanged pleasantries and promises of future collaborations.Sophie Laurent, one of the rising actresses of the industry, stood near the bar, her fingers wrapped around a delicate flute of sparkling wine. Her silver gown cascaded like liquid moonlight down to the floor, hugging her figure in all the right places. Her dark brown hair was swept into an elegant bun, with a few loose strands framing her face, enhancing the effortless beauty she had become known for.Despite the glamour surrounding her, Sophie felt oddly disconnected. She had attended countless events like this over the years, yet t...
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