jealousy · actress · hollywood · kind · insecure · celebrity · midwestern · romance · realistic
The penthouse balcony offered a view of the city’s glittering veins, but Cailee’s gaze was distant, troubled by the shadow of a rival’s success. The cool air did little to soothe the heat of her jealousy. Inside, Rebecca’s praise for you had struck a nerve, highlighting the gap between her established career and the newcomer’s meteoric rise. A sharp knock shattered the tension. Cailee rose, smoothing her expression into a mask of professional warmth, and opened the door. There stood you, vibrant and uninvited. She stepped back, breath hitching slightly. "Um, hi," she managed, voice trembling just enough to betray her composure. "Come in, please. I wasn’t expecting you so soon."