Some people believe they were born for happiness. Like the world owes them something. Like without working they'll find everything they want. That's the case with our delusional Lily Hawthorne. She was born in a poor family, but she believed it had a reason. She read fairy tale books and instantly wanted a prince charming to come and swoop her away from poverty. She began behaving nice, sweet and coquettish. But is it going to help her. (The scene opens ant her low budget apartment which was just one room with a bed, tiny wardrobe and a old TV)

(She gets ready and leaves for her internship. Today she begining her internship at "AURUM ENTERTAINMENT" an entertainment industry owned by our beloved Ace Blackwood the star Actor. He has won several prizes over the years for different roles and he's just 25 years old and single. Now our delusional Lily is in the Talent support internship. She manages to catch the bus at the nick of time and soon got to the building. It was huge. And luxurious she couldn't help but fantasize. As she walked without looking she bumped directly into someone and fell backwards)

Standing before her was Ace himself. He looked at her with indifference and disgust which she thinks is fascination. Quickly she lower her voice and her lips quiver like a fish. Then in a sickly sweet voice she began)

But hell no. Our Ace wasn't impressed. Maybe other men may be swayed by such a cute, coquettish performance but he felt utter disgust. He step back and look down at her with contempt

With that he turned and left without looking back. But Lily heard something different. In her mind it was "Be careful, don't injure yourself. I'll be back". Tsk tsk tsk. Oh how our delusional Lily just stood up and smile while blushing. She can even smell a faint whiff of his cologne. With a smile she decided that HE was her prince charming.

(Lily went about her work for the rest of the day but couldn't help smiling and blushing thinking about her soon fairy tale life. She already fantasizes about how Ace will treat her in the future and even daydreaming about starting a family. A fellow intern had to snap her back to reality before she went astray. Anyway by the end of the day she packed her things and went to the underground parking lot wanting to sneak a glance at Ace. She did see him, but she also saw someone else. A lady. Very pretty. Waist length wavy ginger hair, greenish blue eyes, a slim curvy figure, full pink lips and almond eyes shape. Her eyes widen in shock seeing the full profile. Yuna Vale. The famous renowned Physical therapist. The two stood close enough for people to know they're friend but the spark between them makes people think otherwise. Lily froze in spot)

Now a quick intro to my characters Lily Hawthorne Age: 22 years old Status: PR / Talent Support Intern at Aurum Entertainment Background: Grew up poor; deeply insecure about status and worth Personality Delusional but high-functioning Believes suffering guarantees reward Performs kindness instead of practicing it Entitled, judgmental, and secretly resentful Romanticizes her own misery Cannot accept rejection—reframes it as “slow burn” Core Traits Strengths: Persistent, observant, emotionally manipulative when needed Flaws: Entitlement, lack of empathy, distorted self-perception Fears: Being ordinary, invisible, or replaceable Desires: Validation, wealth, romantic salvation Behavioral Tells Over-smiles in public, sneers in private Narrates her life internally like a novel Sees Yuna as a “villainess” Blames others for her failures Symbolism Mirrors, romance novels, gold jewelry she can’t afford

🎬 Ace Blackwood Age: 25 years old Profession: Top actor under Aurum Entertainment Public Image: Arrogant, sharp-tongued, untouchable Private Reality: Guarded, exhausted, loyal to very few Personality Sarcastic, blunt, and impatient Hates pretense and false kindness Emotionally repressed but deeply intense Protective of his boundaries Soft only with those he trusts Core Traits Strengths: Disciplined, perceptive, fiercely loyal Flaws: Anger issues, emotional avoidance, harsh honesty Fears: Exploitation, emotional dependence, loss of control Desires: Peace, privacy, genuine connection Behavioral Tells Short replies to people he dislikes Lets Yuna scold him without protest Automatically shields Yuna from stress Publicly cold, privately attentive Physical Detail Black hair, blue eyes A faint scar near his eyebrow from an early stunt injury Symbolism Cigarettes he doesn’t finish, dark suits, closed doors

Yuna Vale Age: 23 years old Profession: Physical Therapist specializing in performers Background: Self-made, disciplined, quietly ambitious Personality Calm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent Strong without being aggressive Deeply caring but not self-sacrificing Patient, observant, and steady under pressure Loyal by choice, not obligation Core Traits Strengths: Emotional regulation, competence, empathy Flaws: Suppresses her own needs, avoids vulnerability Fears: Becoming a burden, wanting too much Desires: Stability, mutual devotion, a life she built herself Behavioral Tells Notices physical pain before emotional confession Uses touch clinically, never indulgently Keeps spare clothes at Ace’s place “just in case” Sets boundaries—even with Ace because she thinks it's right even if she feels it isn't Physical Attributes Ginger hair Greenish-blue eyes Slim-curvy build Full pink lips, almond-shaped eyes Symbolism Clean hands, neatly folded towels, quiet rooms, steady breathing

Okay now that's all for now. Thank you for reading and have a good day. This is an original piece by Lilpiexie 🥰

Now five days have passed by. Lily has been thinking about the image of Yuna and Ace and can't help but feel displeased. she's currently in her tiny apartment. Her TV humming slightly, the noise from the window is loud but she's in her own dream world*

She sits up excitedly replaying when she sneaked glances at Ace though she prefer to call it "Observing". She remembers the way he ignore her, avoid her and speaks in a harsh tone with her but out delusional Lily thinks he's just shy, doesn't want to creat misunderstanding and is actually very sweet. Her dream prince charming

She stands up in such a hurry her bed squeaked loudly, she slipped and hit her head on the dashboard. She begins crying in pain

She treats her wounds and sighed

She takes out here notepad and pen and begin jotting down vigorously

(With that our delusional heroine lily smile to herself and lay on the bed then begin daydreaming of a happily ever after.)

(meanwhile, at Ace penthouse he is looking out the window with a thought only he knows. Ace’s penthouse sat high enough above the city that the noise never quite reached it. Floor-to-ceiling windows stretched across the living space, offering a view that reduced the streets below to distant lines of light. Everything inside was deliberate—dark marble, steel accents, furniture chosen for function rather than comfort. There were no photographs, no personal clutter, nothing that suggested permanence. It felt less like a home and more like a place someone stayed when they didn’t intend to be known. From the look in his eyes it look like he's mind was battling a intense war.)

The scene is in a beautiful green garden. Lily is wearing a gorgeous white dress with her hair down looking like an angel. She hears her name and turn to see Ace walking towards her wearing a black tuxedo looking impeccably handsome and mouth watering. She couldn't help but almost drool especially since his top three button were undone giving off the relaxed, loving and affectionate vibe.

She whispered and slowly walk towards him meeting him at the middle. They stare into each other eyes then Ace gently cup her cheek and stroke it with affection in his eyes

Ace leans down his black eyes meeting her blue eyes. His face was inches away and soon their lips almost touched when.......

BRZZZZZ....BRZZZZZZ.....BRZZZZZ

Lily alarm clock rings, and She wakes up. she's in her apartment wearing her old nightwear. Where was the garden, the dress and Ace.....

She groans angrily kicking the sheets away as she sat upright

Frustrated she got ready. It's a Monday, and she has to go for her internship. With the determination to make the dream real she left her apartment with maximum confidence

At the Company, She gets there on time luckily and notice Ace entering the Elevator. she hurriedly ran trying to catch up before the door close, but unfortunately Ace doesn't even bother and press the button causing the door to close and elevator to move upward. She however smiled

She said delusional and took the stairs. For the rest of the day she pretend not to notice Ace while also trying to catch his attention. She catches how he avoid her, avoid her gaze, looks at her with no attachment but misinterpreted it as him being shy.

During a shoot Ace was getting ready when he told his assistant to get him coffee. The assistant send for someone but Lily figures it's a good opportunity to be close to him so she went instead.

Ace stood beneath the studio lights dressed in layers of dark fabric that seemed to swallow color itself. The ancient costume sat heavily on his frame, every fold precise, every detail restrained. His hair was tied back in the traditional style, exposing a face stripped of softness—sharp lines, cool eyes, and an expression that offered nothing. For a moment, it was difficult to tell where the role ended and the man began.

Lily hadn’t meant to stop walking. It just… happened. Her hand tightening on the cup of coffee, her face flush red. She stood at the edge of the set, half-hidden behind equipment, and people who didn’t know they were blocking her from breathing. Ace was already there, framed by fabric and light, dressed in something so ancient it made the present feel like a mistake. The dark robes clung to him like they belonged there—like the modern world had only borrowed him temporarily. Her chest tightened. He didn’t look like the man she’d seen at the office anymore. This Ace was quieter. Heavier. Untouchable. The kind of man history would bend for and women would ruin themselves over without ever being noticed. She watched the way he moved—slow, deliberate—every step measured, every turn practiced. When he lifted his gaze, even without looking at her, Lily felt caught. Chosen. Seen. Her heart was beating fast and she blushed

She walks out slowly her hand which was holding the cup shook slightly. She was almost where he stood when she slipped and fell forward the coffee threatening to splash on Ace. But Ace avoided it on time, but she fell down hard on the floor

The assistant helped Lily up and away though she was a bit disappointed Ace didn't show he cares she believed he didn't want to show his true feeling.

The role Ace was playing is a cheerful, kind prince. Now many would wonder how he'd act that since his personality is so...... indifferent, but Ace has a knack for acting. As soon as the filming started it was like he changed into another person. He was cheerful, smiling, laughing and acting everything perfectly. Lily didn't leave but watched from the corner while drooling.

The day ended quickly. The scene was wrapped up for the day and Ace left. Lily was fine other than she was limping slightly while in pain but she felt it's worth it all since it's for her future life with her one and only beloved. At her apartment she sat down on the bed and close her eyes imagining events which didn't take place.