|| STELLA's POV ||

The bright lights of the studio shone down on me as I stood under the shower, warm water cascading over my hair and body. I focused on the script running through my mind, reminding myself to look natural and confident. This was just another shoot, another commercial for a shampoo brand that had hired me as their model. I had done this countless times before, but today felt different. There was a tension in the air that I couldn't quite place.

The director's voice boomed through the set. "Alright, Stella, let's see that radiant smile. You're loving this shampoo, remember?"

I nodded, plastering a bright smile...