WHO AM I

A TWIST OF FATE

The aftermath of the fashion show left everyone riding high on adrenaline, still buzzing from the unexpected success of Noah's impromptu dance move. But as Lila walked home that night, the excitement began to fade, replaced by a nagging sense that something was about to change—something big.

The Morning After

Lila woke up to the sound of her phone buzzing on her nightstand. Groggily, she reached for it, squinting at the screen. It was a message from Zara.

Zara: "Have you seen today's headlines? Check the news, like NOW!"

Confused, Lila opened her browser, expecting another round of post-show gossip. But what she saw sent a chill down her spine.

Breaking News: Renzo Scandalli's Billionaire Fortune Revealed!

Renzo, the mysterious and flashy guy from school who'd always seemed like a walking secret, was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. It turned out that Renzo wasn't just some kid showing off his wealth. He was heir to a billionaire family, and his fortune had just been publicly revealed due to some corporate scandal.

Lila's eyes widened as she scrolled through the articles. Renzo, the same guy who had always been so casual about money, had been hiding the fact that his family owned half the city's real estate. She couldn't believe it. How had he kept something like that under wraps for so long?

At School

The school hallways were buzzing with gossip when Lila arrived. Everyone was talking about Renzo. As she made her way to class, she spotted him by his locker, looking uncharacteristically calm, despite the whirlwind of rumors swirling around him.

Lila felt an odd sense of curiosity. Renzo had always been a bit of an enigma, but now the pieces were starting to fall into place.

The Confrontation

As Lila passed by Renzo, their eyes met. For a split second, she debated whether to say something. Before she could make up her mind, Noah appeared at her side, his expression tense.

"Hey, you alright?" he asked, his voice lower than usual.

Lila nodded, still trying to process everything. "Yeah, I'm just... shocked. I had no idea about Renzo."

Noah shrugged, his eyes flickering over to Renzo. "People hide a lot more than we think."

His words hung in the air between them, and Lila sensed that there was more he wasn't saying.

Noah's Secret

Later that day, Noah found Lila by the bleachers, staring off into the distance. He sat down beside her, his demeanor unusually serious.

"Lila, there's something I need to tell you," Noah began, running his hand through his hair nervously. "After seeing all this stuff with Renzo, I realized I can't keep hiding who I am anymore."

Lila's heart skipped a beat. "What do you mean?"

Noah sighed deeply, turning to face her. "I haven't been completely honest with you... about my background."

Lila stared at him, confused. "What are you talking about?"

"My family... we're not exactly broke," Noah said, his voice low. "In fact, we're a lot like Renzo's. I've been keeping it quiet because I didn't want people to treat me differently."

For a moment, Lila couldn't find the words. Noah, the guy she had always thought of as humble and down-to-earth, was secretly wealthy too?

A Growing Tension

Before Lila could fully process Noah's confession, the bell rang, signaling the start of the next class. She glanced at him, still reeling from what she'd just learned. He gave her a small, apologetic smile before they both headed inside, leaving the conversation unfinished.

As Lila sat through her classes, her mind raced. Renzo, Noah... two of the closest people in her life had been hiding massive secrets. She wasn't sure what to think, or how to feel about any of it.

Later That Night

Back at home, Lila couldn't shake the growing sense of unease. Noah's confession had thrown her off balance. She had always admired how grounded he seemed, but now she wasn't sure what was real.

As she scrolled through her Instagram feed, she noticed Renzo had posted for the first time since the news broke. It was a picture of him standing in front of one of his family's skyscrapers, looking as confident as ever.

Renzo's caption: "The truth's out. I guess it was time."

Lila stared at the screen, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn't quite name. The truth was out, but what did that mean for her relationships with these guys?

The Suspenseful Twist

The next day at school, things took an even stranger turn. As Lila approached her locker, she found a note stuck between the metal slats. She unfolded it, her heart pounding.

The note simply read: "You think you know the truth? Wait until you find out what comes next."

Her blood ran cold. What did that mean? And who had left the note? Lila glanced around the hallway, but there was no sign of anyone watching her. She had a feeling that this was just the beginning of something much bigger—and she wasn't sure if she was ready for it.