In a world where fame often hides true emotions, what happens when two broken souls, both famous and seemingly strong, are forced into a relationship they never wanted?
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Raina Virani (23)
Raina Virani is a powerful name in fashion and entertain...
Bright lights, flashing cameras, the steady murmur of reporters—this was the world Raina Virani knew too well. She had built her life within it, learned to breathe through the pressure, hold her head high, and wear a mask of grace and confidence. The world saw her as the unstoppable supermodel and a brilliant actress, the beauty mogul with a golden heart who gave to charities and inspired millions. But behind all the glamor, Raina carried her own shadows—a past she had locked away, a heart that still hoped for something real, something that went beyond the fame.
And now, standing beside Gabriel Mendoza, she couldn’t ignore the uncomfortable truth. She hated this. Hated him. Gabriel was the last person she wanted by her side—a cold, distant man with a wall around his heart so thick it was hard to believe he had one. Known for his intense stares and even sharper words, he was Spain’s beloved actor, admired and desired but always just out of reach. And tonight, arm-in-arm, they were playing the part of a perfect couple, their faces painted with smiles as false as the stories printed about them.
It was a charade, a calculated scheme for their careers, a simple plan that was supposed to lift both their images. They would appear together, act like they were madly in love, and the world would eat it up. Raina reminded herself that this was just business—nothing more. But the more time she spent in Gabriel’s presence, the harder it became to keep reality from mixing with the act.
Because the truth was, under their polished exteriors, both of them were haunted. Gabriel hid his past wounds beneath a calm, detached mask, never letting anyone get too close. Raina buried her own pain behind a bright smile, refusing to let the world see the pieces of her heart that were still healing.
Neither of them had asked for this—to be forced into a relationship that wasn’t real, a relationship that had to look perfect for the public. But neither of them could deny the strange pull between them, a quiet understanding of each other's broken pieces that no one else seemed to notice.
What lay ahead for them was a journey neither could prepare for—a road filled with misunderstandings, arguments, and moments that would push them to their limits. They would have to face the truths they kept hidden, the fears they’d buried deep, and the possibility that, maybe, the lines between their act and reality weren’t as clear as they thought.
Standing in the spotlight, with Gabriel by her side, Raina couldn’t tell if this was just another role or if, somehow, beneath the noise of their lives, something real had begun.
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Gabriel Mendoza
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Raina Virani
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A/n: Thank you for diving into this story with me! Beneath the Noise is my first-ever project, and bringing Raina and Gabriel to life has been a dream. I hope you’ll find yourself captivated by their journey—their struggles, triumphs, and everything in between, It’s a story close to my heart, and I hope it finds a place in yours too. Thanks for reading, and I can’t wait to hear what you think! Also english is not my first language so there might be some grammatical mistakes so please just bear with me
