Step into Bella's world, where the rhythm of her promising songwriting career harmonizes with her deep love for music. Yet, life has dealt her a unique card - a rare illness that adds an unpredictable cadence to her days. Alongside her stands Eri, a trusted friend and guardian, offering unwavering support as Bella yearns for nothing more than the simplicity of a normal life.
Unexpectedly, Bella finds herself caught in a heartstring-tugging duet between two contrasting men. Hans, a paragon of gentility and charm, seems to have stepped out of the pages of a fairy tale as a handsome prince. In stark contrast, Zander, her villainous duplex neighbor, ignites frustration more often than not, stirring a tempestuous symphony of emotions in Bella. This is a story where love, longing, and irritation entwine, promising a narrative as tumultuous and captivating as the melodies that grace Bella's life.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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