Chapter 3 – The Fake Life Begins
Lila started faking the life she wanted. She borrowed clothes from friends, staged meals in cafes she couldn't afford, and posed in scenic locations she had only visited briefly. Every picture, every video was carefully curated.
Her follower count crept upward. The thrill of likes and comments became addictive. Lila loved the attention, the feeling of being seen. She told herself it was temporary—a stepping stone to the life she dreams of.