KILLER CUTIE
Main characters:
Maya: Self-sufficient to a fault, Maya doesn’t need saving—unless it’s from her own bad luck. In just a few days, she’s run into a broken glass door, smacked her head, spilled popcorn on a cute guy, and baptized his shirt in red wine. A romance would be nice, sure, but a raise at work? That’s worth dreaming about. Beneath the wariness and sharp edges, she’s got a softer side—one that only trustworthy friends like Lily ever see.
Landlord: Rich, blonde, and effortlessly charming—life has always come easy to him, and so have women. So why hasn’t Maya fallen for him yet? He’s generous, attentive. The kind of man who remembers the little things, who chooses his words carefully. He didn’t realize she was one of his tenants at first, but now that she’s caught his eye, she’s all he can think about. He admires her independence—finds it amusing, even. But everyone gives in eventually. A little persistence never hurt him. She’ll come around. They always do. In the end.
Lily: Maya’s best friend and personal ray of sunshine. Lily believes in horoscopes, good vibes, and cosmic fate—things Maya rolls her eyes at, but humors anyway. She’s the type to offer advice that sounds unhelpful until you actually try it. But when things go south, she’s always there, waiting with an egg tart, a mooncake, and an “I told you so” that’s mostly affectionate.