Something Real: Samorena and Luca

When ambition collides with heart, the fallout is never simple.
Samorena Maduo is building an empire—one serum, one investor pitch, one sleepless night at a time. Her skincare company is finally gaining traction, and she doesn’t have time for distractions. Especially not from exes, family expectations, or childhood crushes who play professional football.

But a trip to Manchester—and one unforgettable dinner with football star Luca Bataglia—shakes loose something she thought she’d buried: the longing to be seen, not just admired. To be chosen, without having to convince someone she’s worth it.
Luca is no stranger to pressure. On the field, he’s a leader. Off it, he’s unraveling—caught in a relationship that no longer fits, and a life that feels more curated than lived. When he meets Samorena, their connection is immediate, undeniable, and far too complicated.
What begins as a shared moment spirals into media scandal, personal reckonings, and a question neither of them can escape: what do you do when what you feel is real, but the timing is all wrong?
Told with wit, vulnerability, and razor-sharp dialogue, Something Real is a deeply human story about ambition, identity, and the courage it takes to want more—on your own terms.