Six people, two worlds, different stories, one incident that changes their lives, secrets are revealed, and they are wrapped in a dangerous game of revenge, hatred, and something far deeper. Two different worlds collide, hidden secrets emerge, and a forgotten wound is opened. Will they clasp hands and dance in the darkness one last time, or will the darkness claim them entirely?

The night was supposed to be filled with laughter. Music echoed, lights shimmered, and a child's smile lit up the grand hall. But in a single heartbeat, everything changed. Screams tore through the celebration. Shadows moved fast, breaking past the guards, tearing through the warmth of the family. A father fought with bloodied fists, a mother cried out in desperation, and a brother's voice cracked with fury. And then-silence. The child was gone. From that night, nothing was ever the same. The family's joy dimmed, their hearts heavy with grief. Promises were made in whispers, vows carved deep into the soul. Somewhere far from the mansion, the boy's fate twisted into a path no one could have imagined. His name forgotten, his memories fading. But destiny never forgets. Because one day, the past always finds its way back.

"Thirty is coming. So is the question they never answered. One promise. One year. One chance to choose." At twenty-two, it was supposed to be a joke. A half-laugh, a careless promise made on an ordinary night: If we're still single at thirty, we'll try. No rules. No pressure. No expectations. They never spoke of it again. Seven years later, Pond and Phuwin are adults in every way that matters-steady jobs, separate lives, carefully built routines. They are still best friends. Still each other's constant. Still the first person the other thinks of, even when they pretend not to. When circumstances force them back into the same space, old familiarity turns dangerous. Shared mornings feel too intimate. Soft touches linger too long. Conversations circle around everything they refuse to name. And somewhere between now and thirty, the promise resurfaces-not as a joke, but as a question neither of them knows how to answer. Because this isn't about falling in love. It's about admitting they already did-and deciding whether they're brave enough to risk the one thing they've never lost. Set in the quiet tension of adulthood, Somewhere Before Forever is a slow-burn friends-to-lovers story about timing, restraint, and the kind of love that waits patiently... until it can't anymore.

They've always been just friends-or at least, that's what they tell themselves, long enough for the label to feel safe, unquestioned, permanent. Pond keeps his life controlled, his emotions buried beneath sarcasm and distance. He has never dated anyone, not because he couldn't, but because he never wanted to. Somewhere along the way, his world narrowed quietly to one person, and loving his best friend felt like a risk he couldn't afford to take. Phuwin moves through the world effortlessly-warm, magnetic, surrounded by people yet never quite letting anyone close enough to stay. He has loved once, briefly and the way people expected him to, never questioning himself until the closeness he shares with Pond begins to feel heavier than friendship ever should. A slow-burn university romance about unspoken feelings, questioning identities, and the quiet realization that some loves exist long before they're brave enough to be named.

Pond, a successful and respected businessman, is admired for his sharp intellect, composed demeanor, and seemingly perfect life. Unknown to everyone-including his business rivals and even his closest friends-he is secretly married to Phuwin, his loyal secretary. Their marriage began quietly, born out of love and passion but kept hidden to protect Pond's image and career. However, as time goes by, the secret begins to take its toll. Between late nights at the office, hidden glances, and the constant fear of being exposed, their relationship starts to face cracks. The real conflict begins when: A new investor, who happens to be Pond's ex, starts showing interest-both in the company and in him. Phuwin begins to feel like a shadow, forced to pretend that he's just "the secretary." Rumors start spreading after someone spots them together outside of work. Now, they must choose between love and reputation-between staying hidden or finally stepping into the light

Phuwin Tangsakyuen and Pond Naravit Lertratkosun, wealthy heirs and lifelong friends, maintain a perfect platonic facade while hiding an intense, secret romance. Pond is determined to keep their relationship hidden to protect his family's powerful reputation and his own public image. This leaves Phuwin feeling emotionally isolated and devalued, as his desire for a public commitment clashes with Pond's cold dismissiveness. Ultimately, the pressure of their 'secret' threatens to dismantle their carefully constructed lives,leaving Phuwin questioning if he's worth the risk of Pond's high-stakes secret. *****★**** Dunk lives a life of survival, working two jobs to support his alcoholic father, while Joong Archen Aydin is trapped in a gilded cage of family duty and loveless arrangements. When their two worlds collide, an intense, secret chemistry sparks a dangerous rebellion. To escape Joong's cold-hearted father who strongly disapproves his son's relationship, the pair runs away, only to discover that in their world, choosing love over duty isn't as easy as they thought., making them wonderif leaving their old lives behind for each other was actually a big regretable mistake. 🤏💗 A joylada fanfic

Johan, Alpha heir to Prism Tower, works undercover at the family company while he waits for his father to hand over control. His routine holds no surprises anymore... until North arrives. From the get-go, the new Omega seems to avoid ―almost despise― Johan for no apparent reason. Every interaction between them is awkward, tense, and nearly unbearable. But when a project forces them to work together, the tension that kept them apart begins to shift. It's no longer rejection. It's something deeper. More dangerous. More real.

When playful, warm-hearted Phuwin crashes-literally-into the life of strict, disciplined Professor Pond, sparks fly, but rules stand tall. As fate draws them under the same roof, in the same class, and in each other's orbit, tension grows, hearts flutter, and boundaries blur. Can a student who teases love like a game melt the heart of a man who guards his with silence? Love was never on the syllabus. But neither were butterflies. ©All Rights Reserved

Three heirs. Three orphans. One chaotic bar night that changes everything. William, Fourth, and Phuwin have built a quiet, joyful life in a shared building-raising a toddler, teaching music and martial arts, and creating a viral YouTube channel fueled by laughter and loyalty. With no family but each other, they've learned to survive on instinct, wit, and caffeine. Pond, Est, and Gemini-privileged, powerful, and media-darling heirs of Bangkok's elite empires. Bound by family names and headlines, they're the last people you'd expect to fall for the grounded, chaotic trio downstairs. But fate doesn't play fair. One overheard joke about sugar daddies leads to flirtation. One accidental duet becomes obsession. And one little girl's trust becomes the truest test of all. As romance sparks, egos clash, and their worlds collide, six young men must figure out what it means to love across class lines, past wounds, and personal pride. Because sometimes, family isn't where you come from. It's who fights for you-even when you don't know how to ask.

After a bitter fight, Phuwin walks away from the man he thought loved him-only to wake up in a hospital bed after a sudden accident. When he opens his eyes, everything is clear... except for one thing: He decides to pretend he's lost his memory. It's a test. A break. A quiet rebellion. But when his boyfriend tells the doctors he's just a friend-and points to Pond, Phuwin's cold, wealthy childhood best friend, claiming he's the real boyfriend-Phuwin plays along. Pond takes him home. His ex follows. But what begins as a lie spirals into something far more dangerous and intimate. Because Phuwin remembers everything. And he's done being used. As old bonds reignite, family secrets unravel, and fake love blurs into something painfully real, Phuwin must choose: Expose the lie... or live in it long enough to make them regret it.