*Starts with prank, ends with love*

After years of ruling Southeast Asia's criminal underworld, Engfa Waraha faked his death and disappeared with the woman he loves-Charlotte, a former MI6 agent who abandoned her past for a quiet life in Sicily. They've spent five peaceful years in a vineyard estate, running a small winery, living under aliases, and keeping their heads down. But peace doesn't last. When a package arrives on their doorstep containing a severed finger, a black rose, and a message: "Your past never forgets you, Don Waraha." -they know it's time to stop pretending. Charlotte pulls the pistol from her old suitcase. Engfa lights a cigarette for the first time in years. The empire is under threat. And someone made the mistake of coming after his wife.

Engfa Waraha is 25 years old. She was affected from an early age by the death of her father due to Cancer. Therefore she established a foundation in his honor that is in charge of women's empowerment and helping kids as well as families who have been affected by Cancer. Engfa is not a very social person but she confides in her sisters Plaifa and Nesa (Nudee) and her friends Tina, Chompu, Isabella, and Pichy. Charlotte Austin is 24 years old. Her father died when she was 18 years old and left her his company. While she was in school her brothers took care of the company from England until she graduated college. Due to this, she didn't have a normal university life however, her best friend from childhood Marima, and her best friend from college, Heidi helped her out. Once she entered the company she continued her work with the help of her friends Aoom, Meena, and Ice. Charlotte's company is in charge of making/creating objects that can be used for the benefit of disabled people. Every technological object is used in the field of health. The company's foundation helps families that have low resources as well as burned children, kids that suffer from learning delays, kids that have diabetes, and orphaned children. These two women will meet in an unexpected way and will be brought together to help people but also help each other overcome their own challenges. All with will happen with the help of an unknown individual that has met them separately and has worked on this plan for a long time. Lets find out if it works.

In the world of high stakes and hidden secrets, Charlotte's life seems perfectly controlled by her demanding father, who has meticulously planned every step of her future. Living in a luxurious mansion, she yearns for a life beyond the confines of her father's strict expectations. Her only respite comes from the moments of defiance and the dreams of freedom she harbors deep within. Everything changes when Engfa enters her life. Hired as a servant, Engfa brings with her an air of mystery and rebellion that both infuriates and intrigues Charlotte. Their tumultuous relationship begins with clashes and misunderstandings, but as they are thrown together by a series of unexpected events, a complicated bond starts to form. As the days go by, Charlotte finds herself drawn into Engfa's world of adrenaline and defiance, discovering emotions and desires she never knew existed. But Engfa has her own secrets and an agenda that could shatter Charlotte's reality. Unbeknownst to Charlotte, her family's dark past and Engfa's quest for truth are intertwined in ways that neither could have imagined. Their growing connection faces numerous obstacles, from Charlotte's controlling father who insists she follow his path, to the societal expectations that threaten to tear them apart. As the two women navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty, they must confront the lies and betrayals that surround them.

Gab and Soleil aren't saying goodbye forever but instead they only parting ways until they come together once more in the future.

Engfa Waraha was quiet, shy, and overlooked in high school-her heart stolen by the one person she trusted most. Charlotte Austin, radiant and admired by everyone, rejected her without realizing the damage she caused. Years later, fate pulls them back together. Engfa has transformed into a breathtaking, confident woman, while Charlotte remains the picture of elegance and charm-successful, captivating, and still haunted by the choices of the past. When their worlds collide again, every glance, every whispered rumor, and every small interaction sparks a mix of jealousy, curiosity, and unspoken desire. They have built walls around their hearts, but some connections refuse to stay buried. "Still the same Charlotte," Engfa whispered, scanning the elegant woman across the room. "And you... look different. Too different," Charlotte said, her voice calm but her eyes betraying something deeper. In a world of wealth, status, and high-stakes lives, can two women broken by the past navigate the pull of fate-or will the ghosts of their old mistakes keep them apart? A mature, suspenseful slow-burn romance filled with heartbreak, secrets, and the intoxicating tension of two hearts entangled by destiny.

⚠️ Warning / Disclaimer ⚠️ This story is 18+ rated and contains explicit smut, adult themes, and strong language. It is a fanfiction based on Engfa Waraha and Charlotte Austin "Englot" written purely for creative and entertainment purposes. The characters, events, and relationships depicted are entirely fictional and bear no relation to the real people. No images, likenesses, or media used belong to us, all rights remain with their respective owners. This story is for fans of Englot love only, not reality. Read at your own discretion. 🌧️💌 Charlotte Austin, 26, is a final-year medical student drowning in sleepless rotations and pressure she can't escape. Hoping for a fresh start, she moves into a quiet riverside house in Bangkok. Engfa Waraha, age 30, but dated five years earlier. (2025) Engfa is a gifted architect who once lived in the same house. Through the mysterious mailbox, she and Charlotte begin exchanging letters across time. What starts as curiosity quickly spirals into something neither of them can deny: late-night confessions, jealous sketches disguised as blueprints, and desires pressed into ink. As their worlds bleed together, jealousy flares, longing sharpens, and the line between past and present grows dangerously thin. What happens when love arrives out of order and the only way to be together is to bend time itself? Where We Begin is a sapphic love story full of yearning, laughter, and irresistible tension, a tale of two women who find each other exactly when they shouldn't, but perhaps exactly when they need to.

(AGE GAP ‼️) - !! MATURE !! Charlotte never planned on falling in love with her professor. She didn't even plan on going to university. Pushed by her parents to get "any degree," she stumbles back into Bangkok at twenty-one, restless, directionless, and searching for herself. Then she meets Dr. Waraha - the youngest professor at Siam Chamber University. At thirty, she's brilliant, cold, and untouchable. Every student admires her, but no one dares get close. But Charlotte can't escape her. Waraha's course is mandatory, and failing isn't an option. What starts as brutal office hours and constant clashes begins to blur into something more dangerous. Charlotte tells herself she hates her professor. Waraha insists Charlotte is young and naïve. Yet neither can deny the pull dragging them closer, past the line they should never cross As whispers spread and the walls close in, Charlotte and Waraha find themselves at a crossroads. A romance where every glance is a risk, every kiss could be the end, and two women learn that sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do... is fall in love.

One of the most compelling aspects of "Crimson & Gold Pact" is definitely the journey of Engfa and Charlotte themselves. They begin as archetypal rivals, almost diametrically opposed in their personalities and approaches to life and business. Engfa is all logic, control, and efficiency, while Charlotte is intuition, charm, and a touch of calculated chaos. What's fascinating is how the forced proximity and the escalating external threats really act as catalysts for their growth, both individually and as a couple. We see Engfa, the "Ice Queen," gradually reveal moments of vulnerability and even a fierce, protective loyalty that goes beyond pure strategy. Similarly, Charlotte, who initially seems to embody rebellion against her family's expectations, steps up to embrace her duty and display an unexpected resilience and strategic mind when the stakes are highest. The "arranged marriage" premise, which starts as a source of mutual disdain, cleverly evolves into the very crucible in which their undeniable chemistry and eventual love are forged. It's the ultimate "enemies-to-lovers" trope, but with the added layer of high-stakes corporate warfare and complex family legacies. The "Crimson & Gold Pact" truly becomes a vow of personal commitment, not just a business contract. What are your thoughts on their individual journeys, especially how they came to depend on and eventually love each other despite their initial resistance?