authorzaria
IN WHICH:, a used-to-be child star and vocalist turns to drugs to cope with exploitation, manipulation, and abuse during her years of being tied to Hollywood.
Now in an estranged relationship with her abusive fiancé who's also her manager, she's trying to give singing one more shot. But after an explosive and almost deadly fight with him one night, she's choked and strangled to the point of her vocal cords becoming severely damaged.
Tired of being treated as if she's worth nothing, she finds courage to sneak and purchase a plane ticket, planning her escape little by little. With all of royalties she made from her music during her adolescent years being long gone due to excessive spending on drugs and other substances along with her bank account being overdraft.
She searches for work while still trying to heal with shame weighing on her, she eventually lands a job at a local flower shop. During her shift one day, she meets a man with a dark aura and an even darker past. But something about the danger he radiates is comforting.
While she's still on edge and always looking over her shoulder due to her past troubles, she gradually lets her guard down around him. Though neither of them are looking for anything other than a casual talk every now and then, fate has other plans. He takes her in allows her to stay with him until she can get back on her feet, and most importantly.. doesn't judge her.
He knows who she is, or who she used to be rather, but doesn't treat her any different. With his help and support, she's able to get clean from drugs, get the medical care that she needs to heal her vocal cords and finally finds the courage to sing again. With him having connections in the industry, he not only revives her career but also her confidence
And what started off as a shoulder to lean on for her turns into a love that she's never experienced before, but had always seeked.