The year is 1991. Serafina is just your average 17-year-old girl who always dreamt of finding someone special. She gets her chance when she meets DeVante Swing at a party. She is swept off her feet by his polite, sweet, and caring nature. But as they enter into a serious relationship, he shows his possessive, jealous, and controlling side. Serafina tries to leave, but it becomes harder and harder for her to do. The more she resists, the more obsessed DeVante becomes with her....
Sabti Zuniga has had a hard knock life. She bounced around from foster homes, and spent a few years in rehab to treat her alcoholism. Eventually, she pulls her life together and has made a name for herself as a spoken word poet/writer who has been married to Donald DeGrate aka DeVante Swing of Jodeci since 1999. However, her marriage hits a rough patch because of DeVante's inability to spend quality time with her. Feeling unappreciated, Sabti goes out with some friends and meets Christopher Brown. Sparks fly between them and a passionate affair ensues.....