Alayah Roberts ( 18 years old )had it rough growing up but she never showed it . She never really associated herself with anyone besides close relatives. Alayah was never the type to date thugs or so she thought. Kori " Karta " Peterson , is new to North Carolina on a " business " trip and has never been the type to settle down until he meets Alayah. From long lively conversations , dreams shared, and memories created , their passion and love was obvious. That is until Alayah's haunted past starts to resurface...