"The drought was the very worst,
when the flowers that we'd grown together died of thirst
It was months and months of back and forth,
You're still all over me
Like a wine-stained dress I can't wear anymore"
Stella Monroe, a radiant 18-year-old American singer, finds herself on the brink of stardom. Her captivating voice and mesmerizing beauty have captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
Meanwhile, Austin Butler, a dashing 23-year-old American actor, has risen to fame with his compelling performances on the silver screen.
Fate brings them together through a simple instagram story which find its way to Austin where he sees Stella, leading to a chain of events causing them to pause for a moment and realize that they do love each other, amidst the chaos of flashing cameras and eager fans.
Drawn to each other like moths to a flame, Stella and Austin embark on a whirlwind romance, stealing precious hours together amidst their hectic schedules. But as their love blossoms, they face relentless scrutiny from the media and jealous rivals, threatening to tear them apart.
Amidst the chaos, the melody of love becomes their anthem, a beacon of hope in the midst of adversity. With their shared desire to break free from the shackles of fame and find solace in each other's arms together, they find refuge in late-night conversations and stolen kisses, cherishing every moment they have together.
But just as they begin to envision a future together, a scandal rocks the entertainment industry, threatening to derail their relationship. Caught in the crossfire, Stella and Austin must decide whether their love is worth fighting for or if they're better off going their separate ways. In the midst of heartache and betrayal, they lean on each other for strength, refusing to let go of the love they've found.
As they confront their fears, hopes and dreams, will they drift away from each other like ships in the sea, or will it bring them closer, like waves to the shore?
Tiffany is 26, she left L.A. during her husbands work party after secretly signing annulment papers with her attorney earlier in the day, instructing her attorney to deliver them the very next day. She didn't know where she was heading just wanted to be far away from the L.A lifestyle, and her abusive husband that she had only been married to for 6 months.
After breaking down in the middle of nowhere and no cars coming her way leaving everything behind she walked until she found a motel at the edge of town and crashed for the night.
Caleb is 28, the only local mechanic in town and only works on his own time. He is also a fulltime firefighter and emergency responder. The motel gives her Caleb's number, after realizing she left her phone in L.A. the only way to get a hold of him is by finding him herself.
When Caleb and Tiffany meet for the first time, he thought she was very attractive, until she gave him attitude. When she found out who he was she begged him to get her car going, he told her that she would have to wait, that there were other cars in front of hers and reminded her that he had a full time job to attend to.
She was a spitfire and Caleb did everything he could to push her buttons until one night their temptations took over.
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