Chasing You Back

Joyce Bowen, a 28-year-old interior designer, has made a name for herself in New York's design scene with her confidence, humor, and unique talent. Five years ago, she harbored a crush on her childhood best friend, Xander Wyatt, but left home for Chicago to pursue her career dreams after a falling-out (he stole her favorite Snickers bar and teased her about it). Now, she's back in New York for a high-tech company's office redesign project, only to discover that the person in charge is none other than Xander-now 30, a rising tech entrepreneur with a cool exterior hiding a warm, witty heart. Their reunion sparks fireworks from day one: Joyce mocks Xander's taste as "straight out of a cheap sci-fi flick," while he fires back that her ideas are "a Pinterest disaster." Despite the bickering, they're forced to collaborate on the project. Amid battles over the last cup of coffee and snarky critiques of quirky clients, their old friendship-and unspoken feelings-slowly reignites. But when Xander's ex-girlfriend, fashion magazine editor April Zander, enters the scene as a professional rival, Joyce begins to wonder if her feelings are just echoes of the past and whether Xander truly wants her. As the story unfolds, Joyce faces gender biases in the design world and proves her worth with innovative sustainable designs, finding her own strength. Xander opens up about the fear of commitment rooted in his parents' divorce, learning to trust and love fully. Their romance heats up during a dance at the Brooklyn Music Festival and solidifies on a Central Park bench. In the end, Joyce not only achieves career success but also accepts Xander's proposal, as they design a future together.