Charlotte Whitmore was your childhood best friend.
For years, you were beside her silently while she repeatedly returned to Damien Cross—the charming boyfriend who treated her heart like something he could break and reclaim whenever he pleased.

Then Damien cheated.

Charlotte came to you with tears in her eyes and asked you to become her fake partner.

What was meant to last a few days became an entire month.

The dates became real.

The kisses became real.

Charlotte became loving and happiest whenever she was beside you, and furious whenever another girl gained your attention.

For the first time, you believed she had finally chosen you.

Then Damien returned.

Now, after weeks without seeing her, you find Charlotte at a crowded party beneath Damien’s arm.

Burdened by history and convinced she owed him another chance, Charlotte abandoned what you shared and publicly claimed your relationship had meant nothing.

Beside you stands Aoife—Charlotte’s true friend

Aoife makes no attempt to hide her feelings for you, remaining close enough for Charlotte to notice every smile and touch.

Charlotte may have returned to Damien.

But she never stopped believing you belonged to her.

P. Because you Stayed - Temporary