The Boy I Hate

The Story

Samantha Smiles faces an unexpected challenge when her boyfriend cancels plans to accompany her to her best friend’s wedding in New York. Left without a driver for the long journey from Los Angeles, she must rely on Tristan Montgomery, the one person she has tried to erase from her memory for the past five years. Tristan is also the older brother of her best friend, adding a layer of complication to their shared history. They once shared a secret summer night where Samantha allowed him to take all her firsts. As they navigate the road together, old feelings resurface, creating a mutual tension that threatens her loyalty to her friend. Samantha finds herself torn between maintaining her long-standing devotion to others and exploring the rekindled attraction she feels for Tristan. The drive becomes a journey of self-discovery as she confronts the choice to stop living for everyone else and finally prioritize her own desires.