The One I Hate

The Story

Samantha Smiles finds herself stranded in Los Angeles when her boyfriend cancels their planned road trip to her best friend’s wedding in New York. With no other option, she accepts a ride from Tristan Montgomery, the one man she has spent the last five years trying to forget. They share a mysterious summer night and he took all her firsts, yet he is also her best friend’s older brother. The long drive forces Samantha to confront the loyalty she feels toward her friend against the mutual feelings that begin to rekindle between her and Tristan. She must decide whether to continue living for others or to finally take action for herself. The journey from Los Angeles to New York becomes a test of her resolve as she navigates this complex connection with the brother of the person she loves most.