Zara Chen has mastered the art of casual relationships—flings, friends with benefits, anything that doesn't require emotional investment. When she moves into a new apartment complex and discovers her quiet neighbor Ethan Park works at the same company, she never expects him to change everything.

Ethan has been burned by love before, but something about his commitment-phobic neighbor draws him in. He falls for Zara and decides to take a chance. He asks her out, and she surprises herself by saying yes.

But Zara has conditions. If they're going to try this relationship thing, she's doing it her way. No waiting to be pampered or taken care of—she'll be the one spoiling him. She brings him coffee every morning, cooks his favorite meals, and spoils him in small ways and thoughtful gestures. This confuses Ethan because he's used to traditional relationship roles where men take the lead and being the one who gives.

As Ethan learns to accept being cared for and Zara discovers the joy of giving without expecting anything back. Their relationship grows stronger as they both heal from past hurts. Their unique approach to love becomes a journey of healing, trust, and redefining what it means to be in a relationship. 

Meanwhile, Zara's best friend Maya struggles with her own conventional relationship—dealing with financial stress, communication issues, and traditional expectations that highlight just how different Zara's approach really is.

A love story about choosing love on your own terms and discovering that sometimes the best relationships happen when you throw the rulebook away, also finding happiness when you break the usual rules..

Appearance: 5'6", shoulder-length black hair, warm brown eyes, casual chic style  


- Enjoys taking care of others in small ways


- Comes from a broken home (parents had issues since she was 12, finally divorced when she was 20)


- Has daddy issues - father was unreliable and absent


- History of casual relationships and flings


- Tried serious relationships before but always lost interest


- Believes in equality in relationships - questions why only men should pamper women


- Wants to prove relationships can work with reversed roles


- Genuinely curious about what makes relationships last


- Desires to care for someone without traditional expectations


Living Situation: Recently moved to Maple Heights Apartment Complex, Unit 4B


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Appearance: 5'10", dark hair, quiet demeanor, simple but well-fitted clothing  


- Struggles with accepting help from others


- Previous relationship ended badly (ex cheated and manipulated him)


- Comes from a traditional family where men provide and protect


- Has been single for 2 years, focused on work


- Surprised by his own capacity to fall for someone again


- Ready to take a chance on love despite past hurt


- Wants a genuine connection with someone


- Learning to accept care and kindness from others


Living Situation: Maple Heights Apartment Complex, Unit 4A (next door to Zara)


Occupation: Owns a food shop selling cooked meals in a rented complex  


Personality: Traditional, romantic, believes in being pampered


Relationship Status: Dating David for 3 years, lots of problems


Issues: Financial stress, poor communication, different life goals


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