Fragments of Us – A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption Arthur and Nick had a love that once felt unbreakable-first love, secret and sacred. But one fateful night shattered everything. A single picture, a cruel deception, and a heart-wrenching betrayal tore them apart. Now, a year later, Arthur is trying to rebuild his life, while Nick hides his pain behind a fake marriage meant to hurt the one person he can't forget. When fate pulls them back together in Bangkok's bustling university scene, old wounds reopen, jealousy ignites, and buried feelings resurface. As Arthur fights to prove the truth behind the lies, Nick must confront his deepest fears: Was their love ever real? And if it was, is it too broken to be saved? With secrets unraveling, friendships tested, and enemies lurking in the shadows, Fragments of Us is an emotional rollercoaster of love, longing, and second chances. Will they find their way back to each other-or are some fractures beyond repair?
Arthur moved to Bangkok when he was ten. His mom called it a fresh start, but he knew better. She couldn't stand the memories of his dad anymore. Their old house, once filled with warmth, had become suffocating, each room a reminder of what they had lost. The walls still echoed with arguments that had replaced laughter, with nights spent crying instead of talking. Eventually, his mother packed up their lives, stuffed them into suitcases, and took him to a city that never slept.
Bangkok was nothing like the quiet town they had left behind. It was loud and alive, a city that pulsed with energy. The streets were crammed with cars, motorcycles darted through narrow gaps, and the scent of sizzling street food filled the air. Neon signs flickered above alleyways, and vendors shouted over each other, trying to sell their goods.
Arthur hated it at first. The constant movement, the noise that never faded, the fact that he had to start over. New school. New apartment. New life.
Then he met Nick.
Nick lived next door in the same apartment complex. Their building was old, with cracked walls and a hallway light that flickered more than it worked. Arthur was unpacking a box of books in their small living room when a loud knock startled him. His mother opened the door, revealing a boy about his age, holding a slightly deflated soccer ball under one arm.
"I saw you moving in," Nick said, grinning. "Wanna play?"
Arthur hesitated. He wasn't good at making friends, and he certainly wasn't in the mood. But there was something about Nick-his easy confidence, the way he bounced the ball against his knee without effort-that made it impossible to say no.
From that moment on, they were inseparable.
Childhood Adventures
Nick was fearless. He pulled Arthur into all sorts of adventures-running through the narrow sois (alleys), climbing over fences they probably shouldn't have, and sneaking into markets just to see how many free food samples they could get before being shooed away.
Bangkok slowly became their playground. Afternoons were spent weaving through the crowded streets, stopping at food stalls to try whatever smelled the best. They raced each other up the footbridges over traffic-jammed roads. One time, Arthur got lost coming back from school, and just as panic set in, Nick appeared out of nowhere.
"Dude, you're hopeless," Nick teased, throwing an arm around his shoulders. "Good thing I know my way around."
They had their own spots-places that belonged only to them. A tiny comic book shop, tucked between two buildings, where they'd sit on the floor flipping through manga. A noodle shop where the owner, an old woman with a sharp tongue, would let them eat first and pay later. And, most importantly, the rooftop of their apartment building.
The rooftop wasn't much-just a flat, uneven surface with a few plastic chairs left behind by past tenants-but to them, it was everything. It was where they went when they needed to breathe, to escape the chaos below.
One night, lying side by side on the rooftop, Nick pointed up at the sky. "I'm gonna own a skyscraper one day," he declared. "And you're gonna fill it with your art."
Arthur laughed, but deep down, he believed it. Nick had a way of making anything seem possible.
School Days & Friendships
School was another adventure. Arthur was the quiet one, the kid who sat in the back and did his work without much fuss. Nick, on the other hand, was impossible to ignore. He was the type of student teachers scolded but secretly liked, the one who talked his way out of trouble with a grin.
Nick was also incredibly competitive. Whether it was soccer, math quizzes, or who could eat the spiciest som tam (papaya salad), he always had to win. Arthur learned quickly that there was no such thing as a "friendly" challenge with Nick.
At school, they became a trio when they met Pim. Pim was sharp-tongued, fiercely independent, and the only one who could put Nick in his place. She had an older brother who ran a street food stall, and she often helped him after school, flipping grilled pork skewers like a pro.
"The problem with you two," Pim said one day, watching as Arthur and Nick argued over who was faster, "is that you think life is a competition."
Nick smirked. "Isn't it?"
Pim rolled her eyes. "You're exhausting."
Despite her exasperation, she stuck with them. The three of them spent weekends in shopping malls, not buying anything but trying all the free samples in the food court. They did group study sessions that mostly ended with Nick and Pim bickering while Arthur actually did the work.
Family Struggles
Arthur's mom worked long hours. She barely had time to cook, so they ate a lot of takeout. Some nights, when she was especially tired, she wouldn't talk much at all. Arthur knew she was trying, but he also knew she was lonely.
Nick's family was the opposite. They were loud and loving, always laughing or arguing about something. His parents ran a small shop selling secondhand electronics, and Nick had two older sisters who doted on him but also bullied him relentlessly.
Arthur loved being at Nick's place. It was messy and chaotic, but it felt warm.
"You can come over anytime," Nick's mom told him one evening, handing him a plate of steaming rice. "You're practically family."
Arthur didn't realize how much he needed to hear that until that moment.
First Signs of Change
As the years passed, things began to shift.
One evening, when Arthur was thirteen, he was sketching in his notebook when Nick flopped down beside him.
"What're you drawing?"
Arthur angled the page away instinctively. It was a sketch of Nick-unintentional, but obvious. Nick leaned in before Arthur could close the notebook.
"Is that me?" Nick grinned. "Damn, I look good."
Arthur shoved him. "Shut up."
Nick only laughed, but Arthur's heart was racing. He didn't know why, but lately, being around Nick made him feel... different.
It scared him.
Growing Up & Realizing Feelings
The older they got, the more Arthur started to notice things about Nick. The way his smile could light up a room. The way he always stood up for Arthur, even when Arthur didn't ask him to.
He didn't know when friendship turned into something more, but by the time they were sixteen, he couldn't ignore it.
One night, after a school dance, they ended up on the rooftop again. Nick was sprawled out, arms behind his head, while Arthur sat cross-legged beside him.
"Do you think we'll always be like this?" Arthur asked.
Nick turned to him, brows raised. "Like what?"
Arthur hesitated. "Best friends."
Nick smirked. "Obviously."
Arthur swallowed. The words were on the tip of his tongue. He thought about saying them.
But he didn't.
Instead, he lay back beside Nick, staring up at the stars, hoping that moment could last forever.
Arthur and Nick were inseparable-best friends who became secret lovers in the heart of Bangkok, chasing dreams and hiding hearts. They promised indefinitely. But Nick's night was forever changed when he received a photo that altered everything. There were no explanations. No goodbyes. Nick vanished, leaving Arthur to face a storm of betrayal, heartbreak, and whispers he could not ignore. One year later, Arthur is no longer the quiet artist. With a fake relationship trending on social media and a plan to bring Nick out of hiding, he is ready to fight for the truth-and love. But Nick isn't the same boy who left. Despite his guilt and secrets, he returns to find Arthur glowing without him. And a new rival has taken his place. When old flames are rekindled and new lies emerge, they must confront the past that tore them apart-or lose their second chance at life. Love was simple. Trust was not present. Some hearts do not heal until they are broken again.
Mia's life is spiraling out of control. Abandoned by her mother, bullied mercilessly at school, and thrown into a household of four dangerously attractive stepbrothers, she's desperate to find her footing. "You look absolutely edible," Sean growled, his eyes devouring her. Mia felt a rush of heat between her thighs "Oh, you think so?" she purred, turning to face him. She reached out and traced her fingers along the ribbon that wrapped around his waist. "Well, I've been waiting for this all day. And I'm starving." Sean's smile grew into a predatory grin. "Then let us feast," he said, and in a flash, the ribbon fell away, exposing his rock-hard length. He stepped closer, and Mia felt the warmth of his breath on her face as he whispered, "You're going to take every inch of us tonight, aren't you?" With Rolex's teasing smirk and Sean's quiet, hot stares, Mia doesn't know where to turn-or who to trust. Every glance, every touch leaves her breathless, confused, and craving more than she should. Will Mia survive their games, or will she lose herself in a dangerous world of secrets, seduction, and forbidden desire? One house. Four brothers. Endless temptation.
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Elodie took a deep breath and knocked, the sound echoing in the quiet corridor. A moment of silence passed, broken only by the pounding of her heart. Finally, the door snicked open, revealing a surprised Dashiell. 'Can't you see the Do Not Disturb sign? We don't want-' His initial frown quickly morphed into confusion at the sight of his wife. 'What are you doing here?' he demanded. 'Your girlfriend invited me,' Elodie replied, her voice laced with icy calm. She tried to peer past him, but his broad frame blocked the view. A saccharine voice chimed in from within the room. 'Elodie? Oh dear, we didn't mean for you to find out this way. It's just that-' Elodie cut her short. 'Oh please, Selene. Spare me the fake apologies. You wouldn't have sent me all those texts if you didn't want me to know.' Dashiell shifted uncomfortably, his face a mask of annoyance. 'What texts?' Elodie stepped past him, taking in the luxurious suite with a sardonic smile. The king-sized bed, the scattered rose petals, the lingering scent of sex – it all painted a vivid picture of their betrayal. She looked up at Dashiell, her gaze unwavering. 'I want a divorce.' ****** Dashiell lived a life of luxury, surrounded by the best things money could buy. But when a car accident left him vulnerable, he met Elodie, a seemingly ordinary woman who nursed him back to health. Mistaking her for just another employee, Dashiell entered into a loveless marriage with her solely for convenience. However, fate had a different script in store. Elodie, the 'ordinary nurse,' held a secret more precious than any diamond: she was the sole heiress to Northstar, a vast and powerful enterprise. Unaware of her true identity, Dashiell cast her aside when his ex-girlfriend returned, leaving Elodie humiliated. But Elodie was not one to be easily broken. She shed the facade of the meek nurse, reclaiming her rightful inheritance and stepping into the role of Northstar's CEO. Now, the woman Dashiell discarded was the one holding the reins of power. As Elodie thrives in her new role, Dashiell is consumed by regret. He finally sees Elodie for the extraordinary woman she truly is, realising the depth of his mistake. But will his remorse be enough to win back the heart he so carelessly discarded?
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”