Kara, a college student from Los Angeles, recounts the story of her toxic relationship with Jake, whom she met on a movie set where her single mother worked as a stylist. After a series of betrayals, including Jake's deception about winning the lottery with money Kara had given him, she ends the relationship.
Kara then meets Noah, a charming and kind classmate who saves her from being hit by a car. Despite initial reservations due to her past experience with Jake, Kara starts to develop feelings for Noah. However, when Jake reappears and tries to win her back, Kara is forced to confront her past and stand up for herself with Noah's help.
Ultimately, Kara decides to give Noah a chance, acknowledging that she should not let her past define her present. The story concludes with Kara and Noah starting a new chapter in their lives together.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Kara, is from Los Angeles.
2. Kara's mom works as a stylist to A-list celebrities.
3. Kara started assisting her mom on movie sets at the age of 17.
4. Kara met a set builder named Jake on a movie set.
5. Kara and Jake started dating.
6. Kara and Jake went to college in the same city and decided to move in together.
7. Kara's mom didn't approve of Jake at first.
8. Jake's behavior started to change, and he became distant and untrustworthy.
9. Jake asked Kara to ask her mom for money to invest in his business idea.
10. Kara sold her mom's vintage Rolex watch to get money for Jake's business.
11. Jake got into an accident and wrecked Kara's car.
12. Kara discovered that Jake had won the lottery with the money she gave him.
13. Jake broke up with Kara and left her.
14. Kara met a new guy named Noah who saved her from being hit by a car.
15. Noah and Kara were assigned to work on a project together in class.
16. Noah asked Kara out on a coffee date, but she got suspicious and left.
17. Noah explained that he needed money, but he would never take advantage of Kara.
18. Kara told Noah about her past with Jake, and they decided to stay friends.
19. Noah and Kara went to a party together, where they ran into Jake.
20. Kara slapped Jake and told him to leave her alone.
21. Kara's mom came to visit her and found out about Jake and Noah.
22. Jake tried to apologize to Kara and ask for money, but Noah intervened.
23. Noah threatened to have Jake kicked off campus and put a stalking case on him.
24. Jake left, and Noah expressed his interest in being with Kara.