The story revolves around Emma, a young girl from Los Angeles who dreams of starting her own clothing line. She meets Caleb, a rich and handsome boy whose father owns a multi-million-dollar company. Despite their differences, they start dating, and Caleb helps Emma achieve her dream by introducing her to the fashion world.
However, things take a turn when Emma meets Eric, Caleb's brother, who is also a successful businessman. Eric is initially portrayed as arrogant and rude, but as the story progresses, his kind and helpful side is revealed. Emma starts to develop feelings for Eric, but she is already in a relationship with Caleb.
As tensions rise between the brothers, Emma finds herself caught in the middle. She eventually breaks up with Caleb after he accuses her of cheating on him with Eric. Emma tries to contact Eric, but he doesn't respond.
Months later, Eric returns to the city and visits Emma's boutique. They reunite, and Emma finally gets to express her feelings to Eric. The story ends with Eric and Emma sharing a romantic moment, suggesting a new beginning for the two.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator, Emma, is from Los Angeles.
2. Emma's parents are workaholics and she didn't see them much growing up.
3. Emma spent hours watching TV and fashion magazines as a child.
4. Emma's dream is to start her own clothing line.
5. When Emma was 16, her parents admitted her to a good school and took her shopping.
6. Emma fell in love with a $3000 designer bag, but her parents couldn't afford it.
7. Emma made her own money by setting up lemonade stands, mowing lawns, and walking dogs.
8. Emma bought a fake version of the designer bag she wanted.
9. Emma met a guy named Caleb who asked her out on a date after she dented his car.
10. Caleb is rich and his father owns a multi-million dollar company.
11. Emma and Caleb started dating, and Caleb gave her the original version of the designer bag she wanted.
12. Emma took a business class at a local community college.
13. Emma met a guy named Eric in her business class, who is Caleb's brother.
14. Eric has a successful clothing business selling plain black t-shirts for over $100 each.
15. Emma was surprised by Eric's success and asked him to teach her about business.
16. Eric helped Emma create a website for her clothing line.
17. Emma's clothing line was featured in a small fashion show, which increased her sales.
18. Caleb invited Emma to meet his parents, but Eric was also there, and it was revealed that he and Caleb are brothers.
19. Eric had a girlfriend named Angelica, but she walked away after a fight between Eric and his father.
20. Emma kept her distance from Eric after the fight, but discovered that he had promoted her clothing line on his website.
21. Caleb accused Emma of cheating on him with Eric, which led to them breaking up.
22. Emma tried to call Eric several times, but he never called her back.
23. Eric opened a popular boutique in the city a few months later.
24. Emma and Eric reunited when he visited her boutique, and they shared a kiss.