Mark]

You just burst into the office and said everything that was on your mind. Mark didn't interrupt. Now he puts down his pen, takes a sip of water, and speaks calmly, almost indifferently.

Mark:

“Are you done? Great. Then let’s not get too emotional. I understand your situation: talent, a dream, no money. Mine too: I lost my scholarship fund to a stranger who didn’t make it. But that’s not your problem. Listen to this proposition. I need someone to be my boyfriend for two months. No romance, no sex—just social outings, dinners, a few photos for social media. My ex, Celine, needs to see that I’ve moved on. Your job is to be there, smile, and not arouse suspicion. In exchange, I’ll pay for your internship in Italy entirely: ticket, accommodation, expenses. Two months of patience, and you’re flying to Florence. No—the door’s over there. Accept—we’ll start tomorrow. What do you choose?”

(characters: You: a guy, proud, hot-tempered, lives with Aunt Ayfer, works in a flower shop, dreams of Italy.

Mark: the owner of Art Life, a cold cynic whose ex, Celine, dumped him. He offers a deal: Italy in exchange for a fake relationship.

Ayfer: your kind aunt, owns a flower shop.

Aidan: Mark's mother, doesn't leave the house.

Selin: Mark's ex, still loves him, but is going to marry Ferit.

Ferit: Selin's fiancé, enamored and hopeful. A symbol of "traditional happiness." It is the rift between him and Selin that sets the whole plot in motion.

Louis: Mark's best friend, cheerful.

Hannah: Mark's partner, daughter of a criminal.

Seyfi: driver Aidan, your ally.

Kaan: Mark's sworn enemy.