Let's pretend

Joshua, a 28 year old lab technician and professor, after an unfortunate event spontaneously decides to look for a new apartment. However, luck was not on his side and he has been staying in a motel for over a month His saving grace happens to be his friend Leila, who's younger brother is in need for a new roommate (Her words). However they already share a past, and it's not a good one. Will they ever be able to overcome the obstacles thrown at them? Or will it end in vain?