We Were Almost
The Synopsis
We Were Almost follows the journey of Maya, a brilliant scholarship student from a low-income background, and Ethan, her university classmate. What starts as a rocky academic rivalry blossoms into a deep, unspoken love. However, their happiness is sabotaged by their roommates, Bisi and Jake, whose betrayals sow seeds of doubt and heartbreak.
The struggle becomes physical when Maya’s financial situation collapses, forcing her to leave university. During her absence, a lonely Ethan finds solace in Sophie, eventually entering a relationship to fill the void Maya left behind.
When Maya beats the odds and returns to campus to reclaim her future, she is devastated to see Ethan with someone else. To cope, she throws herself into her goals and eventually finds comfort in the arms of Daniel. Despite their new lives, the pull between Ethan and Maya remains undeniable. Through a series of emotional confrontations, broken promises, and the ultimate test of their loyalty, the two must decide if they are willing to fight through the betrayal to prove that true love can, indeed, prevail.