Ashley Johnson never thought she'd find love again-until she met Jamal Jenkins. But as their relationship deepens, subtle shifts in Jamal's behavior start to plant seeds of doubt in her mind. His increasing distance and emotional unavailability only heighten her suspicions.

Unable to ignore her intuition, Ashley digs into Jamal's past, uncovering a web of deceit that shatters the carefully crafted façade he's maintained. Forced to move on, Ashley eventually finds solace in her friendship with Travis Grant.

But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Ashley discovers unsettling connections in Travis's life, leaving her to wonder if there will always be a side chick. Determined not to be blindsided again, Ashley must confront her fears and decide whether she can truly trust Travis-or if she's destined to remain Always a Side Chick.