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00:00Bring me some condoms. I'm at his door, soaked to the bone. He stares at my wet clothes.
00:11Who told you to be a good girl?
00:12I hand him the bag. I've loved him for seven long years, but his first love is back.
00:17He's planning to have sex with her, and he told me to bring him some condoms.
00:21Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles with his thumb.
00:25Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first?
00:27I freeze, then he laughs.
00:30Just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you next week.
00:34You've been with me for years. I don't want you to feel you'll go, right?
00:38His eyes are cold. I know the truth. His true love is coming back.
00:42He's disposing of me before she arrives. I clench my fists.
00:48Just send me the address. Sir.
00:51He flinches at the word, sir. I turn to leave.
00:54Wait.
00:56He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:58Don't leave tonight.
00:59But, isn't someone else coming?
01:01You actually believe that? Do you think I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you?
01:06He carries me to the bed.
01:08This is the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to suspect a thing.
01:14So be a good girl. Go to that date.
01:21James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25. With him? That's a total lie. The sun
01:28was already coming up. He finally finished and hit the shower.
01:31I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule. He hates sleeping next to anyone. For five years,
01:38no matter how tired. I always crawled to the guest room. Next morning, he was back from the gym. I
01:44rushed downstairs.
01:48I saved some breakfast for you.
01:50No time. I'll miss my bus.
01:52I can just drive you.
01:53He said, no. I blurted out. My promotion results come out today. I can't be seen in your car. Otherwise,
01:59they'll think I slept my way to the top. The room went dead silent. He stopped and let out a
02:04cold laugh.
02:05Fine. Suit yourself.
02:07He handed me a business card.
02:09Your blind date for next week.
02:10My head started spinning. One night made me almost forget. I came here to end this mess. The reason I
02:16agreed to drop off condoms last night was to end our five-year messy relationship. I didn't want to seem
02:21desperate. I took the card. The edges stung. Okay. I whispered. I'll go.
02:29I've lived at James's house every weekend for years. Back then, I'd carry heavy bags of clothes. He built me
02:36a walk-in closet just to keep me around. But today, I'm packing it all up. My pink slippers, my
02:42pajamas. Everything is gone. James just leaned against the door, watching.
02:47We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:52Don't worry.
02:52He smirked.
02:53I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:56I rushed to my desk just before 10 a.m. My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee.
03:02Don't forget us when you're the director.
03:04I blushed.
03:06The results aren't even out.
03:08You deserve it. You work the hardest. Five years of hard work. It's yours.
03:12I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team.
03:15If I win, expensive sushi is on me.
03:20The whole office started cheering.
03:23Three minutes left.
03:25I refreshed my email.
03:27Then, the notification popped up.
03:30We regret to inform you.
03:32Promotion denied.
03:33My mind went completely blank.
03:35The team crowded around.
03:38Then, dead silence.
03:42HR walked in with a woman in white.
03:45This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed by the James.
03:50I looked up and stopped breathing.
03:52She looked exactly like the photo.
03:55The one James kept hidden in his wallet.
03:58I felt like I had a heavy flu.
04:00I walked to James' office like a robot.
04:03I couldn't stop wiping away my tears.
04:06I knocked.
04:08Come in.
04:11Why?
04:12I asked, my voice trembling.
04:15What?
04:15So many positions in this company.
04:17Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
04:20He finally looked at me.
04:21She wanted it.
04:22Just because she wanted it?
04:24What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
04:26I almost died on that Africa assignment.
04:30James stood up and walked toward me.
04:32Claire, this is reality.
04:33I decide everything.
04:35I just wanted fairness.
04:37He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:39Fairness?
04:40You want to talk about fairness?
04:42If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing.
04:45You took the shortcut.
04:46Now you want fairness?
04:47His words felt like a slap to my face.
04:50I worked my heart out for seven years.
04:52I pushed myself every single day.
04:54I had to prove I belonged here.
04:56But he was right.
04:57I got into company because of him.
04:59That's how this all started.
05:00He gave it to me when he wanted to and threw me away when he didn't.
05:04I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:10So I'm done.
05:12I'm quitting today.
05:14Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie.
05:17I moved to New York right after graduation.
05:20My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly.
05:22I was drowning in stress and heartbreak.
05:25So I went to a bar to drink the pain away.
05:27I had never had that much alcohol before.
05:29I drank until I completely lost my mind.
05:32Usually, I'm too shy to talk to strangers.
05:35But that night, I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:37That guy was James.
05:39He looked like a star on a magazine cover.
05:42He was cold and kept rejecting everyone.
05:44Do you want to come home with me?
05:46But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:48He took a sip and let out a low laugh.
05:51I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:55We spent the night in my tiny apartment.
05:57It was an experience like never before.
06:00It was so beautiful, I completely lost myself.
06:03I thought I'd never see him again.
06:06I was wrong.
06:09The next day, I went to the interview.
06:11I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit.
06:13My heart almost jumped out of my chest.
06:16I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
06:18A few hours later, I got the job offer.
06:21On my first day, he cornered me in the elevator.
06:24Claire, right?
06:25Can you handle a physical-only relationship?
06:29I'm usually conservative, but his eyes were deep.
06:34I, I can do that, I whispered.
06:37The moment I said it, I knew I was screwed.
06:39I fell for him, hopelessly.
06:42By day, he was my boss.
06:44By night, my lover.
06:48He gave me money,
06:51jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:55But he also taught me everything about work.
06:59I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
07:02But today, the fairy tale finally died.
07:05I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:09I finally realized the painful truth.
07:12If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:15Since I didn't get promoted,
07:17I don't even need his signature to quit.
07:21I went to HR and quit in minutes.
07:23Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
07:28Thanks for everything, Diana.
07:30Diana, can you do me a huge favor?
07:33Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:38I don't want anyone to know I'm gone.
07:40She is the only one who knows about me and James.
07:44I promise.
07:47After work, my grandma called me.
07:50Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:52You said I'd be the first to know.
07:54My throat tightened.
07:55I couldn't stop crying.
07:57Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
08:00The line went silent for a second.
08:03That's great.
08:04I missed you so much.
08:06Come home.
08:06I'll cook your favorite food.
08:09I started to sob uncontrollably.
08:12I knew she was just comforting me.
08:15She used to brag about my city job.
08:18I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:22My dream was so beautiful.
08:25My dream was so beautiful.
08:28But reality was just too cruel.
08:30I couldn't sleep that night.
08:32So I started scrolling.
08:35At 2.10am I saw it.
08:37A local post.
08:39He still loves holding me in his sleep.
08:41James' hand was around her waist.
08:43Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:46My heart literally stopped.
08:49I knew that ring better than anyone.
08:51I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:55You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford.
08:58There's really no point.
08:59But you deserve the best.
09:00He kissed me and looked so in love.
09:02Given our relationship.
09:03I didn't think James would actually wear this ring.
09:06The next day he wore it to work.
09:08He even smirked and flashed it at me.
09:11Every female colleague in the office was gossiping.
09:15God he looked so good.
09:17It hurt.
09:18Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:21They look so perfect together.
09:25It hit me all of a sudden.
09:27The person he's willing to hold.
09:31Was never me.
09:34One week left until I quit.
09:37Then Isabella showed up at the cafe.
09:39She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:41I found this in James' guest room.
09:44So you're the side piece.
09:45Before I could speak.
09:47Ice cold coffee hit my face.
09:49Then came the slap.
09:50Hard.
09:50She hissed.
09:52How can you be so cheap?
09:53I went to swing back.
09:54But my wrist was caught.
09:56It was James.
09:57He didn't even look at me.
09:59Get in the car Isabella.
10:01I'll handle this.
10:04You replaced me after six months?
10:07Isabella was sobbing.
10:09Once she left.
10:11James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:13Did I not tell you.
10:15Never.
10:16About her ass.
10:17I pulled away and laughed.
10:18She found me James.
10:19I was just waiting for my date.
10:22The one you set up.
10:24Remember?
10:24I pointed outside.
10:26He's here.
10:27James' face went pale.
10:29His jaw tightened.
10:30Fine.
10:31He snapped.
10:32Enjoy yourself.
10:33He threw his coat over me and walked away.
10:36The date was a disaster.
10:38An entitled rich brat.
10:42When I got home, a shadow was waiting.
10:45James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
10:48Home already?
10:49No dinner?
10:50No movie?
10:51I tried to walk past, but he pinned me to the wall.
10:53Are you that obsessed with me?
10:56Not interested in other men at all?
10:58Then he dropped the bomb.
11:01I'm marrying Isabella.
11:03Don't get any ideas.
11:05Because trouble, then you're fired.
11:07My heart shattered.
11:09I kept my eyes dry.
11:11Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:13James, I know exactly where I stand.
11:15I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:18Downstairs.
11:19James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:21He saw wet my window until the lights went out.
11:24I went home and sold everything.
11:26Every gift.
11:27Every memory.
11:28Gone.
11:28At the office, James was a stranger.
11:32Good morning, Mr. James.
11:34Cold.
11:34Professional.
11:35I already bought my ticket home.
11:39I'm coming.
11:41Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:42Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:43He handed me roses, my favorite.
11:46Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air.
11:49James was staring from his Bentley.
11:51He looked furious.
11:52Then he sped off.
11:54The next day was my last day.
11:56The client, Mr. Harry, was a creep.
11:58He kept touching me.
12:00I felt sick.
12:01It was raining and dark when I left.
12:03Footsteps behind me.
12:05It was him.
12:05Hey baby, get in my car.
12:07He smirked.
12:08I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:11I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:14Please answer, James.
12:15I sobbed.
12:16The call connected.
12:18It was Isabella.
12:19James is showering.
12:21What do you want?
12:22Isabella, help.
12:24A man is stalking me.
12:26Silence.
12:27Then a cruel laugh.
12:28Another fake emergency?
12:30Nice try.
12:31Who is it?
12:32Just Claire, trying to annoy me.
12:34If you talk to her, I'm leaving.
12:36James' voice was soft, soothing.
12:39Okay baby, I won't pick up.
12:41The line went dead.
12:43Harry was right behind me.
12:4510 o'clock a.m.
12:46My desk is empty.
12:47I'm never late, but James didn't care.
12:49He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
12:51The meeting starts.
12:53My chair is still empty.
12:54Suddenly, the HR director screams.
12:56It's Claire.
12:56She's in trouble.
12:57James' face goes pale instantly.
12:59He stands up, his chair screeching.
13:02What do you mean?
13:02He sees security footage.
13:04It's me in a dark alley.
13:05But in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with my hair.
13:09I fought.
13:10I screamed.
13:11I desperately pressed my watch.
13:12The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:14I waited for him to save me.
13:16But he never came.
13:17Because his other girl blocked me.
13:19While I was fighting for my life.
13:21He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:25Diana's voice is shaking.
13:27Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:28The client tried to assault her last night.
13:31A stranger saved her just in time.
13:33She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:34She's begging us to call the police.
13:37Where is she?
13:38She quit a week ago.
13:39She's already gone.
13:40James stands frozen.
13:41Veins popping on his head.
13:42Why wasn't I told?
13:43Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
13:46Diana stares him down with red eyes.
13:47Company policy.
13:49Junior staff only need their manager's sign-off.
13:51You denied her promotion.
13:52Remember?
13:53James is speechless.
13:54It feels like a slap to his face.
13:55He knows exactly why she failed.
13:57And now it's too late.
13:58I just landed.
14:00The police called.
14:01I gave my statement over the phone.
14:03Then, I threw my SIM card away.
14:05Bye.
14:06New York.
14:07Goodbye.
14:08Passed.
14:09I went home and bought a house.
14:10In cash.
14:11No more debt to anyone.
14:13I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:15That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:18I finally opened my own store.
14:21Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:23I thought, life is finally good.
14:25But at night, I still thought of James.
14:27He used to be my everything.
14:29I thought I'd never get over him.
14:31Until six months later, at a bar, I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:35The same back.
14:36The same drink.
14:38I waited for the pain to hit.
14:40But, nothing.
14:41No pain at all.
14:42I just turned back and laughed.
14:44That's when I knew.
14:45I'm finally free.
14:47A year later, I saw James again.
14:50My shop was booming.
14:51My rivals were furious.
14:56They hired trolls to smear my brand.
14:59So I sued them.
15:00I didn't back down.
15:03I thought it was over.
15:05I was wrong.
15:07Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
15:09They smashed my phone.
15:11I couldn't call help.
15:12Then, a familiar shadow charged in.
15:15It was James.
15:17He jumped in front of me.
15:18Call 911.
15:19He barked, tossing his phone.
15:20A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:23James didn't even blink.
15:24He shielded me.
15:26The blade sank deep into his side.
15:28Blood soaked his shirt.
15:30I forgot to breathe.
15:31He leaned on me, gasping for air.
15:33He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:35Don't be scared.
15:36It takes more than that to kill me.
15:38The ambulance took him away.
15:39I was frozen.
15:41It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:44James survived.
15:45He's stable now.
15:47His family rushed to the hospital.
15:49He's hurt because of you!
15:51I never asked him to save me.
15:53How can you be so icy?
15:55I was the one who blocked you.
15:58James never got your call for help.
16:00He almost killed that guy for you.
16:02I don't care.
16:03We broke up a year ago.
16:07He loved you more than he knew.
16:09She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:12Every single one was to my city.
16:14He came here twice every month.
16:16Just to watch you from afar.
16:18James woke up and saw me.
16:20His voice was a raspy mess.
16:22I thought I'd never see you again.
16:24I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:27You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:29He looked away like a guilty child.
16:32I didn't mean to bother you.
16:34James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:36We've already turned the page.
16:37He looked pale.
16:38His eyes filled with tears.
16:40I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:42I actually had a better plan for you.
16:45I closed my eyes.
16:47My chest felt tight.
16:49This won't make me come back, James.
16:51But you never told me.
16:53Why didn't you explain it back then?
16:55James froze.
16:56No words came out.
16:58Because you didn't think I needed to know.
17:00You were always so high and mighty.
17:03My feelings never mattered to you.
17:05He looked crushed.
17:07Broken.
17:08I paid his medical bills in full.
17:10As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:13Until he was gone, for good.
17:16One year later.
17:17Winter returned to New York.
17:19I walked into my new office with pride.
17:21My new firm gave me real power.
17:23At 29, I'm back in the game.
17:26I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:28He helps me without asking for anything.
17:31I don't hate him.
17:32I use him as a resource.
17:34I grew faster than ever before.
17:36Five years later, the company went public.
17:38As a founder, I finally have my future.
17:41I am finally the hero of my own story.
17:44We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
17:47My old company, James' firm, went first.
17:50Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
17:54Drink this.
17:54And your crush will fall.
17:56It was a classic romance drama ending.
17:58The judges loved it.
18:00But that was our idea, too.
18:02My team was panicking.
18:03What do we do, boss?
18:04I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face.
18:08Our initial plan was the same as theirs.
18:10The room started whispering.
18:12I waited for silence.
18:13But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:16In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:22She drinks it herself.
18:23The judges looked stunned.
18:25I continued with a smile.
18:26If magic exists, I want it to make us love ourselves.
18:29When you value yourself, your real life finally begins.
18:32This comes from my own life.
18:34I used to chase a man I thought was a god.
18:36But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just as good as he is.
18:40Maybe better.
18:41The room was silent.
18:43Then a single person started clapping.
18:45It was James, sitting in a dark corner.
18:48He wasn't looking down at me anymore.
18:50He was looking up at me with pure respect.
18:52We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
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