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Seven Years, Zero Love - FULL EP
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00:002 a.m. The phone rings. Bring me some condoms. I'm at his door, soaked to the bone. He stares
00:06at my wet clothes.
00:07Who told you to be a good girl?
00:09I hand him the bag. I've loved him for seven long years, but his first love is back.
00:13He's planning to have sex with her, and he told me to bring him some condoms.
00:17Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles with his thumb.
00:21Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first?
00:24I freeze. Then he laughs.
00:27Just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you next week.
00:31You've been with me for years. I don't want you to feel you'll go, right?
00:34His eyes are cold. I know the truth. His true love is coming back.
00:39He's disposing of me before she arrives. I clench my fists.
00:44Just send me the address. Sir.
00:47He flinches at the word, sir. I turn to leave.
00:51Wait.
00:52He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:54Don't leave tonight.
00:56But isn't someone else coming?
00:58You actually believe that? Do you think I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you?
01:03He carries me to the bed.
01:04This is the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to suspect a thing.
01:10So be a good girl. Go to that date.
01:13The mask is finally off. He's choosing her.
01:16I don't say a word.
01:18James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25.
01:21With him? That's a total lie. The sun was already coming up.
01:26He finally finished and hit the shower.
01:28I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule.
01:31He hates sleeping next to anyone.
01:33For five years, no matter how tired.
01:35I always crawled to the guest room.
01:37Next morning he was back from the gym.
01:40I rushed downstairs.
01:44I saved some breakfast for you.
01:46No time. I'll miss my bus.
01:48I can just drive you.
01:49He said. No. I blurted out.
01:51My promotion results come out today.
01:53I can't be seen in your car.
01:55Otherwise they'll think I slept my way to the top.
01:57The room went dead silent.
01:58He stopped and let out a cold laugh.
02:00Fine. Suit yourself.
02:03He handed me a business card.
02:05Your blind date for next week.
02:06My head started spinning.
02:08One night made me almost forget.
02:09I came here to end this mess.
02:11The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last night
02:13was to end our five year messy relationship.
02:16I didn't want to seem desperate.
02:17I took the card.
02:19The edges stung.
02:20Okay.
02:21I whispered.
02:22I'll go.
02:25I've lived at James' house every weekend for years.
02:28Back then, I'd carry heavy bags of clothes.
02:31He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around.
02:34But today, I'm packing it all up.
02:36My pink slippers.
02:37My pajamas.
02:38Everything is gone.
02:39James just leaned against the door.
02:41Watching.
02:42We're just boss and employee now.
02:44He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:47Don't worry.
02:48He smirked.
02:49I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:51Since I didn't get promoted,
02:54I don't even need his signature to quit.
02:57I went to HR and quit in minutes.
03:00Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
03:04Thanks for everything, Diana.
03:06Diana, can you do me a huge favor?
03:10Keep my resignation a secret for now.
03:14I don't want anyone to know I'm gone.
03:17She is the only one who knows about me and James.
03:21I promise.
03:22I felt like I had a heavy flu.
03:24I walked to James' office like a robot.
03:27I couldn't stop wiping away my tears.
03:30I knocked.
03:32Come in.
03:35Why?
03:36I asked, my voice trembling.
03:39What?
03:39So many positions in this company.
03:41Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
03:44He finally looked at me.
03:45She wanted it.
03:46Just because she wanted it?
03:48What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
03:50I almost died on that Africa assignment.
03:54James stood up and walked toward me.
03:56Claire, this is reality.
03:57I decide everything.
03:59I just wanted fairness.
04:01He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:03Fairness?
04:04You want to talk about fairness?
04:06If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing.
04:09You took the shortcut.
04:10Now you want fairness?
04:11His words felt like a slap to my face.
04:14I worked my heart out for seven years.
04:16I pushed myself every single day.
04:18I had to prove I belonged here.
04:20But he was right.
04:21I got into company because of him.
04:23That's how this all started.
04:24He gave it to me when he wanted to and threw me away when he didn't.
04:28I have no right to talk about fairness.
04:34So I'm done.
04:36I'm quitting today.
04:38Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie.
04:41I moved to New York right after graduation.
04:43My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly.
04:46I was drowning in stress and heartbreak.
04:48So I went to a bar to drink the pain away.
04:50I had never had that much alcohol before.
04:53I drank until I completely lost my mind.
04:55Usually, I'm too shy to talk to strangers.
04:58But that night, I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:01That guy was James.
05:03He looked like a star on a magazine cover.
05:05He was cold and kept rejecting everyone.
05:08Do you want to come home with me?
05:09But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:12He took a sip and let out a low laugh.
05:15I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:19We spent the night in my tiny apartment.
05:21It was an experience like never before.
05:23It was so beautiful, I completely lost myself.
05:27I thought I'd never see him again.
05:30I was wrong.
05:32The next day, I went to the interview.
05:34I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit.
05:36My heart almost jumped out of my chest.
05:39I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
05:41A few hours later, I got the job offer.
05:44On my first day, he cornered me in the elevator.
05:47Claire, right?
05:48Can you handle a physical-only relationship?
05:53I'm usually conservative, but his eyes were deep.
05:57I, I can do that, I whispered.
06:00The moment I said it, I knew I was screwed.
06:03I fell for him, hopelessly.
06:05By day, he was my boss.
06:07By night, my lover.
06:11He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:18But he also taught me everything about work.
06:22I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
06:25But today, the fairy tale finally died.
06:28I was kicked out like a total fool.
06:32I finally realized the painful truth.
06:35If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
06:38The next day, I went to the interview.
06:40I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit.
06:42My heart almost jumped out of my chest.
06:44I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
06:47A few hours later, I got the job offer.
06:50On my first day, he cornered me in the elevator.
06:53Claire, right?
06:54Can you handle a physical-only relationship?
06:58I'm usually conservative, but his eyes were deep.
07:03I, I can do that, I whispered.
07:05The moment I said it, I knew I was screwed.
07:08I fell for him, hopelessly.
07:11By day, he was my boss.
07:13By night, my lover.
07:17He gave me money,
07:20jewelry, and expensive bags.
07:24But he also taught me everything about work.
07:28I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
07:31But today, the fairy tale finally died.
07:34I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:37I finally realized the painful truth.
07:40If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:44After work, my grandma called me.
07:47Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:49You said I'd be the first to know.
07:51Why throat tightened.
07:52I couldn't stop crying.
07:55Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
07:58The line went silent for a second.
08:01That's great.
08:01I missed you so much.
08:03Come home.
08:04I'll cook your favorite food.
08:06I started to sob uncontrollably.
08:09I knew she was just comforting me.
08:12She used to brag about my city job.
08:15I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:19My dream was so beautiful.
08:22My dream was so beautiful.
08:25But reality was just too cruel.
08:27I couldn't sleep that night.
08:29So I started scrolling.
08:32At 2.10 a.m. I saw it.
08:34A local post.
08:35He still loves holding me in his sleep.
08:38James' hand was around her waist.
08:40Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:43My heart literally stopped.
08:45I knew that ring better than anyone.
08:48I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:52You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford.
08:55There's really no point.
08:56But you deserve the best.
08:57He kissed me and looked so in love.
08:59Given our relationship, I didn't think James would actually wear this ring.
09:03The next day, he wore it to work.
09:05He even smirked and flashed it at me.
09:08Every female colleague in the office was gossiping.
09:12God, he looked so good.
09:13It hurt.
09:14Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:18They look so perfect together.
09:21It hit me all of a sudden.
09:24The person he's willing to hold
09:27was never me.
09:30One week left until I quit.
09:33Then, Isabella showed up at the calf.
09:35She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:38I found this in James' guest room.
09:40So you're the side piece.
09:42Before I could speak,
09:43ice-cold coffee hit my face.
09:45Then came the slap.
09:46Hard.
09:47She hissed.
09:48How can I be so cheap?
09:49I went to swing back,
09:50but my wrist was caught.
09:52It was James.
09:53He didn't even look at me.
09:55Get in the car, Isabella.
09:57I'll handle this.
10:00You replaced me after six months?
10:03Isabella was sobbing.
10:06Once she left,
10:07James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:10Did I not tell you
10:11never about her ass?
10:13I pulled away and laughed.
10:15She found me, James.
10:16I was just waiting for my date.
10:19The one you set up, remember?
10:21I pointed outside.
10:22He's here.
10:23James' face went pale.
10:25His jaw tightened.
10:27Fine.
10:27He snapped.
10:28Enjoy yourself.
10:30He threw his coat over me
10:31and walked away.
10:32The date was a disaster.
10:34An entitled rich brat.
10:38When I got home,
10:40a shadow was waiting.
10:41James was leaning against the wall
10:43checking his watch.
10:44Home already?
10:45No dinner?
10:46No movie?
10:46I tried to walk past,
10:48but he pinned me to the wall.
10:49Are you that obsessed with me?
10:52Not interested in other men at all?
10:54Then he dropped the bomb.
10:57I'm marrying Isabella.
10:59Don't get any ideas.
11:01Because trouble,
11:02and you're fired.
11:04My heart shattered.
11:05I kept my eyes dry.
11:07Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:08I know exactly where I stand.
11:11I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:14Downstairs,
11:15James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:17He saw wet my window
11:18until the lights went out.
11:20I went home and sold everything.
11:22Every gift,
11:22every memory,
11:23gone.
11:24At the office,
11:25James was a stranger.
11:27Good morning, Mr. James.
11:29Cold,
11:30professional.
11:30I already bought my ticket home.
11:35I'm coming.
11:36Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:38Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:39He handed me roses,
11:40my favorite.
11:42Suddenly,
11:42a loud honk cut the air.
11:44James was staring from his Bentley.
11:46He looked furious.
11:48Then he sped off.
11:49The next day was my last day.
11:51The client,
11:52Mr. Harry,
11:52was a creep.
11:53He kept touching me.
11:55I felt sick.
11:56It was raining and dark when I left.
11:58Footsteps behind me.
12:00It was him.
12:00Hey baby,
12:01get in my car.
12:02He smirked.
12:04I ran into a dark alley,
12:05trembling.
12:06I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:09Please answer,
12:10James.
12:10I sobbed.
12:11The call connected.
12:13It was Isabella.
12:15James is showering.
12:16What do you want?
12:17Isabella,
12:18help.
12:19A man is stalking me.
12:21Silence.
12:22Then a cruel laugh.
12:23Another fake emergency?
12:25Nice try.
12:26Who is it?
12:27Just Claire,
12:28trying to annoy me.
12:29If you talk to her,
12:30I'm leaving.
12:31James' voice was soft,
12:33soothing.
12:34Okay baby,
12:35I won't pick up.
12:36The line went dead.
12:38Harry was right behind me.
12:3910 o'clock a.m.
12:40My desk is empty.
12:42I'm never late,
12:43but James didn't care.
12:44He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
12:46The meeting starts.
12:47My chair is still empty.
12:48Suddenly,
12:49the HR director screams.
12:50It's Claire.
12:51She's in trouble.
12:52James' face goes pale instantly.
12:54He stands up,
12:55his chair screeching.
12:56What do you mean?
12:57He sees security footage.
12:59It's me in a dark alley.
13:00But in that dark alley,
13:02Harry was dragging me with my hair.
13:03I fought.
13:04I screamed.
13:05I desperately pressed my watch.
13:07The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:09I waited for him to save me,
13:11but he never came,
13:12because his other girl blocked me,
13:14while I was fighting for my life.
13:16He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:19Diana's voice is shaking.
13:21Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:22The client tried to assault her last night.
13:25A stranger saved her just in time.
13:27She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:29She's begging us to call the police.
13:31Where is she?
13:32She quit a week ago.
13:33She's already gone.
13:34James stands frozen,
13:35veins popping on his head.
13:36Why wasn't I told?
13:37Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
13:40Diana stares him down with red eyes.
13:42Company policy.
13:43Junior staff only need their manager's sign-off.
13:45You denied her promotion.
13:47Remember?
13:47James is speechless.
13:48It feels like a slap to his face.
13:49He knows exactly why she failed.
13:51And now it's too late.
13:52I just landed.
13:54The police called.
13:55I gave my statement over the phone.
13:57Then I threw my SIM card away.
13:59Bye.
14:00New York.
14:01Goodbye.
14:02Passed.
14:02I went home and bought a house.
14:04In cash.
14:05No more debt to anyone.
14:06I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:09That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:12I finally opened my own store.
14:14Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:16I thought, life is finally good.
14:18But at night, I still thought of James.
14:21He used to be my everything.
14:23I thought I'd never get over him.
14:24Until six months later, at a bar,
14:26I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:29The same back.
14:30The same drink.
14:31I waited for the pain to hit.
14:33But, nothing.
14:34No pain at all.
14:36I just turned back and laughed.
14:38That's when I knew.
14:39I'm finally free.
14:40A year later, I saw James again.
14:43My shop was booming.
14:45My rivals were furious.
14:49They hired trolls to smear my brand.
14:52So I sued them.
14:53I didn't back down.
14:57I thought it was over.
14:58I was wrong.
15:00Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
15:03They smashed my phone.
15:04I couldn't call help.
15:06Then, a familiar shadow charged in.
15:09It was James.
15:10He jumped in front of me.
15:11Call 911.
15:12He barked, tossing his phone.
15:14A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:16James didn't even blink.
15:17He shielded me.
15:19The blade sank deep into his side.
15:22Blood soaked his shirt.
15:23I forgot to breathe.
15:24He leaned on me, gasping for air.
15:26He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:28Don't be scared.
15:29It takes more than that to kill me.
15:31The ambulance took him away.
15:33I was frozen.
15:34It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:37James survived.
15:38He's stable now.
15:40His family rushed to the hospital.
15:42He's hurt because of you.
15:44I never asked him to save me.
15:46How can you be so icy?
15:48I was the one who blocked you.
15:50James never got your call for help.
15:53He almost killed that guy for you.
15:55I don't care.
15:56We broke up a year ago.
16:00He loved you more than he knew.
16:02She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:04Every single one was to my city.
16:07He came here twice every month.
16:09Just to watch you from afar.
16:11James woke up and saw me.
16:12His voice was a raspy mess.
16:14I thought I'd never see you again.
16:17I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:19You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:21He looked away like a guilty child.
16:24I didn't mean to bother you.
16:26James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:28We've already turned the page.
16:29He looked pale.
16:31His eyes filled with tears.
16:33I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:34I actually had a better plan for you.
16:37I closed my eyes.
16:39My chest felt tight.
16:41This won't make me come back, James.
16:43But you never told me.
16:45Why didn't you explain it back then?
16:47James froze.
16:48No words came out.
16:50Because you didn't think I needed to know.
16:52You were always so high and mighty.
16:55My feelings never mattered to you.
16:57He looked crushed.
16:59Broken.
17:00I paid his medical bills in full.
17:02As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:04Until he was gone.
17:06For good.
17:08One year later.
17:09Winter returned to New York.
17:11I walked into my new office with pride.
17:13My new firm gave me real power.
17:15At 29, I'm back in the game.
17:17I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:20He helps me without asking for anything.
17:22I don't hate him.
17:23I use him as a resource.
17:25I grew faster than ever before.
17:28Five years later, the company went public.
17:30As a founder, I finally have my future.
17:33I am finally the hero of my own story.
17:36We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
17:38My old company, James' firm, went first.
17:41Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
17:45Drink this.
17:45And your crush will fall for you.
17:47It was a classic romance drama ending.
17:49The judges loved it.
17:51But that was our idea, too.
17:53My team was panicking.
17:54What are we doing, Wallace?
17:55I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face.
17:59Our initial plan was the same as theirs.
18:01The room started whispering.
18:03I waited for silence.
18:04But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:08In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:12She drinks it herself.
18:14The judges looked stunned.
18:16I continued with a smile.
18:17If magic exists, I want it to make us love ourselves.
18:20When you value yourself, your real life finally begins.
18:23This comes from my own life.
18:25I used to chase a man I thought was a god.
18:27But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just as good as he is.
18:31Maybe better.
18:33The room was silent.
18:34Then, a single person started clapping.
18:37It was James, sitting in a dark corner.
18:39He wasn't looking down at me anymore.
18:41He was looking up at me with pure respect.
18:43We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.