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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. Who told you to be a good girl? I hand him the bag. I've loved him
00:11for
00:11seven long years, but his first love is back. He's planning to have sex with her, and he
00:15told me to bring him some condoms. Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles
00:20with his thumb. Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first? I freeze, then
00:25he laughs. Just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you
00:30next week. You'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. He's disposing of
00:40me before she arrives. I clench my fists. Just send me the address. Sir. He flinches
00:48at the word, sir. I turn to leave. Wait. He wraps a Burberry shawl around me. Don't
00:55leave tonight. But isn't someone else coming? You actually believe that? Do you
01:00think I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you? He carries me to
01:04the bed. This is the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to
01:10suspect a thing. So be a good girl. Go to that date. The mask is finally off. He's
01:15choosing her. I don't say a word. James is a literal machine. They say men slow down
01:21after 25. With him? That's a total lie. The sun was already coming up. He finally finished
01:27and hit the shower. I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule. He
01:31hates sleeping next to anyone. For 5 years, no matter how tired. I always crawled to the
01:37guest room. Next morning he was back from the gym. I rushed downstairs.
01:44I saved some breakfast for you. No time. I'll miss my bus. I can just drive you. He said. No.
01:50I blurted
01:51out. My promotion results come out today. I can't be seen in your car. Otherwise they'll think I slept
01:56my way to the top. The room went dead silent. He stopped and let out a cold laugh. Fine. Suit
02:02yourself. He handed me a business card. Your blind date for next week. My head started spinning. One night
02:08made me almost forget. I came here to end this mess. The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last
02:13night was to end our 5 year messy relationship. I didn't want to seem desperate. I took the card.
02:19The edges stung. Okay. I whispered. I'll go.
02:25I've lived at James's house every weekend for years. Back then I'd carry heavy bags of clothes.
02:31He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around. But today, I'm packing it all up. My
02:36pink
02:37slippers. My pajamas. Everything is gone. James just leaned against the door, watching.
02:43We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:47Don't worry. He smirked. I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:52Since I didn't get promoted, I don't even need his signature to quit. I went to HR and quit in
02:59minutes. Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug. Thanks for everything, Diana. Can you do me a huge
03:08favor? Keep my resignation a secret for now.
03:14I don't want anyone to know I'm gone. She is the only one who knows about me and James.
03:21I promise.
03:22I felt like I had a heavy flu. I walked to James's office like a robot. I couldn't stop wiping
03:28away my
03:28tears. I knocked. Come in.
03:36Why? I asked, my voice trembling. What? So many positions in this company. Why did you give Isabella
03:43my promotion? He finally looked at me. She wanted it. Just because she wanted it? What of the seven
03:49years I gave you and your company? I almost died on that Africa assignment. James stood up and walked
03:55toward me. Claire, this is reality. I decide everything. I just wanted fairness. He let out a
04:01cool, low laugh. Fairness? You want to talk about fairness? If we didn't sleep together, you'd be
04:08nothing. You took the shortcut. Now you want fairness? His words felt like a slap to my face.
04:14I worked my heart out for seven years. I pushed myself every single day. I had to prove I belonged
04:19here. But he was right. I got into company because of him. That's how this all started. He gave it
04:25to
04:25me when he wanted to and threw me away when he didn't. I have no right to talk about fairness.
04:34So I'm done. I'm quitting today.
04:38Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie. I moved to New York right after graduation.
04:43My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly. I was drowning in stress and heartbreak. So I went
04:49to a bar to drink the pain away. I had never had that much alcohol before. I drank until I
04:54completely
04:54lost my mind. Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers. But that night I hit on the hottest guy
05:00there. That guy was James. He looked like a star on a magazine cover. He was cold and kept rejecting
05:07everyone. Do you want to come home with me? But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:12He took a sip and let out a low laugh. I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:19We spent the night in my tiny apartment. It was an experience like never before.
05:24It was so beautiful. I completely lost myself. I thought I'd never see him again.
05:30I was wrong. The next day I went to the interview. I looked up and saw him in a sharp
05:36suit.
05:36My heart almost jumped out of my chest. I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
05:41A few hours later I got the job offer. On my first day he cornered me in the elevator.
05:47Claire, right? Can you handle a physical only relationship?
05:53I'm usually conservative but his eyes were deep.
05:57I, I can do that, I whispered. The moment I said it I knew I was screwed. I fell for
06:03him, hopelessly.
06:05By day he was my boss. By 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.
06:29I 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.
06:37The 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.
07:06The 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.
07:41If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:45After work, my grandma called me.
07:47Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:49You said I'd be the first to know.
07:52My throat tightened.
07:53I couldn't stop crying.
07:55Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
07:58The line went silent for a second.
08:01That's great!
08:02I missed you so much.
08:03Come home!
08:04I'll cook your favorite food.
08:07I 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 2.10am I saw it.
08:34A local post.
08:36He 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.
08:46I 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,
09:00I 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.
09:14It hurt.
09:15Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:18They look so perfect together.
09:22It hit me all of a sudden.
09:24The person he's willing to hold.
09:28Was never me.
09:31One week left until I quit.
09:33Then, Isabella showed up at the cafe.
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.
09:41Before I could speak, ice-cold coffee hit my face.
09:45Then came the slap.
09:46Hard.
09:47She hissed.
09:48How can you be so cheap?
09:49I went to swing back, but 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?
10:04Isabella was sobbing.
10:06Once she left, James' 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.
10:28He snapped.
10:29Enjoy yourself.
10:30He threw his coat over me and walked away.
10:32The date was a disaster.
10:34An entitled rich brat.
10:38When I got home, oh, Shadow was waiting.
10:41James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
10:45Home already?
10:45No dinner?
10:46No movie?
10:47I tried to walk past, but 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, then you're fired.
11:03My heart shattered.
11:05I kept my eyes dry.
11:07Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:09I know exactly where I stand.
11:11I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:14Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:17He saw wet my window until the lights went out.
11:20I went home and sold everything.
11:22Every gift, every memory, gone.
11:24At the office, James was a stranger.
11:27Good morning, Mr. James.
11:29Cold, professional.
11:31I 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, my favorite.
11:42Suddenly, a 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, Mr. Harry, was 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.
12:01Hey baby, get in my car.
12:02He smirked.
12:04I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:06I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:09Please answer, James.
12:11I sobbed.
12:12The call connected.
12:13It was Isabella.
12:15James is showering.
12:16What do you want?
12:17Isabella, help.
12:19A man is stalking me.
12:21Silence.
12:22Then a cruel laugh.
12:24Another fake emergency?
12:25Nice try.
12:26Who is it?
12:27Just Claire, trying to annoy me.
12:29If you talk to her, I'm leaving.
12:31James' voice was soft, soothing.
12:34Okay baby, I won't pick up.
12:36The line went dead.
12:38Harry was right behind me.
12:4010 o'clock a.m.
12:41My desk is empty.
12:42I'm never late, but James didn't care.
12:44He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
12:46The meeting starts.
12:47My chair is still empty.
12:49Suddenly, the HR director screams.
12:50It's Claire.
12:51She's in trouble.
12:52James' face goes pale instantly.
12:54He stands up, his 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, Harry was dragging me with my hair.
13:04I 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, but he never came, because his other girl blocked me, while
13:14I was fighting for my life.
13:16He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:20Diana's voice is shaking.
13:21Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:23The 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, veins popping on his head.
13:36Why wasn't I told?
13:38Why 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, remember?
13:47James is speechless.
13:48It feels like a slap to his face.
13:50He 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.
14:07I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:09That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:12I finally opened my own store.
14:15Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:17I thought, life is finally good.
14:19But at night, I still thought of James.
14:21He used to be my everything.
14:22I thought I'd never get over him.
14:24Until six months later, at a bar, I 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.
14:35No pain at all.
14:36I just turned back and laughed.
14:38That's when I knew.
14:39I'm finally free.
14:41A year later, I saw James again.
14:44My 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.
15:01Six 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.
15:20The 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.
15:30It 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.
16:05Every 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.
16:22He 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.
16:30He looked pale.
16:31His eyes filled with tears.
16:33I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:35I 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.
16:44But 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.
16:58He looked crushed.
16:59Broken.
17:00I paid his medical bills in full.
17:02As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:05Until 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.
17:18I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:20He helps me without asking for anything.
17:22I don't hate him.
17:24I use him as a resource.
17:26I 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.
17:39My old company, James' firm, went first.
17:42Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
17:45Drink this, and your crush will fall for you.
17:47It was a classic romance drama ending.
17:50The judges loved it.
17:51But that was our idea, too.
17:53My team was panicking.
17:55What are we doing, boss?
17:56I 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.
18:05But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:08In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:13She drinks it herself.
18:14The judges looked stunned.
18:16I continued with a smile.
18:18If 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.
18:32Maybe better.
18:33The room was silent.
18:34Then a single person started clapping.
18:36It 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.
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