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00:00In college I bought a boyfriend. He was a genius from a small town. He was penniless. But I got
00:10everything. The deal was, I paid his family's medical bills. And he slept with me. But eventually he hated every
00:18second of the four years.
00:20Then a nightmare happened. My family went bankrupt overnight. That same night he walked away. No goodbye. No looking back.
00:29Just gone.
00:31For years later everything changed. I'm a waitress at a stripper club, working to pay off debts. And him? He's
00:38the new king of Silicon Valley.
00:41For all these years, I never thought I'd run into Ryan like this. I kept my head down when serving
00:46the drinks, trying to hide.
00:48Tella was sitting right next to him. They looked perfect together, I thought bitterly.
00:53Waitress, slice up these oranges.
00:56I turned my back to him and started slicing. The orange juice splashed on my hands.
01:01Long ago, whenever I craved oranges, Ryan would always slice for me. His cuts were perfect. Slice was exactly the
01:09same.
01:09Back then, I actually thought he loved me. Later, I realized he was just a sweet person.
01:15When he sliced those oranges, he would think about codes, scholarships, and bills this month.
01:20He thought about everything except me.
01:23Four years apart felt like a lifetime.
01:25Suddenly, they started talking about college romances. Someone said,
01:29I heard you had a girlfriend back then, Ryan.
01:32My hand froze.
01:34I heard you had a girlfriend back then, Ryan.
01:38My hand froze.
01:39Yeah.
01:41Wow. Four years.
01:43Basically, all of college.
01:45Ryan didn't respond.
01:47It must be unforgettable, right?
01:49Ryan stayed silent, swirling the wine in his glass.
01:53After a long pause, he gave a faint, cold smile.
01:56Not really.
02:00Believe me, he couldn't stand that girl.
02:03Stella joked.
02:05I went to the same college with them.
02:07That girl was a totally nightmare.
02:10If she hadn't been in the way, Ryan and I would have been together years ago.
02:17So true.
02:18Stella is killing it on social media.
02:21The ex is old news compared to her.
02:24The room is filled with laughter again.
02:27I grabbed the tray, wanting to get out of there.
02:30Suddenly, the knife slips.
02:31Out!
02:32The sound drew everyone's attention.
02:34What is wrong with you?
02:35Can't you even cut fruit?
02:37I'm so sorry.
02:38I'll go get a new one.
02:40Wait.
02:41Ryan's voice stopped me cold.
02:45Turn around.
02:47He spoke slowly, one word at a time.
02:49I froze.
02:50I felt like I was nailed to the floor.
02:53Turn around.
02:55I froze.
02:57Just then, the manager stepped in.
03:00I'm so sorry.
03:02She's new.
03:03This tray is on the homes today.
03:06Go.
03:07Get a new one.
03:08Now.
03:11I finally escaped the room.
03:14Be more careful next time.
03:17If they complain, you're working for nothing tonight.
03:25That VIP room is full of big shots.
03:28Especially that young CEO.
03:30We cannot afford to offend him.
03:32I'm scared.
03:34Could you deliver the oranges for me?
03:36Sure.
03:40I stood in the hallway.
03:42Realized something bitter.
03:45I am the Nightmare X they were talking about.
03:50I still remember our freshman year.
03:53Until last week, when he suddenly showed up.
03:56I loved his cold, calm voice when he was talking to me.
04:01And I loved the way he looked down at me.
04:05Ryan was desperate for money back then.
04:09So one night after class, I grabbed his hand.
04:13I like you, Ryan.
04:14Be with me.
04:16I have money.
04:17We can share.
04:18I could even pay you for one night.
04:21No.
04:23He said no, of course.
04:26But I was young and spoiled.
04:29I didn't know the word lose meant.
04:32The more he said no, the harder I chased him.
04:39Everything changed when his grandfather got sick.
04:44Without thinking, I paid all the medical bills.
04:49That was the moment Ryan finally gave in.
04:52I was so stupid.
04:56I thought I was being a hero.
05:00It took me a long time to realize.
05:03I got the man.
05:09But I crushed his soul.
05:15Even after we started dating, he worked every single day.
05:19He barely touched my money.
05:20But things got worse.
05:22People started to spread rumors.
05:24They said he had sold himself.
05:26I was so naive.
05:28I just held his hand and said,
05:29Ignore them.
05:30I lived in my own little world.
05:33Never realized Ryan was fighting his war all alone.
05:36Senior year, my family lost everything.
05:39I didn't tell him the truth.
05:41I just called him out and said,
05:42Let's break up.
05:43Why?
05:44I'm bored of you.
05:47Fine.
05:48As you wish.
05:49Just like that, we were over.
05:52I figured he was happy to finally be free.
05:55The day we broke up, I changed my phone and left town to pay off the debts.
06:00I didn't move back until three months ago.
06:03Ryan looks amazing now.
06:05He was always a genius.
06:06The top of our class.
06:08Only four years after graduation.
06:10He's a tech mogul on the cover of Fortune magazines now.
06:13And Stella, she was our prom queen, became a famous influencer.
06:17I never expected them to be together.
06:20They look good together.
06:22Standing by the elevator, I tried to swallow the bitterness in my chest.
06:27It was 4 a.m. when I finished my shift.
06:29I was the last one out of the club.
06:32The lights were off and the elevator wasn't running.
06:35I kept hitting the button, hoping for a miracle.
06:38You should call security, a voice said behind me.
06:42I looked back, and there he was, Ryan.
06:45I called, my hands shaking.
06:47The elevator opened.
06:49We stood together in the tiny, quiet space.
06:52You always get off this late?
06:54He asked casually.
06:56We leave when the last guest leaves.
06:58Does it pay well?
06:59It's okay.
07:00I kept my head down.
07:02He acted like I was a total stranger, chatting away as if nothing happened.
07:06This elevator is slow.
07:07My girlfriend is waiting for me.
07:08She must be worried.
07:10My heart skipped a beat.
07:11He was talking about Stella.
07:15What about you?
07:17Working so late, doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:23Doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:24I live nearby.
07:26The elevator doors opened.
07:28I tried to run, but Ryan grabbed my arm.
07:31Why are you always running, Chloe?
07:33Where else can you go?
07:35He looked exactly like the same boy from my past, but his eyes were colder.
07:41You just vanished, Chloe.
07:43Phone disconnected.
07:44No one can reach you.
07:46You're so good at disappearing.
07:48I finally looked at him.
07:50You've done your research, haven't you, Ryan?
07:52My family went bankrupt.
07:54I'm still in debt.
07:55Why didn't you tell me then?
07:56Was your pride that important?
07:57I was speechless.
08:00Chloe?
08:00Is that you?
08:01It was Stella.
08:03She looked perfect.
08:04Even prettier than before.
08:07Chloe?
08:08Is that you?
08:09Where have you been after all these years?
08:12I moved away.
08:14Stella looked at my coat.
08:15Wait.
08:16Is that your old coat from college?
08:18It's literally falling apart.
08:20Why are you still wearing that?
08:21She wanted to embarrass me.
08:23It's fine.
08:24It still works.
08:26Are things that bad?
08:27Stella pulled out a card, said.
08:29Here.
08:30Take this.
08:31Don't worry about paying it back.
08:33I looked at her then at Ryan, who was in her arm.
08:36No thanks.
08:36I can still pay my own bills.
08:39I'm actually getting married.
08:41Next month, to be exact.
08:43I'd love for you guys to come to my wedding.
08:45Ryan's face suddenly went pale.
08:47He never saw it coming.
08:48I have a real office job.
08:51Monday morning, a big client arrived.
08:54The office was buzzing with gossip.
08:56I heard this guy's a total genius.
08:58He built this system just to find someone.
09:01Who?
09:02I heard it's his ex-girlfriend.
09:03My heart skipped a beat.
09:05So, did he find her yet?
09:07Nobody knows.
09:08But every big investor is chasing him.
09:10I grabbed my files and headed to the meeting.
09:13I heard a familiar voice inside.
09:17I need to rethink this partnership.
09:19I pushed the door open and set the files down.
09:22Ryan's eyes locked onto mine instantly.
09:24What are you doing here?
09:26Working.
09:28My boss looked surprised.
09:29Chloe, do you know Mr. Warren?
09:33We've met.
09:34Met?
09:35That's new to me.
09:36He was upset, but I didn't know why.
09:39He was the one who walked away first.
09:41Ryan pointed at me and looked at my boss.
09:44I'm willing to sign, provided there's a small condition.
09:48I want Chloe as my private assistant.
09:50Of course.
09:51Absolutely.
09:52My boss agreed before I could say a word.
09:54Then he had me run coffee back and forth, while they talked business until sunset.
09:59At p.m., I grabbed my bag to leave.
10:01Where are you going?
10:03I didn't say you could leave.
10:04I can't work late today, Mr. Warren.
10:06What could be more important than your work?
10:10I have another job.
10:12I have to go deliver food now.
10:14Ryan just stared at me in total shock.
10:16I used to be so spoiled.
10:18I was the kind of person who wouldn't even touch takeout.
10:21Back in college, Ryan spent all his after-school hours delivering food.
10:25His dinner was usually just a cheap, free meal, provided by the delivery company.
10:29One day, I went to find him.
10:31I saw him squeezed into a tiny room with a bunch of other Uber EAT drivers.
10:34They were all just shoving food into their mouths from plastic boxes.
10:39I said,
10:41Ryan, how can you eat that?
10:42It's so unhealthy.
10:43He looked so uncomfortable.
10:46He looked at me and asked,
10:48Does it really matter if it's healthy?
10:49Come on, let's go grab some steak.
10:52I dragged him to a new steakhouse.
10:54Where a meal costs over 100 bucks.
10:58He stood at the door for a long time.
11:00Then he silently took off his delivery uniform.
11:03It wasn't until my family lost everything,
11:06that I finally understood how he felt that day.
11:08And I understood his pain, just like I felt today.
11:12It started snowing on the street.
11:14The ground was so slippery.
11:16And the food spilled everywhere.
11:20I called the customer to explain, but he just screamed at me.
11:24Hello?
11:26I'm so sorry.
11:27It's snowing and the roads are icy.
11:30I fell off my bike and the food spilled.
11:32Don't make excuses.
11:33You're late.
11:34I'm so sorry.
11:35I'm so sorry.
11:36My palms were cracked and bleeding.
11:38It hurt so badly.
11:39But I didn't have time to care.
11:41Suddenly, Ryan appeared and grabbed my bike.
11:43I had no idea how long he'd been standing there, watching me.
11:47I reflexively hid my hands behind my back.
11:51Stop hiding them.
11:53I saw them.
11:53Go wash them.
11:54Right now.
11:55His voice was raspy and his eyes were bloodshot.
11:58I have to deliver the food first.
12:00Get in the car.
12:01I'll take you.
12:02The customer lived on the first floor.
12:05When I handed him the meal, he grumbled.
12:07What the?
12:08A Porsche driver delivering takeout?
12:10I checked my phone.
12:12I had to pick up the next order.
12:14Stop.
12:16Don't go.
12:17I can't.
12:18I haven't made enough money tonight.
12:20Then I'll buy it.
12:21Then I'll buy it.
12:22What?
12:23I can't believe what I heard.
12:25He reached into his coat and pulled out a thick stack of cash.
12:28He didn't even count it.
12:30He just pressed the money into my bleeding hands.
12:33I'm buying your time for the rest of the night.
12:35The Porsche pulled up to Ryan's house.
12:38He opened the door for me.
12:40I stepped out hesitantly.
12:42Standing at his front door, I stopped.
12:44Stella wouldn't like it.
12:45I refused to go inside.
12:47You're still worried about her?
12:49Look at yourself.
12:50You're a mess.
12:51My palms were torn up and my clothes were soaked with dirty melted snow.
12:55And look at this house.
12:57Does it look like a woman lives here?
12:59You guys aren't living together?
13:02I was never even with her.
13:04Ryan pulled out a contract and handed it to me.
13:07Six months ago, she came to me for a deal.
13:10She didn't want to be harassed by all those scumbags.
13:13So she asked me to play her fake boyfriend.
13:16He explained further, making sure I understood.
13:19And some gold diggers like to target tech CEOs like us.
13:22It's annoying.
13:24Stella could help me get rid of them as well.
13:26I opened the contract and the words practically jumped off the page.
13:30No interference in each other's private lives.
13:34Ryan took my hand and started treating my wounds.
13:37Then I saw a row of unopened hand creams on the shelf.
13:41It was my favorite brand.
13:43Ryan had bought the entire set.
13:45I talked to your co-works today.
13:47You don't have a boyfriend.
13:49You even told everyone you were single last week.
13:52Tell me the truth.
13:54There is no wedding, Chloe.
13:55Admit it.
13:57You're wrong.
13:58There is.
14:00Then show me a photo.
14:03A photo of you and that guy.
14:05We...
14:05We don't have any photos together.
14:09You?
14:11You love taking pictures.
14:13And you're telling me you don't have a single photo with your new man?
14:16You just reminded me.
14:19I'll take one next time and show it to you.
14:21Ryan let out a cold, frustrated laugh.
14:25Suddenly, he leaned over.
14:26He pushed me back onto the couch, trapping me completely.
14:30I couldn't move even through my sweater.
14:33I could feel the heat radiating from his body.
14:36I bought your time for tonight.
14:39I'll give your money back, Ryan.
14:41I'm really getting married.
14:42His hand slid down my shoulder slowly.
14:45Until he reached my wrist, he stopped.
14:47Getting married?
14:49And yet you're still wearing the bracelet your ex-boyfriend sent you?
14:52That doesn't seem right, does it?
14:53I looked down.
14:54There was a thin chain on my wrist.
14:56Over the years, it had lost its shine.
14:59It was the very first gift Ryan ever gave me.
15:01I was 19, and the world was different then.
15:04There was a week I barely saw him except for classes.
15:07He was working every part-time job he could find.
15:10He was working harder than ever.
15:11On my birthday, my parents threw a party for me at a fancy restaurant.
15:15I invited Ryan, but he didn't show up.
15:18I waited and waited.
15:20Finally, when the party was over, my phone rang.
15:24I'm outside the restaurant.
15:25I walked out in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
15:28There he was standing tall and straight.
15:31He looked exhausted, just like I do today.
15:34His cheap yellow delivery uniform was covered in mud.
15:37Back then, I didn't know what's happening.
15:39All I did was complain about him being late.
15:42Ryan just smiled and rubbed my hair.
15:44He told me he got me a gift.
15:46It was a simple bracelet, but I knew it was way more than he could afford.
15:50I loved it so much that I couldn't wait to put it on.
15:52And for years, I never took it off.
15:54My parents called me from inside the restaurant.
15:57Who were you talking to?
15:58They asked who I was talking to.
15:59They never liked Ryan.
16:01They thought he was too poor for me.
16:03When I turned back around, Ryan was already gone, disappearing into the snow.
16:07Looking back today, I can't help but wonder.
16:10Back when we were 19, Ryan did love me, didn't he?
16:13That bracelet.
16:14He worked day and night just to buy it for me.
16:17Was he just like me tonight?
16:19Running through the snow.
16:20Falling down but getting back up just to get that gift to me.
16:24But what about now?
16:25He's now pressing me down into the sofa, his shadow looming over me.
16:28His house is filled with luxury brands I used to love.
16:31Does he still care about me?
16:32Or is he just trying to humiliate me?
16:35I couldn't figure it out.
16:36Before I knew it, tears started rolling down my face.
16:39Ryan froze.
16:40He looked completely panicked.
16:42He could never handle it when I cried.
16:44That's the one thing about him that hasn't changed at all.
16:47He scrambled to wipe the tears from my face.
16:49Don't cry.
16:50Please, don't cry.
16:53I'm sorry.
16:54I didn't mean to make you cry.
16:56Today's your 26th birthday.
16:58And I bought you a new bracelet.
17:02I bought you a new bracelet.
17:04What?
17:05I had completely forgotten.
17:07Today was actually my birthday.
17:09Take a look.
17:11Do you like it?
17:12He reached for my wrist, trying to help me put on the new bracelet.
17:16Chloe.
17:19Could we...
17:21Could we try back?
17:23Before he could finish, the doorbell rang.
17:26Where's Chloe?
17:27I'm here to pick her up.
17:29Who are you?
17:30I'm her fiancé.
17:31Didn't she tell you?
17:32Ryan's hand shook.
17:33The new bracelet slipped from his fingers and fell.
17:35I left with Lucas.
17:37He didn't open the windows, but kept lighting one cigarette after another.
17:40The smoke was thick, making me cough uncontrollably.
17:44I had known Lucas for a long time.
17:46Before my family went bankrupt, he confessed his feelings to me.
17:49But back then, I was so head over heels for Ryan, that I rejected Lucas every single time.
17:55Until last week, when he suddenly showed up.
18:00Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts.
18:04Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts.
18:07Why?
18:08To prove you chose wrong.
18:09I'm the only one who can save you.
18:11That poor kid is just a burden.
18:13So, I'm just a trophy for his ego.
18:15How pathetic.
18:16I only asked him for a phone call.
18:18Just an excuse to escape Ryan tonight.
18:20I didn't expect him to show up at Ryan's door.
18:25Why lie about being my fiancé?
18:28What's the difference?
18:30We're getting married anyway.
18:32I never said yes.
18:34Do you even have a choice?
18:35Wake up, Chloe.
18:36You're drowning in debt.
18:38Only a sucker would marry you.
18:39Who else wants you?
18:41That guy?
18:41He was your broken college boyfriend, right?
18:44He's only back to humiliate you.
18:45He must be laughing at you right now.
18:49None of your business.
18:51He stole my girl once.
18:53Now I want payback.
18:55Lucas, I'm not an object.
18:57I said no then, and I say no now.
19:02I had enough.
19:03Is it really up to you, Chloe?
19:05Think about your family.
19:07Looking at his smug face, I thought of the past.
19:10Back then, everyone mocked Ryan just like this.
19:13Does Ryan think of me that way now?
19:16Word got out that I was back.
19:18Everyone knew my family was bankrupt.
19:21My old roommate, Jade, reached out.
19:23It was our old promise.
19:24Whoever got married last would be the bridesmaid.
19:26On the wedding day, I saw so many old faces.
19:31Chloe, I always thought you'd be the first one to get married.
19:35If I were married, how could I be your bridesmaid?
19:38Jade, don't even start.
19:41Four years.
19:43No calls, no texts.
19:45I was so mad at you.
19:47I'm sorry.
19:48I promise I won't disappear again.
19:50Why did you just vanish then?
19:55My whole world collapsed at that time, Jade.
19:58I didn't want anyone's sympathy.
20:00It just hurt too much to stay.
20:02So I left and deleted everything.
20:05Ryan was looking for you like crazy.
20:07Ryan was looking for you like crazy.
20:11What?
20:13You have no idea.
20:15He tried everything.
20:16The school, the dean.
20:18He almost called the police.
20:20When he couldn't find you, he went to your house.
20:23But when he got there, the house was empty.
20:24Your whole family vanished.
20:26That was the first time I saw Ryan totally lose it.
20:29He sat on your doorstep and just sobbed like a broken kid.
20:33He heard you were in the South.
20:35He went looking for you, but you were a ghost.
20:36Where the hell were you, Chloe?
20:39Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans.
20:41I lost count.
20:42Debt collectors were chasing us everywhere.
20:44We changed our names and moved every two weeks.
20:48No wonder he couldn't find you.
20:50Eventually, he went back to San Francisco heartbroken.
20:53That's why he built that his-person-finding-data system.
20:58It was all for you.
21:01I don't understand.
21:02I thought I meant nothing to him.
21:04Back in senior year, I overheard him and his roommate.
21:08So, what's the plan?
21:10You gonna marry Chloe after graduation?
21:11No.
21:12No.
21:13That hit me hard, but now I hear he was looking.
21:16For me everywhere?
21:17Does he regret it now that I'm gone?
21:19I was so confused.
21:20When Jade tossed the bouquet, I wasn't paying attention.
21:23I missed it.
21:24The flowers landed right in Ryan's hands.
21:27Congrats.
21:28You got the bouquet.
21:29Will you be giving this to your girlfriend?
21:31No need for that.
21:33He walked straight toward me.
21:34He held out the flowers.
21:36The whole room went wild.
21:38Even Jade was screaming.
21:39I didn't know what to do.
21:41Ryan, you've already met my fiancé.
21:43I don't believe your taste has gotten that bad.
21:45Then just assume my taste is bad.
21:47Fine.
21:49Even if he's real, dump him.
21:52Come back to me.
21:53His deep voice sounded like a spell.
21:55So tempting.
21:56I almost gave in.
21:58It's been years, but Ryan still makes my heart skip a beat.
22:01Later, I remember running to the stairwell alone.
22:04Drinking.
22:04Ryan found me there.
22:06What are you doing here?
22:07I looked back, pouted, and just burst into tears.
22:14Ryan, I'm so tired.
22:16He had to take me home.
22:17I couldn't stop crying.
22:19I couldn't even walk.
22:20When we got out of the car, he swept me up in his arms.
22:23I'm so exhausted.
22:25Working every single day.
22:27The alcohol made me talk in circles.
22:29Ryan tried to comfort me, but I couldn't hear a word.
22:32The last thing I remember was him laying me on his couch.
22:36What's so great about that other guy?
22:39He helps me pay my debts.
22:42I can do that too, Chloe.
22:43Chloe, I'm better for you.
22:48Please, Chloe.
22:50I'm begging you.
22:52Never disappear again.
22:54After that, everything went black.
22:56The next morning, I woke up in Ryan's bed.
22:58Without a stitch of clothing on, I got out.
23:01The table was covered with food and a plate of oranges, perfectly sliced.
23:06And a plate of oranges, perfectly sliced.
23:08Wait, you called my boss?
23:11Yeah.
23:12Why?
23:13He's going to get the wrong idea.
23:16Everything between us is real, Chloe.
23:18What's the misunderstanding?
23:20I had no comeback for that.
23:22After breakfast, I headed back to my place.
23:30Stella called me, sounding absolutely furious.
23:33Hello?
23:34Ryan just got into a fight!
23:36Ryan punched Lucas.
23:37It all started at an industry party they both attended today.
23:41Someone brought up the Hall family, who disappeared years ago.
23:44Lucas started bragging to everyone.
23:46The CEO had a daughter named Chloe.
23:49Her family's still drowning in debt, right?
23:51I told her I'd pay it off for her, and she's been following me like a lost pumpy ever since.
23:56Ryan's fist slammed into his face before he finished the sentence.
24:00Right there, in front of all the industry big shots.
24:03Ryan totally wrecked the golden boy of the Martin family.
24:06I'm standing in the hospital hallway with Stella, waiting for Ryan.
24:10Chloe, if you won't help Ryan, out we then.
24:14At least stop ruining his life.
24:17Ruining him?
24:18Stella, what right do you have to question me?
24:20You're just business partners.
24:22You agreed not to interfere with each other's private lives.
24:26He actually told you that?
24:28I love him, Chloe.
24:30For real.
24:31You've been gone so long.
24:33Just stay gone.
24:34Leave him to me.
24:35You love him?
24:36But back in college, weren't you the one who started all those rumors?
24:44I don't remember that.
24:46People even called him a giggle to his face.
24:49Did you forget that too?
24:51That nickname started with you.
24:53No, you're making things up.
24:55Really?
24:56Should I call our old classmates to testify?
24:59Please, Chloe.
25:00I'll pay you.
25:01Just don't tell Ryan.
25:03I was young and stupid back then.
25:05I love him now.
25:06I can make it up.
25:08Just don't ruin my image in his eyes.
25:10The door suddenly opened.
25:11Ryan was standing there, looking cold like ice.
25:15Stella left, looking absolutely crushed.
25:18Ryan isn't the forgiving type.
25:19He hates those rumors more than anything in the world.
25:23Stella probably won't have the nerve to see him again.
25:25Are you okay?
25:26Will this affect your company?
25:28Don't worry, it's fine.
25:30But Lucas?
25:32His cuts were shallow and cleaned up.
25:34He's getting stitches.
25:37Stitches are too good for him.
25:38I hope the bluster ends up misfigured.
25:41There she is.
25:44What?
25:48That's the real you.
25:50How long has it been since you spoke your mind?
25:53Keep going.
25:54I miss this.
25:56To hell with business.
25:58They're all liars.
26:00And what else?
26:02Screw overtime.
26:03I just want to stay home and watch Short Max and sleep.
26:07The sun hit the snow as we bickered all the way back.
26:09Fiepidako, are you complaining about me?
26:11For a second, it felt like college again.
26:14No.
26:15I wouldn't dare.
26:17Only you would.
26:19Years of buried pain finally came out.
26:21And before I knew it, I was crying.
26:24Just wait for me, okay?
26:28I'll pay you back every cent.
26:30What are you talking about?
26:32I shouldn't have paid your debt without asking, but you can't just ghost me.
26:38You treated me like a burden.
26:39How was I supposed to face you?
26:41Ryan drove me back to his place.
26:43Let's lay all our cards on the table.
26:51Chloe, I have so many questions.
26:57Ask me anything.
27:00Why did you really break up with me?
27:05I became a burden.
27:06I thought it was the best.
27:08Was it because you were bored?
27:10I was stunned.
27:11I'd forgotten I used that as an excuse.
27:15I thought I was just a toy to you.
27:18Four years, then you get bored.
27:20With your family in trouble, you just threw me away.
27:23How could you think that?
27:26It doesn't even matter anymore.
27:27Even if I'm just a toy,
27:30I still want to be with you.
27:35You've got it all wrong, Ryan.
27:36I never saw you as a toy.
27:38I was serious about us.
27:41Then why did you lie about getting married?
27:48Because I heard you tell your roommate
27:50you'd never marry me.
27:53I meant I couldn't afford to then.
27:55I was already looking at rings, Chloe.
27:57I just...
27:57I was broke.
27:59We went through every single mistake.
28:01It was our pride and money
28:03that made us doubt each other's love.
28:05Wait, did you like me back then?
28:07Even I confessed?
28:09Ryan carefully slices an orange for me,
28:11one piece at a time.
28:13Chloe, I liked you from day one.
28:16The moment you told me your name.
28:18But the things you said when we first met again.
28:23You said mean things,
28:24so why can't I?
28:27You vanished for four years.
28:30I thought you dumped me for good.
28:33I really thought you didn't want me.
28:37Snow is falling outside.
28:39Inside, it's warm and quiet.
28:40The boy from my past
28:42finally fought his way back to me.
28:44Ryan and I went back for the homecoming.
28:46He was the guest speaker,
28:48the star alumnus.
28:49I looked around.
28:50The campus hasn't changed a bit.
28:52There's always someone young here.
28:54I accidentally dropped my name tag.
28:59Wait, are you Chloe?
29:02You know me?
29:03I'm an intern at Ryan's company.
29:05You're a legend there.
29:09There's a core algorithm in our project.
29:12Ryan wrote it when he first started.
29:14He left a hidden note in the code.
29:17Everyone who sees the code knows it.
29:18I stood there, frozen in time.
29:23I'm so glad
29:25he finally found the girl he was looking for.
29:33After the speech,
29:34we walked by the library.
29:36This is where you confessed to me.
29:37Yeah, I was so brave then.
29:40Ryan,
29:41were you happy in college?
29:43I was very happy
29:45because you were there.
29:46You turned my pain into joy.
29:48Chloe,
29:49it's my turn to say it now.
29:51It's been nine years
29:52since I fell for you.
29:54Give me a chance to love you back.
29:56The snow started to fall again,
29:58dusting his hair white.
29:59I looked at him and smiled.
30:00Happy New Year, Ryan.
30:02Let's start over again.
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