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00:022am. The phone rings. Bring me some condoms. I'm at his door, soaked to the bone. He stares
00:08at my wet clothes. Who told you to be a good girl? I hand him the bag. I've loved him
00:13for
00:13seven long years, but his first love is back. He's planning to have sex with her, and he
00:18told me to bring him some condoms. Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles
00:22with his thumb. Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first? I freeze, then
00:28he laughs. Just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you next
00:33week. You've been with me for years. I don't want you to feel, you'll go, right? His eyes
00:37are cold. I know the truth. His true love is coming back. He's disposing of me before she
00:43arrives. I clench my fists. Just send me the address. Sir. He flinches at the word sir.
00:52I turn to leave. Wait. He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:57Don't leave tonight. But isn't someone else coming? You actually believe that? Do you
01:02think I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you? He carries me to
01:07the bed. This is the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to
01:13suspect a thing. So be a good girl. Go to that date. The mask is finally off. He's choosing
01:18her. I don't say a word. James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25. With
01:25him? That's a total lie. The sun was already coming up. He finally finished and hit the
01:31shower. I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule. He hates sleeping
01:35next to anyone. For 5 years no matter how tired. I always crawled to the guest room.
01:41Next morning he was back from the gym. I rushed downstairs.
01:48I saved some breakfast for you. No time. I'll miss my bus. I can just drive you. He said.
01:53No. 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
02:03out a cold laugh. Fine. Suit yourself. He handed me a business card. Your blind date
02:10for next week. My head started spinning. One night made me almost forget. I came here to
02:14end this mess. The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last night was to end our 5 year
02:19messy relationship. I didn't want to seem desperate. I took the card. The edges stung.
02:24Okay. I whispered. I'll go. I've lived at James' house every weekend for years. Back
02:33then I'd carry heavy bags of clothes. He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around.
02:38But today I'm packing it all up. My pink slippers. My pajamas. Everything is gone. James just
02:45leaned against the door. Watching. We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold, sharp
02:51laugh. Don't worry. He smirked. I won't make things hard for you at work. I rushed to my
02:57desk just before 10am. My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee. Don't forget us when
03:03you're the director. I blushed. The results aren't even out. You deserve it. You worked
03:09the hardest. Five years of hard work. It's yours. I didn't hold back and smiled at the
03:14whole team. If I win, expensive sushi is on me. The whole office started cheering.
03:23Three minutes left. I refreshed my email. Then, the notification popped up. We regret to inform you.
03:32Promotion denied. My mind went completely blank. The team crowded around. Then, dead silence.
03:43H.R. walked in with a woman in white. This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed
03:50by the James. I looked up and stopped breathing. She looked exactly like the photo. The one James
03:57kept hidden in his wallet. I felt like I had a heavy flu. I walked to James' office like a
04:03robot.
04:03I couldn't stop wiping away my tears. I knocked.
04:09Come in.
04:12Why?
04:13I asked, my voice trembling.
04:16What?
04:16So many positions in this company. Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
04:21He finally looked at me.
04:22She wanted it.
04:23Just because she wanted it? What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
04:27I almost died on that Africa assignment. James stood up and walked toward me.
04:33Claire, this is reality. I decide everything.
04:36I just wanted fairness. He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:40Fairness? You want to talk about fairness? If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing.
04:46You took the shortcut. Now you want fairness?
04:48His words felt like a slap to my face. I worked my heart out for seven years. I pushed myself
04:54every single day. I had to prove I belonged here. But he was right. I got into company because of
05:00him.
05:00That's how this all started. He gave it to me when he wanted to, and threw me away when he
05:05didn't.
05:05I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:12So I'm done. I'm quitting today.
05:16Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie. I moved to New York right after graduation.
05:21My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly. I was drowning in stress and heartbreak.
05:26So I went to a bar to drink the pain away. I had never had that much alcohol before. I
05:31drank until
05:32I completely lost my mind. Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers. But that night I hit on the
05:38hottest guy there. That guy was James. He looked like a star on a magazine cover. He was cold and
05:44kept
05:44rejecting everyone. Do you want to come home with me? But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:50He took a sip and let out a low laugh. I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:57We spent the night in my tiny apartment. It was an experience like never before. It was so beautiful,
06:03I completely lost myself. I thought I'd never see him again. I was wrong.
06:10The next day I went to the interview. I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit. My heart
06:16almost jumped
06:16out of my chest. I recognized him instantly but stayed calm. A few hours later I got the job offer.
06:23On my first day he cornered me in the elevator. Claire, right? Can you handle a physical only relationship?
06:32I'm usually conservative but his eyes were deep. I can do that, I whispered. The moment I said it,
06:40I knew I was screwed. I fell for him, hopelessly. By day he was my boss. By night my lover.
06:50He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:58But he also taught me everything about work. I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
07:05But today the fairy tale finally died. I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:11I finally realized the painful truth. If it's not meant to be yours it never will be. Since I didn't
07:19get
07:19promoted. I don't even need his signature to quit. I went to HR and quit in minutes. Diana,
07:26the HR director, gave me a hug. Thanks for everything Diana. Can you do me a huge favor?
07:35Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:40I don't want anyone to know I'm gone. She is the only one who knows about me and James. I
07:47promise.
07:50After work my grandma called me. Sweetie, did you get the promotion? You said I'd be the first to know.
07:57My throat tightened. I couldn't stop crying. Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
08:03The line went silent for a second. That's great. I missed you so much. Come home. I'll cook your
08:10favorite food. I started to sob uncontrollably. I knew she was just comforting me. She used to brag
08:19about my city job. I wanted to buy her a house here. My dream was so beautiful. My dream was
08:29so beautiful.
08:31But reality was just too cruel. I couldn't sleep that night. So I started scrolling.
08:38At 2.10am I saw it. A local post. He still loves holding me in his sleep. James's hand was
08:45around
08:45her waist. Then I saw the Cartier ring. My heart literally stopped. I knew that ring better than
08:53anyone. I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:59You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford. There's really no point.
09:02But you deserve the best. He kissed me and looked so in love. Given our relationship,
09:07I didn't think James would actually wear this ring. The next day he wore it to work. He even smirked
09:13and
09:13flashed it at me. Every female colleague in the office was gossiping. God, he looked so good. It hurt.
09:21Now that ring is on another girl's photo. They look so perfect together.
09:28It hit me all of a sudden. The person he's willing to hold
09:34was never me.
09:38One week left until I quit. Then, Isabella showed up at the cafe. She threw a bag with a hair
09:44strand
09:44on the table. I found this in James's guest room. So you're the side piece. Before I could speak,
09:50ice cold coffee hit my face. Then came the slap. Hard. She hissed.
09:55How can you hiss you? Cheat. I went to swing back, but my wrist was caught. It was James. He
10:01didn't even look at me.
10:03Get in the car, Isabella. I'll handle this.
10:08You replaced me after six months? Isabella was sobbing. Once she left, James's eyes turned cold
10:16as ice. Did I not tell you? Never about her us. I pulled away and laughed. She found me, James.
10:24I was
10:25just waiting for my date. The one you set up, remember? I pointed outside. He's here. James's face
10:32went pale. His jaw tightened. Fine. He snapped. Enjoy yourself. He threw his coat over me and walked
10:40away. The date was a disaster. An entitled rich brat. When I got home, shadow was waiting. James was
10:50leaning against the wall checking his watch. Home already? No dinner? No movie? I tried to walk past,
10:56but he pinned me to the wall. Are you that obsessed with me? Not interested in other men at all?
11:02Then he dropped the bomb. I'm marrying Isabella. Don't get any ideas. Because trouble, then you're
11:11fired. My heart shattered. I kept my eyes dry. Don't worry, Mr. James. I know exactly where I stand.
11:19I walked upstairs without looking back. Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark. He saw wet my window
11:27until the lights went out. I went home and sold everything. Every gift, every memory, gone. At the
11:34office, James was a stranger. Good morning, Mr. James. Cold, professional. I already bought my ticket home.
11:44I'm coming. Then Tom brought me a latte. Let's grab dinner tonight. He handed me roses,
11:49my favorite. Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air. James was staring from his Bentley. He looked furious.
11:57Then he sped off. The next day was my last day. The client, Mr. Harry, was a creep. He kept
12:03touching me.
12:04I felt sick. It was raining and dark when I left. Footsteps behind me. It was him. Hey baby,
12:11get in my car. He smirked. I ran into a dark alley, trembling. I pressed the panic button on my
12:17watch.
12:19Please answer, James. I sobbed. The call connected. It was Isabella. James is showering. What do you want?
12:27Isabella, help. A man is stalking me. Silence, then a cruel laugh. Another fake emergency? Nice try.
12:35Who is it? Just Claire, trying to annoy me. If you talk to her, I'm leaving. James's voice was soft,
12:43soothing. Okay baby, I won't pick up. The line went dead. Harry was right behind me.
12:5010 o'clock AM. My desk is empty. I'm never late, but James didn't care. He thought I was just
12:55throwing
12:56a tantrum. The meeting starts. My chair is still empty. Suddenly, the HR director screams. It's Claire.
13:01She's in trouble. James's face goes pale instantly. He stands up, his chair screeching. What do you mean?
13:07He sees security footage. It's me, in a dark alley. But in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with
13:13my hair. I fought. I screamed. I desperately pressed my watch. The SOS button linked to his phone. I waited
13:20for him to save me. But he never came, because his other girl blocked me. While I was fighting for
13:26my
13:26life, he was busy ignoring me to punish me. Diana's voice is shaking. Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:34The client tried to assault her last night. A stranger saved her just in time. She ran to
13:38find a camera for proof. She's begging us to call the police. Where is she? She quit a week ago.
13:44She's already gone. James stands frozen, veins popping on his head. Why wasn't I told? Why wasn't
13:49her resignation on my desk? Diana stares him down with red eyes. Company policy.
13:54Junior staff only need their manager's sign off. You denied her promotion. Remember?
13:58James is speechless. It feels like a slap to his face. He knows exactly why she failed. And now it's
14:03too late. I just landed. The police called. I gave my statement over the phone. Then I threw my sim
14:10card
14:10away. Bye. New York. Goodbye. Passed. I went home and bought a house. In cash. No more debt to anyone.
14:18I sold all the designer bags he gave me. That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:24I finally opened my own store. Grandma's smile was like sunshine. I thought, life is finally good.
14:30But at night, I still thought of James. He used to be my everything. I thought I'd never get over
14:36him.
14:36Until six months later, at a bar, I saw a guy who looked just like him. The same back. The
14:42same drink.
14:43I waited for the pain to hit. But, nothing. No pain at all. I just turned back and laughed. That's
14:50when I
14:51knew. I'm finally free. A year later, I saw James again. My shop was booming. My rivals were furious.
15:01They hired trolls to smear my brand. So I sued them. I didn't back down.
15:09I thought it was over. I was wrong. Six thugs cornered me in an alley. They smashed my phone.
15:17I couldn't call help. Then a familiar shadow charged in. It was James. He jumped in front of me.
15:24Call 911. He barked, tossing his phone. A man pulled a knife and lunged. James didn't even blink.
15:30He shielded me. The blade sank deep into his side. Blood soaked his shirt. I forgot to breathe.
15:37He leaned on me, gasping for air. He wiped a tear from my cheek. Don't be scared. It takes more
15:43than
15:43that to kill me. The ambulance took him away. I was frozen. It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:50James survived. He's stable now. His family rushed to the hospital. He's hurt because of you.
15:57I never asked him to save me. How can you be so icy? I was the one who blocked you.
16:04James never got
16:05your call for help. He almost killed that guy for you. I don't care. We broke up a year ago.
16:13He loved you more than he knew. She handed me an envelope of tickets. Every single one was to my
16:19city. He came here twice every month, just to watch you from afar. James woke up and saw me. His
16:27voice
16:27was a raspy mess. I thought I'd never see you again. I tossed the plane tickets on the table. You've
16:33already seen me plenty of times. He looked away like a guilty child. I didn't mean to bother you.
16:40James, it doesn't matter anymore. We've already turned the page. He looked pale. His eyes filled
16:46with tears. I'm sorry about your promotion. I actually had a better plan for you. I closed my
16:52eyes. My chest felt tight. This won't make me come back, James. But you never told me. Why didn't you
17:00explain it back then? James froze. No words came out. Because you didn't think I needed to know. You were
17:08always so high and mighty. My feelings never mattered to you. He looked crushed. Broken.
17:14I paid his medical bills in full. As I drove off, he looked from the window. Until he was gone.
17:20For good.
17:22One year later. Winter returned to New York. I walked into my new office with pride. My new firm gave
17:29me
17:29real power. At 29, I'm back in the game. I call James for advice when things get tough. He helps
17:36me
17:36without asking for anything. I don't hate him. I use him as a resource. I grew faster than ever before.
17:42Five years later, the company went public. As a founder, I finally have my future. I am finally the
17:49hero of my own story. We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand. My old company, James's
17:55firm,
17:55went first. Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte. And drink this. And your crush will fall.
18:02It was a classic romance drama ending. The judges loved it. But that was our idea, too. My team was
18:09panicking. What do we do, boss? I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face. Our initial plan
18:15was the same as theirs. The room started whispering. I waited for silence. But standing here, I want to
18:22change the ending. In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy. She drinks it herself.
18:30The judges looked stunned. I continued with a smile. If magic exists, I want it to make us love
18:35ourselves. When you value yourself, your real life finally begins. This comes from my own life. I used
18:41to chase a man I thought was a god. But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just
18:46as good as he is.
18:47Maybe better. The room was silent. Then, a single person started clapping. It was James, sitting in a
18:54dark corner. He wasn't looking down at me anymore. He was looking up at me with pure respect. We locked
19:00eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
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