- 6 minutes ago
Category
šŗ
TVTranscript
00:072am. The phone rings. Bring me some condoms. I'm at his door, soaked to the bone. He stares
00:13at my wet clothes. Who told you to be a good girl? I hand him the bag. I've loved him
00:17for
00:17seven long years, but his first love is back. He's planning to have sex with her, and he
00:22told me to bring him some condoms. Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles
00:26with his thumb. Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first? I freeze, then
00:32he laughs. Just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you next
00:37week. You've been with me for years. I don't want you to feel you'll go, right? His eyes
00:41are cold. I know the truth. His true love is coming back. He's disposing of me before she
00:47arrives. I clench my fists. Just send me the address. Sir. He flinches at the word, sir.
00:56I turn to leave. Wait. He wraps a Burberry shawl around me. Don't leave tonight. But isn't
01:03someone else coming? You actually believe that? Do you think I'm just some total scumbag?
01:08Who else has there been but you? He carries me to the bed. This is the last time. Isabella
01:14is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to suspect a thing. So be a good girl. Go to that
01:20date. The mask is finally off. He's choosing her. I don't say a word. 2 a.m.
01:25The phone rang. James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25. With him?
01:32That's a total lie. The sun was already coming up. He finally finished and hit the shower.
01:37I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule. He hates sleeping next to
01:42anyone. For 5 years no matter how tired. I always crawled to the guest room. Next morning
01:48he was back from the gym. I rushed downstairs.
01:54I saved some breakfast for you. No time. I'll miss my bus. I can just drive you. He said.
01:59No. I blurted out. My promotion results come out today. I can't be seen in your car. Otherwise
02:05they'll think I slept my way to the top. The room went dead silent. He stopped and let out
02:09a cold laugh. Fine. Suit yourself. He handed me a business card. Your blind date
02:15for next week. My head started spinning. One night made me almost forget. I came here to
02:20end this mess. The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last night was to end our 5 year
02:24messy relationship. I didn't want to seem desperate. I took the card. The edges stung.
02:30Okay. I whispered. I'll go. James. I've lived at James's house every weekend for years. Back then
02:40I'd carry heavy bags of clothes. He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around. But today
02:46I'm packing it all up. My pink slippers. My pajamas. Everything is gone. James just leaned
02:52against the door. Watching. We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:58Don't worry. He smirked. I won't make things hard for you at work.
03:03I rushed to my desk just before 10am. My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee. Don't forget us
03:10when you're the director. I blushed. The results aren't even out. You deserve it. You work the
03:16hardest. Five years of hard work. It's yours. I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team.
03:21If I win, expensive sushi is on me. The whole office started cheering.
03:30Three minutes left. I refreshed my email. Then, the notification popped up. We regret to inform
03:38you. Promotion denied. My mind went completely blank. The team crowded around. Then, dead silence.
03:49H.R. walked in with a woman in white. This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed
03:56by the James. I looked up and stopped breathing. She looked exactly like the photo. The one James
04:03kept hidden in his wallet. I felt like I had a heavy flu. I walked to James's office like a
04:10robot.
04:10I couldn't stop wiping away my tears. I knocked. Come in.
04:19Why? I asked, my voice trembling. What? So many positions in this company. Why did you give Isabella
04:27my promotion? He finally looked at me. She wanted it. Just because she wanted it? What of the seven
04:33years I gave you and your company? I almost died on that Africa assignment. James stood up and walked
04:39toward me. Claire, this is reality. I decide everything. I just wanted fairness. He let out
04:45a cool, low laugh. Fairness? You want to talk about fairness? If we didn't sleep together, you'd be
04:52nothing. You took the shortcut. Now you want fairness? His words felt like a slap to my face. I worked
04:58my
04:58heart out for seven years. I pushed myself every single day. I had to prove I belonged here, but he
05:04was right. I got into company because of him. That's how this all started. He gave it to me when
05:09he wanted
05:10to, and threw me away when he didn't. I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:18So I'm done. I'm quitting today.
05:22I felt like I was a kid.
05:23Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie. I moved to New York right after graduation.
05:29My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly. I was drowning in stress and heartbreak. So I went to
05:35a bar to drink the pain away. I had never had that much alcohol before. I drank until I completely
05:40lost
05:40my mind. Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers. But that night I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:47That guy was James. He looked like a star on a magazine cover. He was cold and kept rejecting
05:52everyone. Do you want to come home with me? But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:58He took a sip and let out a low laugh. I've never met anyone as bold as you.
06:04We spent the night in my tiny apartment. It was an experience like never before.
06:09It was so beautiful. I completely lost myself. I thought I'd never see him again. I was wrong.
06:18The next day I went to the interview. I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit. My heart
06:24almost
06:24jumped out of my chest. I recognized him instantly but stayed calm. A few hours later I got the job
06:30offer. On my first day he cornered me in the elevator. Claire, right? Can you handle a physical
06:36only relationship? I'm usually conservative but his eyes were deep.
06:44I, I can do that, I whispered. The moment I said it I knew I was screwed. I fell for
06:50him,
06:50hopelessly. By day he was my boss. By night my lover.
06:58He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags. But he also taught me everything about work.
07:09I actually started to hope he'd love me back. But today the fairy tale finally died.
07:15I was kicked out like a total fool. I finally realized the painful truth. If it's not meant
07:22to be yours it never will be. The next day since I didn't get promoted I don't even need his
07:30signature
07:30to quit. I went to HR and quit in minutes. Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug. Thanks for
07:39everything
07:40Diana. Can you do me a huge favor? Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:48I don't want anyone to know. I don't want anyone to know I'm gone. She is the only one who
07:53knows about me
07:54and James. I promise. Since after work my grandma called me.
08:01Sweetie, did you get the promotion? You said I'd be the first to know.
08:06My throat tightened. I couldn't stop crying. Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
08:12The line went silent for a second. That's great. I missed you so much.
08:17Come home. I'll cook your favorite food.
08:21I started to sob uncontrollably. I knew she was just comforting me.
08:26She used to brag about my city job. I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:33My dream was so beautiful. My dream was so beautiful. But reality was just too cruel.
08:43I couldn't sleep that night. So I started scrolling. At 2.10am I saw it. A local post.
08:51He still loves holding me in his sleep. James' hand was around her waist. Then I saw the cardier ring.
08:58My heart literally stopped. I knew that ring better than anyone. I saved for months to buy it for him.
09:08You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford. There's really no point.
09:12But you deserve the best. He kissed me and looked so in love.
09:15Given our relationship, I didn't think James would actually wear this ring.
09:18The next day he wore it to work. He even smirked and flashed it at me.
09:24Every female colleague in the office was gossiping.
09:28God, he looked so good. It hurt.
09:30Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:33They look so perfect together.
09:37It hit me all of a sudden.
09:40The person he's willing to hold.
09:43Was never me.
09:46I...
09:47One week left until I quit.
09:50Then, Isabella showed up at the cafe.
09:52She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:54I found this in James' guest room.
09:57So you're the side piece.
09:59Before I could speak, ice cold coffee hit my face.
10:02Then came the slap.
10:03Hard.
10:04She hissed.
10:05How can I see the cheek?
10:06I went to swing back, but my wrist was caught.
10:09It was James.
10:10He didn't even look at me.
10:12Get in the car, Isabella.
10:14I'll handle this.
10:17You replaced me after six months?
10:20Isabella was sobbing.
10:23Once she left, James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:26Did I not tell you never about her ass?
10:30I pulled away and laughed.
10:32She found me, James.
10:33I was just waiting for my date.
10:36The one you set up, remember?
10:37I pointed outside.
10:39He's here.
10:40James' face went pale.
10:42His jaw tightened.
10:43Fine.
10:44He snapped.
10:45Enjoy yourself.
10:46He threw his coat over me and walked away.
10:49The date was a disaster.
10:51An entitled rich brat.
10:56When I got home, a shadow was waiting.
10:59James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
11:02Home already?
11:03No dinner?
11:04No movie?
11:04I tried to walk past, but he pinned me to the wall.
11:07Are you that obsessed with me?
11:10Not interested in other men at all?
11:12Then he dropped the bomb.
11:15I'm marrying Isabella.
11:17Don't get any ideas.
11:19Because trouble, and you're fired.
11:21My heart shattered.
11:23I kept my eyes dry.
11:25Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:26I know exactly where I stand.
11:29I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:31Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:35He saw wet my window until the lights went out.
11:38When I...
11:38I went home and sold everything.
11:40Every gift, every memory, gone.
11:43At the office, James was a stranger.
11:46Good morning, Mr. James.
11:48Cold, professional.
11:49I already bought my ticket home.
11:53I'm coming.
11:55Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:57Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:58He handed me roses, my favorite.
12:00Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air.
12:03James was staring from his Bentley.
12:05He looked furious.
12:06Then he sped off.
12:07I went home.
12:08The next day was my last day.
12:10The client, Mr. Harry, was a creep.
12:13He kept touching me.
12:14I felt sick.
12:16It was raining and dark when I left.
12:18Footsteps behind me.
12:19It was him.
12:20Hey baby, get in my car.
12:22He smirked.
12:23I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:26I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:29Please answer, James.
12:30I sobbed.
12:31The call connected.
12:33It was Isabella.
12:34James is showering.
12:36What do you want?
12:37Isabella, help.
12:38A man is stalking me.
12:41Silence.
12:42Then a cruel laugh.
12:43Another fake emergency?
12:45Nice try.
12:46Who is it?
12:46Just Claire, trying to annoy me.
12:49If you talk to her, I'm leaving.
12:51James' voice was soft, soothing.
12:54Okay baby, I won't pick up.
12:56The line went dead.
12:57Harry was right behind me.
12:59The next day was my-
13:0110 o'clock AM.
13:03My desk is empty.
13:04I'm never late, but James didn't care.
13:06He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
13:08The meeting starts.
13:09My chair is still empty.
13:10Suddenly, the HR director screams.
13:12It's Claire.
13:13She's in trouble.
13:14James' face goes pale instantly.
13:16He stands up, his chair screeching.
13:18What do you mean?
13:19He sees security footage.
13:20It's me in a dark alley.
13:22But in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with my hair.
13:25I fought.
13:26I screamed.
13:27I desperately pressed my watch.
13:29The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:31I waited for him to save me, but he never came, because his other girl blocked me, while
13:36I was fighting for my life.
13:38He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:4110 o'clock.
13:42Diana's voice is shaking.
13:44Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:45The client tried to assault her last night.
13:47A stranger saved her just in time.
13:50She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:52She's begging us to call the police.
13:53Where is she?
13:55She quit a week ago.
13:56She's already gone.
13:57James' hands frozen.
13:58Veins popping on his head.
13:59Why wasn't I told?
14:00Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
14:02Diana stares him down with red eyes.
14:04Company policy.
14:06Junior staff only need their manager's sign-off.
14:08You denied her promotion.
14:09Remember?
14:10James is speechless.
14:11It feels like a slap to his face.
14:12He knows exactly why she failed.
14:14And now it's too late.
14:15Diana's voice is shaking.
14:16I just landed.
14:17The police called.
14:19I gave my statement over the phone.
14:21Then, I threw my SIM card away.
14:23Bye.
14:24New York.
14:25Goodbye.
14:25Passed.
14:26I went home and bought a house.
14:28In cash.
14:29No more debt to anyone.
14:30I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:33That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:36I finally opened my own store.
14:38Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:40I thought, life is finally good.
14:42But at night, I still thought of James.
14:45He used to be my everything.
14:46I thought I'd never get over him.
14:48Until six months later, at a bar, I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:53The same back.
14:54The same drink.
14:55I waited for the pain to hit.
14:57But, nothing.
14:58No pain at all.
15:00I just turned back and laughed.
15:02That's when I knew.
15:03I'm finally free.
15:05A year later, I saw James again.
15:08My shop was booming.
15:10My rivals were furious.
15:14They hired trolls to smear my brand.
15:17So I sued them.
15:18I didn't back down.
15:22I thought it was over.
15:23I was wrong.
15:26Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
15:28They smashed my phone.
15:29I couldn't call help.
15:31Then a familiar shadow charged in.
15:34It was James.
15:35He jumped in front of me.
15:36Call 911.
15:37He barked, tossing his phone.
15:39A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:41James didn't even blink.
15:42He shielded me.
15:44The blade sank deep into his side.
15:47Blood soaked his shirt.
15:48I forgot to breathe.
15:49He leaned on me, gasping for air.
15:51He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:53Don't be scared.
15:55It takes more than that to kill me.
15:56The ambulance took him away.
15:58I was frozen.
15:59It all felt like a living nightmare.
16:03James survived.
16:04He's stable now.
16:06His family rushed to the hospital.
16:08He's hurt because of you.
16:10I never asked him to save me.
16:12How can you be so icy?
16:14I was the one who blocked you.
16:17James never got your call for help.
16:19He almost killed that guy for you.
16:21I don't care.
16:22We broke up a year ago.
16:26He loved you more than he knew.
16:28She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:31Every single one was to my city.
16:33He came here twice every month.
16:35Just to watch you from afar.
16:37James survived.
16:38James woke up and saw me.
16:40His voice was a raspy mess.
16:42I thought I'd never see you again.
16:44I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:47You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:49He looked away like a guilty child.
16:52I didn't mean to bother you.
16:54James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:56We've already turned the page.
16:57He looked pale.
16:59His eyes filled with tears.
17:00I'm sorry about your promotion.
17:02I actually had a better plan for you.
17:05I closed my eyes.
17:07My chest felt tight.
17:09This won't make me come back, James.
17:11But you never told me.
17:12Why didn't you explain it back then?
17:15James froze.
17:16No words came out.
17:18Because you didn't think I needed to know.
17:20You were always so high and mighty.
17:23My feelings never mattered to you.
17:25He looked crushed.
17:27Broken.
17:29I paid his medical bills in full.
17:31As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:34Until he was gone.
17:35For good.
17:37One year later.
17:38Winter returned to New York.
17:40I walked into my new office with pride.
17:42My new firm gave me real power.
17:44At 29, I'm back in the game.
17:47I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:49He helps me without asking for anything.
17:52I don't hate him.
17:53I use him as a resource.
17:55I grew faster than ever before.
17:57Five years later, the company went public.
17:59As a founder, I finally have my future.
18:02I am finally the hero of my own story.
18:07We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
18:09My old company, James' firm, went first.
18:13Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
18:16Drink this, and your crush will fall for you.
18:18It was a classic romance drama ending.
18:21The judges loved it.
18:22But that was our idea, too.
18:24My team was panicking.
18:25What are we doing, boss?
18:27I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face.
18:30Our initial plan was the same as theirs.
18:32The room started whispering.
18:34I waited for silence.
18:36But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:39In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:44She drinks it herself.
18:45The judges looked stunned.
18:47I continued with a smile.
18:48If magic exists, I want it to make us love ourselves.
18:51When you value yourself, your real life finally begins.
18:55This comes from my own life.
18:56I used to chase a man I thought was a god.
18:58But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just as good as he is.
19:03Maybe better.
19:04The room was silent.
19:06Then, a single person started clapping.
19:08It was James, sitting in a dark corner.
19:10He wasn't looking down at me anymore.
19:12He was looking up at me with pure respect.
19:15We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
19:17We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
19:21We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
19:21We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
Comments