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00:062am. 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
01:19date. The mask is finally off. He's choosing her. I don't say a word.
01:242 AM. The phone rang. James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25.
01:31With him? That's a total lie. The sun was already coming up. He finally finished and
01:36hit the shower. I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule. He hates sleeping
01:41next to anyone. For 5 years no matter how tired. I always crawled to the guest room. Next
01:47morning he was back from the gym. I rushed downstairs. I saved some breakfast for you.
01:55No time. I'll miss my bus. I can just drive you. He said. No. I blurted out. My promotion
02:01results come out today. I can't be seen in your car. Otherwise they'll think I slept my
02:06way to the top. The room went dead silent. He stopped and let out a cold laugh. Fine. Suit
02:11yourself. He handed me a business card. Your blind date for next week. My head started
02:17spinning. One night made me almost forget. I came here to end this mess. The reason I
02:21agreed to drop off condoms last night was to end our 5 year messy relationship. I didn't
02:26want to seem desperate. I took the card. The edges stung. Okay. I whispered. I'll go.
02:35James. I've lived at James's house every weekend for years. Back then I'd carry heavy bags of
02:41clothes. He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around. But today I'm packing it
02:47all up. My pink slippers. My pajamas. Everything is gone. James just leaned against the door.
02:53Watching. We're just boss and employee now. He let out a cold, sharp laugh. Don't worry.
02:59He smirked. I won't make things hard for you at work. I rushed to my desk just before 10 a
03:06.m.
03:07My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee. Don't forget us when you're the director. I blushed.
03:13The results aren't even out. You deserve it. You work the hardest. Five years of hard work.
03:18It's yours. I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team. If I win, expensive sushi is on me.
03:26The whole office started cheering. Three minutes left. I refreshed my email.
03:34Then, the notification popped up. We regret to inform you. Promotion denied. My mind went
03:41completely 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' office like a
04:10robot.
04:10I couldn't stop wiping away my tears. I knocked.
04:16Come in.
04:19Why?
04:20I asked, my voice trembling.
04:22What?
04:23So many positions in this company. Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
04:28He finally looked at me.
04:29She wanted it.
04:30Just because she wanted it? What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
04:34I almost died on that Africa assignment.
04:38James stood up and walked toward me.
04:40Claire, this is reality. I decide everything.
04:43I just wanted fairness.
04:45He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:48Fairness? You want to talk about fairness? If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing.
04:52You took the shortcut. Now you want fairness?
04:55His words felt like a slap to my face. I worked my heart out for seven years. I pushed myself
05:01every single day. I had to prove I belonged here. But he was right. I got into company because
05:06of him. That's how this all started. He gave it to me when he wanted to.
05:10And threw me away when he did it. I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:18So I'm done. I'm quitting today.
05:22I felt like meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie. I moved to New York right after
05:28graduation. My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly. I was drowning in stress and
05:33heartbreak. So I went to a bar to drink the pain away. I had never had that much alcohol before.
05:38I drank until I completely lost my mind. Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers. But that night
05:45I hit on the hottest guy there. That guy was James. He looked like a star on a magazine cover.
05:51He was cold and kept rejecting everyone. Do you want to come home with me? But I walked right up
05:56and sat next to him. He took a sip and let out a low laugh. I've never met anyone as
06:02bold 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. I can do that, I whispered.
06:46The moment I said it I knew I was screwed. I fell for him hopelessly. By day he was my
06:53boss. 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. I was kicked out
07:16like a total fool. I finally realized the painful truth. If it's not meant to be yours it never will
07:24be. Since I didn't get promoted. I don't even need his signature to quit. I went to HR and quit
07:33in
07:33minutes. Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug. Thanks for everything Diana. Can you do me a huge favor?
07:43Keep my resignation a secret for now. I don't want anyone to know I'm gone. She is the only one
07:52who
07:53knows about me and James. I promise. Since... After work my grandma called me. Sweetie did you get the
08:03promotion? You said I'd be the first to know. My throat tightened. I couldn't stop crying.
08:09Grandma, I'm leaving the New York. The line went silent for a second. That's great. I missed you so
08:17much. Come home. I'll cook your favorite food. I started to sob uncontrollably. I knew she was
08:25just comforting me. She 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 10 a.m. I saw it. A local post.
08:51He still loves
08:52holding me in his sleep. James's hand was around her waist. Then I saw the cardier ring. My heart
08:59literally stopped. I knew that ring better than anyone. I saved for months to buy it for
09:06him. You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford. There's really no point. But you deserve
09:12the best. He kissed me and looked so in love. Given our relationship, I didn't think James
09:17would actually wear this ring. The next day he wore it to work. He even smirked and flashed
09:22it at me. Every female colleague in the office was gossiping. God, he looked so good. It hurt.
09:30Now that ring is on another girl's photo. They look so perfect together.
09:37It hit me all of a sudden. The person he's willing to hold.
09:47One week left until I quit. Then, Isabella showed up at the cafe. She threw a bag with
09:53a hair strand on the table. I found this in James's guest room. So you're the side piece.
09:58Before I could speak, ice cold coffee hit my face. Then came the slap. Hard. She hissed.
10:05How can I see the cheek? I went to swing back, but my wrist was caught. It was James. He
10:10didn't
10:11even look at me. Get in the car, Isabella. I'll handle this.
10:17You replaced me after six months? Isabella was sobbing. Once she left, James's eyes turned
10:25cold as ice. Did I not tell you never about her ass? I pulled away and laughed. She found me,
10:32James. I was just waiting for my date. The one you set up, remember? I pointed outside. He's here.
10:40James's face went pale. His jaw tightened. Fine. He snapped. Enjoy yourself. He threw his coat
10:47over me and walked away. The date was a disaster. An entitled Rich Brat.
10:56When I got home, a shadow was waiting. James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
11:02Home already? No dinner? No movie? I tried to walk past, but he pinned me to the wall.
11:07Are you that obsessed with me? Not interested in other men at all? Then he dropped the bomb.
11:15I'm marrying Isabella. Don't get any ideas. Because trouble, and you're fired.
11:21My heart shattered. I kept my eyes dry. Don't worry, Mr. James. I know exactly where I stand.
11:28I walked upstairs without looking back. Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark. He saw wet my
11:35window until the lights went out. When I went home and sold everything. Every gift, every memory,
11:42gone. At the office, James was a stranger. Good morning, Mr. James. Cold, professional. I already
11:50bought my ticket home. I'm coming. Then Tom brought me a latte. Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:58He handed me roses, my favorite. Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air. James was staring from his Bentley.
12:05He looked furious. Then he sped off. I went home. The next day was my last day. The client,
12:11Mr. Harry, was a creep. He kept touching me. I felt sick. It was raining and dark when I left.
12:18Footsteps behind me. It was him. Hey, baby, get in my car. He smirked. I ran into a dark alley,
12:25trembling. I pressed the panic button on my watch. Please answer, James. I sobbed. The call
12:32connected. It was Isabella. James is showering. What do you want? Isabella, help. A man is stalking me.
12:41Silence. Then a cruel laugh. Another fake emergency? Nice try. Who is it? Just Claire.
12:48Trying to annoy me. If you talk to her, I'm leaving. James's voice was soft, soothing.
12:54Okay, baby. I won't pick up. The line went dead. Harry was right behind me.
12:59The next day was my last day. 10 o'clock a.m. My desk is empty. I'm never late, but
13:05James didn't care.
13:06He thought I was just throwing a tantrum. The meeting starts. My chair is still empty.
13:10Suddenly, the HR director screams. It's Claire. She's in trouble.
13:14James's face goes pale instantly. He stands up, his chair screeching. What do you mean?
13:19He sees security footage. It's me in a dark alley, but in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with
13:24my hair. I fought. I screamed. I desperately pressed my watch. The SOS button linked to his phone. I
13:31waited for him to save me, but he never came because his other girl blocked me while I was fighting
13:36for
13:37my life. He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:42Diana's voice is shaking.
13:44Claire sent a report to HQ. The client tried to assault her last night. A stranger saved her just in
13:49time.
13:50She ran to find a camera for proof. She's begging us to call the police.
13:53Where is she?
13:55She quit a week ago. She's already gone.
13:57James stands frozen, veins popping on his head.
13:59Why wasn't I told? Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
14:02Diana stares him down with red eyes. Company policy. Junior staff only need their manager's
14:07sign off. You denied her promotion, remember?
14:10James is speechless. It feels like a slap to his face. He knows exactly why she failed. And now it's
14:14too late. Diana's voice is shaking. I just landed. The police called. I gave my statement over the
14:20phone. Then, I threw my SIM card away. Bye, New York. Goodbye. Passed. I went home and bought a house.
14:28In cash. No more debt to anyone. I sold all the designer bags he gave me. That gave me $300
14:34,000
14:34to start over. I finally opened my own store. Grandma's smile was like sunshine. I thought,
14:41life is finally good. But at night, I still thought of James. He used to be my everything.
14:46I thought I'd never get over him. Until six months later, at a bar, I saw a guy who looked
14:52just like
14:52him. The same back. The same drink. I waited for the pain to hit. But, nothing. No pain at all.
15:00I just turned back and laughed. That's when I knew. I'm finally free.
15:05A year later, I saw James again. My shop was booming. My rivals were furious.
15:14They hired trolls to smear my brand. So I sued them. I didn't back down.
15:22I thought it was over. I was wrong. Six thugs cornered me in an alley. They smashed my phone.
15:29I couldn't call help. Then, a familiar shadow charged in. It was James. He jumped in front of me.
15:36Call 911. He barked, tossing his phone. A man pulled a knife and lunged. James didn't even blink.
15:42He shielded me. The blade sank deep into his side. Blood soaked his shirt. I forgot to breathe.
15:49He leaned on me, gasping for air. He wiped a tear from my cheek. Don't be scared. It takes more
15:55than
15:55that to kill me. The ambulance took him away. I was frozen. It all felt like a living nightmare.
16:03James survived. He's stable now. His family rushed to the hospital. He's hurt because of you!
16:10I never asked him to save me. How can you be so icy? I was the one who blocked you.
16:16James never got your call for help. He almost killed that guy for you. I don't care.
16:22We broke up a year ago. He loved you more than he knew.
16:28She handed me an envelope of tickets. Every single one was to my city.
16:32He came here twice every month. Just to watch you from afar. James survived.
16:38James woke up and saw me. His voice was a raspy mess.
16:42I thought I'd never see you again.
16:44I tossed the plane tickets on the table. You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:49He looked away like a guilty child.
16:51I didn't mean to bother you.
16:54James, it doesn't matter anymore. We've already turned the page.
16:57He looked pale. His eyes filled with tears.
17:00I'm sorry about your promotion. I actually had a better plan for you.
17:05I closed my eyes. My chest felt tight.
17:08This 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. No 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. Broken.
17:29I paid his medical bills in full.
17:31As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:34Until he was gone. For 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.
17:51I don't hate him.
17:53I use him as a resource.
17:54I 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.
18:06We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
18:09My old company, James' firm, went first.
18:12Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
18:16Drink this, and your crush will fall.
18:18It was a classic romance drama ending.
18:20The judges loved it.
18:22But that was our idea, too.
18:24My team was panicking.
18:25What do we do, boss?
18:26I 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.
18:43She 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.
18:54This 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.
19:05Then, 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.
19:14We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
19:18We were, tough to be.
19:19We ran away.
19:20Thank you so much.
19:21We went north.
19:21We were in my body.
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