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00:01In 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.
00:48Maybe. Tella was sitting right next to him. They looked perfect together, I thought bitterly.
00:53Waitress, slice up these oranges. I turned my back to him and started slicing. The orange juice splashed on my
01:00hands.
01:01Long ago whenever I craved oranges, Ryan would always slice for me. His cuts were perfect. Slice was exactly the
01:09same.
01:10Back 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. Four 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.
01:37Yeah. Wow. Four years. Basically all of college.
01:44Ryan didn't respond.
01:46It must be unforgettable, right?
01:47Ryan stayed silent, swirling the wine in his glass. After a long pause, he gave a faint, cold smile.
01:54Not really.
01:57Believe me, he couldn't stand that girl.
02:00Stella joked.
02:02I went to the same college with them. That girl was a totally nightmare.
02:06If she hadn't been in the way, Ryan and I would have been together years ago.
02:13So true. Stella is killing it on social media. The ex is old news compared to her.
02:19The room is filled with laughter again. I grabbed the tray, wanting to get out of there. Suddenly,
02:25the knife slips.
02:26Out!
02:26The sound drew everyone's attention.
02:28What is wrong with you? Can't you even cut fruit?
02:31I'm so sorry. I'll go get a new one.
02:34Wait.
02:35Ryan's voice stopped me cold.
02:38Turn around.
02:39He spoke slowly, one word at a time. I froze. I felt like I was nailed to the floor.
02:45Turn around.
02:47I froze. Just then, the manager stepped in. I'm so sorry. She's new. This tray is on the
02:55homes today. Go get a new one now. I finally escaped the room.
03:05Be more careful next time. If they complain, you're working for nothing tonight.
03:14That VIP room is full of big shots, especially that young CEO. We cannot afford to offend him.
03:21I'm scared. Could you deliver the oranges for me?
03:25Sure.
03:28I stood in the hallway, realized something bitter. I am the Nightmare X they were talking about.
03:36I still remember our freshman year. Ryan stood in the crowd in his faded old clothes. He was totally
03:43an outsider, but he was the only one I saw. Until last week, when he suddenly showed up. I loved
03:51his
03:51cold, calm voice when he was talking to me. And I loved the way he looked down at me.
03:58Ryan was desperate for money back then. So one night after class, I grabbed his hand.
04:05I like you, Ryan. Be with me. I have money. We can share. I could even pay you for one
04:12night.
04:12No.
04:14He said no, of course. But I was young and spoiled. I didn't know the word lose meant.
04:23The more he said no, the harder I chased him.
04:29Everything changed when his grandfather got sick. Without thinking. I paid all the medical bills.
04:38That was the moment Ryan finally gave in. I was so stupid. I thought I was being a hero.
04:48It took me a long time to realize. I got the man.
04:56But I crushed his soul.
05:01Even after we started dating, he worked every single day. He barely touched my money. But things
05:07got worse. People started to spread rumors. They said he had sold himself. I was so naive. I just held
05:14his hand and said, ignore them. I lived in my own little world. Never realized Ryan was fighting his
05:19war all alone. Senior year, my family lost everything. I didn't tell him the truth. I just called him out
05:25and
05:26said, let's break up. Why? I'm bored of you. Fine. As you wish.
05:32Just like that, we were over. I figured he was happy to finally be free. The day we broke up,
05:39I changed my phone and left town to pay off the debts. I didn't move back until three months ago.
05:44Ryan looks amazing now. He was always a genius. The top of our class. Only four years after graduation.
05:51He's a tech mogul on the cover of Fortune magazines now. And Stella, she was our prom queen,
05:56became a famous influencer. I never expected them to be together. They look good together.
06:04They look good together. Standing by the elevator, I tried to swallow the bitterness in my chest.
06:09It was 4am when I finished my shift. I was the last one out of the club. The lights were
06:15off,
06:16and the elevator wasn't running. I kept hitting the button, hoping for a miracle. You should call
06:20security, a voice said behind me. I looked back, and there he was, Ryan. I called, my hands shaking.
06:28The elevator opened. We stood together in the tiny, quiet space. You always get off this late? He asked
06:35casually. We leave when the last guest leaves. Does it pay well? It's okay. I kept my head down. He
06:41acted like I was a total stranger, chatting away as if nothing happened. This elevator is slow. My
06:47girlfriend is waiting for me. She must be worried. My heart skipped a beat. He was talking about Stella.
06:53What about you? Working so late, doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:00Doesn't your boyfriend pick you up? I live nearby. The elevator doors opened. I tried to run,
07:06but Ryan grabbed my arm. Why are you always running, Chloe? Where else can you go? He looked
07:12exactly like the same boy from my past, but his eyes were colder. You just vanished, Chloe. Phone
07:19disconnected. No one can reach you. You're so good at disappearing. I finally looked at him. You've done
07:25your research, haven't you, Ryan? My family went bankrupt. I'm still in debt. Why didn't you tell
07:30me then? Was your pride that important? I was speechless. Chloe, is that you? It was Stella. She looked
07:37perfect, even prettier than before. Chloe, is that you? Where have you been after all these years?
07:46I moved away. Stella looked at my coat. Wait, is that your old coat from college? It's literally
07:53falling apart. Why are you still wearing that? She wanted to embarrass me. It's fine. It still works.
07:59Are things that bad? Stella pulled out a card set. Here, take this. Don't worry about paying it back.
08:06I looked at her then at Ryan, who was in her arm. No thanks. I can still pay my own
08:11bills. I'm actually
08:13getting married. Next month, to be exact. I'd love for you guys to come to my wedding. Ryan's face
08:19suddenly went pale. He never saw it coming. The club gig is just my side hustle. By day,
08:26I have a real office job. Monday morning, a big client arrived. The office was buzzing with gossip.
08:32I heard this guy's a total genius. He built this system just to find someone. Who? I heard it's his
08:38ex-girlfriend. My heart skipped a beat. So, did he find her yet? Nobody knows, but every big investor is
08:44chasing him. I grabbed my files and headed to the meeting. I heard a familiar voice inside.
08:51I need to rethink this partnership. I pushed the door open and set the files down. Ryan's eyes locked
08:56onto mine instantly. What are you doing here? Working. My boss looked surprised. Chloe, do you know Mr. Warren?
09:05We've met. Met? That's new to me. He was upset, but I didn't know why. He was the one who
09:12walked away
09:12first. Ryan pointed at me and looked at my boss. I'm willing to sign, provided there's a small
09:19condition. I want Chloe as my private assistant. Of course. Absolutely. My boss agreed before I could
09:25say a word. Then he had me run coffee back and forth while they talked business until sunset. At
09:33you going? I didn't say you could leave. I can't work late today, Mr. Warren. What could be more
09:39important than your work? I have another job. I have to go deliver food now. Ryan just stared at
09:46me in total shock. I used to be so spoiled. I was the kind of person who wouldn't even touch
09:51takeout.
09:52Back in college, Ryan spent all his after-school hours delivering food. His dinner was usually just a
09:58cheap free meal provided by the delivery company. One day I went to find him. I saw him squeezed
10:03into a tiny room with a bunch of other Uber Eat drivers. They were all just shoving food into
10:09their mouths from plastic boxes. I said, Ryan, how can you eat that? It's so unhealthy. He looked so
10:16uncomfortable. He looked at me and asked, Does it really matter if it's healthy? Come on, let's go grab
10:22some steak. I dragged him to a new steakhouse, where a meal costs over 100 bucks. He stood at the
10:30door for a
10:31long time. Then he silently took off his delivery uniform. It wasn't until my family lost everything
10:37that I finally understood how he felt that day. And I understood his pain just like I felt today.
10:44It started snowing on the street. The ground was so slippery and the food spilled everywhere.
10:51I called the customer to explain, but he just screamed at me.
10:57Hello? I'm so sorry. It's snowing and the roads are icy. I fell off my bike and the food spilled.
11:03Don't make excuses. You're late.
11:06I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry.
11:07My palms were cracked and bleeding. It hurt so badly, but I didn't have time to care. Suddenly, Ryan appeared
11:14and grabbed my bike. I had no idea how long he'd been standing there watching me. I reflexively hid
11:20my hands behind my back. Stop hiding them. I saw them. Go wash them. Right now. His voice was raspy
11:28and his eyes were bloodshot. I have to deliver the food first. Get in the car. I'll take you.
11:34The customer lived on the first floor. When I handed him the meal, he grumbled.
11:39What the? A Porsche driver delivering takeout? I checked my phone. I had to pick up the next
11:45order. Stop. Don't go. I can't. I haven't made enough money tonight. Then I'll buy it. Then I'll
11:53buy it. What? I can't believe what I heard. He reached into his coat and pulled out a thick stack
11:59of cash. He didn't even count it. He just pressed the money into my bleeding hands. I'm buying your time
12:06for the rest of the night. The Porsche pulled up to Ryan's house. He opened the door for me.
12:11I stepped out hesitantly. Standing at his front door, I stopped. Stella wouldn't like it. I refused
12:18to go inside. You're still worried about her? Look at yourself. You're a mess. My palms were torn up
12:24and my clothes were soaked with dirty melted snow. And look at this house. Does it look like a woman
12:30lives here? You guys aren't living together? I was never even with her. Ryan pulled out a contract
12:37and handed it to me. Six months ago, she came to me for a deal. She didn't want to be
12:42harassed by all
12:43those scumbags. So she asked me to play her fake boyfriend. He explained further, making sure I
12:50understood. And some gold diggers like to target tech CEOs like us. It's annoying. Stella could help me
12:56get rid of them as well. I opened the contract and the words practically jumped off the page.
13:02No interference in each other's private lives. Ryan took my hand and started treating my wounds.
13:09Then I saw a row of unopened hand creams on the shelf. It was my favorite brand. Ryan had bought
13:15the entire set. I talked to your co-works today. You don't have a boyfriend. You even told everyone
13:22you were single last week. Tell me the truth. There is no wedding, Chloe. Admit it.
13:29You're wrong. There is.
13:32Then show me a photo. A photo of you and that guy.
13:37We don't have any photos together.
13:41You? You love taking pictures. And you're telling me you don't have a single photo with your new man?
13:48You just reminded me. I'll take one next time and show it to you.
13:53Ryan let out a cold, frustrated laugh. Suddenly, he leaned over. He pushed me back onto the couch,
14:00trapping me completely. I couldn't move even through my sweater. I could feel the heat radiating
14:06from his body. I bought your time for tonight. I'll give your money back, Ryan. I'm really getting
14:13married. His hand slid down my shoulder slowly. Until he reached my wrist, he stopped.
14:19Getting married? And yet you're still wearing the bracelet your ex-boyfriend sent you? That
14:24doesn't seem right, does it? I looked down. There was a thin chain on my wrist. Over the years,
14:29it had lost its shine. It was the very first gift Ryan ever gave me. I was 19, and the
14:35world was
14:35different then. There was a week I barely saw him except for classes. He was working every part-time job
14:41he could find. He was working harder than ever. On my birthday, my parents threw a party for me at
14:46a
14:46fancy restaurant. I invited Ryan but he didn't show up. I waited and waited. Finally, when the party was
14:53over, my phone rang. I'm outside the restaurant. I walked out in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
15:00There he was standing tall and straight. He looked exhausted, just like I do today. His cheap yellow
15:07delivery uniform was covered in mud. Back then, I didn't know what's happening. All I did was
15:12complain about him being late. Ryan just smiled and rubbed my hair. He told me he got me a gift.
15:18It was a simple bracelet, but I knew it was way more than he could afford. I loved it so
15:22much that
15:23I couldn't wait to put it on. And for years, I never took it off. My parents called me from
15:27inside
15:28the restaurant. Who were you talking to? They asked who I was talking to. They never liked Ryan.
15:32They thought he was too poor for me. When I turned back around, Ryan was already gone,
15:37disappearing into the snow. Looking back today, I can't help but wonder. Back when we were 19,
15:44Ryan did love me, didn't he? That bracelet. He worked day and night just to buy it for me.
15:49Was he just like me tonight? Running through the snow. Falling down but getting back up just to get
15:54that gift to me. But what about now? He's now pressing me down into the sofa, his shadow looming over
16:00me.
16:00His house is filled with luxury brands I used to love. Does he still care about me? Or is he
16:05just
16:05trying to humiliate me? I couldn't figure it out. Before I knew it, tears started rolling down my
16:10face. Ryan froze. He looked completely panicked. He could never handle it when I cried. That's the
16:17one thing about him that hasn't changed at all. He scrambled to wipe the tears from my face.
16:21Don't cry. Please, don't cry. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry. Today's your 26th
16:29birthday. And I bought you a new bracelet. I... I bought you a new bracelet. What? I had
16:38completely forgotten. Today was actually my birthday. Take a look. Do you like it? He reached for my wrist,
16:45trying to help me put on the new bracelet. Chloe... Could we... Could we try back?
16:55Before he could finish, the doorbell rang. Where's Chloe? I'm here to pick her up. Who are you?
17:02I'm her fiancé. Didn't she tell you? Ryan's hand shook. The new bracelet slipped from his fingers
17:07and fell. I left with Lucas. He didn't open the windows but kept lighting one cigarette after
17:12another. The smoke was thick, making me cough uncontrollably. I had known Lucas for a long
17:17time. Before my family went bankrupt, he confessed his feelings to me. But back then, I was so head
17:23over heels for Ryan, that I rejected Lucas every single time. Until last week, when he suddenly showed
17:29up. Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts. Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts. Why?
17:40To prove
17:40you chose wrong. I'm the only one who can save you. That poor kid is just a burden. So, I'm
17:46just a
17:46trophy for his ego. How pathetic. I only asked him for a phone call. Just an excuse to escape Ryan
17:52tonight. I didn't expect him to show up at Ryan's door. Why lie about being my fiancé? What's the
18:01difference? We're getting married anyway. I never said yes. Do you even have a choice? Wake up, Chloe.
18:08You're drowning in debt. Only a sucker would marry you. Who else wants you? That guy? He was your broken
18:14college boyfriend, right? He's only back to humiliate you. He must be laughing at you right now.
18:22None of your business. He stole my girl once. Now I want payback. Lucas, I'm not an object. I said
18:30no then, and I say no now. I had enough. Is it really up to you, Chloe? Think about your
18:38family.
18:39Looking at his smug face, I thought of the past. Back then, everyone mocked Ryan just like
18:44this. Does Ryan think of me that way now? Word got out that I was back. Everyone knew my
18:51family was bankrupt. My old roommate Jade reached out. It was our old promise. Whoever got married
18:57last would be the bridesmaid. On the wedding day, I saw so many old faces. Chloe, I always thought
19:05you'd be the first one to get married. If I were married, how could I be your bridesmaid?
19:11Don't even start. Four years. No calls, no texts. I was so mad at you. I'm sorry. I promise
19:21I won't disappear again. Why did you just vanish then? My whole world collapsed at that time,
19:29Jade. I didn't want anyone's sympathy. It just hurt too much to stay. So I left and deleted
19:36everything. Ryan was looking for you like crazy.
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