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00:002 a.m. The phone rings. Bring me some condoms. I'm at his door, soaked to the bone. He stares
00:06at my wet clothes.
00:07Who told you to be a good girl?
00:09I hand him the bag. I've loved him for seven long years, but his first love is back.
00:13He's planning to have sex with her, and he told me to bring him some condoms.
00:17Here are the magnums you wanted. He brushes my knuckles with his thumb.
00:21Isabella is not here yet. Why don't we use them first?
00:24I freeze. Then he laughs.
00:27Just kidding. I'm not that much of a jerk. I set up a blind date for you next week.
00:31You've been with me for years. I don't want you to feel... you'll go, right?
00:34His eyes are cold. I know the truth. His true love is coming back.
00:39He's disposing of me before she arrives. I clench my fists.
00:44Just send me the address. Sir.
00:47He flinches at the word, sir. I turn to leave.
00:51Wait.
00:52He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:54Don't leave tonight.
00:56But, isn't someone else coming?
00:57You actually believe that? Do you think I'm just some total scumbag? Who else has there been but you?
01:03He carries me to the bed.
01:04This is the last time. Isabella is coming home tomorrow. I don't want her to suspect a thing.
01:10So be a good girl. Go to that date.
01:13The mask is finally off. He's choosing her. I don't say a word.
01:18James is a literal machine. They say men slow down after 25.
01:21With him? That's a total lie. The sun was already coming up.
01:26He finally finished and hit the shower.
01:28I grabbed my clothes and headed out. That's our unwritten rule.
01:31He hates sleeping next to anyone.
01:33For five years, no matter how tired.
01:35I always crawled to the guest room.
01:37Next morning he was back from the gym.
01:40I rushed downstairs.
01:44I saved some breakfast for you.
01:46No time. I'll miss my bus.
01:48I can just drive you.
01:49He said, no. I blurted out.
01:51My promotion results come out today.
01:53I can't be seen in your car.
01:55Otherwise they'll think I slept my way to the top.
01:57The room went dead silent.
01:58He stopped and let out a cold laugh.
02:01Fine. Suit yourself.
02:03He handed me a business card.
02:05Your blind date for next week.
02:06My head started spinning.
02:08One night made me almost forget.
02:09I came here to end this mess.
02:11The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last night
02:13was to end our five year messy relationship.
02:15I didn't want to seem desperate.
02:18I took the card.
02:19The edges stung.
02:20Okay.
02:21I whispered.
02:22I'll go.
02:25I've lived at James' house every weekend for years.
02:28Back then, I'd carry heavy bags of clothes.
02:31He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around.
02:34But today, I'm packing it all up.
02:36My pink slippers.
02:37My pajamas.
02:38Everything is gone.
02:39James just leaned against the door.
02:41Watching.
02:43We're just boss and employee now.
02:45He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:47Don't worry.
02:48He smirked.
02:49I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:51I rushed to my desk just before 10 a.m.
02:55My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee.
02:57Don't forget us when you're the director.
02:59I blushed.
03:01The results aren't even out.
03:03You deserve it.
03:03You work the hardest.
03:05Five years of hard work.
03:06It's yours.
03:07I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team.
03:09If I win, expensive sushi is on me.
03:14The whole office started cheering.
03:18Three minutes left.
03:20I refreshed my email.
03:22Then, the notification popped up.
03:25We regret to inform you.
03:27Promotion denied.
03:29My mind went completely blank.
03:30The team crowded around.
03:33Then, dead silence.
03:37H.R. walked in with a woman in white.
03:40This is Isabella, our new director.
03:43Personally appointed by the James.
03:45I looked up and stopped breathing.
03:48She looked exactly like the photo.
03:50The one James kept hidden in his wallet.
03:53I felt like I had a heavy flu.
03:55I walked to James' office like a robot.
03:57I couldn't stop wiping away my tears.
04:01I knocked.
04:03Come in.
04:06Why?
04:07I asked, my voice trembling.
04:09What?
04:10So many positions in this company.
04:12Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
04:14He finally looked at me.
04:16She wanted it.
04:17Just because she wanted it?
04:18What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
04:21I almost died on that Africa assignment.
04:25James stood up and walked toward me.
04:26Claire, this is reality.
04:28I decide everything.
04:29I just wanted fairness.
04:31He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:34Fairness?
04:35You want to talk about fairness?
04:37If we didn't sleep together, we'd be nothing.
04:39You took the shortcut.
04:41Now you want fairness?
04:42His words felt like a slap to my face.
04:44I worked my heart out for seven years.
04:47I pushed myself every single day.
04:49I had to prove I belonged here.
04:50But he was right.
04:51I got into company because of him.
04:53That's how this all started.
04:55He gave it to me when he wanted to
04:56and threw me away when he didn't.
04:58I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:05So I'm done.
05:07I'm quitting today.
05:08Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie.
05:11I moved to New York right after graduation.
05:14My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly.
05:16I was drowning in stress and heartbreak.
05:19So I went to a bar to drink the pain away.
05:21I had never had that much alcohol before.
05:23I drank until I completely lost my mind.
05:26Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers.
05:29But that night I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:31That guy was James.
05:33He looked like a star on a magazine cover.
05:36He was cold and kept rejecting everyone.
05:38Do you want to come home with me?
05:40But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:42He took a sip and let out a low laugh.
05:45I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:49We spent the night in my tiny apartment.
05:52It was an experience like never before.
05:54It was so beautiful.
05:55I completely lost myself.
05:58I thought I'd never see him again.
06:00I was wrong.
06:02The next day I went to the interview.
06:04I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit.
06:07My heart almost jumped out of my chest.
06:09I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
06:12A few hours later I got the job offer.
06:15On my first day he cornered me in the elevator.
06:18Claire, right?
06:19Can you handle a physical only relationship?
06:23I'm usually conservative but his eyes were deep.
06:28I, I can do that, I whispered.
06:30The moment I said it I knew I was screwed.
06:33I fell for him, hopelessly.
06:36By day he was my boss.
06:38By night my lover.
06:42He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:49But he also taught me everything about work.
06:52I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
06:56But today the fairy tale finally died.
06:59I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:02I finally realized the painful truth.
07:05If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:08Since I didn't get promoted, I don't even need his signature to quit.
07:14I went to HR and quit in minutes.
07:17Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
07:21Thanks for everything, Diana.
07:24Can you do me a huge favor?
07:26Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:31I don't want anyone to know I'm gone.
07:33She is the only one who knows about me and James.
07:38I promise.
07:40After work, my grandma called me.
07:43Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:45You said I'd be the first to know.
07:47My throat tightened.
07:48I couldn't stop crying.
07:50Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
07:53The line went silent for a second.
07:56That's great.
07:57I missed you so much.
07:59Come home.
07:59I'll cook your favorite food.
08:02I started to sob uncontrollably.
08:05I knew she was just comforting me.
08:08She used to brag about my city job.
08:11I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:15My dream was so beautiful.
08:18My dream was so beautiful.
08:20But reality was just too cruel.
08:23I couldn't sleep that night.
08:25So I started scrolling.
08:28At 2.10am I saw it.
08:30A local post.
08:31He still loves holding me in his sleep.
08:33James' hand was around her waist.
08:35Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:38My heart literally stopped.
08:41I knew that ring better than anyone.
08:44I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:48You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford.
08:50There's really no point.
08:51But you deserve the best.
08:53He kissed me and looked so in love.
08:54Given our relationship, I didn't think James would actually wear this ring.
08:58The next day he wore it to work.
09:00He even smirked and flashed it at me.
09:04Every female colleague in the office was gossiping.
09:07God, he looked so good.
09:09It hurt.
09:10Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:13They look so perfect together.
09:17It hit me all of a sudden.
09:20The person he's willing to hold.
09:23Was never me.
09:26One week left until I quit.
09:28Then, Isabella showed up at the cafe.
09:31She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:33I found this in James' guest room.
09:35So you're the side piece.
09:37Before I could speak, ice-cold coffee hit my face.
09:41Then came the slap.
09:42Hard.
09:42She hissed.
09:44How can you be so cheap?
09:45I went to swing back, but my wrist was caught.
09:47It was James.
09:49He didn't even look at me.
09:51Get in the car, Isabella.
09:52I'll handle this.
09:56You replaced me after six months?
09:59Isabella was sobbing.
10:01Once she left, James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:05Did I not tell you?
10:06Never about her us.
10:08I pulled away and laughed.
10:10She found me, James.
10:12I was just waiting for my date.
10:14The one you set up, remember?
10:16I pointed outside.
10:18He's here.
10:19James' face went pale.
10:21His jaw tightened.
10:22Fine.
10:23He snapped.
10:24Enjoy yourself.
10:25He threw his coat over me and walked away.
10:28The date was a disaster.
10:29An entitled Rich Brat.
10:34When I got home, Shadow was waiting.
10:37James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
10:40Home already?
10:41No dinner?
10:41No movie?
10:42I tried to walk past, but he pinned me to the wall.
10:45Are you dad obsessed with me?
10:48Not interested in other men at all?
10:50Then he dropped the bomb.
10:52I'm marrying Isabella.
10:55Don't get any ideas.
10:56Cause trouble, and you're fired.
10:58My heart shattered.
11:00I kept my eyes dry.
11:02Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:04I know exactly where I stand.
11:06I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:09Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:12He saw wet my window until the lights went out.
11:15I went home and sold everything.
11:17Every gift, every memory, gone.
11:20At the office, James was a stranger.
11:23Good morning, Mr. James.
11:25Cold, professional.
11:26I already bought my ticket home.
11:30I'm coming.
11:32Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:33Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:35He handed me roses, my favorite.
11:37Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air.
11:40James was staring from his Bentley.
11:42He looked furious.
11:43Then he sped off.
11:45The next day was my last day.
11:46The client, Mr. Harry, was a creep.
11:49He kept touching me.
11:50I felt sick.
11:51It was raining and dark when I left.
11:54Footsteps behind me.
11:55It was him.
11:56Hey baby, get in my car.
11:58He smirked.
11:59I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:02I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:04Please answer, James.
12:06I sobbed.
12:07The call connected.
12:08It was Isabella.
12:10James is showering.
12:11What do you want?
12:13Isabella, help.
12:14A man is stalking me.
12:16Silence.
12:17Then a cruel laugh.
12:19Another fake emergency?
12:20Nice try.
12:21Who is it?
12:22Just Claire, trying to annoy me.
12:25If you talk to her, I'm leaving.
12:27James' voice was soft, soothing.
12:29Okay baby, I won't pick up.
12:31The line went dead.
12:33Harry was right behind me.
12:3410 o'clock a.m.
12:36My desk is empty.
12:37I'm never late, but James didn't care.
12:40He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
12:42The meeting starts.
12:43My chair is still empty.
12:44Suddenly, the HR director screams.
12:46It's Claire.
12:46She's in trouble.
12:48James' face goes pale instantly.
12:50He stands up, his chair screeching.
12:52What do you mean?
12:53He sees security footage.
12:54It's me in a dark alley.
12:56But in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with my hair.
12:59I fought.
13:00I screamed.
13:00I desperately pressed my watch.
13:03The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:05I waited for him to save me, but he never came, because his other girl blocked me, while
13:10I was fighting for my life.
13:11He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:15Diana's voice is shaking.
13:16Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:18The client tried to assault her last night.
13:20A stranger saved her just in time.
13:22She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:24She's begging us to call the police.
13:26Where is she?
13:27She quit a week ago.
13:28She's already gone.
13:29James stands frozen, veins popping on his head.
13:32Why wasn't I told?
13:33Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
13:35Diana stares him down with red eyes.
13:37Company policy.
13:38Junior staff only need their manager's sign-off.
13:41You denied her promotion, remember?
13:43James is speechless.
13:43It feels like a slap to his face.
13:45He knows exactly why she failed.
13:47And now it's too late.
13:48I just landed.
13:49The police called.
13:51I gave my statement over the phone.
13:53Then, I threw my SIM card away.
13:55Bye, New York.
13:56Goodbye.
13:57Bye, passed.
13:58I went home and bought a house.
14:00In cash.
14:01No more debt to anyone.
14:02I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:04That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:08I finally opened my own store.
14:10Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:12I thought, life is finally good.
14:14But at night, I still thought of James.
14:16He used to be my everything.
14:18I thought I'd never get over him.
14:20Until six months later, at a bar.
14:22I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:24The same back.
14:26The same drink.
14:27I waited for the pain to hit.
14:29But, nothing.
14:30No pain at all.
14:31I just turned back and laughed.
14:33That's when I knew.
14:35I'm finally free.
14:36A year later, I saw James again.
14:39My shop was booming.
14:40My rivals were furious.
14:45They hired trolls to smear my brand.
14:48So I sued them.
14:49I didn't back down.
14:52I thought it was over.
14:54I was wrong.
14:56Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
14:58They smashed my phone.
15:00I couldn't call help.
15:01Then, a familiar shadow charged in.
15:04It was James.
15:06He jumped in front of me.
15:07Call 911.
15:08He barked, tossing his phone.
15:09A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:11James didn't even blink.
15:13He shielded me.
15:15The blade sank deep into his side.
15:17Blood soaked his shirt.
15:18I forgot to breathe.
15:20He leaned on me, gasping for air.
15:22He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:23Don't be scared.
15:25It takes more than that to kill me.
15:27The ambulance took him away.
15:28I was frozen.
15:30It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:32James survived.
15:34He's stable now.
15:35His family rushed to the hospital.
15:38He's hurt because of you!
15:40I never asked him to save me.
15:42How can you be so icy?
15:44I was the one who blocked you.
15:46James never got your call for help.
15:48He almost killed that guy for you.
15:50I don't care.
15:51We broke up a year ago.
15:55He loved you more than he knew.
15:57She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:00Every single one was to my city.
16:02He came here twice every month.
16:04Just to watch you from afar.
16:06James woke up and saw me.
16:08His voice was a raspy mess.
16:10I thought I'd never see you again.
16:12I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:15You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:17He looked away like a guilty child.
16:19I didn't mean to bother you.
16:21James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:23We've already turned the page.
16:25He looked pale.
16:26His eyes filled with tears.
16:28I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:30I actually had a better plan for you.
16:33I closed my eyes.
16:34My chest felt tight.
16:36This won't make me come back, James.
16:39But you never told me.
16:40Why didn't you explain it back then?
16:42James froze.
16:44No words came out.
16:46Because you didn't think I needed to know.
16:48You were always so high and mighty.
16:51My feelings never mattered to you.
16:53He looked crushed.
16:55Broken.
16:55I paid his medical bills in full.
16:58As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:00Until he was gone.
17:01For good.
17:03One year later.
17:05Winter returned to New York.
17:06I walked into my new office with pride.
17:09My new firm gave me real power.
17:11At 29, I'm back in the game.
17:13I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:16He helps me without asking for anything.
17:18I don't hate him.
17:19I use him as a resource.
17:21I grew faster than ever before.
17:23Five years later, the company went public.
17:26As a founder, I finally have my future.
17:29I am finally the hero of my own story.
17:31We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
17:34My old company, James' firm, went first.
17:37Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
17:40Drink this.
17:41And your crush will fall for you.
17:43It was a classic romance drama ending.
17:45The judges loved it.
17:46But that was our idea, too.
17:48My team was panicking.
17:50What are we doing, boss?
17:51I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face.
17:54Our initial plan was the same as theirs.
17:57The room started whispering.
17:58I waited for silence.
18:00But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:04In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:08She drinks it herself.
18:10The judges looked stunned.
18:11I continued with a smile.
18:13If magic exists, I want it to make us love ourselves.
18:16When you value yourself, your real life finally begins.
18:19This comes from my own life.
18:20I used to chase a man I thought was a god.
18:22But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just as good as he is.
18:27Maybe better.
18:28The room was silent.
18:30Then, a single person started clapping.
18:32It was James, sitting in a dark corner.
18:35He wasn't looking down at me anymore.
18:36He was looking up at me with pure respect.
18:38We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
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