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He Dared Me To Divorce Him #englishsub
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00:00On our first wedding anniversary, my husband, Dante Ricci, handed me divorce papers.
00:04Hung out with your two ex-husbands yesterday. We played truth or dare.
00:07I lost, so they dared me to get you to sign them.
00:09Bet you wouldn't have the guts to go through with it.
00:11Babe, you're not gonna let them get away with that, are you?
00:14I have two ex-husbands.
00:15My childhood friends, Marco Rosotti and Luca Barbieri.
00:19But those first two marriages were just business.
00:22To help their families out of a jam.
00:24Only my marriage to Dante was for love.
00:27I thought I'd finally found my home.
00:29Until I overheard the three of them talking.
00:31Kiara's sick. Her dying wish is for the three of us to spend one whole month with her.
00:35Just the three of us. Dante, you can handle that, can't you?
00:38Of course. I'll get Isabella to sign the divorce papers.
00:40I'll just tell her it's a dare.
00:42And we'll get remarried after the month is up.
00:44I heard everything. I didn't let on.
00:46I just calmly signed the papers.
00:49Then I texted my father, the godfather of the Romano family.
00:52Father, I'm divorced.
00:54That arranged marriage you mentioned?
00:56Is the offer still on the table?
00:58I was standing outside our front door, holding a gift from Chicago.
01:02Dante loves.
01:03The conversation inside continued.
01:05Will Isabella go for it?
01:07Of course she will.
01:09She knows the rules.
01:10Besides, Bella's a pushover.
01:12Never makes waves.
01:13Exactly.
01:15She's gotten us out of so much trouble.
01:17This time will be no different.
01:18Ever since we got married, Dante had always acted like he hated Marco and Luca.
01:22I thought he was jealous.
01:23I was even a little smug about it.
01:25Now I knew the truth.
01:26The three of them were close.
01:28So close they could plot its knee against together.
01:30I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
01:32So that's all I was to them.
01:34My feelings, my dignity, my marriage.
01:36Just tools for them to use.
01:38I turned around, got back in my car and sat for a full hour just letting the cold seep in.
01:42My phone buzzed.
01:43A text from Dante.
01:44I stared at the words and almost laughed.
01:46I got out of the car, tossed the box of chocolates in the trash and pushed open the front door.
01:51Bella.
01:51Dante shot up from the sofa, a perfect smile on his face.
01:56You're back.
01:57How was the road?
01:58He came up to me and gently kissed me on my face.
02:01He'd done it for a year.
02:03It always made me feel warm.
02:06Now, it just made me sick.
02:08I subtly wiped my cheek.
02:10Bella, I need to talk to you about something.
02:12Dante said, sitting next to me, his expression suddenly serious.
02:18Here we go, I thought with a cold smile, but I kept my face a mask of confusion, taking my
02:25hand and rubbing his thumb over the back of it.
02:28The lawyers are suggesting a temporary divorce, just on paper.
02:32It's to protect you, keep you from getting getting dragged into this.
02:35A temporary divorce?
02:37I raised an eyebrow, playing dumb.
02:40It's just a formality.
02:41As soon as I clean up the family business, we'll get remarried.
02:45Then his face fell into a wounded look.
02:47And I was playing truth or dare with Marco and Luca yesterday, those bastards.
02:52They lost and dared me to do this.
02:55Said you'd never have the nerve to get divorced again.
02:58Said you didn't have the guts.
02:59He was a damn good actor.
03:01If this were the Oscars, he'd take home best actor.
03:03How could they say that?
03:06I said, faking a flash of anger.
03:08I know, and I wasn't going to take that.
03:10Dante said, his eyes shining with anticipation.
03:13I know my wife is the bravest woman there is.
03:16You're not afraid of anything, so...
03:18He pulled the papers out from under the coffee table and handed them to me.
03:21Tomorrow, we'll give them the shock of their lives.
03:24Most of his property, his stocks, his real estate.
03:26It was all going to me.
03:27I almost laughed out loud.
03:28He was so damn sure of himself, so certain we'd be remarried soon, that this was all just for show.
03:33I picked up the pen on the table and signed my name at the bottom of the agreement with a
03:36clean, sharp stroke.
03:37Dante froze for a second, clearly not expecting me to sign so quickly, so decisively.
03:42Done.
03:43You should call them now.
03:45I want to hear it when their jaws hit the floor.
03:47I knew you'd understand.
03:49You're the best wife in the world.
03:50Then he took his phone and walked into the study.
03:52She signed.
03:53Yeah, didn't even hesitate.
03:54We'll file tomorrow.
03:55Ha ha ha!
03:56I told you Bella was easy!
03:57She's still so gullible!
03:58After you're done with Chiara, make it up to Isabella.
04:01Don't let her get too bent out of shape.
04:02Of course she's my wife after all.
04:04A moment later, my own phone lit up with two messages.
04:06The first, from Marco.
04:07The second, from Luca.
04:09I used to think our friendship was the most important thing in the world.
04:11I used to think our friendship was everything.
04:13Marco asked me to marry him to secure his inheritance.
04:16I did.
04:16Luca asked me to marry him to escape an arranged marriage.
04:19I did that too.
04:20And what did I get for it?
04:21I didn't reply.
04:22I just flipped my phone face down on the table.
04:27Honey, Marco and Luca, those idiots, they still don't believe we actually signed the papers.
04:31They insist on seeing us, to confirm it in person before they'll drop it.
04:35So annoying.
04:36I looked at his handsome, lying face in the mirror, my heart turning to ice.
04:40Fine.
04:41Let them see.
04:43I'd love to know what their faces look like when they're finally convinced.
04:49I knew you were the understanding one.
04:51Kissing my forehead with satisfaction.
04:55The meeting was at a private bar they always went to.
04:58All dim lights and moody music.
05:00As I followed Dante into our booth, I saw them immediately.
05:04Marco and Luca were lounging on the sofa.
05:06And between them, holding court like a queen, was Chiara Fontana.
05:11She was wearing a fire red slip dress.
05:13Her beauty so sharp, it was almost a weapon.
05:16The second she saw Dante, her eyes lit up.
05:27Dante!
05:29I missed you so much.
05:32What took you so long?
05:34Dante's body went stiff for a second.
05:39He glanced at me, but Chiara's embrace was too tight.
05:42And he could only pat her back awkwardly.
05:46All right, all right.
05:46Isabella's still here.
05:48I had to laugh.
05:50The way he said it, you'd think I was the third year.
05:53Chiara pulled Dante down onto the sofa, squeezing in between him and Marco, and immediately launched
05:58into stories about their school days.
06:02Marco, do you remember that time you got into a fight with the basketball captain from the
06:07other campus for me?
06:10You needed three stitches above your eye.
06:13And Dante, that Latin exam?
06:17If you hadn't secretly passed me that note, I would have failed for sure.
06:23Every story she told was a memory I wasn't a part of.
06:26She was proudly showing off how close she was with them, effortlessly pushing me to the outside.
06:32I picked up my drink and took a quiet sip, an outsider at my own table.
06:37Back then, we were the only people in the world we could trust.
06:41We were in Duttered Whirly-Cumvers near Mr. Wingedivith Vine.
06:45She came to Chicago from Italy when she was 15, all bold and fiery.
06:50She became the center of everyone's world, including Marco's and Luca's.
06:55They started revolving around her, forming a new circle.
06:59I was slowly pushed to the sidelines, only remembered when they needed the Romano family
07:05to solve a problem.
07:09The cracks were always there.
07:11I just chose to ignore them.
07:14Only today was I willing to face the ugly truth.
07:18Oh my God, look at me, getting so caught up in old times.
07:21I've been ignoring Isabella.
07:22Why don't we play truth or dare?
07:24It's been forever.
07:25A cold laugh echoed in my head.
07:29They really had a thing for this game.
07:32Sure.
07:44Dare!
07:48French kiss the person of the opposite sex to your left for 30 seconds.
07:55Isabella, you don't mind, do you?
07:58In that moment, every eye was on me, waiting.
08:02Waiting for me to scream or to force a pained smile.
08:06Of course not.
08:08We're divorced, aren't we?
08:11Dante clearly hadn't expected me to be so calm,
08:14to drop the word divorced so easily in front of everyone.
08:17Marco's brow furled.
08:19He looked like he was about to step in and stop this farce.
08:25Marco, a bet's a bet.
08:27Those are the rules of the game.
08:29Can't break them.
08:31Chiara, now with backup, looked even more smug.
08:34She turned her head, looking up at Dante with a look of pure invitation.
08:38He lowered his head and, right in front of me, kissed her.
08:4730 seconds.
08:49I watched them, my mind silently counting down.
08:521-2.
08:52Time had never felt so long.
08:55When they finished, Chiara looked triumphant.
08:58She licked her swollen lips and gave me a defiant smirk.
09:01Since you're divorced, shouldn't you give me my ring back?
09:04I froze.
09:06My eyes dropping to the diamond on my ring fender.
09:16What do you mean?
09:19Take the look at the inner band.
09:21My name is still engraved on it.
09:24My hands started to tremble.
09:27Slowly, I twisted off the ring that had once made my heart leap and turned it over.
09:34Among the delicate filigree I saw our names Dante and Isabella.
09:37But in a tiny, almost hidden spot was a line in Italian.
09:40In that moment the world started to spin.
09:41I looked at Dante desperate for him to explain.
09:44To deny it, to tell me it was all a mistake.
09:46But he wouldn't meet my eyes, he just stood there, silent.
09:48I remembered the day he proposed.
09:50He was on one knee, looking at me with so much love.
09:52I had this ring custom made just for you.
09:54It's one of a kind in the world, just like you are in my heart.
09:57I cried, thinking I was the luckiest woman alive.
09:59It turned out the ring was never meant for me.
10:01It belonged to Chiaca.
10:03It had her name on it.
10:04It was a promise of his love for her and me.
10:06I was just the placeholder.
10:08Right then, I was so glad I had signed them.
10:10Chiola's eyes lit up.
10:11She snatched the ring, slipped it onto her own finger, and admired it.
10:15Thank you, Isabella.
10:16It really does suit me.
10:18Dante stepping forward to grab my hand.
10:22Isabella, let me explain.
10:24Don't bother.
10:25Since we're divorced, I shouldn't be living here anymore.
10:27My office.
10:289 a.m. tomorrow.
10:30We'll finish the paperwork.
10:31Isabella, wait, please.
10:33Nice one, Dante.
10:34She fooled even faster than when Luca and I got her to sign our marriage contracts.
10:38I heard him call my name behind me.
10:39His voice laced with panic.
10:41I didn't stop.
10:42Shiera can't wait much longer.
10:43Let's head out tomorrow.
10:45In the elevator, I looked at my reflection in the mirror.
10:48No tears.
10:49Just a dull ache in my chest.
10:52Once the car was moving, my phone buzzed.
10:54Isabella, I will explain about the ring.
10:56Find a place to stay for now, and I'll come get you in a few days.
10:59Be good.
11:00Don't overthink things.
11:01I looked at the message, a sneer playing on my lips.
11:04He still thinks I'm coming back.
11:06I deleted the text and sent one to my father.
11:09Father, I am divorced.
11:10That arranged marriage you mentioned is the offer still on the table.
11:13He replied almost instantly.
11:14Of course, my dear daughter.
11:15I am glad you finally made a wise decision.
11:19A year ago, after my second divorce, my father had suggested an arranged marriage to a man
11:22from a powerful allied family.
11:24But I was lost in my fantasy of being in love with Dante, and refused.
11:27How stupid I had been.
11:29Half an hour later, I got a new friend request on my phone.
11:31The message read,
11:32Time to meet your fiancée.
11:34The next morning at 9, I arrived at my downtown office with the Romano family's private lawyer.
11:40Dante was already there, looking exhausted and anxious.
11:43He clearly hadn't slept.
11:44Isabella, about the ring, I have to explain.
11:48The jeweler messed up the engraving.
11:49I was going to get it replaced, but there wasn't time,
11:52and I didn't want to upset you over something so small.
11:54I listened silently, feeling nothing.
11:56I figured I'd quietly get you a new one after the wedding.
11:58Isabella, I know this hurt you, but you have to believe me, what I feel for you is real.
12:01After this month, after I handle things with Chiara, we'll get remarried.
12:05I promise I'll make it up to you with the most beautiful wedding ring in the world.
12:08One month.
12:08He meant that after he finished his romantic due with Chiaga,
12:11he expected to remarry me like nothing happened.
12:13I understand.
12:14Let's just get this done.
12:21Dante looked stunned, probably not expecting me to be so cooperative.
12:25The whole process was quicker than I thought.
12:28Signatures, witnesses, a legally binding contract.
12:31In less than half an hour, our marriage was officially over.
12:36The moment we stepped out of the office, Dante's phone rang.
12:39He glanced at the caller ID, and his whole face softened.
12:43He answered, his voice gentle.
12:45Chiara, okay, I'm on my way.
12:46Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
12:47Wait for me, I'll be right there.
12:50Isabella, Chiara isn't feeling well.
12:51I have to go check on her.
12:52Wait here for me, and I'll be back to take you wherever you're staying.
12:55Then he rushed off without a second glance.
12:57I stood in the lobby, watching his hurried retreat, a wave of sadness and relief washing over me.
13:02That was the man I once loved so deeply.
13:06Not one minute after our divorce was final, he was already running to another woman.
13:11I turned and walked toward a conference room at the other end of the hall.
13:14My new fiancé was waiting.
13:17Meanwhile, after waiting by the building's entrance for nearly ten minutes and seeing no sign of Isabella,
13:22Dante decided to go back up to remind her about the plan.
13:25Just as he reached the entrance, he slammed right into a man walking out,
13:29papers scattered across the marble floor.
13:31Dante's divorce decree mixed with the other man's documents.
13:34A gust of wind from the revolving door flipped open the cover of one file.
13:38It was a marriage contract.
13:39As Dante bent down to grab his papers, he caught a glimpse of the photo on that contract.
13:43He froze.
13:44He only saw a small part of it, but that profile, the side of that face.
13:48Excuse me.
13:49The man said politely, quickly gathering his files.
13:52Dante looked up, trying to get a clear look at the man's face,
13:56but he'd already put on a pair of sunglasses, revealing only a sharp jawline and thin lips.
14:00There was an aristocratic air about him that felt strangely familiar to Dante.
14:05It's fine.
14:05Dante replied.
14:07But his eyes were glued to the marriage contract in the man's hands.
14:10The man finished collecting his things and headed for the exit.
14:13Dante stood rooted to the spot.
14:15That picture on the marriage contract.
14:17Even just a corner of it.
14:18Why did it look so familiar?
14:20And he felt like he'd seen this man somewhere before.
14:23That calm, imposing aura.
14:24That air of old world power.
14:26An absurd thought flashed through his mind.
14:28Hey, wait!
14:29He yelled, chasing after the man who was about to get into a car.
14:33Just as Dante called out to the man, his phone rang.
14:36It was Luca.
14:37He hesitated, then picked up.
14:40Dante, where the hell are you?
14:41We're all waiting.
14:42Luca's voice was urgent.
14:44When Dante looked up again, the man was gone.
14:47A black Rolls Royce peeled around the corner.
14:50Shit!
14:51He muttered.
14:52A second later, a text from Marco came through with coordinates.
14:56Get a move on.
14:58We need to be on the private island in the Bahamas before sunset.
15:01Chiara is waiting.
15:03Dante stared at the screen, and a memory hit him.
15:06A promise he'd buried for years.
15:08It was Chiara's dream, back when they graduated high school.
15:12She wanted to take everyone to that secret private island,
15:15and party for three days straight.
15:17Watch the most beautiful sunset,
15:20and drink the strongest shit they could find.
15:23Security on the island was tight.
15:24He was the only one with an invite.
15:27This was something only he could do for her.
15:29He glanced back at the building,
15:31wondering if he should go up and give Isabella a heads up.
15:34But time was short.
15:36It was just for a month.
15:37When he got back, everything would go back to normal.
15:42Dante shook his head,
15:44pushing the thought of the mysterious man out of his mind,
15:46and drove to the private airfield.
15:48When he got there, everyone was already waiting.
15:51Chiara was in a red dress, the sea breeze blowing through her long hair.
15:54The diamond necklace around her neck glittered in the setting sun.
15:57He'd bought her that necklace for her 17th birthday with six months of his allowance.
16:00She was still wearing it.
16:02Dante stood at the bottom of the jet stairs looking at her,
16:04and it was like they were kids again, ten years ago.
16:07Back then, Chiara had just moved to Chicago from Italy,
16:10wearing the same kind of red dress,
16:12looking at them with a shy but hopeful expression.
16:14As he was lost in the memory, a pang of guilt hit him.
16:17He hadn't given Isabella many gifts.
16:20The Romano family had everything.
16:22She didn't need luxury.
16:23He'd only given her a simple diamond bracelet for her birthday,
16:26but she'd worn it every single day like a treasure.
16:28He suddenly remembered signing the divorce papers today.
16:31Isabella's wrist had been bare.
16:33The bracelet was gone.
16:34The realization made his stomach drop.
16:36Dante, what are you thinking about?
16:38We've been waiting forever.
16:40You're late, so you have to take three shots as punishment.
16:44Chiara ran over and hooked her arm through his,
16:46her voice a playful whine.
16:47The warmth of her arm and the sparkle in her eyes
16:50as she looked up at him threw him back to their teenage years.
16:52His voice soft, a fond smile on his face.
16:55All right, I'll take my punishment.
16:57The guys saw the vibe and started whooping and hollering,
17:00a knowing glint in their eyes.
17:02Dante still got it bad for Chiara.
17:04By the time they reached the island villa,
17:06the sky was dark on the terrace.
17:08A party was in full swing.
17:10A gentle sea breeze blew as stars glittered overhead,
17:13and glasses clinked.
17:14Just as Dante was about to hand Chiara a glass of champagne,
17:18Marco intercepted,
17:19swapping the flute in her hand for a glass of juice.
17:22You're sick.
17:23No booze.
17:24Marco said, his eyes full of concern.
17:26Chiara took the juice.
17:27What are you talking about?
17:28The air froze.
17:29Everyone stared.
17:30Dante's champagne glass hung in midair.
17:32His eyes locked on Chiara.
17:33yes, I feel I'm here and I don't want to be honest.
17:33But I really should add dirty,
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