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The Waiting Game
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01:00I waited in the lounge. Chloe was there too, his brand new assistant.
01:05She stared at me. She whispered to a co-worker.
01:08That's the boss's wife? She looks awful. I can't believe people say we look alike.
01:13Come on. I'm way younger and prettier.
01:17I caught my reflection in the glass. Pale, messy hair, old coat. She was right. I looked awful.
01:23I was dying after all. But her co-worker nudged her.
01:27She's just not trying today. If she actually put on makeup, she is way better than you.
01:34Don't mess with her. You don't know how much her boss loves her.
01:37If you make her mad, the boss will make you get out of New York.
01:43So, the office rumor is Alex was madly in love with me. Chloe didn't buy it. She rolled her eyes
01:51and walked over.
01:52Mrs. Harrington, he makes you wait this long? Whenever I visit him, he drops everything for me. He says I'm
02:02his priority.
02:02I looked at her. I saw myself ten years ago. Young, bold, full of life. And it was true.
02:11Alex did treat her differently. He's had countless women before. But they were just tools. Just used to make me
02:18mad.
02:18He'd get bored in weeks. Except Chloe. He rented her a Tribeca loft. They acted like a normal couple.
02:26He actually gave her his time. I gave her a calm smile.
02:31If you're so important, why are you his hidden mistress? Tell him to divorce me. Then he can marry you.
02:38Chloe's smile instantly vanished.
02:40You're the unloved one here. Look at you. Old and tired. You can't compete with me.
02:45A panicked co-worker dragged her away. Honestly, it didn't matter. I made a promise to myself.
02:51No more getting angry over Alex. No more crying. No fighting other women for him. He just isn't worth it.
02:57The co-worker yanked Chloe's arm. Chloe crashed to the floor. Her glass shattered. Blood dripped from
03:04her cut palm. Alex saw everything through the glass. He stormed out of his meeting. He scooped
03:10Chloe into his arms. His eyes were ice cold. Who did this? The co-worker backed away in terror.
03:18I let out a cold laugh. I did. She asked for it. I lied. Chloe buried her face in his
03:26chest.
03:26Yes. It's my fault. I deserve to be a mistress. But as long as you love me, no one can
03:33tear us apart.
03:34She looked so beautiful crying. Alex actually smiled. He gently wiped her tears.
03:42Alright. Your face is a mess. He really treated her differently. I didn't care. I looked right at
03:49him. Today is my birthday. I need a hundred thousand dollars. We're married, but we don't text. I only see
03:56him for money. He hates that I'm a gold digger, but he usually pays. No questions asked. Except for
04:03today, Alex gave me a freezing smile. You want the money? Fine. But apologize to Chloe first.
04:12He wanted to buy my dignity, humiliating me for another woman. I slowly clenched my fists. The
04:19deep pain inside my body flared up. I turned around and walked away. I didn't want the money anymore.
04:26I was just suddenly very curious. Alex, if you knew this money bought me time, give me a few more
04:34months to live. If you knew the agony I'll be in, what would the look on your face be?
04:40I went back to my apartment alone. I curled up on the big bed, covered in cold sweat from the
04:47pain.
04:47I swallowed two sleeping pills, lying to myself. If I sleep, it won't hurt. In my hazy sleep,
04:56I dreamt. I was 20 again, a junior at NYU. Alex wasn't a big boss back then, just a broke
05:05student
05:06from Brooklyn, working at a used car lot. But he loved me. He loved me so much. For my birthday
05:13that
05:13year, we passed a fancy dessert shop downtown. I saw a girl eating an opera cake. It looked like an
05:21expensive piece of art. It was snowing hard in New York. I scooped up a handful of snow.
05:28Lex, doesn't the snow look like cake? He clenched his jaw. He pulled me tightly into his arms,
05:34hiding his red teary eyes. Three days later, outside my dorm, he held a cake. From that exact shop,
05:42it cost $45. To buy it, he stood in the freezing cold, handing out 3,000 flyers,
05:49just to make 80 bucks. I saw his cracked, bleeding hands. I broke down crying.
05:56Alexander Harrington, your hands are meant for coding and design, not for ruining them like this.
06:03He frowned and cut me off. Eleanor Waters, you're the best girl in the world.
06:07You deserve the best things in this world.
06:09I cried as I ate that whole cake. I can't even remember how it tastes it now. But I've never
06:15had
06:16a better cake since. The dream lasted a long time. Half awake, my phone rang. I picked it up.
06:24Eleanor, Alex said through the speaker. I smiled softly.
06:30Lex, it's snowing. I want some cake.
06:33I used a name I hadn't used in years. Before he could say a word, I rolled over and fell
06:40back into
06:40a deep sleep. I woke up at midnight starving. I went to the kitchen, and there he was, Alex.
06:49He practically lived with Chloe now. He hadn't been home in months, but now he was by the window,
06:55smoking a Marlboro, staring at me. As I walked past, he grabbed my wrist.
07:01How did you lose so much weight?
07:03He sounded so gentle, like he actually still loved me.
07:07Alex, are you crazy?
07:09I froze, then yanked my arm away. Then I saw the dining table. A cake covered in candles.
07:15The phone call wasn't a dream. He actually bought the cake. Was this his way of making peace? But I
07:22was
07:22dying. I didn't need a cake, and I didn't need him. I threw the cake straight into the trash.
07:29Alex completely lost it. He pinned me against the wall.
07:34Are you playing with me?
07:36He hissed. I looked in his eyes and smiled.
07:39Yeah, Alex. I am. You ran out just because I asked. How are you still so pathetic?
07:47His eyes turned ice cold. He dragged me to the bedroom and threw me onto the bed. He was completely
07:53out of control.
07:55Don't touch me. You're dirty. You disgust me.
07:58I hit his chest, crying. He pinned my legs down and bit hard into my collarbone. The pain made my
08:04tears spill.
08:05Would it kill you to just give in? I've waited years for you to be sweet.
08:10I was so happy you asked for cake. And you play me for a fool?
08:15He whispered, his voice broken. He leaned in closer. Then his phone rang. It was Chloe.
08:23His phone rang. It was Chloe. She was crying on the other end.
08:28I'm at a bar. I'm scared. Please come get me.
08:32Alex just looked down at me. A cold smirk on his face.
08:37Beg me.
08:37He whispered.
08:39Beg me. And I won't leave.
08:41He forgot.
08:42Years ago, I threw away my pride. I begged him to treat me better. He just looked at me and
08:48laughed.
08:49Eleanor.
08:49He said.
08:50You're not worthy.
08:51Those words broke me back then. But today, I gave them back. I grabbed his shirt collar.
08:57Alexander Harrington. You're not worthy. I whispered.
09:02He went completely silent. Then let out a bitter laugh. He put the phone to his ear.
09:09Wait there. I'm coming.
09:11He told Chloe. He got up and walked out. And slammed the door behind him.
09:17The next day, photos of Alex blew up. Every Upper East Side group chat went wild.
09:24He got into a massive bar fight over Chloe with a hedge fund kid.
09:29My husband is a big deal on Wall Street. Forbes 30 under 30.
09:35So naturally, paparazzi swarmed my building.
09:39I walked out to a recorder in my face.
09:42Mrs. Harrington! Thoughts on your husband and Chloe?
09:46I kept walking, not looking back.
09:49He's a cheater. She's the other woman. What exactly do you want me to say?
09:54But the girl chased after me.
09:56I heard you dumped him when he was broke. Then forced him to marry you when he got rich.
10:02Now he's found his true love. And you're just hoarding the wife title. Aren't you the one bullying them?
10:07I stopped and turned around. I looked her dead in the eye and grabbed her press badge.
10:13Tucked behind it was an N-Y-U-I-D.
10:17You're Chloe's friend, aren't you?
10:19Everyone knows Alex forced me to marry him. I didn't want this.
10:22Did you come here to smear me so your friend can steal my place?
10:26We are friends. But I'm a journalist. If you don't want him, why not divorce him?
10:31I smiled. I was about to answer. When my nose suddenly felt warm. Bright red blood dripped down.
10:39Landing right on my cashmere coat. The crowd gasped. Someone whispered.
10:44Look, she's bleeding.
10:46The crowd gasped.
10:48Look, she's bleeding.
10:49Someone whispered. I wiped the blood from my lips.
10:52I'm not mad. I'm just sick. I'm dying. This s*** happens a lot lately.
10:58I said peacefully. The crowd went dead silent. People awkwardly looked away.
11:04But that girl? She didn't care. She just sneered at me.
11:09Stop faking it. A nosebleed and suddenly you're the victim?
11:11Pretending you're dying just to keep a man? You're an embarrassment to women.
11:14She flipped her ponytail and marched away. Watching her leave, I realized she was just as annoying as Chloe.
11:25The paparazzi video hit the trending page. Alex's PR team moved fast.
11:32They released a harsh statement. We will never divorce. Do not harass my wife.
11:38By that afternoon, Chloe's intern friend was fired. But the comments were ruthless.
11:45She's so gross, one said, playing the victim. Dumped him when he was broke. Married him when he got rich.
11:53Then, one comment stood out. Shut the hell up. If you don't know the truth, don't speak.
12:00Everyone replied immediately. What truth? What do you know?
12:06The truth? It's a tragic cliché. Thinking about 10 years ago breaks my heart.
12:13Up until now, Alex still doesn't know the truth.
12:17Well, I really left him years ago. Years ago, my mom got breast cancer.
12:23The doctor said it was highly genetic. A ticking time bomb for me and for any daughter I might have.
12:29One day, she had a massive hemorrhage. The bathroom floor was covered in blood.
12:36I held her cold hands to the ER. She was in a coma for three days.
12:42When she finally woke up, her very first words were,
12:46Break up with Alex.
12:48I froze.
12:49Break up with Alex.
12:52I froze.
12:53Mom, he won't leave me.
12:56I whispered.
12:57She squeezed my hand and smiled.
12:59I know he's a good boy.
13:01I saw him waiting on his bike.
13:03Every morning in high school, I saw him buy you breakfast once.
13:07He only had $7.
13:09He spent almost all of it on you and lied, saying he already ate.
13:16His parents abandoned him.
13:18He gave you his only food money.
13:21He's so good.
13:22But that's why my heart aches for him.
13:27Back then, Alex's grandma was also sick.
13:30The woman who raised him was hospitalized.
13:33He worked multiple jobs to pay her bills,
13:36literally passing out in the college library.
13:39My mom looked at me with tears.
13:42Alex's wings are still too fragile.
13:47If he has to carry his grandma and then carry you, he will never be able to fly.
13:56I dug my nails into my palms.
13:58It took me a long time to speak.
14:01Mom.
14:02I sobbed.
14:05I just can't bear to let him go.
14:08Today, I bought my mom's favorite irises, getting ready to visit her grave in Brooklyn.
14:14For the very last time, I'm dying.
14:17I needed to tell her.
14:19I couldn't visit her anymore.
14:21But first, I stopped by Alex's office.
14:24I needed to get something back.
14:26Before my mom got sick, back when Alex and I were deeply in love,
14:30She absolutely adored him.
14:33She bought us two guardian angel pendants.
14:36Silver for his birthday, gold for mine.
14:39Blessed for peace and health, and to keep us together forever.
14:43She told me to give Alex the silver one.
14:46But he insisted on taking mine.
14:48He said the engraving looked like my handwriting.
14:51Having it was like looking at me.
14:53And he loved looking at me.
14:56For years, it hung on his desk lamp.
14:58I was terrified that when I died, he would just throw it away.
15:02My mom prayed over that pendant.
15:05I needed it back.
15:06I wanted to leave it at her grave.
15:08So it could keep her company.
15:10When I walked into his office, he was watching the video from this morning.
15:14On his screen, I was bleeding, telling the cameras I was dying.
15:19He saw me and tossed his phone.
15:21He didn't say a single word.
15:23He didn't even ask if I was okay.
15:26I looked straight at his desk lamp.
15:28But the spot was empty.
15:30I frowned, staring right at him.
15:33Where is my pendant?
15:34Chloe followed me out.
15:36She heard what I was looking for.
15:37She smiled sweetly and chimed in.
15:40When I cut my hand, Alex felt so bad.
15:44He gave me that pendant.
15:46He said the angel looked like me.
15:49Clumsy.
15:52I clenched my fists and glared at Alex.
15:55How dare you give my things away?
15:58My mom prayed for that.
16:02That was yours?
16:04Sorry, I forgot.
16:05I thought it was a cheap trinket.
16:07I snapped.
16:08I grabbed a crystal paperweight and hurled it right at him.
16:12Alex didn't even try to dodge.
16:14It hit his forehead.
16:16He instantly started bleeding.
16:18Are you crazy?
16:21Chloe screamed.
16:22Are you crazy?
16:24She ran out and rushed back.
16:26She threw my pendant hard at me.
16:29Take your trash back.
16:31Stop acting crazy and get out.
16:33The pendant hit the marble floor.
16:35I dove to pick it up.
16:36The chain was broken.
16:38The clasp was completely smashed.
16:40My name and birthday twisted out of shape, just like my life.
16:45I realized I was actually dying, but I didn't want to die yet.
16:50I needed to see my mom, or she'd just keep waiting for me.
16:54My mind went blank.
16:56That was my mother!
16:58Tears poured down my face.
17:00I lunged to grab her hair, but Alex caught my wrist.
17:03He stepped between us, frowning.
17:06I stared at him, crying, and then suddenly, I laughed.
17:10You know I'm dying, and you still bully me.
17:15Alex, you're a piece of shit.
17:17He wiped a tear from my face.
17:19First the cake.
17:21Now pretending to die.
17:23What game are you playing, Eleanor?
17:24I'm never feeling sorry for you again.
17:26He stopped mid-sentence.
17:28A drop of blood fell on his hand.
17:31Then another, and another.
17:33My nose was bleeding again.
17:36My nose was bleeding again, but this time it was worse.
17:39My legs gave out.
17:41The pain was blinding.
17:42I collapsed straight forward.
17:44Alex caught me.
17:45His voice cracked in pure terror.
17:49Call an ambulance!
17:50Now!
17:51His white shirt was covered in my blood.
17:54He just held me there, completely helpless.
17:57I was completely unconscious, but I could hear Alex crying.
18:01Why won't the bleeding stop?
18:03Please, please stop.
18:05I smelled the hospital disinfectant.
18:07I knew I was at NY Presbyterian.
18:09Through the haze, I heard the doctor.
18:11She could have lived until spring, but she ran out of insurance money.
18:15She stopped her treatments.
18:17It's completely out of control now.
18:19There's nothing more we can do.
18:21Alex sounded like he was choking.
18:23You're telling me my wife is dying?
18:26Alex sounded like he was choking.
18:28You're telling me my wife is dying?
18:31Then he completely lost his mind.
18:34I want my wife to live!
18:37If you can't save her, get out!
18:39Find someone who can!
18:41He almost destroyed the waiting room.
18:43He used all his connections.
18:46Called experts in Switzerland and Boston.
18:48He didn't care about the cost.
18:50He wanted to fly me to Europe.
18:52No one dared to stop him.
18:54Until my best friend, Emily, showed up.
18:57I gave Emily my medical proxy years ago.
19:00I told her, if I'm suffering, just let me go.
19:04I was too scared of the pain.
19:07Emily stormed into the waiting room and slapped Alex across the face.
19:16You have money?
19:18Where the hell were you?
19:20It's too late to play hero.
19:22She's dying.
19:25It's too late to play hero.
19:28She's dying.
19:29Alex stared at her legal documents.
19:32His voice broke into a pathetic sob.
19:35Emily, please let me take her.
19:38She can't die.
19:41If she dies, what do I do?
19:44Emily looked at him with pure disgust.
19:47You're a heartless man.
19:48You'll live just fine without her.
19:51Stop pretending to care.
19:53It's sickening.
19:54She pushed past him into my room.
19:57She held my cold hand.
19:59Her tears fell instantly.
20:02Do you really want me?
20:03She cried so hard, my heart ached.
20:06I just wanted to sleep.
20:07If I slept, the pain would stop.
20:10But then she begged me.
20:12Just wake up one more time, okay?
20:14We need to say proper goodbyes.
20:17You haven't said goodbye to your mom.
20:20You haven't said goodbye to me.
20:22How could you just leave?
20:24A single tear slipped from my eye.
20:29You haven't said goodbye to your mom.
20:32You haven't said goodbye to me.
20:35How could you just leave?
20:36A single tear slipped from my eye.
20:39My heart monitor started beeping faster.
20:42The doctor rushed in.
20:44He told Emily to keep talking to me.
20:46I was showing signs of waking up.
20:49Emily gripped my hand tightly.
20:51She just kept talking, crying and laughing for hours.
20:55Honestly, I was ready to just die.
20:57But hearing her like that, I felt too guilty to leave.
21:01I couldn't leave without a hug.
21:03I fought against my broken body.
21:05With everything I had left.
21:07And finally, late into the night, I opened my eyes.
21:12For two weeks after I woke up, Emily never left my side.
21:16She was so overprotective.
21:18She fed me, helped me to the bathroom.
21:21I felt like such a burden.
21:23I just wanted to get better.
21:25One day, she went out for coffee.
21:27I tried to use the bathroom alone.
21:29I thought I was fine.
21:31But my legs completely gave out.
21:33I crashed to the floor.
21:35My head hit the edge of the sink.
21:37Blood went everywhere.
21:39Struggling to get up.
21:40I pulled the cloth off the mirror.
21:43Emily had covered it to protect me.
21:45I looked up at a terrifying face.
21:48Sunken eyes sticking out cheekbones.
21:50Skin like old newspaper.
21:52Was that really me?
21:54Suddenly, the door flew open.
21:57Alex rushed in.
21:58Alex rushed in.
22:00He scooped me into his arms.
22:02And covered my eyes with his hand.
22:04I just stepped out to pay the bill.
22:06He snapped.
22:07Where the hell is Emily?
22:09She's so useless.
22:11I frowned and pushed him away.
22:13Don't talk about her like that.
22:15She has her own life.
22:16I'm the one causing trouble here.
22:18Alex shut up.
22:20He wiped the blood off my face.
22:21His eyes were getting red.
22:23Why didn't you tell me you were sick?
22:26You could have gotten better.
22:28Why did you do this to yourself?
22:30I looked at him peacefully.
22:32Because I don't need you.
22:35I don't need your care or company.
22:37Whether you knew or not.
22:40It just didn't matter to me.
22:43Whether you knew or not.
22:45It just didn't matter to me.
22:47Honestly, I never tried to hide it.
22:50My medical report was on the cabinet.
22:53He just never bothered to look.
22:55While I was wasting away, he was busy with Chloe.
22:58Staying out with a younger girl.
23:00So he never saw me collapse.
23:02Crying in blinding agony.
23:05Dialing 911 all by myself.
23:08Alex carried me back to bed.
23:10As he leaned over, a warm tear fell onto my face.
23:14He turned away, his voice broken.
23:17You're so tough, Eleanor.
23:19You tell me to get lost when you want.
23:23I know you don't need me.
23:25Fine.
23:25He paused, choking back a sob.
23:28But, I need you.
23:32I didn't say a word.
23:34I just closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep.
23:38Alex still doesn't know the truth.
23:40Why I really left him years ago, when he came back rich and successful, and said he wanted to marry
23:46me.
23:47I owed him a real explanation.
23:49I planned to tell him everything.
23:51About my mom.
23:53About my genetic disease.
23:54I practiced my speech a million times.
23:57I wanted to tell him he deserved the best girl.
24:01Someone to give him healthy kids.
24:03Without the burden of sickness.
24:05I cried so many nights, wishing that girl was me.
24:09you
24:09You
24:09You
24:09You
24:09You
24:09You
24:09Gracias.
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