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00:00In 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. Then a nightmare happened. My family went bankrupt overnight. That same night he walked away.
00:27No goodbye. No looking back.
00:30Just gone. For years later everything changed. I'm a waitress at a stripper club. Working to pay off debts. And
00:37him? He's the new king of Silicon Valley. For all these years. I never thought I'd run into Ryan like
00:44this. I kept my head down when serving the drinks trying to hide. Tello was sitting right next to him.
00:51They look perfect together I thought bitterly. Waitress? Slice up these oranges? I turned my back to him and started
00:58slicing. The orange juice.
00:59Splashed on my hands. Long ago whenever I craved oranges. Ryan would always slice for me. His cuts were perfect.
01:07Slice was exactly the same. Back then I actually thought he loved me. Later I realized he was just a
01:14sweet person. When he sliced those oranges. He would think about codes, scholarships and bills this month. He thought about
01:21everything except me. Four years apart felt like a lifetime. Suddenly they started talking about college romances. Someone said.
01:28I heard you had a girlfriend back then Ryan. I heard you had a girlfriend back then Ryan. My hand
01:40froze.
01:41My hand froze. I heard you had a girlfriend back then Ryan. My hand froze. Yeah. Wow. Four years. Basically
01:45all of college. Ryan didn't respond. It must be unforgettable right? Ryan stayed silent. Swirling the wine in his glass.
01:53After a long pause. He gave a faint cold smile. Not really.
02:00Believe me.
02:01Believe me. He couldn't stand that girl. Stella joked. I went to the same college with them. That girl was
02:07a totally nightmare. If she hadn't been in the way, Ryan and I would have been together years ago.
02:15So true. Stella is killing it on social media. The ex is old news compared to her.
02:21The room is filled with laughter again. I grabbed the tray, wanting to get out of there. Suddenly, the knife
02:27slips.
02:28Out!
02:28The sound drew everyone's attention. What is wrong with you? Can't you even cut fruit?
02:33I'm so sorry. I'll go get a new one.
02:36Wait.
02:37Ryan's voice stopped me cold.
02:40Turn around.
02:42He spoke slowly, one word at a time. I froze. I felt like I was nailed to the floor.
02:50Turn. Around.
02:52I froze.
02:54Just then, the manager stepped in.
02:57I'm so sorry. She's new. This tray is on the homes today.
03:01Go. Get a new one. Now.
03:06I finally escaped the room.
03:09Be more careful next time.
03:12If they complain, you're working for nothing tonight.
03:19That VIP room is full of big shots.
03:22Especially that young CEO.
03:23We cannot afford to offend him.
03:25I'm scared.
03:27Could you deliver the oranges for me?
03:29Sure.
03:32I stood in the hallway.
03:34Realized something bitter.
03:37I am the Nightmare X they were talking about.
03:41I still remember our freshman year.
03:44Ryan stood in the crowd in his faded old clothes.
03:47He was totally an outsider.
03:49But he was the only one I saw.
03:55Until last week, when he suddenly showed up.
03:58I loved his cold, calm voice when he was talking to me.
04:02And I loved the way he looked down at me.
04:06Ryan was desperate for money back then.
04:10So one night after class, I grabbed his hand.
04:13I like you, Ryan.
04:15Be with me.
04:16I have money.
04:17We can share.
04:18I could even pay you for one night.
04:21No.
04:22He said no, of course.
04:25But I was young and spoiled.
04:27I didn't know the word lose meant.
04:31The more he said no.
04:33No.
04:34The harder I chased him.
04:37Everything changed when his grandfather got sick.
04:42Without thinking.
04:43I paid all the medical bills.
04:46That was the moment Ryan finally gave in.
04:49I was so stupid.
04:52I thought I was being a hero.
04:56It took me a long time to realize.
04:59I got the man.
05:04But I crushed his soul.
05:14Even after we started dating, he worked every single day.
05:17He barely touched my money.
05:19But things got worse.
05:20People started to spread rumors.
05:22They said he have sold himself.
05:24I was so naive.
05:25I just held his hand and said,
05:27Ignore them.
05:28I lived in my own little world.
05:30Never realized Ryan was fighting his war all alone.
05:33Senior year, my family lost everything.
05:35I didn't tell him the truth.
05:37I just called him out and said,
05:38Let's break up.
05:39Why?
05:40I'm bored of you.
05:43Fine.
05:44As you wish.
05:45Just like that, we were over.
05:47I figured he was happy to finally be free.
05:49The day we broke up, I changed my phone and left town to pay off the debts.
05:54I didn't move back until three months ago.
05:57Ryan looks amazing now.
05:58He was always a genius.
06:00The top of our class.
06:01Only four years after graduation.
06:03He's a tech mogul on the cover of Fortune magazines now.
06:06And Stella, she was our prom queen, became a famous influencer.
06:10I never expected them to be together.
06:12They look good together.
06:18They look good together.
06:21Standing by the elevator, I tried to swallow the bitterness in my chest.
06:25It was 4 a.m. when I finished my shift.
06:27I was the last one out of the club.
06:29The lights were off and the elevator wasn't running.
06:32I kept hitting the button, hoping for a miracle.
06:35You should call security, a voice said behind me.
06:39I looked back, and there he was, Ryan.
06:41I called, my hands shaking.
06:43The elevator opened.
06:45We stood together in the tiny, quiet space.
06:48You always get off this late?
06:49He asked casually.
06:51We leave when the last guest leaves.
06:53Does it pay well?
06:54It's okay.
06:55I kept my head down.
06:56He acted like I was a total stranger, chatting away as if nothing happened.
07:00This elevator is slow.
07:01My girlfriend is waiting for me.
07:02She must be worried.
07:03My heart skipped a beat.
07:05He was talking about Stella.
07:08What about you?
07:10Working so late, doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:17Doesn't your boyfriend pick you up?
07:19I live nearby.
07:20The elevator doors opened.
07:21I tried to run, but Ryan grabbed my arm.
07:24Why are you always running, Chloe?
07:26Where else can you go?
07:28He looked exactly like the same boy from my past, but his eyes were colder.
07:33You just vanished, Chloe.
07:35Phone disconnected.
07:36No one can reach you.
07:38You're so good at disappearing.
07:40I finally looked at him.
07:41You've done your research, haven't you, Ryan?
07:43My family went bankrupt.
07:45I'm still in debt.
07:46Why didn't you tell me then?
07:47Was your pride that important?
07:48I was speechless.
07:50Chloe?
07:51Is that you?
07:52It was Stella.
07:53She looked perfect.
07:54Even prettier than before.
07:59Chloe?
07:59Is that you?
08:01Where have you been after all these years?
08:04I moved away.
08:05Stella looked at my coat.
08:07Wait.
08:08Is that your old coat from college?
08:10It's literally falling apart.
08:12Why are you still wearing that?
08:13She wanted to embarrass me.
08:15It's fine.
08:16It still works.
08:18Are things that bad?
08:19Stella pulled out a card set.
08:20Here.
08:21Take this.
08:22Don't worry about paying it back.
08:24I looked at her then at Ryan, who was in her arm.
08:27No thanks.
08:28I can still pay my own bills.
08:31I'm actually getting married.
08:33Next month, to be exact.
08:35I'd love for you guys to come to my wedding.
08:37Ryan's face suddenly went pale.
08:39He never saw it coming.
08:44The club gig is just my side hustle.
08:46By day, I have a real office job.
08:49Monday morning, a big client arrived.
08:51The office was buzzing with gossip.
08:53I heard this guy's a total genius.
08:56He built this system just to find someone.
08:58Who?
08:59I heard it's his ex-girlfriend.
09:00My heart skipped a beat.
09:02So, did he find her yet?
09:03Nobody knows.
09:04But every big investor is chasing him.
09:06I grabbed my files and headed to the meeting.
09:09I heard a familiar voice inside.
09:12I need to rethink this partnership.
09:15I pushed the door open and set the files down.
09:17Ryan's eyes locked onto mine instantly.
09:19What are you doing here?
09:21Working.
09:22My boss looked surprised.
09:24Chloe, do you know Mr. Warren?
09:27We've met.
09:28Met?
09:29That's new to me.
09:30He was upset, but I didn't know why.
09:32He was the one who walked away first.
09:37Ryan pointed at me and looked at my boss.
09:39I'm willing to sign, provided there's a small condition.
09:43I want Chloe as my private assistant.
09:45Of course.
09:46Absolutely.
09:47My boss agreed before I could say a word.
09:49Then he had me run coffee back and forth, while they talked business until sunset.
09:54At p.m., I grabbed my bag to leave.
09:57Where are you going?
09:58I didn't say you could leave.
09:59I can't work late today, Mr. Warren.
10:01What could be more important than your work?
10:05I have another job.
10:07I have to go deliver food now.
10:09Ryan just stared at me in total shock.
10:11I used to be so spoiled.
10:13I was the kind of person who wouldn't even touch takeout.
10:16Back in college, Ryan spent all his after-school hours delivering food.
10:20His dinner was usually just a cheap free meal, provided by the delivery company.
10:27One day, I went to find him.
10:29I saw him squeezed into a tiny room with a bunch of other Uber EAT drivers.
10:33They were all just shoving food into their mouths from plastic boxes.
10:37I said,
10:38Ryan, how can you eat that?
10:40It's so unhealthy.
10:41He looked so uncomfortable.
10:43He looked at me and asked,
10:45Does it really matter if it's healthy?
10:47Come on.
10:48Let's go grab some steak.
10:50I dragged him to a new steakhouse.
10:52Where a meal costs over 100 bucks.
10:55He stood at the door for a long time.
10:58Then he silently took off his delivery uniform.
11:01It wasn't until my family lost everything.
11:03That I finally understood how he felt that day.
11:06And I understood his pain, just like I felt today.
11:19It started snowing on the street.
11:21The ground was so slippery.
11:23And the food spilled everywhere.
11:27I called the customer to explain, but he just screamed at me.
11:32Hello?
11:33I'm so sorry.
11:35It's snowing and the roads are icy.
11:37I fell off my bike and the food spilled.
11:39Don't make excuses.
11:40You're late.
11:41I'm so sorry.
11:42I'm so sorry.
11:43My palms were cracked and bleeding.
11:45It hurt so badly.
11:46But I didn't have time to care.
11:48Suddenly, Ryan appeared and grabbed my bike.
11:51I had no idea how long he'd been standing there, watching me.
11:54I reflexively hid my hands behind my back.
11:59Stop hiding them.
12:00I saw them.
12:01Go wash them.
12:02Right now.
12:02His voice was raspy and his eyes were bloodshot.
12:05I have to deliver the food first.
12:07Get in the car.
12:08I'll take you.
12:09The customer lived on the first floor.
12:12When I handed him the meal, he grumbled.
12:15What the?
12:16A Porsche driver delivering takeout?
12:18I checked my phone.
12:19I had to pick up the next order.
12:22Stop.
12:23Don't go.
12:24I can't.
12:25I haven't made enough money tonight.
12:27Then I'll buy it.
12:30Then I'll buy it.
12:32What?
12:32I can't believe what I heard.
12:34He reached into his coat and pulled out a thick stack of cash.
12:38He didn't even count it.
12:39He just pressed the money into my bleeding hands.
12:43I'm buying your time for the rest of the night.
12:45The Porsche pulled up to Ryan's house.
12:47He opened the door for me.
12:49I stepped out hesitantly.
12:51Standing at his front door, I stopped.
12:53Stella wouldn't like it.
12:55I refused to go inside.
12:56You're still worried about her?
12:58Look at yourself.
12:59You're a mess.
13:00My palms were torn up and my clothes were soaked with dirty melted snow.
13:05And look at this house.
13:07Does it look like a woman lives here?
13:08Or you guys aren't living together?
13:11I was never even with her.
13:19Ryan pulled out a contract and handed it to me.
13:22Six months ago, she came to me for a deal.
13:25She didn't want to be harassed by all those scumbags.
13:28So she asked me to play her fake boyfriend.
13:31He explained further, making sure I understood.
13:34And some gold diggers like to target tech CEOs like us.
13:37It's annoying.
13:39Stella could help me get rid of them as well.
13:41I opened the contract and the words practically jumped off the page.
13:45No interference in each other's private lives.
13:49Ryan took my hand and started treating my wounds.
13:52Then I saw a row of unopened hand creams on the shelf.
13:56It was my favorite brand.
13:58Ryan had bought the entire set.
14:00I talked to your co-works today.
14:02You don't have a boyfriend.
14:04You even told everyone you were single last week.
14:08Tell me the truth.
14:09There is no wedding, Chloe.
14:10Admit it.
14:15You're wrong.
14:16There is.
14:18Then show me a photo.
14:21A photo of you and that guy.
14:23We don't have any photos together.
14:27You?
14:29You love taking pictures.
14:31And you're telling me you don't have a single photo with your new man?
14:34You just reminded me.
14:37I'll take one next time and show it to you.
14:40Ryan let out a cold, frustrated laugh.
14:43Suddenly, he leaned over.
14:44He pushed me back onto the couch, trapping me completely.
14:48I couldn't move even through my sweater.
14:51I could feel the heat radiating from his body.
14:54I bought your time for tonight.
14:57I'll give your money back, Ryan.
14:59I'm really getting married.
15:00His hand slid down my shoulder slowly.
15:03Until he reached my wrist, he stopped.
15:05Getting married?
15:07And yet you're still wearing the bracelet your ex-boyfriend sent you?
15:10That doesn't seem right, does it?
15:11I looked down.
15:12There was a thin chain on my wrist.
15:14Over the years, it had lost its shine.
15:16It was the very first gift Ryan ever gave me.
15:19I was 19, and the world was different then.
15:23There was a week I barely saw him except for classes.
15:27He was working every part-time job he could find.
15:29He was working harder than ever.
15:31On my birthday, my parents threw a party for me at a fancy restaurant.
15:35I invited Ryan, but he didn't show up.
15:37I waited and waited.
15:39Finally, when the party was over, my phone rang.
15:45I walked out in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
15:48There he was standing tall and straight.
15:50He looked exhausted, just like I do today.
15:53His cheap yellow delivery uniform was covered in mud.
15:57Back then, I didn't know what's happening.
15:59All I did was complain about him being late.
16:01Ryan just smiled and rubbed my hair.
16:03He told me he got me a gift.
16:05It was a simple bracelet, but I knew it was way more than he could afford.
16:09I loved it so much that I couldn't wait to put it on.
16:12And for years, I never took it off.
16:14My parents called me from inside the restaurant.
16:16Who were you talking to?
16:17They asked who I was talking to.
16:19They never liked Ryan.
16:20They thought he was too poor for me.
16:22When I turned back around, Ryan was already gone, disappearing into the snow.
16:29Looking back today, I can't help but wonder.
16:31Back when we were 19, Ryan did love me, didn't he?
16:35That bracelet.
16:36He worked day and night just to buy it for me.
16:38Was he just like me tonight?
16:40Running through the snow.
16:42Falling down but getting back up just to get that gift to me.
16:45But what about now?
16:46He's now pressing me down into the sofa, his shadow looming over me.
16:49His house is filled with luxury brands I used to love.
16:52Does he still care about me?
16:54Or is he just trying to humiliate me?
16:56I couldn't figure it out.
16:57Before I knew it, tears started rolling down my face.
17:01Ryan froze.
17:02He looked completely panicked.
17:04He could never handle it when I cried.
17:05That's the one thing about him that hasn't changed at all.
17:08He scrambled to wipe the tears from my face.
17:11Don't cry.
17:12Please, don't cry.
17:14I'm sorry.
17:15I didn't mean to make you cry.
17:17Today's your 26th birthday.
17:20And I bought you a new bracelet.
17:23I...
17:25I bought you a new bracelet.
17:27What?
17:28I had completely forgotten.
17:30Today was actually my birthday.
17:32Take a look.
17:34Do you like it?
17:35He reached for my wrist, trying to help me put on the new bracelet.
17:39Chloe...
17:42Could we...
17:44Could we try back?
17:46Before he could finish, the doorbell rang.
17:49Where's Chloe?
17:50I'm here to pick her up.
17:52Who are you?
17:53I'm her fiancé.
17:54Didn't she tell you?
17:55Ryan's hand shook.
17:56The new bracelet slipped from his fingers and fell.
17:58I left with Lucas.
18:00He didn't open the windows, but kept lighting one cigarette after another.
18:03The smoke was thick, making me cough uncontrollably.
18:07I had known Lucas for a long time.
18:09Before my family went bankrupt, he confessed his feelings to me.
18:12But back then, I was so head over heels for Ryan, that I rejected Lucas every single time.
18:18Until last week, when he suddenly showed up.
18:23Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts.
18:28Marry me, and I'll pay off all your debts.
18:31Why?
18:32To prove you chose wrong.
18:33I'm the only one who can save you.
18:35That poor kid is just a burden.
18:37So, I'm just a trophy for his ego.
18:39How pathetic, I only asked him for a phone call.
18:42Just an excuse to escape Ryan tonight.
18:45I didn't expect him to show up at Ryan's door.
18:50Why lie about being my fiancé?
18:52What's the difference?
18:54We're getting married anyway.
18:56I never said yes.
18:58Do you even have a choice?
18:59Wake up, Chloe.
19:00You're drowning in debt.
19:02Only a sucker would marry you.
19:04Who else wants you?
19:05That guy?
19:06He was your broken college boyfriend, right?
19:08He's only back to humiliate you.
19:10He must be laughing at you right now.
19:17None of your business.
19:19He stole my girl once.
19:21Now I want payback.
19:23Lucas, I'm not an object.
19:25I said no then, and I say no now.
19:30I had enough.
19:31Is it really up to you, Chloe?
19:33Think about your family.
19:34Looking at his smug face, I thought of the past.
19:37Back then, everyone mocked Ryan just like this.
19:41Does Ryan think of me that way now?
19:44Word got out that I was back.
19:46Everyone knew my family was bankrupt.
19:48My old roommate Jade reached out.
19:50It was our old promise.
19:52Whoever got married last would be the bridesmaid.
19:54On the wedding day, I saw so many old faces.
19:57Chloe, I always thought you'd be the first one to get married.
20:02If I were married, how could I be your bridesmaid?
20:06Don't even start.
20:09Four years.
20:10No calls, no texts.
20:13I was so mad at you.
20:14I'm sorry.
20:16I promise I won't disappear again.
20:18Why did you just vanish then?
20:23My whole world collapsed at that time, Jade.
20:26I didn't want anyone's sympathy.
20:28It just hurt too much to stay.
20:30So I left and deleted everything.
20:33Ryan was looking for you like crazy.
20:39Ryan was looking for you like crazy.
20:43What?
20:45You have no idea.
20:46He tried everything.
20:48The school, the dean.
20:50He almost called the police.
20:52When he couldn't find you, he went to your house.
20:54But when he got there, the house was empty.
20:56Your whole family vanished.
20:58That was the first time I saw Ryan totally lose it.
21:01He sat on your doorstep and just sobbed like a broken kid.
21:05He heard you were in the South.
21:06He went looking for you, but you were a ghost.
21:08Where the hell were you, Chloe?
21:10Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans.
21:13I lost count.
21:14Debt collectors were chasing us everywhere.
21:16We changed our names and moved every two weeks.
21:20No wonder he couldn't find you.
21:22Eventually, he went back to San Francisco heartbroken.
21:25That's why he built that his-person-finding data system.
21:29It was all for you.
21:33I don't understand.
21:34I thought I meant nothing to him.
21:36Back in senior year, I overheard him and his roommate.
21:40So, what's the plan?
21:41You going to marry Chloe after graduation?
21:43No.
21:46No.
21:47That hit me hard, but now I hear he was looking.
21:49For me everywhere?
21:50Does he regret it now that I'm gone?
21:52I was so confused.
21:54When Jade tossed the bouquet, I wasn't paying attention.
21:57I missed it.
21:58The flowers landed right in Ryan's hands.
22:01Congrats!
22:01You got the bouquet.
22:03Will you be giving this to your girlfriend?
22:05No need for that.
22:06He walked straight toward me.
22:08He held out the flowers.
22:09The whole room went wild.
22:11Even Jade was screaming.
22:13I didn't know what to do.
22:14Ryan, you've already met my fiancé.
22:16I don't believe your taste has gotten that bad.
22:19Then just assume my taste is bad.
22:21Fine.
22:22Even if he's real,
22:24dump him.
22:25Come back to me.
22:27His deep voice sounded like a spell.
22:29So tempting.
22:30I almost gave in.
22:31It's been years,
22:32but Ryan still makes my heart skip a beat.
22:36Later,
22:37I remember running to the stairwell alone.
22:39Drinking.
22:39Ryan found me there.
22:41What are you doing here?
22:42I looked back,
22:43pouted,
22:44and just burst into tears.
22:49Ryan, I'm so tired.
22:51He had to take me home.
22:52I couldn't stop crying.
22:54I couldn't even walk.
22:55When we got out of the car,
22:56he swept me up in his arms.
22:58I'm so exhausted.
23:00Working every single day.
23:02The alcohol made me talk in circles.
23:04Ryan tried to comfort me,
23:06but I couldn't hear a word.
23:07The last thing I remember was him laying me on his couch.
23:11What's so great about that other guy?
23:14He helps me pay my debts.
23:17I can do that too, Chloe.
23:19I'm better for you.
23:23Please, Chloe.
23:25I'm begging you.
23:27Never disappear again.
23:29After that, everything went black.
23:30The next morning,
23:32I woke up in Ryan's bed.
23:33Without a stitch of clothing on,
23:35I got out.
23:36The table was covered with food
23:38and a plate of oranges.
23:40Perfectly sliced.
23:41And a plate of oranges.
23:42Perfectly sliced.
23:45Wait, you called my boss?
23:48Yeah.
23:49Why?
23:50He's going to get the wrong idea.
23:52Everything between us is real, Chloe.
23:55What's the misunderstanding?
23:57I had no comeback for that.
23:58After breakfast,
23:59I headed back to my place.
24:06Stella called me,
24:08sounding absolutely furious.
24:10Hello?
24:11Ryan just got into a fight!
24:12Ryan punched Lucas.
24:14It all started at an industry party
24:16they both attended today.
24:17Someone brought up the Hall family,
24:19who disappeared years ago.
24:21Lucas started bragging to everyone.
24:23The CEO had a daughter named Chloe.
24:25Her family's still drowning in debt, right?
24:27I told her I'd pay it off for her,
24:29and she's been following me
24:31like a lost pumpy ever since.
24:33Ryan's fist slammed into his face
24:35before he finished the sentence.
24:36Right there,
24:37in front of all the industry big shots,
24:39Ryan totally wrecked the golden boy
24:41of the Martin family.
24:43I'm standing in the hospital hallway
24:44with Stella,
24:45waiting for Ryan.
24:46Chloe,
24:47if you won't help Ryan,
24:49at we thence,
24:50at least stop ruining his life.
24:53Ruining him?
24:55Stella,
24:55what right do you have to question me?
24:59You're just business partners.
25:00You agreed not to interfere
25:02with each other's private lives.
25:04He actually told you that?
25:07I love him, Chloe.
25:09For real.
25:10You've been gone so long.
25:12Just stay gone.
25:13Leave him to me.
25:14You love him?
25:15But back in college,
25:16weren't you the one
25:17who started all those rumors?
25:23I don't remember that.
25:25People even called him
25:26a giggle to his face.
25:27Did you forget that too?
25:29That nickname started with you.
25:32No,
25:33you're making things up!
25:34Really?
25:35Should I call our old classmates
25:36to testify?
25:37Please, Chloe.
25:38I'll pay you.
25:40Just don't tell Ryan.
25:41I was young and stupid back then.
25:44I love him now.
25:45I can make it up.
25:46Just don't ruin my image
25:48in his eyes.
25:49The door suddenly opened.
25:50Ryan was standing there,
25:52looking cold like ice.
26:01Stella left,
26:02looking absolutely crushed.
26:04Ryan isn't the forgiving type.
26:06He hates those rumors
26:07more than anything in the world.
26:09Stella probably won't have the nerve
26:10to see him again.
26:11Are you okay?
26:12Will this affect your company?
26:14Don't worry,
26:15it's fine.
26:16But Lucas?
26:18Lucas?
26:19His cuts were shallow
26:20and cleaned up.
26:20He's getting stitches.
26:23Stitches are too good for him.
26:25I hope the bluffer
26:26ends up misfigured.
26:28There she is.
26:30What?
26:35That's the real you.
26:37How long has it been
26:38since you spoke your mind?
26:39Keep going.
26:40I miss this.
26:43To hell with business.
26:44They're all liars.
26:46And what else?
26:48Screw overtime.
26:50I just want to stay home
26:51and watch Short Max
26:52and sleep.
26:53The sun hit the snow
26:54as we bickered all the way back.
26:55Are you complaining about me?
26:58For a second,
26:59it felt like college again.
27:00No.
27:01I wouldn't dare.
27:03Only you would.
27:05Years of buried pain
27:06finally came out.
27:07And before I knew it,
27:09I was crying.
27:10Just wait for me,
27:12okay?
27:14I'll pay you back
27:15every cent.
27:17What are you talking about?
27:20I shouldn't have paid
27:21your debt without asking,
27:22but you can't just ghost me.
27:25You treated me like a burden.
27:27How was I supposed to face you?
27:29Ryan drove me back to his place.
27:31Let's lay all our cards
27:32on the table.
27:38Chloe, I have so many questions.
27:45Ask me anything.
27:47Why did you really
27:48break up with me?
27:52I became a burden.
27:54I thought it was the best.
27:56Was it because you were bored?
27:58I was stunned.
27:59I'd forgotten I used that
28:00as an excuse.
28:03I thought I was just
28:04a toy to you.
28:06Four years,
28:07then you get bored.
28:08With your family in trouble,
28:10you just threw me away.
28:11How could you think that?
28:14It doesn't even matter anymore.
28:15Even if I'm just a toy,
28:18I still want to be with you.
28:23You've got it all wrong, Ryan.
28:24I never saw you as a toy.
28:26I was serious about us.
28:31Then why did you lie about
28:33getting married?
28:38Because I heard you tell your roommate
28:40you'd never marry me.
28:43I meant I couldn't afford to then.
28:44I was already looking at rings, Chloe.
28:46I just...
28:47I was broke.
28:49We went through
28:49every single mistake.
28:51It was our pride and money
28:52that made us doubt
28:53each other's love.
28:55Wait,
28:55did you like me back then?
28:56Even I confessed?
28:58Ryan carefully slices
28:59an orange for me,
29:00one piece at a time.
29:03Chloe,
29:03I liked you from day one.
29:05The moment you told me your name.
29:07But the things you said
29:08when we first met again?
29:12You said mean things,
29:14so why can't I?
29:17You vanished for four years.
29:20I thought you dumped me for good.
29:22I really thought
29:24you didn't want me.
29:26Snow is falling outside.
29:28Inside,
29:29it's warm and quiet.
29:30The boy from my past
29:31finally fought his way back to me.
29:41Ryan and I went back
29:42for the homecoming.
29:43He was the guest speaker,
29:44the star alumnus.
29:46I looked around.
29:47The campus hasn't changed a bit.
29:48There's always someone young here.
29:51I accidentally dropped my name tag.
29:56Wait,
29:57are you Chloe?
29:59You know me?
30:00I'm an intern at Ryan's company.
30:02You're a legend there.
30:06There's a core algorithm
30:07in our project.
30:09Ryan wrote it
30:09when he first started.
30:10He left a hidden note
30:12in the code.
30:13Everyone who sees the code
30:14knows it.
30:15I stood there,
30:16frozen in time.
30:20I'm so glad.
30:22We finally found
30:23the girl he was looking for.
30:31After the speech,
30:32we walked by the library.
30:34This is where you confessed to me.
30:35Yeah,
30:36I was so brave then.
30:38Ryan,
30:39were you happy in college?
30:42I was very happy
30:43because you were there.
30:44You turned my pain into joy.
30:46Chloe,
30:47it's my turn to say it now.
30:49It's been nine years
30:50since I fell for you.
30:52Give me a chance
30:53to love you back.
30:54The snow started to fall again,
30:56dusting his hair white.
30:57I looked at him and smiled.
30:58Happy New Year, Ryan.
31:00Let's start over again.
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