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00:00On April Fool's Day, my husband, Blaio, handed me divorce papers.
00:04Your two exes called me yesterday, talking shit.
00:07They said you're too uptight, can't take an April Fool's joke.
00:11Said you'd never have the guts to sign divorce papers.
00:16Honey, you wouldn't make me look bad in front of them, would you?
00:19I have two ex-husbands, my childhood friends, Marco and Liu.
00:23But those first two marriages were just business to help their families out of a jam.
00:27Only my marriage to Blair was for love.
00:30I felt I'd finally found my home, until I overheard the three of them talking.
00:36Lucy is sick.
00:37Her dying wish is for the three of us to spend one whole month with her.
00:41Just the three of us.
00:43Blair, you can handle that, can't you?
00:45Of course.
00:46I'll get Eliana to sign the divorce papers.
00:48I'll just tell her it's an April Fool's joke.
00:51And we'll get remarried after the month is up.
00:53I heard everything.
00:54I didn't let on.
00:55I just calmly signed the papers.
00:57Then, I texted my father, the godfather of the Moretti family.
01:01Father, I'm divorced.
01:03That arranged marriage you mentioned, is the offer still on the table?
01:06I was standing outside our front door,
01:08holding a gift from Chicago handmade candies from that century-old chocolate shop Blair loves.
01:14The conversation inside continued.
01:16Will Eliana go for it?
01:18Of course she will.
01:20She's a Maradi.
01:21She knows the rules.
01:23Besides, Ellie's a pup over.
01:24Never makes waves.
01:26Exactly.
01:27She's gotten us out of so much trouble.
01:29This time will be no different.
01:31Ever since we got married, Blair had always acted like he hated Marco and Leo.
01:35I thought he was jealous.
01:36I was even a little smug about it.
01:39Now I knew the truth.
01:40The three of them were clues.
01:42So close, they could plot against me together.
01:45I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
01:47So that's all I was to them.
01:49My feelings.
01:50My dignity.
01:51My marriage.
01:52Just tools for them to use.
01:54I sat in the car for an entire afternoon, letting the chill seep through my whole body.
01:59My phone buzzed.
02:00A text from Blair.
02:01Babe, how was the trip?
02:03Got home soon.
02:04I miss you.
02:05I stated the words, I miss you, and almost laughed.
02:08I got out of the car, tossed a box of chocolates in the trash, and pushed open the front door.
02:13Blair shot up from the sofa.
02:15A perfect smile on his face.
02:17Ellie!
02:19You're back!
02:20How was the road?
02:21He walked over, smoothly taking my coat and handbag, and gave me a light kiss on the cheek.
02:27He'd done it for a year.
02:28It always made me feel warm.
02:30Now, it just made me sick.
02:32I suddenly wiped my cheek.
02:35Blair sat down next to me, his expression suddenly serious.
02:40Ellie, I need to talk to you about something.
02:42Here we go.
02:44I fought with a cold smile, but I kept my face a mask of confusion.
02:49The commission is auditing the family's assets.
02:52The lawyers are suggesting a temporary divorce, just on paper.
02:57It's to protect you, keep you from getting dragged into this.
03:01A temporary divorce?
03:02He explained eagerly.
03:04Then his face fell into a wounded look.
03:07It's just a formality.
03:09As soon as I clean up the family business, we'll get remarried.
03:12And yesterday, those bastards Marco and Leo called me.
03:15They said since you've been married twice, you'd never dare to divorce again.
03:18That you can't take an April Fool's joke.
03:20He was a damn good actor.
03:22If this were the Oscars, he'd take home best actor.
03:25How could they say that?
03:27I know.
03:27And I wasn't going to take that.
03:30I know my wife is the bravest woman there is.
03:32You're not afraid of anything.
03:34He pulled the papers out from under the coffee table and handed them to me.
03:39I took the file and skimmed it.
03:41It detaileded the division of assets.
03:43Most of his property, his stocks, his real estate.
03:47It was all going to me.
03:49Tomorrow, we'll give them the shock of their lives.
03:53I almost laughed out loud.
03:55He was so damn sure of himself.
03:57So certain we'd be remarried soon.
03:59That this was all just for show.
04:01I picked up the pen on the table and signed my name at the bottom of the agreement.
04:06With a clean, sharp stroke.
04:07Done.
04:08You should call them now.
04:10I want to hear it when their jaws hit the ground.
04:12Blair froze for a second.
04:13Clearly not expecting me to sign so quickly.
04:16So decisively.
04:16I pushed the papers back to him with a sweet smile.
04:19He looked a bit dazed as he collected the agreement.
04:22Then planted a soft kiss on my forehead.
04:24I knew you'd understand.
04:26You're the best wife in the world.
04:28Then he took his phone and walked into the study.
04:31I sat in the living room.
04:33Through the half open study door, I clearly heard his hushed voice.
04:37She signed.
04:39Yeah, didn't even hesitate.
04:41We'll file tomorrow.
04:43In a month we can...
04:45I told you Ellie was easy.
04:47She's still so gullible.
04:49After you're done with Lucia, make it up to Alana.
04:51Don't let her get too bent out of shape.
04:53Of course.
04:54She's my wife after all.
04:57A moment later, my own phone laid up with two messages.
05:01The first, from Marco.
05:02Long time no see, when I get together.
05:05The second, from Leo.
05:06Ellie, how are you getting divorced again?
05:09Don't be sad.
05:10I always said that guy wasn't good enough for you.
05:12How about I buy you a drink?
05:14I used to think our friendship was the most important thing in the world.
05:19Marco asked me to marry him to secure his position as heir to the Falcone family.
05:23I did it.
05:24Leo asked me to marry him to get out of an arranged marriage.
05:27I did that too.
05:28And what did I get for it?
05:30I didn't reply.
05:31I just flipped my phone face down on the table.
05:33Back in the bedroom, I silently pulled the suitcase.
05:36From the closet.
05:37After a year of marriage, I didn't have much.
05:40The clothes and jewelry, Blair had given me.
05:43I left them all behind.
05:44Just as I was tipping up the suitcase.
05:46The doorbell rang.
05:47It was Lucia.
05:48I sat at the door and watched as she stumbled in.
05:51Drunk.
05:52And threw herself into Blair's arms.
05:56Blair, I missed you so I came over.
05:59Blair instinctively glanced back at me, a flash of panic in his eyes.
06:04Lucia's drunk.
06:05She insisted on coming to see an old friend.
06:07We couldn't stop her.
06:08Alicia's still here.
06:09Have some respect.
06:10You think it's okay for a drunk woman to be hanging all over you?
06:13Blair immediately pushed Lucia away.
06:15You knew that?
06:16And you still brought her to my house?
06:18Who's the one with no respect?
06:22We're protecting Lucia's reputation.
06:24That's better than some guy who's getting cozy with another woman in front of his wife.
06:28Alright, alright.
06:30Let's not fight over something so small.
06:32Lucia's just had too much to drink.
06:34She doesn't mean any harm.
06:35Then he looked at me, his eyes searching my face.
06:39You don't mind do you Ileana?
06:42Of course not.
06:43I watched their perfectly rehearsed little play unfold.
06:47Leo, the righteous accuser.
06:49Marco, the peacemaker.
06:51Blair, the wronged husband defending his honor.
06:54If I hadn't heard them celebrating on the phone earlier,
06:57I might have actually believed they couldn't stand each other.
07:00I thought about our old friendship.
07:02Marco, Leo, and I, we grew up together.
07:06We were the three musketeers, closer than blood.
07:09My father was always busy with family business.
07:12And everyone else kept their distance because of the Moretti name.
07:17Only Marco was willing to teach me how to shoot, taking me to the range every weekend.
07:22Leo even took a bullet for me from a rival family.
07:25He still has the scar on his left shoulder.
07:27Back then, we were the only people in the world we could trust.
07:31But that all changed when Lucia showed up.
07:34She came to Chicago from Italy.
07:36All bold and fiery.
07:38She became the center of everyone's world, including Marco's and Leo's.
07:42They started revolving around her, forming a new circle.
07:45I was slowly pushed to the sidelines.
07:47Only remembered when they needed the Moretti family to solve the problem.
07:52The cracks were always there.
07:53I just chose to ignore them.
07:55Only the day was I willing to face the ugly truth.
07:58Lucia finally seemed to notice me.
08:01The lady of the house.
08:02Ileana?
08:03Long time no see.
08:05I've always felt so bad.
08:08I know you think I stole Marco and Leo from you, but I really didn't mean to.
08:13Marco's heart instantly melted.
08:15He gently steadied her.
08:16And the look he gave me was sharp with annoyance.
08:20What are you talking about?
08:21Nobody stole anybody.
08:22That's right, Lucia.
08:24Anything that can be stolen wasn't really mine to begin with.
08:27You all came at the perfect time tonight.
08:30There's something I want you all to see.
08:31I walked to the coffee table and picked up the signed divorce papers.
08:35I want to make this clear in front of everyone.
08:38These are my divorce papers with Blair.
08:40I've already signed.
08:41Blair looked panicked for a second.
08:43Clearly not expecting me to announce it like this, but he recovered quickly.
08:47He took a step forward, his voice dripping with fake concern.
08:53Ileana, you don't have to do this.
08:55Well, if you're divorced, then I guess you'll be giving me my ring back.
08:58Aphros, my eyes dropping to the diamond on my ring finger.
09:02What do you mean?
09:03My voice was dry.
09:04Lucia smiled smugly.
09:05Take the ring off and look at the inner bang.
09:08My name is still engraved on it.
09:10Slowly, I twisted off the ring that had once made my heart leap and turned it over.
09:15Among the delicate filigree, I saw our names.
09:18Blair and Eliana.
09:20But in a tiny, almost hidden spot was a line in Italian.
09:24Per Sempre, Mia Lucia.
09:27In that moment, the world started to spin.
09:29I looked at Blair, desperate for him to explain.
09:32To deny it.
09:33To tell me it was all a mistake.
09:35But he wouldn't meet my eyes.
09:36He just stood there, silent.
09:38I remembered the day he proposed.
09:41He was on one knee, looking at me with so much love.
09:45I had this ring custom made just for you.
09:47It's one of a kind in the world just like you are in my heart.
09:49I cried, thinking I was the luckiest woman alive.
09:52It turned out, the ring was never meant for me.
09:55It belonged to Lucia.
09:56It had her name on it.
09:58It was a promise of his love for her.
10:00And me, I was just the placeholder.
10:02I looked down at the divorce papers, and suddenly, I smiled.
10:06Right then, I was so glad I had signed them.
10:09I said, placing the ring on the coffee table.
10:12If it has your name on it, then it's yours.
10:18Lucia's eyes lit up.
10:20She snatched the ring, slid it onto her own finger, and admired it.
10:24Thank you, Eliana.
10:26It really does suit me.
10:27Eliana, let me explain.
10:29Blair finally said, stepping forward to grab my hand.
10:33But, I had already turned and was walking toward the stairs.
10:38Don't bother.
10:39Since we're divorced, I shouldn't be living here anymore.
10:41My office, 9am tomorrow, will finish the paperwork.
10:45I dragged my suitcase out the door, with Blair calling my name behind me.
10:49Full of panic, I didn't stop.
10:51From behind me, I heard Marco's low chuckle.
10:55Nice one, Blair.
10:56She folded even caster than when Leo and I got her to sign our marriage contracts.
11:00Lucia can't wait much longer.
11:01Let's head out tomorrow.
11:04Once the car was moving, my phone buzzed.
11:06A text from Blair.
11:07Eliana, I will explain about the ring.
11:09Find a place to stay for now, and I'll come get you in a few days.
11:13Be good.
11:13Don't overthink things.
11:15I looked at the message, a sneer playing on my lips.
11:18He still thinks I'm coming back.
11:19I gave my dad a call.
11:21Father, I'm divorced.
11:23That arranged marriage you mentioned?
11:25Is the offer still on the table?
11:26Of course, my dear daughter.
11:28I'm glad you finally made a wise decision.
11:30A year ago, after my second divorce, my father had suggested an arranged marriage to a man from a powerful
11:38allied family.
11:39But I was lost in my fantasy of falling in love with Blair and refused how stupid I had been.
11:46Half an hour later, I got a new friend request on my phone.
11:49The message read,
11:50Time to meet your fiancé.
11:52The next morning, at 9, I arrived at my downtown office with the Moretti family's private lawyer.
11:58Blair was already there, looking exhausted and anxious.
12:02He clearly hadn't slept.
12:03Ilyana, about the ring, I have to explain.
12:06The jeweler messed up the engraving.
12:07I was going to get it replaced, but there wasn't time, and I didn't want to upset you over something
12:11so small.
12:12I figured I'd quietly get you a new one after the wedding.
12:15Ilyana, I know this hurt you, but you have to believe me.
12:18What I feel for you is real.
12:20After this month, after I handle things with Lucia, we'll get remarried.
12:23I promise I'll make it up to you with the most beautiful wedding ring in the world.
12:27One month, he meant that after he finished his romantic getaway with Lucia,
12:32he expected him to remarry me like nothing happened.
12:35I understand.
12:36I was done listening to his shameless excuses.
12:38I turned to my lawyer.
12:40Let's just get this done.
12:41Blair looked stunned, probably not expecting me to be so cooperative.
12:45The whole process was quicker than I thought.
12:48Signatures, witnesses, a legally binding contract.
12:52In less than half an hour, our marriage was officially over.
12:56The moment we stepped out of the office, Blair's phone rang.
13:00He glanced at the caller ID, and his whole face softened.
13:03He answered, his voice gentle.
13:06Lucia, okay, I'm on my way.
13:11Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
13:14Wait for me, I'll be right there.
13:15He hung up and turned to me, the tenderness from the call still lingering in his eyes.
13:21He tried to look conflicted.
13:23Ileana, Lucia isn't feeling well.
13:25I have to go check on her.
13:27Wait here for me, and I'll be back to take you wherever you're staying.
13:30Then he rushed off without a second glance.
13:33I stood in the lobby, watching his hurry retreat, a wave of sadness and relief washing over me.
13:39That was the man I once loved so deeply.
13:41Not one minute after our divorce was final, he was already running to another woman.
13:48I turned and walked toward a conference room at the other end of the hall.
13:52My new fiancé was waiting.
13:54Meanwhile, after waiting by the building's entrance for nearly ten minutes and seeing no sign of Eliana, Blair decided to
14:01go back up to remind her about the plan.
14:03Just as he reached the entrance, he slammed right into a man walking out.
14:08Papers scattered across the mobile floor.
14:11Blair's divorce decree mixed with the other man's documents.
14:14A gust of wind from the revolving door flipped open the cover of one file.
14:20It was a marriage contract.
14:21As Blair bent down to grab his papers, he caught a glimpse of the photo on that contract.
14:26He froze.
14:27He only saw a small part of it, but that profile, the side of that face.
14:32The man sat politely, quickly gathering his files.
14:35Excuse me.
14:36Blair looked up, trying to get a clear look at the man's face.
14:39But he had already put on a pair of sunglasses, revealing only a sharp jawline and thin lips.
14:44There was an aristocratic air about him that felt strangely familiar to Blair.
14:50It's fine.
14:51Blair replied that his eyes were glued to the marriage contract in the man's hands.
14:55The man finished collecting his things and headed for the exit.
14:59Blair stood there, a ridiculous thought growing stronger in his mind.
15:03Who signs a marriage contract on April Fru's Day and a photo on that contract?
15:08Even though he only saw a corner of it, why did it look so familiar?
15:12He felt like he'd seen this man somewhere before.
15:16That calm, commanding presence.
15:18That natural air of old wild power.
15:20Hey, wait!
15:22Just as Blair called out to the man, his phone rang.
15:25It was Leo.
15:26He hesitated, then picked up.
15:27Blair, where the hell are you?
15:29We're all waiting.
15:30When Blair looked up again, the man was gone.
15:32A black rose rose peeled around the corner.
15:34Shit.
15:35A second later, a text from Mako came through with coordinates.
15:39Get a move on.
15:40We need to be on the private island in the Bahamas before sunset.
15:44Lucia's waiting.
15:45Blair stared at the screen and a memory hit him.
15:48A promise he'd buried for years.
15:50It was Lucia's dream back when they graduated high school.
15:53She wanted to take everyone to that secret private island and party for three days straight.
15:58Watch the most beautiful sunset and drink the strongest shit they could find.
16:02Security on the island was tight.
16:04He was the only one with an invite.
16:06This was something only he could do for her.
16:09He glanced back at the building, wondering if he should go up and give Ileana a heads up.
16:15But time was short.
16:16It was just for a month.
16:17When he got back, everything would go back to normal.
16:20Blair shook his head, pushing the thought of the mysterious man out of his mind and drove to the private
16:27airfield.
16:28When he got there, everyone was already waiting.
16:31Lucia was in a red dress, the sea breeze blowing through her long hair.
16:35The diamond necklace around her neck glittered in the setting sun.
16:39He had bought her that necklace for her 17th birthday.
16:42With six months of his allowance, she was still wearing it.
16:46Blair stood at the bottom of the jet stairs, looking at her.
16:50And it was like they were kids again, ten years ago.
16:52Back then, Lucia had just moved to Chicago from Italy, wearing the same kind of red dress.
16:58Looking at them with a shy but hopeful expression.
17:00As he was lost in the memory, a pain of gout hit him.
17:04He hadn't given Ileana many gifts.
17:06The Moratti family had everything.
17:08She didn't need luxury.
17:10He'd only given her a simple diamond bracelet for her birthday.
17:13But she'd worn it every single day, like a treasure.
17:16He suddenly remembered signing the divorce papers today.
17:19Ileana's wrist had been bare.
17:21The bracelet was gone.
17:22The realization made his stomach drop.
17:25Why wasn't she wearing it?
17:27Was she angry?
17:28Or, Lucia ran over and hooked her arm through his.
17:32Blair!
17:33What are you thinking about?
17:35We've been waiting forever.
17:37You're late, so you have to take three shots as punishment.
17:40The warmth of her arm and the sparkle in her eyes, as she looked up at him, threw him back
17:45to their teenage years.
17:46Alright, I'll take my punishment.
17:49The guy saw the vibe and started whooping and hollering, a knowing glint in their eyes.
17:54Blair still got it bad for Lucia!
17:57What, you jealous?
17:58By the time they reached the island villa, the sky was dark.
18:02On the terrace, a party was in full swing.
18:05A gentle sea breeze blew, a stars glittered overhead, and glasses clinked.
18:10Just as Blair was about to hand Lucia a glass of champagne, Marco intercepted, swapping the flute in her hand
18:17for a glass of juice.
18:18Marco said, his eyes full of concern.
18:22You're sick.
18:23No booze.
18:25Lucia took the juice, blinked her wide, innocent eyes, and asked.
18:29The air froze.
18:30Everyone stared.
18:32Sick!
18:33What are you talking about?
18:34Blair's champagne glass hung in mid-air, his eyes locked on Lucia.
18:38In the stunnedness silence, Lucia suddenly burst out laughing, covering her mouth, her eyes glancing with mischief.
18:47April Fools!
18:49Raising her juice glass, almost doubled over with laughter.
18:53I'm not dying!
18:54I just needed an excuse to get everyone together for a wild party!
19:01Blair froze solid.
19:02The sound of waves crashing against the rocks seemed suddenly louder.
19:06The distant cries of seabirds, mocking his stupidity.
19:11Lucia wasn't sick.
19:12This was all a joke.
19:14He thought about how he divorced Eliana for this joke.
19:17He thought about Eliana's unnervingly calm expression as she signed the papers,
19:22about the missing diamond bracelet on her wrist.
19:25A hot flash of anger shot through him.
19:28His voice was rough.
19:30What did you say?
19:32Seeing his face, Lucia's smile faltered, but she was still defiant.
19:38Oh, don't be so serious!
19:39It's not like you lost anything!
19:40You get to hang out with me on this beautiful island!
19:43Lucia, even for an April Fools joke, that was a little much.
19:49Yeah, we were all really worried.
19:52Blair just stood there, the champagne foot trembling in his hand.
19:58Seeing his dark expression, Lucia immediately put on her best innocent hurt look.
20:05She walked up to him, tugging lightly on his sleeve, her eyes welling up.
20:10Blair, are you mad at me?
20:12I just...
20:13I just missed the days when we were all together.
20:16Her eyes were red, as if she was about to cry.
20:19I know you have your own life now, you have a wife.
20:23But our friendship, all the good times we had, that was all real, wasn't it?
20:30That fragile, helpless look hit Blair right in his weak spot.
20:35He remembered the 17-year-old Lucia, the first time she'd cried and asked him for help.
20:41And the fierce, protective urge he'd felt.
20:45That feeling had never completely disappeared.
20:49The others started chiming in.
20:52Some cousin from a pissing family snickered.
20:55Someone we know could never stay mad at her.
20:59Yeah.
21:00Damn right!
21:01Back in school, anyone who messed with Lucia had to answer to Blair.
21:05He would have put a guy in the ground for her!
21:10Everyone laughed, and the tension started to fade.
21:14Blair looked at Lucia at the verge of tears, and finally caved.
21:18I'm not angry, just surprised.
21:22Lucia's face broke into a smile.
21:24She pushed a drink into his hand.
21:27Her cheeks flushed as she looked up at him.
21:30Thank you for coming out with me.
21:32For remembering my dream.
21:34Her voice was soft, calming his frayed nerves.
21:37Blair raised a glass, looking at the radiant woman in front of him.
21:41And the anger and suspicion began to melt away.
21:45Screw it, he thought.
21:47Let's just call it a perfect send-off to their younger days.
21:52The party ignited again.
21:54Laughter and clinking glasses filling the air.
21:57As the night hit its peak...
22:00Hey, Blair's divorced, and Lucia's single!
22:03It's perfect!
22:08Everyone knew you two were crazy about each other back in the day!
22:13Now's your chance!
22:15Get together!
22:17Get together!
22:18Get together!
22:19Get together!
22:19Get together!
22:20Yeah!
22:21Blair even divorced the Moretti princess for Lucia!
22:23It's on you now, Lucia!
22:25The crowd went wild, cheering and whistling, the sound echoing across the island.
22:31Lucia's face turned beet red, and she shyly looked down, but the slight curve of her lips showed she didn't
22:37mind one bit.
22:39Blair stood frozen, the deafening chance ringing in his ears.
22:43But his mind flashed back to Eliana's eyes, in the office that day, so calm, so final.
22:51He'd thought she was calm because she knew the divorce was fake.
22:55Now, he wasn't so sure.
22:57The look in her eyes?
22:59It was like she was looking at a stranger, not the husband she loved.
23:04Lucia whined, a hint of complaint in her tone.
23:07Blair?
23:08You're not gonna join in there teasing, are you?
23:12Blair snapped back to reality.
23:14He looked at the girl, who had been his first love, opened his mouth to say something, but the words
23:21got stuck.
23:23He couldn't figure it out.
23:25Wasn't this exactly what he wanted?
23:28This escape?
23:29This freedom?
23:30So, why did he feel so damn empty?
23:33The party ended in a blur.
23:35Blair was blackout drunk.
23:36He vaguely remembered someone helping him upstairs, unbuttoning his shirt.
23:40Soft fingers traced his neck.
23:42He tried to push them away, but he had no strength.
23:44He mumbled in the haze between sleep and waking.
23:47Ilyana.
23:50Blair, I'm here.
23:52I've always been here.
23:54He woke up the next morning, to sunlight streaming through the floor to ceiling windows.
23:59His head was pounding.
24:01The hangover made his thoughts feel like sludge.
24:04He slowly opened his eyes and saw a spill of black hair on the pillow next to him.
24:09Not Ilyana's wavy chestnut hair.
24:11This was straight and jet black.
24:13He shot up, suddenly half sober.
24:16It was Lucia.
24:17The sheet had stepped down to her waist.
24:19Her shoulders were bare.
24:20Fragments of the night before flashed in his mind.
24:23Lucia crying.
24:24Saying she was scared of being alone.
24:26That she'd always loved him.
24:27She kissed him.
24:28And then...
24:29God.
24:30Blair cursed, rubbing his temples hard.
24:33He instinctively grabbed his phone.
24:35No messages from Eliana.
24:37That wasn't right.
24:39Usually, if he was gone for half a day on business, she'd text him, asking what he was
24:44doing, what he'd eaten, if he missed her.
24:46Sometimes a dozen messages a day.
24:48Just all that little stuff.
24:50He used to find it a little annoying.
24:52Now, the silence was unnerving.
24:54Why hadn't she sent a single text this time?
24:57Did she really not care about the divorce?
24:59To a stand, Lucia stirred beside him.
25:02She slowly opened her eyes, and a satisfied smile spread across her face, when she saw
25:07him sitting there.
25:08Good morning, Blair.
25:11Lucia, I'm sorry.
25:12I was drunk last night.
25:13We shouldn't have...
25:14What the hell is that supposed to mean?
25:16I mean...
25:18Last night was a mistake.
25:20We were both drunk.
25:21A mistake?
25:22You're trying to brush me off with that?
25:23She tried to get out of bed, but her legs gave out, and she nearly fell.
25:27Blair instinctively caught her, then immediately let go, as if he had been burned.
25:31That small action was the final straw.
25:34Blair Russo, how long are you going to keep up this act?
25:37The devoted husband act?
25:38Did you forget?
25:40It was Alana's old man who put a gun to your family's head to make you marry her.
25:43No, that's not how it was.
25:45I was the one who went after Alana.
25:47You don't even love her!
25:49She didn't believe in love.
25:50Was only willing to do a contract marriage for a friend's sake.
25:53I was the one who pursued her.
25:55Who convinced her to give me her heart.
25:57You're lying!
25:59You told me I was the one you loved!
26:02You wrote me a love letter, didn't you?
26:03His words stabbed Lucia like a knife.
26:06Her face went pale, her eyes filling with tears.
26:09Blair stood rooted to the spot, his palms slick with cold sweat.
26:13A love letter.
26:14He had never written her a love letter.
26:16The only one he had ever written was for Alana, but he never gave it to her.
26:20He had no idea how it ended up in Lucia's hands, but he couldn't say that.
26:24Not now.
26:26Lucia, listen to me.
26:27I don't want to hear your excuses!
26:28You're divorced now, why can't you be with me?
26:33Do all those years mean nothing?
26:35She started sobbing, hysterically, her whole body shaking.
26:39Suddenly, she runs for the vanity and grabbed the fruit knife.
26:43Lucia, what are you doing?
26:46She didn't answer.
26:47She pressed the blade to her own throat.
26:49The sharp edge left a thin red line on her pale skin.
26:53If you don't do what I say, I'll kill myself!
26:55Alright, alright, just calm down, okay?
26:57If you leave me, I'll die right here!
26:59Okay, okay, I won't leave. I'll stay, I'll stay with you.
27:02Just put the knife down.
27:03Hearing that, the crazed look in her eyes slowly faded.
27:07She lowered the knife, then collapsed into his arms, crying like a child.
27:12I know I'm terrible, I'm selfish, but I really do love you.
27:15Just stay with me for a while.
27:17Just until you figure out what you really want. Please?
27:20Okay, I'll stay.
27:21Lucia's tears tend to a smile.
27:24She immediately grabbed his phone.
27:26Before Blair could react, she had his contacts open and was deleting a name.
27:30What are you doing?
27:32Deleting everything, Aliana.
27:33This way you can be with me in peace. No distractions.
27:36Blair watched as Aileen's phone number, her private messages, her email address, all of it disappeared one by one.
27:43A strange panic seized him, that he'd already given his word.
27:47He could only watch as her name was erased from his life.
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