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I Left The Billionaire
He's Crazy
He's Crazy
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00:00Seven years. I gave Julian Sterling seven years. All I got back was, I'm bored. He walked away.
00:06He went straight to someone younger. This time, I didn't cry. I took off my ring,
00:12cut my brand new wedding gown to pieces, and left London at midnight. His friends started betting.
00:18How long until she comes crawling back? Julian laughed. Three days. But I stayed gone. Julian
00:24finally gave in and called me. Sienna. Enough games. Come home. Mr. Sterling. Rule number one.
00:31Never leave a girl alone overnight. Someone else will step in. Put her on the phone. Now. A hand
00:37brushed my cheek. She can't. She's asleep. His lips brushed my ear. I'll have her call you when she
00:44wakes up. It had been seven years with Julian. I bought a custom Vera Wong gown in secret. Yes,
00:50I was going to propose to him. He'd never brought up marriage, so I was going to do it myself.
00:56I even had the speech planned out in my head. I thought if I was brave enough,
01:00seven years would finally mean something. That night, I was a few minutes late to the party.
01:06The door wasn't fully closed. Voices spilled out of the private room.
01:10Sienna? Come on. I got bored a long time ago. Julian lit a cigar. His tone was deadpan.
01:16Seven years, Tristan. Wouldn't you get bored too?
01:19The room erupted in laughter. Seven years? Even a superstar gets old.
01:23She is hot, though. Remember Julian's birthday? She wore that black Tom Ford slip dress?
01:28Every guy was droobling. So what, Julian? So you're really done with her?
01:32Do I ever bluff? So, if I made a move on Sienna, you wouldn't mind?
01:37Be my guest, if you don't mind taking my leftovers.
01:41More laughter. Man, you serious? Picking up his leftovers?
01:44I just stood there. Frozen. The dress bag was still in my car. The engagement ring I bought him
01:50was still in my purse. And inside that room, the man I loved was calling me leftovers.
01:56I didn't open the door. I texted him. He didn't ask a single question. That's when it clicked.
02:02It was over.
02:03Two days later, the rumors hit the Chelsea social scene. Julian was chasing a younger drama student
02:09named Lila. She was young, sheltered, and easy to impress. He chased her the same way he used to
02:15chase me. Throwing flowers, cars, and diamonds at her feet. Two days later, he showed up with her at
02:22our weekend hangout. When they walked in, the room went dead silent. The other girls looked at me with
02:28pity. What? Why is everyone staring? Julian pulled Lila onto the leather sofa. He finally looked at me.
02:35Sienna, since everyone's here, let's clear things up. Go ahead. We've been on and off for years.
02:40It's pointless. My hands clenched into fists. Lila's different. She's young, innocent. I actually
02:46care about her. I won't do her wrong. She deserves a real commitment. The room went even quieter.
02:52Seven years with me. And he'd never once said marriage out loud. I nodded.
02:57Got it. We can still be friends. Anything you need, I've got you, as long as you stay
03:01in the city. I almost laughed. I stood up. No, we're done, Julian. Let's make it a clean
03:07break so we don't confuse your new girl. Fair. Enjoy your night. I'll have the driver.
03:11No need. Taxi's faster. I walked out. A voice drifted into the hallway.
03:16How long this time? Two days? Nah. She looked serious. A week. Three days. She'll be back
03:22in tears. Same as always. She can't leave you. Everyone knows she's obsessed.
03:27I let out a bitter laugh. Obsessed? Maybe I had been. But that version of me was gone.
03:33Never again. Back at the penthouse. I walked into the walk-in closet.
03:38Six months of waiting for this dress. For something I'd never wear. I ran my fingers over the fabric.
03:44It was soft and delicate. A quiet laugh slipped out. I grabbed a pair of fabric scissors.
03:50Snip. White silk fell to the floor in pieces. Like everything I thought we had.
03:54I walked into the living room. Slid the diamond ring off my finger.
03:59Seven years. Reduced to one cold circle of stone and platinum. Then I walked away.
04:04I didn't pack much. Only the essentials. Clothes. Passport. Laptop. Everything else stayed.
04:11If Julian wanted the apartment. The furniture. The gifts. The memories. He could keep all of it.
04:18I scribbled a quick note. I didn't write goodbye. I didn't ask why. By then, he'd already given me my
04:25answer. I booked a late night flight to Paris. My best friend, Nora, moved there last year.
04:30I needed an escape. Or maybe, I needed a fresh start. Paris was exactly what I needed. We went shopping
04:37and had afternoon tea. One night, Nora dragged me to a private lounge.
04:42Just old friends. Nothing dramatic.
04:44Drinks were flowing. Then, the heavy double doors swung open. Every woman in the room stopped
04:49breathing. Oh my god. Roman Mercer? You actually showed up? Did hell freeze over or something?
04:54Had a meeting nearby. Heard this was happening. Figured I'd drop by.
04:57His eyes swept the room. They locked onto mine for a split second. Then he looked away. Calm.
05:03Controlled. Unreadable. Which somehow made it worse. Men like Julian liked being seen.
05:09Roman looked like a man used to hiding what he wanted.
05:12Sia. He's totally here for you. I looked at him through a tipsy haze. He was taller than Julian.
05:18A black wool overcoat over a dark bespoke suit. Sharp jawline. Broad shoulders. I squinted. Then shook
05:25my head. No way. We haven't talked in years. Not since college, really. He was always surrounded
05:29by people like him. I was just... me. Nora ignored me. Roman, could I ask you a favor?
05:35He looked over. We've all been drinking. Would you mind taking Sia home later? I don't want
05:40her taking an ubbery alone. I froze. Sure. Thanks, Roman. Sia, giving seven years to one guy is a
05:46terrible investment. Julian can fool around all he wants, so why can't you move on? And Roman Missal?
05:51Total upgrade. Oh yeah? Babe, trust me. I've dated 18 men. I know what I'm talking about.
05:57I almost choked on my drink. The way he's looking at you feels like he's already undressing you.
06:03My fingers tightened around the glass. Roman was still watching me. Roman drove me back to the
06:09hotel. The city lights blurred past the window. We stopped at the entrance. Thanks for the ride
06:14tonight. Don't mention it. I reached for the door handle, but Julian's mocking voice echoed in my head.
06:19Three days. Do you want to come up for a drink? Careful, Sia. You might regret that. Maybe. But tonight,
06:25I don't want to think. I don't want to be the girl he left behind. His jaw tightened. Like that
06:29answer
06:29cost him something. Like he hated that Julian had made me feel that small. I held his stare.
06:35Then stop me. He didn't. And the second they did, his hand was on my waist. His mouth crashed onto
06:42mine.
06:42My breath caught. The alcohol hit all at once. My knees buckled. I gripped his waist just to stay
06:48upright. Roman, there's a camera. He glanced up at the corner. Spun me around to block the angle.
06:55And claimed my mouth again. At my door, I fumbled with the key card.
06:59Last chance. Sienna, if you want me to stop, say it now.
07:03Stop? I wrapped my finger around his tie and pulled him closer.
07:07You already ruined my lipstick. He smiled. His thumb brushed my swollen bottom lip.
07:12Then don't change your mind later. We didn't even make it to the bedroom.
07:17He pinned me against the cold wall. The world narrowed to heat, breath, and him.
07:22A soft gasp slipped out. Roman, seriously?
07:26Sienna, I've waited long enough. His hand slid behind my back. His pace was relentless.
07:32Five minutes later, I could barely feel my legs. Roman carried me to the bed. I buried my face in
07:39the pillows, laughing softly. Roman Mercer, have you been a monk or something?
07:43He shot me a dark look. Busy.
07:45For how long? Years.
07:47Seriously? A sudden wave of grief hit me. Tears spilled over my cheeks. It wasn't even about
07:53Julian anymore. It was worse than that. For seven years, I'd let one man teach me that love could
07:58expire, and devotion could turn embarrassing. And now here was Roman, looking at me like I was worth
08:04choosing. I didn't know what to do with that. Hey.
08:08I shouldn't have dragged you into this.
08:09He caught my chin and turned me back. You didn't drag me. I came.
08:14I... This isn't fair to you.
08:16Sienna, you started this.
08:18His thumb brushed away my tears.
08:20So don't pull away halfway through.
08:22He leaned closer, forehead almost touching mine.
08:26If you choose me, don't hesitate.
08:28Day 7 in Paris.
08:30My phone buzzed. A text from Felix.
08:33Sia, when are you coming back to London?
08:35Not planning to. Everyone misses you.
08:38Tristan's birthday is in a few days.
08:40Come join us?
08:41No.
08:42Send him my gift.
08:44Alright.
08:44Just take care of yourself.
08:46Yeah?
08:47I didn't reply again.
08:48Felix slid his phone across the marble table.
08:50Julian, maybe you should call her. She'll listen to you.
08:53I stared at the glowing screen, crushed the cigar into the crystal ashtray, and stood up.
08:57Come back or not, I don't care. Stay there and rot for all I care.
09:01Hey, don't be like that. She's probably just hurt.
09:03Yeah, she even took off the ring this time. Maybe you went too far with Leela.
09:07We're fucking done! What the hell does she want?
09:10Listen carefully. No one contacts her again. I don't care if she disappears.
09:14Alright, alright. No one will. Just calm down.
09:17You were in the hospital two days ago with a stomach bleed.
09:20Yeah?
09:20You never got this bad when Sienna was around.
09:22She's gone for a week, and you've already wrecked yourself.
09:25You were never like this when she was here.
09:27She kept you fed, kept you sober, kept your life running.
09:30Shut up!
09:31But that only made the room quieter. With every word, my face grew darker.
09:35Finally, I grabbed my coat and stormed out.
09:37The freezing London wind hit my face, but the fire in my chest kept burning.
09:41Seven days. Not a single call, not a single text.
09:43So this is a game now?
09:45Fine.
09:46I pulled out my phone and blocked Sienna's number.
09:48You'd better not come crying back this time. I won't care anymore.
09:52My phone never rang again.
09:54Later that afternoon, I was at my laptop, finishing an article.
09:59My phone lit up again. I picked up.
10:02See ya. Dinner.
10:03Instantly, the exhaustion of the day melted away.
10:06I leaned back in my chair.
10:08I'm brain dead. Fried a few million cells today.
10:11I'll pick. A French bistro? I know a place that serves this garlic butter escargot and you'll love it.
10:16I blinked, surprised. I used to love eating escargot. Messy little shells drenched in garlic and herbs.
10:22But Julian always said looking at snails disgusted him. So I stopped eating them.
10:27Then I stopped wanting them.
10:28You don't have to cater to me. I'll eat anything.
10:30That's what I want. Reminds me of that rustic little place near our campus. You used to order it all
10:34the time.
10:35You remember that?
10:36I remember more than you think.
10:37All right. Let's do it.
10:39I'm downstairs. Come on down.
10:41The bistro was tiny and crowded. It smelled heavily of roasted garlic and cheap wine.
10:45Roman, in a custom Brioni suit and a Rolex, looked completely out of place.
10:50But he didn't care. He took a napkin and carefully wiped down my wobbly wooden chair.
10:55Polished my silverware with hot water. Poured my sparkling water.
10:58Wow. Your ex-girlfriend trained you well.
11:01Roman paused. He dropped the napkin, looking up at me across the cramped table.
11:06Who told you I had an ex?
11:07I blinked.
11:08No one. I just assumed.
11:11You assumed wrong.
11:12And for some reason.
11:13My heartbeat sped up.
11:15In college, wasn't there always a girl around you?
11:18She was a childhood friend. They grew up together. I thought you two were a thing.
11:22Elena? We grew up together, sure. But I never dated her. Never wanted to. She's like a sister.
11:27So, no one else all these years?
11:29Went on a few dates. Didn't work out. Ended.
11:32Why?
11:33Roman looked at me for a long second.
11:35Because they weren't you.
11:36That's it?
11:37I lowered my eyes.
11:39Sia, I won't lose control like that again.
11:41Like what?
11:42He cleared his throat. Even in the dim lighting of the bistro, the tips of his ears looked slightly flushed.
11:48You'll find out tonight.
11:49Later that night, he drove me back.
11:51I finally understood what he meant. My entire body was trembling. My hair was drenched in sweat. And my fingers
11:58were too weak to even curl. But Roman wasn't stopping.
12:01Roman, are you even human?
12:03He lowered his head and kissed my neck.
12:06Sia, tell me. Is this better?
12:09I shook my head, stubbornly refusing to answer. He didn't push. Just slowed down even more. And that was worse.
12:17Tears spilled from the corners of my eyes. My nails dug into his back.
12:21Roman, please.
12:23Now tell me, Sifa.
12:24His eyes were bloodshot with restraint. Sweat dripped from his forehead onto my skin. I shut my eyes. Couldn't hold
12:31it in anymore.
12:33Yeah.
12:33His burning hands gripped my waist. He drove into me with devastating force. Sending my mind completely blank. Right before
12:41everything went blank. I felt him lean in. Close to my ear.
12:44Sia, if you like it, don't leave.
12:50Meanwhile, in London, it was Tristan's birthday. Sienna didn't go, but her gift did. Inside the VIP lounge, I sat
12:55on the leather sofa, smoking in silence. Half a bottle of scotch was already gone. Tristan opened the gift. It
13:01was a pair of vintage Cartier cufflinks.
13:03Nice piece.
13:04He quickly tried to put the box away.
13:06Give it here.
13:07Tristan froze for a second, then handed it over. I opened the box. The logo was subtle, but unmistakable.
13:13Put them away.
13:14I muttered, shoving the box back. Tristan let out a breath and reached for them. Suddenly, I grabbed an empty
13:18whiskey bottle. I slammed it against the marble table. Glass exploded everywhere. A deep gash tore across the back of
13:24my hand. Blood poured out instantly. The room erupted in panic.
13:27What the hell? Are you insane?
13:29That's bad. We need to go to the hospital.
13:30I stood completely still.
13:32Sienna would never buy Cartier.
13:34Everyone stared at me. They didn't understand. Sienna remembered details. Brands I hated, scotch I liked, the exact cufflink style
13:41I'd once called tacky.
13:42If she'd sent Cartier, either someone else had helped her choose it, or she'd stopped caring enough to choose it
13:46all.
13:47Come on, man. She probably just picked it out randomly.
13:49Yeah, it's not like it's your birthday. Sienna used to plan your gifts months ahead, and everyone knows you meant
13:54everything to her. She still loves you.
13:56Still in love with me?
13:56The noisy room instantly fell dead silent.
13:59Julian, maybe we should call her, or at least get your hand checked.
14:03Before I could stop him, Tristan pulled out his phone. He snapped a picture of my bleeding hand and sent
14:08it to Sienna. I didn't stop him. Or maybe I just didn't want to.
14:11The VIP lounge was dead silent. Ten excruciating seconds passed. Then Tristan's phone lit up.
14:17See? What'd I tell you? Sia still cares about you. Julian, look! It's her!
14:21I didn't look at the phone. I turned my head away, but everyone saw me relax.
14:24Julian, do you want to take this?
14:26I ignored him, taking a slow sip of my drink.
14:28Fine, I got it. Tristan answered the call and put it on speaker.
14:32Tristan, what happened? Are you hurt?
14:34No, no, it's Julian! Sia, you have no idea how bad it is! There's blood everywhere! He won't stop bleeding!
14:39Sia, you still there? You should come back. He's not listening to anyone.
14:44Tristan?
14:44Yeah? Yeah, I'm here. Sia, tell him!
14:47I don't want to hear about him. Whatever he does now, it has nothing to do with me. We're over.
14:52I mean that.
14:53Sia?
14:54And happy birthday.
14:55The dial tone echoed loudly in the opulent room. Tristan stood frozen. The room was dead quiet. I looked around
15:00the room, then smiled.
15:01Why so quiet?
15:02No one answered.
15:03What, all of you lost your voices?
15:05I said, why is everyone so fucking quiet?
15:08Julian, don't get worked up. Your hand.
15:10Yeah, it's still bleeding.
15:11Don't worry about it. I've wanted to say this for a while. What you did was too much.
15:16She's a girl, Julian. If you don't love her anymore, you should have ended it properly.
15:20Who said I wanted a clean break? Seven years! Even a damn dog would be more loyal after that long!
15:25Then tell me this. How many seven-year stretches does a woman get in one life? And what if she
15:30never comes back?
15:31Don't do something you'll regret, Julian.
15:33Across the room, Declan sat in the shadows, his dark eyes locked onto Vivian's retreating back, his wife of two
15:38years.
15:39Not going after her?
15:40Declan smirked, lighting a cigarette.
15:42Wife? My wife's on set. Won't be back till next month.
15:45Keep pushing it.
15:46Declan didn't respond. Vivian wasn't Sienna. Sienna could walk away.
15:49Vivian? She had too much tying her down. She wasn't going anywhere. Not even if she wanted to.
15:54After I hung up the phone, Roman wrapped his arms around me from behind.
15:58Sia, are you going back to London?
16:00No. And even if I did, it wouldn't be for him.
16:03Do you still love him?
16:04No. I'm not even that upset.
16:05What? Maybe I checked out a long time ago. Maybe the moment he did.
16:10I won't do that. I won't stray. I won't look at anyone else. I won't make you cry.
16:14Sia, be with me.
16:16But looking into those intense eyes, I froze. I gently pushed him away.
16:20Roman, I'm sorry.
16:22Why are you apologizing?
16:23I took a breath, steadying myself.
16:26I'm scared. I don't want a relationship. Not again. Let's just keep it simple. No strings.
16:32If you meet someone you really like, you can walk away anytime.
16:35That's easier for you?
16:37It's safer. For both of us.
16:39When I looked up, his eyes were red. He stepped back. A broken laugh slipped out.
16:44Sienna, what am I to you? A convenience?
16:48I didn't answer.
16:49I'm sorry, Roman. If this makes you uncomfortable, I'll leave tonight.
16:52Sia, you can't do this to me.
16:55He turned around, grabbed his overcoat, and walked toward the door.
16:58I took a half step forward to stop him, but my feet felt glued to the floor.
17:03As his hand grabbed the doorknob, he stopped.
17:05He looked back at me. He even forced a painful smile.
17:09Sorry, I just, I need a minute to myself. Give me some time, Sia. I'll give you my answer.
17:13The door clicked shut. I collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained.
17:18It was 3 in the morning. I drove back to Sienna's hotel.
17:20I got out, leaned against the car, and lit a cigarette.
17:23Windows glowed all over the building. I had no idea which one was hers.
17:27Less than 2 days. That was all it took for me to figure it out.
17:30Sienna had just crawled out of a 7-year disaster.
17:33Of course she was scared. I pushed too hard.
17:35Maybe if keeping things undefined made her feel safe, then fine.
17:38I could live without a title. Because wanting her and not having her,
17:42I already knew that pain. The worst of it was a year and a half ago.
17:45So, right after graduation, when I found out that Sienna had moved in with Julian,
17:49back in college, I used to look for her without meaning to.
17:52In lecture halls, at campus events, in crowded cafes, even in places I knew she probably wouldn't be.
17:58There was the problem with Sienna.
18:00Once I noticed her, every room felt wrong without her in it.
18:03I never made a move.
18:04By the time I was ready, she was already his.
18:07There was the moment I forced myself to let go.
18:09I let my family set me up on a few dates.
18:11Tried to move on.
18:12Tried to become the kind of man who could forget her.
18:15I failed.
18:16I crushed a cigarette under my shoe.
18:17The tension left my face.
18:19Something stadia took its place.
18:21If the girl I love had finally come into my life, and I still lost her,
18:24then I didn't deserve happiness at all.
18:26I got back in the car.
18:27This time, I wasn't letting go.
18:29The night before I planned to leave Paris, I went out drinking with Nora.
18:34Okay.
18:35Spill.
18:36How's it going with Roman?
18:37Don't start.
18:38Oh, I'm starting.
18:40Glow like that.
18:41Skin like that.
18:42Girl, he's been taking very good care of you.
18:45Can you not?
18:47I shouldn't drag him into this.
18:48I don't want a relationship.
18:50I don't want marriage.
18:51Sia, why are you punishing yourself because of your ex?
18:54That's not him.
18:55Is that fair to him?
18:57Look, I get it.
18:58But just because your ex was trash doesn't mean the next guy deserves the fallout.
19:02Now, you don't get to let Julian ruin this too.
19:04Not for you, and not for Roman.
19:06Now, you actually think you don't deserve real love?
19:09Was that true?
19:10Seven years on and off, I stopped believing in anything steady.
19:15Started doubting everything, everyone, even myself.
19:18Why can't I deserve something real?
19:20Exactly.
19:22Do you even realize how amazing you are?
19:25I'm serious.
19:26You're gorgeous, smart, and you've always taken care of yourself.
19:28Any man would be lucky to have you.
19:30Stop letting Julian decide what you deserve.
19:32You deserve the best, not someone like Julian.
19:34Trust me, he's going to regret this for the rest of his life.
19:37Losing you?
19:38He'll never get over it.
19:40Now, call Roman.
19:42What?
19:42And cancel your flight.
19:44Don't think I didn't notice?
19:45You're running again.
19:48What if, what if it ends the same way?
19:50What if one day he gets tired of me too?
19:52Then he doesn't deserve you.
19:54But that's not a reason to run before anything even starts.
19:57It won't.
19:58Why?
19:59A man who's serious doesn't lose the woman he wants.
20:01Do you really think Roman is like Julian?
20:03No.
20:04Then call him.
20:04You have no idea how happy that man's about to be.
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