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