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I Left the Billionaire. He's Crazy. - Full
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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 bedding.
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,
00:30rule number one, never leave a girl alone overnight. Someone else will step in. Put her
00:35on the phone. Now. A hand brushed my cheek. She can't. She's asleep. His lips brushed my ear.
00:43I'll have her call you when she wakes up. It had been seven years with Julian. I bought a custom
00:48Vera Wong gown in secret. Yes, I was going to propose to him. He'd never brought up marriage,
00:54so I was going to do it myself. I even had the speech planned out in my head. I thought
00:59if I
00:59was brave enough. Seven years would finally mean something. That night, I was a few minutes
01:05late to the party. The 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? She wore that
01:27black Tom Ford slip dress. Every 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? Be my guest, if you
01:39don't mind
01:39taking my leftovers. More laughter. Man, you serious? Picking up his leftovers? I just stood there,
01:46frozen. The dress bag was still in my car. The engagement ring I bought him was still in my purse.
01:51And inside that room, the man I loved was calling me leftovers. I didn't open the door. I texted him.
01:59He didn't ask a single question. That's when it clicked. It was over. Two days later, the rumors
02:05hit the Chelsea social scene. Julian was chasing a younger drama student named Lila. She was young,
02:11sheltered, and easy to impress. He chased her the same way he used to chase me. Throwing flowers,
02:17cars, cars, and diamonds at her feet. Two days later, he showed up with her at our weekend hangout.
02:24When they walked in, the room went dead silent. The other girls looked at me with pity.
02:29What? Why's 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.
02:38We've been on and off for years. It's pointless. My hands clenched into fists.
02:43Lila's different. She's young. Innocent. I actually care about her. I won't do her wrong.
02:49She deserves a real commitment. The room went even quieter. Seven years with me,
02:54and he'd never once said marriage out loud. I nodded. Got it. We can still be friends.
02:59Anything you need, I've got you, as long as you stay in the city. I almost laughed. I stood up.
03:04No. 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.
03:11Taxi'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 in
03:22tears. Same as always. She can't leave you. Everyone knows she's obsessed. I let out a bitter laugh.
03:29Obsessed? Maybe I had been, but that version of me was gone. Never again. Back at the penthouse,
03:35I walked into the walk-in closet. Six months of waiting for this dress. For something I'd never
03:41wear. I ran my fingers over the fabric. It was soft and delicate. A quiet laugh slipped out.
03:47I grabbed a pair of fabric scissors. Snip. White silk fell to the floor in pieces.
03:53Like everything I thought we had. I walked into the living room. Slid the diamond ring off my finger.
03:58Seven years. Reduced to one cold circle of stone and platinum. Then I walked away. I didn't pack much.
04:06Only the essentials. Clothes. Passport. Laptop. Everything else stayed. If Julian wanted the
04:12apartment. The furniture. The gifts. The memories. He could keep all of it. I scribbled a quick note.
04:19I didn't write goodbye. I didn't ask why. By then, he'd already given me my answer. I booked a late
04:26night flight to Paris. My best friend, Nora, moved there last year. I needed an escape. Or maybe,
04:33I needed a fresh start. Paris was exactly what I needed. We went shopping and had afternoon tea.
04:39One night, Nora dragged me to a private lounge. Just 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?
04:55Had 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,
05:04controlled, 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.
05:14I 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,
05:26we haven't talked in years. Not since college, really. He was always surrounded by people like
05:30him. I was just... me. Nora ignored me. Roman, could I ask you a favor? He looked over.
05:37We've all been drinking. Would you mind taking Sia home later? I don't want her taking an
05:40nubbery alone. I froze. Sure. Thanks, Roman. Sia, giving seven years to one guy is a terrible
05:46investment. Julian can fool around all he wants, so why can't you move on? And Roman Missal? Total
05:51upgrade. Oh yeah? Babe, trust me. I've dated 18 men. I know what I'm talking about. I almost choked
05:59on my drink. The way he's looking at you feels like he's already undressing you. My fingers tightened
06:04around the glass. Roman was still watching me. Roman drove me back to the hotel. The city lights
06:10blurred past the window. We stopped at the entrance. Thanks for the ride tonight. Don't
06:15mention it. I reached for the door handle, but Julian's mocking voice echoed in my head.
06:20Three days. Do you want to come up for a drink? Careful, Sia. You might regret that. Maybe.
06:25But tonight, I don't want to think. I don't want to be the girl he left behind. His jaw tightened,
06:29like that answer cost him something, like he hated that Julian had made me feel that small.
06:34I held his stare. Then stop me. He didn't. And the second they did, his hand was on my waist.
06:40His mouth crashed onto mine. My breath caught. The alcohol hit all at once. My knees buckled.
06:47I gripped his waist just to stay upright. Roman, there's a camera. He glanced up at the corner,
06:53spun me around to block the angle, and claimed my mouth again. At my door, I fumbled with the
06:59key card. Last chance. Sienna, if you want me to stop, say it now. Stop? I wrapped my finger around
07:05his tie and pulled him closer. You already ruined my lipstick. He smiled. His thumb brushed
07:10my swollen bottom lip. Then 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. A soft gasp slipped
07:24out. Roman, seriously? Sienna, I've waited long enough. His hand slid behind my back. His pace
07:31was relentless. Five minutes later, I could barely feel my legs. Roman carried me to the bed. I buried
07:38my face in the pillows, laughing softly. Roman Mercer, have you been a monk or something? He shot
07:43me a dark look. Busy. For how long? Years. Seriously? A sudden wave of grief hit me. Tears
07:50spilled over my cheeks. It wasn't even about Julian anymore. It was worse than that. For seven
07:56years, 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. I didn't know what to do with
08:07that.
08:07Hey. I shouldn't have dragged you into this. He caught my chin and turned me back. You didn't drag me.
08:12I came. I... This isn't fair to you. Sienna, you started this. His thumb brushed away my tears.
08:20So don't pull away halfway through. He leaned closer, forehead almost touching mine. If you
08:26choose me, don't hesitate. Day seven in Paris. My phone buzzed. A text from Felix. Sia, when are you
08:34coming back to London? Not planning to. Everyone misses you. Tristan's birthday is in a few days.
08:40Come join us? No. Send him my gift. All right. Just take care of yourself. Yeah? I didn't reply
08:47again. Felix slid his phone across the marble table. Julian, maybe you should call her. She'll
08:52listen to you. I stared at the glowing screen, crushed the cigar into the crystal ashtray and
08:56stood up. Come back or not, I don't care. Stay there and rot for all I care. Hey, don't be
09:02like
09:02that. She's probably just hurt. Yeah, she even took off the ring this time. Maybe you went too far
09:06with Leela. We're fucking done. What the hell does she want? Listen carefully. No one contacts
09:12her again. I don't care if she disappears. All right. All right. No one will. Just calm
09:16down. You were in the hospital two days ago with a stomach bleed. Yeah. You never got this
09:21bad when Sienna was around. She's gone for a week and you've already wrecked yourself. You
09:26were never like this when she was here. She kept you fed, kept you sober, kept your life
09:30running. Shut up. But that only made the room quieter. With every word, my face grew darker.
09:35Finally, I grabbed my coat and stormed out. The freezing London wind hit my face, but the fire in
09:40my chest kept burning. Seven days. Not a single call, not a single text. So this is a game now?
09:45Fine. I pulled out my phone and blocked Sienna's number. You'd better not come crying back this time.
09:50I won't care anymore. My phone never rang again. Later that afternoon, I was at my laptop,
09:57finishing an article. My phone lit up again. I picked up. See ya. Dinner. Instantly, the exhaustion
10:05of the day melted away. I leaned back in my chair. I'm brain dead. Fried a few million cells today.
10:11I'll pick. A French bistro? I know a place that serves best 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. Then I
10:27stopped wanting them. You don't have to cater to me. I'll eat anything. That's what I want.
10:31Reminds me of that rustic little place near our campus. You used to order it all the time.
10:35You remember that? I remember more than you think.
10:38All right. Let's do it. I'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. But he didn't care.
10:51He took a napkin and carefully wiped down my wobbly wooden chair,
10:55polished my silverware with hot water, poured my sparkling water.
10:59Wow. 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?
11:08I blinked.
11:08No one. I just assumed.
11:11You assumed wrong.
11:12And for some reason, my heartbeat sped up.
11:15In college, wasn't there always a girl around you? She was a childhood friend.
11:19They 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?
11:30Went 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. I finally understood what he meant. My entire body was trembling.
11:55My hair was drenched in sweat. And my fingers were too weak to even curl. But Roman wasn't stopping.
12:01Roman, are you even human?
12:04He 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.
12:16Tears spilled from the corners of my eyes. My nails dug into his back.
12:21Roman, please.
12:22Now tell me, Sifa.
12:24His eyes were bloodshot with restraint. Sweat dripped from his forehead onto my skin.
12:29I shut my eyes. Couldn't hold it in anymore.
12:33Yeah.
12:33His burning hands gripped my waist. He drove into me with devastating force.
12:38Sending my mind completely blank.
12:40Right before everything went blank.
12:42I felt him lean in. Close to my ear.
12:45Sia, if you like it, don't leave.
12:50Meanwhile, in London. It was Tristan's birthday. Sienna didn't go. But her gift did.
12:54Inside the VIP lounge, I sat on the leather sofa. Smoking in silence. Half a bottle of scotch was already
12:59gone.
13:00Tristan opened the gift. It 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, then handed it over.
13:10I opened the box. The logo was subtle, but unmistakable.
13:13Put them away.
13:14I muttered, shoving the box back.
13:15Tristan let out a breath and reached for them.
13:17Suddenly, I grabbed an empty whiskey bottle.
13:19I slammed it against the marble tape.
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? 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.
13:36Sienna remembered details.
13:38Brands I hated. Scotch I liked.
13:39The exact cufflink style I'd once called tacky.
13:42If she'd sent Cartier, either someone else had helped her choose it,
13:45or she'd stopped caring enough to choose it all.
13:47Come on, man. She 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.
13:53And everyone knows you 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, maybe we should call her.
14:01Or at least get your hand checked.
14:03Before I could stop him, Tristan pulled out his phone.
14:06He snapped a picture of my bleeding hand and 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? What did I tell you?
14:18Sia still cares about you.
14:20Julian, look. It's her.
14:21I didn't look at the phone.
14:22I turned my head away, but everyone saw me relax.
14:25Julian, do you want to take this?
14:26I ignored him, taking a slow sip of my drink.
14:28Fine, I got it.
14:29Tristan answered the call and put it on speaker.
14:32Tristan, what happened? Are you hurt?
14:34No, no, it's Julian.
14:35Sia, you have no idea how bad it is.
14:37There's blood everywhere.
14:37He won't stop bleeding.
14:39Sia, you still there?
14:41You should come back.
14:42He's not listening to anyone.
14:44Tristan.
14:44Yeah? Yeah, I'm here.
14:46Sia, tell him.
14:47I don't want to hear about him.
14:48Whatever he does now, it 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 in the opulent room.
14:58Tristan stood frozen.
14:58The room was dead quiet.
15:00I looked around the 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.
15:10Your hand.
15:10Yeah, it's still bleeding.
15:11Don't worry about it.
15:12I've wanted to say this for a while.
15:14What you did was too much.
15:16She's a girl, Julian.
15:17If you don't love her anymore, you should have ended it properly.
15:20Who said I wanted a clean break?
15:22Seven years.
15:23Even a damn dog would be more loyal after that long.
15:25Then tell me this.
15:26How many seven-year stretches does a woman get in one life?
15:29And what if she never comes back?
15:31Don't do something you'll regret, Julian.
15:33Across the room, Declan sat in the shadows.
15:35His dark eyes locked onto Vivian's retreating back.
15:37His wife of two years.
15:39Not going after her?
15:40Declan smirked, lighting 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, Roman wrapped his arms around me from behind.
15:58Sia, are you going back to London?
16:00No.
16:01And even if I did, it wouldn't be for him.
16:03Do you still love him?
16:04No.
16:04I'm not even that upset.
16:07Maybe 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, be with me.
16:16But looking into those intense eyes, I froze.
16:18I gently pushed him away.
16:21Roman, I'm sorry.
16:22Why are you apologizing?
16:24I took a breath, steadying myself.
16:26I'm scared.
16:27I don't want a relationship.
16:29Not again.
16:29Let's just keep it simple.
16:31No strings.
16:32If you meet someone you really like, you can walk away anytime.
16:36That's easier for you?
16:37It's safer for both of us.
16:39When I looked up, his eyes were red.
16:42He stepped back.
16:43A broken laugh slipped out.
16:44Sienna, what am I to you?
16:47A convenience?
16:47I didn't answer.
16:49I'm sorry, Roman.
16:50If 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.
16:59I 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.
17:06He looked back at me.
17:07He even forced a painful smile.
17:09Sorry, I just, I need a minute to myself.
17:11Give me some time, Sia.
17:12I'll give you my answer.
17:13The door clicked shut.
17:15I collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained.
17:18It was 3 in the morning.
17:19I drove back to Sienna's hotel.
17:21I got out, leaned against the car, and lit a cigarette.
17:23Windows glowed all over the building.
17:25I had no idea which one was hers.
17:27Less than 2 days.
17:28That 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.
17:34I pushed too hard.
17:35Maybe if keeping things undefined made her feel safe, then fine.
17:38I could leave without a title.
17:40Because wanting her and not having her, I already knew that pain.
17:43The worst of it was a year and a half ago, right after graduation.
17:46When I found out that Sienna had moved in with Julian, back in college, I used to look
17:51for her without meaning to.
17:52In lecture halls, at campus events, in crowded cafes, even in places I knew she probably wouldn't
17:58be.
17:58That 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.
18:06That 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, then I didn't
18:25deserve 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-
18:54And 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?
19:11Seven 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.
19:41Now, 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 it ends the same way?
19:50What if one day he gets tired of me, too?
19:52Then he doesn't deserve you.
19:55But that's not a reason to run before anything even starts.
19:58It 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.
20:05You have no idea how happy that man's about to be.
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