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00:002 a.m.
00:01The phone rings.
00:02Bring me some condoms.
00:04I'm at his door, soaked to the bone.
00:06He stares at my wet clothes.
00:08Who told you to be a good girl?
00:09I hand him the bag.
00:10I've loved him for seven long years,
00:12but his first love is back.
00:14He's planning to have sex with her,
00:15and he told me to bring him some condoms.
00:17Here are the magnums you wanted.
00:19He brushes my knuckles with his thumb.
00:21Isabella is not here yet.
00:23Why don't we use them first?
00:24I freeze.
00:25Then he laughs.
00:27Just kidding.
00:28I'm not that much of a jerk.
00:29Sir, I set up a blind date for you next week.
00:31You've been with me for years.
00:32I don't want you to feel you'll go, right?
00:34His eyes are cold.
00:36I know the truth.
00:37His true love is coming back.
00:39He's disposing of me before she arrives.
00:42I clench my fists.
00:44Just send me the address.
00:47Sir.
00:47He flinches at the words, sir.
00:49I turn to leave.
00:51Wait.
00:52He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:55Don't leave tonight.
00:56But isn't someone else coming?
00:57You actually believe that?
00:59Do you think I'm just some total scumbag?
01:01Who else has there been but you?
01:03He carries me to the bed.
01:05This is the last time.
01:07Isabella is coming home tomorrow.
01:09I don't want her to suspect a thing.
01:10So be a good girl.
01:12Go to that date.
01:13The mask is finally off.
01:15He's choosing her.
01:16I don't say a word.
01:18James is a literal machine.
01:20They say men slow down after 25.
01:22With him?
01:23That's a total lie.
01:24The sun was already coming up.
01:26He finally finished and hit the shower.
01:28I grabbed my clothes and headed out.
01:30That's our unwritten rule.
01:31He hates sleeping next to anyone.
01:33For five years, no matter how tired.
01:35I always crawled to the guest room.
01:38Next morning, he was back from the gym.
01:40I rushed downstairs.
01:44I saved some breakfast for you.
01:46No time.
01:47I'll miss my bus.
01:48I can just drive you.
01:49He said.
01:50No.
01:50I blurted out.
01:51My promotion results come out today.
01:54I can't be seen in your car.
01:55Otherwise, they'll think I slept my way to the top.
01:57The room went dead silent.
01:59He stopped and let out a cold laugh.
02:01Fine.
02:02Suit yourself.
02:03He handed me a business card.
02:05Your blind date for next week.
02:07My head started spinning.
02:08One night made me almost forget.
02:10I came here to end this mess.
02:11The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last night
02:14was to end our five-year messy relationship.
02:16I didn't want to seem desperate.
02:18I took the card.
02:19The edges stung.
02:21Okay.
02:21I whispered.
02:23I'll go.
02:26I've lived at James' house every weekend for years.
02:29Back then, I'd carry heavy bags of clothes.
02:31He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around.
02:34But today, I'm packing it all up.
02:37My pink slippers, my pajamas.
02:39Everything is gone.
02:40James just leaned against the door, watching.
02:43We're just boss and employee now.
02:45He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:48Don't worry.
02:49He smirked.
02:50I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:52I rushed to my desk just before 10 a.m.
02:55My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee.
02:58Don't forget us when you're the director.
02:59I blushed.
03:01The results aren't even out.
03:03You deserve it.
03:04You work the hardest.
03:05Five years of hard work.
03:06It's yours.
03:07I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team.
03:10If I win, expensive sushi is on me.
03:15The whole office started cheering.
03:19Three minutes left.
03:21I refreshed my email.
03:23Then, the notification popped up.
03:25We regret to inform you.
03:27Promotion denied.
03:29My mind went completely blank.
03:31The team crowded around.
03:34Then, dead silence.
03:38H.R. walked in with a woman in white.
03:41This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed by the James.
03:46I looked up and stopped breathing.
03:48She looked exactly like the photo.
03:50The one James kept hidden in his wallet.
03:54I felt like I had a heavy flu.
03:56I walked to James' office like a robot.
03:58I couldn't stop wiping away my tears.
04:01I knocked.
04:04Come in.
04:07Why?
04:08I asked, my voice trembling.
04:10What?
04:11So many positions in this company.
04:13Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
04:15He finally looked at me.
04:17She wanted it.
04:18Just because she wanted it?
04:19What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
04:22I almost died on that Africa assignment.
04:25James stood up and walked toward me.
04:27Claire, this is reality.
04:29I decide everything.
04:30I just wanted fairness.
04:32He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:34Fairness?
04:36You want to talk about fairness?
04:37We didn't sleep together.
04:39We'd be nothing.
04:40You took the shortcut.
04:41Now you want fairness?
04:43His words felt like a slap to my face.
04:45I worked my heart out for seven years.
04:47I pushed myself every single day.
04:49I had to prove I belonged here.
04:51But he was right.
04:52I got into company because of him.
04:54That's how this all started.
04:56He gave it to me when he wanted to,
04:57and threw me away when he didn't.
04:59I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:06So I'm done.
05:07I'm quitting today.
05:09Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie.
05:12I moved to New York right after graduation.
05:15My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly.
05:17I was drowning in stress and heartbreak.
05:20So I went to a bar to drink the pain away.
05:22I had never had that much alcohol before.
05:24I drank until I completely lost my mind.
05:27Usually, I'm too shy to talk to strangers.
05:30But that night, I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:32That guy was James.
05:34He looked like a star on a magazine cover.
05:37He was cold and kept rejecting everyone.
05:39Do you want to come home with me?
05:41But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:43He took a sip and let out a low laugh.
05:46I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:50We spent the night in my tiny apartment.
05:53It was an experience like never before.
05:55It was so beautiful, I completely lost myself.
05:59I thought I'd never see him again.
06:01I was wrong.
06:03The next day, I went to the interview.
06:06I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit.
06:08My heart almost jumped out of my chest.
06:10I recognized him instantly, but stayed calm.
06:13A few hours later, I got the job offer.
06:16On my first day, he cornered me in the elevator.
06:19Claire, right?
06:20Can you handle a physical-only relationship?
06:24I'm usually conservative, but his eyes were deep.
06:29Aye, aye, can do that, I whispered.
06:31The moment I said it, I knew I was screwed.
06:34I fell for him, hopelessly.
06:37By day, he was my boss.
06:39By night, my lover.
06:43He gave me money,
06:46jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:50But he also taught me everything about work.
06:54I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
06:57But today, the fairy tale finally died.
07:00I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:03I finally realized the painful truth.
07:06If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:09Since I didn't get promoted, I don't even need his signature to quit.
07:15I went to HR and quit in mean it.
07:18Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
07:21Thanks for everything, Diana.
07:25Diana, can you do me a huge favor?
07:27Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:32I don't want anyone to know I don't want anyone to know I'm gone.
07:35She is the only one who knows about me and James.
07:39I promise.
07:41After work, my grandma called me.
07:44Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:46You said I'd be the first to know.
07:48My throat tightened.
07:49I couldn't stop crying.
07:51Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
07:55The line went silent for a second.
07:57That's great.
07:58I missed you so much.
08:00Come home.
08:00I'll cook your favorite food.
08:03I started to sob uncontrollably.
08:06I knew she was just comforting me.
08:09She used to brag about my city job.
08:12I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:16My dream was so beautiful.
08:19My dream was so beautiful.
08:22But reality was just too cruel.
08:24I couldn't sleep that night.
08:26So I started scrolling.
08:29At 2.10 a.m. I saw it.
08:31A local post.
08:33He still loves holding me in his sleep.
08:35James' hand was around her waist.
08:37Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:40My heart literally stopped.
08:43I knew that ring better than anyone.
08:45I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:50You don't need to buy me gifts you can't afford.
08:52There's really no point.
08:53But you deserve the best.
08:54He kissed me and looked so in love.
08:56Given our relationship,
08:57I didn't think James would actually wear this ring.
09:00The next day, he wore it to work.
09:02He even smirked and flashed it at me.
09:05Every female colleague in the office was gossiping.
09:09God, he looked so good.
09:11It hurt.
09:12Now that ring is on another girl's photo.
09:15They look so perfect together.
09:19It hit me all of a sudden.
09:21The person he's willing to hold
09:25was never me.
09:28One week left until I quit.
09:30Then Isabella showed up at the cast.
09:32She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:35I found this in James' guest room.
09:37So you're the side piece.
09:39Before I could speak,
09:40ice cold coffee hit my face.
09:42Then came the slap.
09:43Hard.
09:44She hissed.
09:45How can you be too cheap?
09:47I went to swing back,
09:48but my wrist was caught.
09:49It was James.
09:50He didn't even look at me.
09:52Get in the car, Isabella.
09:54I'll handle this.
09:57You replaced me after six months?
10:01Isabella was sobbing.
10:03Once she left,
10:04James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:07Did I not tell you
10:08never about her ass?
10:10I pulled away and laughed.
10:12She found me, James.
10:13I was just waiting for my date.
10:16The one you set up, remember?
10:18I pointed outside.
10:19He's here.
10:20James' face went pale.
10:22His jaw tightened.
10:24Fine.
10:24He snapped.
10:26Enjoy yourself.
10:27He threw his coat over me
10:28and walked away.
10:29The date was a disaster.
10:31An entitled rich brat.
10:36When I got home,
10:37a shadow was waiting.
10:38James was leaning against the wall
10:40checking his watch.
10:41Home already?
10:43No dinner?
10:43No movie?
10:44I tried to walk past,
10:45but he pinned me to the wall.
10:47Are you that obsessed with me?
10:50Not interested in other men at all?
10:52Then he dropped the bomb.
10:54I'm marrying Isabella.
10:56Don't get any ideas.
10:58There's trouble
10:59and you're fired.
11:01My heart shattered.
11:02I kept my eyes dry.
11:04Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:06I know exactly where I stand.
11:08I walked upstairs
11:09without looking back.
11:11Downstairs.
11:12James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:14He saw wet my window
11:15until the lights went out.
11:17I went home and sold everything.
11:19Every gift,
11:20every memory,
11:21gone.
11:21At the office,
11:23James was a stranger.
11:25Good morning, Mr. James.
11:27Cold.
11:27Professional.
11:28I already bought my ticket home.
11:32I'm coming.
11:33Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:35Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:36He handed me roses.
11:38My favorite.
11:39Suddenly,
11:40a loud honk cut the air.
11:42James was staring from his Bentley.
11:44He looked furious.
11:45Then he sped off.
11:46The next day was my last day.
11:48The client, Mr. Harry,
11:50was a creep.
11:51He kept touching me.
11:52I felt sick.
11:53It was raining and dark
11:55when I left.
11:56Footsteps behind me.
11:57It was him.
11:58Hey, baby.
11:59Get in my car.
12:00He smirked.
12:01I ran into a dark alley,
12:03trembling.
12:04I pressed the panic button
12:05on my watch.
12:06Please answer, James.
12:08I sobbed.
12:09The call connected.
12:10It was Isabella.
12:12James is showering.
12:14What do you want?
12:15Isabella, help.
12:16A man is stalking me.
12:19Silence.
12:19Then a cruel laugh.
12:21Another fake emergency?
12:22Nice try.
12:23Who is it?
12:25Just Claire,
12:26trying to annoy me.
12:27If you talk to her,
12:28I'm leaving.
12:29James' voice was soft,
12:31soothing him.
12:32Okay, baby.
12:32I won't pick up.
12:34The line went dead.
12:35Harry was right behind me.
12:3710 o'clock a.m.
12:38My desk is empty.
12:40I'm never late,
12:41but James didn't care.
12:42He thought I was just
12:43throwing a tantrum.
12:44The meeting starts.
12:45My chair is still empty.
12:46Suddenly,
12:47the HR director screams.
12:48It's Claire.
12:49She's in trouble.
12:50James' face goes pale instantly.
12:52He stands up,
12:53his chair screeching.
12:54What do you mean?
12:55He sees security footage.
12:56It's me in a dark alley.
12:58But in that dark alley,
12:59Harry was dragging me with my hair.
13:01I fought.
13:02I screamed.
13:03I desperately pressed my watch.
13:05The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:07I waited for him to save me,
13:09but he never came,
13:10because his other girl blocked me
13:11while I was fighting for my life.
13:14He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:17Diana's voice is shaking.
13:19Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:21The client tried to assault her last night.
13:22A stranger saved her just in time.
13:25She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:27She's begging us to call the police.
13:29Where is she?
13:30She quit a week ago.
13:31She's already gone.
13:32James stands frozen,
13:33veins popping on his head.
13:34Why wasn't I told?
13:35Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
13:38Diana stares him down with red eyes.
13:39Company policy.
13:41Junior staff only need their manager's sign-off.
13:43You denied her promotion.
13:45Remember?
13:45James is speechless.
13:46It feels like a slap to his face.
13:47He knows exactly why she failed.
13:49And now it's too late.
13:50I just landed.
13:52The police called.
13:53I gave my statement over the phone.
13:55Then, I threw my SIM card away.
13:57Bye.
13:58New York.
13:59Goodbye.
14:00Passed.
14:01I went home and bought a house.
14:02In cash.
14:03No more debt to anyone.
14:05I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:07That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:10I finally opened my own store.
14:12Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:14I thought,
14:15Life is finally good.
14:17But at night,
14:18I still thought of James.
14:19He used to be my everything.
14:21I thought I'd never get over him.
14:22Until six months later,
14:24At a bar,
14:25I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:27The same back.
14:28The same drink.
14:29I waited for the pain to hit.
14:31But,
14:32Nothing.
14:33No pain at all.
14:34I just turned back and laughed.
14:36That's when I knew.
14:37I'm finally free.
14:39A year later,
14:40I saw James again.
14:42My shop was booming.
14:43My rivals were furious.
14:47They hired trolls to smear my brand.
14:50So I sued them.
14:52I didn't back down.
14:55I thought it was over.
14:56I was wrong.
14:59Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
15:01They smashed my phone.
15:02I couldn't call help.
15:04Then,
15:05A familiar shadow charged in.
15:07It was James.
15:08He jumped in front of me.
15:09Call 911.
15:10He barked,
15:11Tossing his phone.
15:12A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:14James didn't even blink.
15:16He shielded me.
15:18The blade sank deep into his side.
15:20Blood soaked his shirt.
15:21I forgot to breathe.
15:22He leaned on me,
15:24Gasping for air.
15:25He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:26Don't be scared.
15:28It takes more than that to kill me.
15:29The ambulance took him away.
15:31I was frozen.
15:32It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:35James survived.
15:36He's stable now.
15:38His family rushed to the hospital.
15:41He's hurt because of you!
15:43I never asked him to save me.
15:44How can you be so icy?
15:46I was the one who blocked you.
15:49James never got your call for help.
15:51He almost killed that guy for you.
15:53I don't care.
15:54We broke up a year ago.
15:58He loved you more than he knew.
16:00She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:03Every single one was to my city.
16:05He came here twice every month,
16:07just to watch you from afar.
16:09James woke up and saw me.
16:11His voice was a raspy mess.
16:13I thought I'd never see you again.
16:15I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:18You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:20He looked away like a guilty child.
16:22I didn't mean to bother you.
16:24James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:26We've already turned the page.
16:28He looked pale.
16:29His eyes filled with tears.
16:31I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:33I actually had a better plan for you.
16:36I closed my eyes.
16:37My chest felt tight.
16:39This won't make me come back, James.
16:42But you never told me.
16:43Why didn't you explain it back then?
16:45James froze.
16:47No words came out.
16:49Because you didn't think I needed to know.
16:51You were always so high and mighty.
16:54My feelings never mattered to you.
16:56He looked crushed.
16:58Broken.
16:58Broken.
16:58But you're not so high and mighty.
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