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