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Craving My Brother's Best Friend
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00:00Who told you to be a good girl?
00:02I hand him the bag.
00:03I've loved him for seven long years, but his first love is back.
00:06He's planning to have sex with her, and he told me to bring him some condoms.
00:10Here are the magnums you wanted.
00:12He brushes my knuckles with his thumb.
00:14Isabella is not here yet.
00:16Why don't we use them first?
00:17I freeze, then he laughs.
00:20Just kidding.
00:21I'm not that much of a jerk.
00:22I set up a blind date for you next week.
00:24You've been with me for years.
00:25I don't want you to feel you'll go, right?
00:27His eyes are cold.
00:28I know the truth.
00:30His true love is coming back.
00:32He's disposing of me before she arrives.
00:35I clench my fists.
00:37Just send me the address.
00:40Sir.
00:41He flinches at the word, sir.
00:43I turn to leave.
00:44Wait.
00:46He wraps a Burberry shawl around me.
00:48Don't leave tonight.
00:49But, isn't someone else coming?
00:51You actually believe that?
00:53Do you think I'm just some total scumbag?
00:55Who else has there been but you?
00:56He carries me to the bed.
00:58This is the last time.
01:00Isabella is coming home tomorrow.
01:02I don't want her to suspect a thing.
01:04So be a good girl.
01:06Go to that date.
01:07The mask is finally off.
01:08He's choosing her.
01:10I don't say a word.
01:12James is a literal machine.
01:13They say men slow down after 25.
01:16With him?
01:17That's a total lie.
01:18The sun was already coming up.
01:20He finally finished and hit the shower.
01:21I grabbed my clothes and headed out.
01:24That's our unwritten rule.
01:25He hates sleeping next to anyone.
01:27For five years, no matter how tired.
01:29I always crawled to the guest room.
01:32Next morning he was back from the gym.
01:34I rushed downstairs.
01:38I saved some breakfast for you.
01:40No time.
01:41I'll miss my bus.
01:42I can just drive you.
01:43He said.
01:44No.
01:44I blurted out.
01:46My promotion results come out today.
01:48I can't be seen in your car.
01:49Otherwise they'll think I slept my way to the top.
01:52The room went dead silent.
01:53He stopped and let out a cold laugh.
01:55Fine.
01:56Suit yourself.
01:58He handed me a business card.
02:00Your blind date for next week.
02:01My head started spinning.
02:02One night made me almost forget.
02:04I came here to end this mess.
02:06The reason I agreed to drop off condoms last night was to end our five-year messy relationship.
02:10I didn't want to seem desperate.
02:12I took the card.
02:14The edges stung.
02:15Okay.
02:16I whispered.
02:17I'll go.
02:20I've lived at James' house every weekend for years.
02:23Back then, I'd carry heavy bags of clothes.
02:25He built me a walk-in closet just to keep me around.
02:29But today, I'm packing it all up.
02:31My pink slippers.
02:32My pajamas.
02:33Everything is gone.
02:35James just leaned against the door.
02:37Watching.
02:38We're just boss and employee now.
02:40He let out a cold, sharp laugh.
02:43Don't worry.
02:43He smirked.
02:44I won't make things hard for you at work.
02:47I rushed to my desk just before 10 a.m.
02:50My co-worker bought me a congrats coffee.
02:52Don't forget us when you're the director.
02:54I blushed.
02:56The results aren't even out.
02:58You deserve it.
02:59You work the hardest.
03:00Five years of hard work.
03:02It's yours.
03:02I didn't hold back and smiled at the whole team.
03:05If I win, expensive sushi is on me.
03:10The whole office started cheering.
03:14Three minutes left.
03:15I refreshed my email.
03:18Then, the notification popped up.
03:21We regret to inform you.
03:23Promotion denied.
03:24My mind went completely blank.
03:26The team crowded around.
03:28Then, dead silence.
03:33HR walked in with a woman in white.
03:36This is Isabella, our new director, personally appointed by the James.
03:41I looked up and stopped breathing.
03:44She looked exactly like the photo.
03:46The one James kept hidden in his wallet.
03:49I felt like I had a heavy flu.
03:52I walked to James' office like a robot.
03:54I couldn't stop wiping away my tears.
03:57I knocked.
03:59Come in.
04:02Why?
04:04I asked, my voice trembling.
04:06What?
04:06So many positions in this company.
04:09Why did you give Isabella my promotion?
04:11He finally looked at me.
04:13She wanted it.
04:14Just because she wanted it?
04:15What of the seven years I gave you and your company?
04:18I almost died on that Africa assignment.
04:22James stood up and walked toward me.
04:23Claire, this is reality.
04:25I decide everything.
04:26I just wanted fairness.
04:28He let out a cool, low laugh.
04:31Fairness?
04:32You want to talk about fairness?
04:34If we didn't sleep together, you'd be nothing.
04:36You took the shortcut.
04:38Now you want fairness?
04:39His words felt like a slap to my face.
04:42I worked my heart out for seven years.
04:44I pushed myself every single day.
04:46I had to prove I belonged here.
04:48But he was right.
04:49I got into company because of him.
04:51That's how this all started.
04:52He gave it to me when he wanted to,
04:54and threw me away when he didn't.
04:56I have no right to talk about fairness.
05:03So I'm done.
05:04I'm quitting today.
05:06Meeting James was like a scene from a bad movie.
05:09I moved to New York right after graduation.
05:12My boyfriend cheated and moved on instantly.
05:14I was drowning in stress and heartbreak.
05:16So I went to a bar to drink the pain away.
05:19I had never had that much alcohol before.
05:21I drank until I completely lost my mind.
05:24Usually I'm too shy to talk to strangers.
05:27But that night, I hit on the hottest guy there.
05:30That guy was James.
05:31He looked like a star on a magazine cover.
05:34He was cold and kept rejecting everyone.
05:37Do you want to come home with me?
05:38But I walked right up and sat next to him.
05:41He took a sip and let out a low laugh.
05:44I've never met anyone as bold as you.
05:48We spent the night in my tiny apartment.
05:50It was an experience like never before.
05:52It was so beautiful, I completely lost myself.
05:56I thought I'd never see him again.
05:59I was wrong.
06:01The next day I went to the interview.
06:03I looked up and saw him in a sharp suit.
06:06My heart almost jumped out of my chest.
06:08I recognized him instantly but stayed calm.
06:11A few hours later, I got the job offer.
06:14On my first day, he cornered me in the elevator.
06:17Claire, right?
06:18Can you handle a physical-only relationship?
06:22I'm usually conservative, but his eyes were deep.
06:27Aye, aye, can do that, I whispered.
06:29The moment I said it, I knew I was screwed.
06:32I fell for him, hopelessly.
06:35By day, he was my boss.
06:37By night, my lover.
06:41He gave me money, jewelry, and expensive bags.
06:48But he also taught me everything about work.
06:52I actually started to hope he'd love me back.
06:55But today, the fairy tale finally died.
06:59I was kicked out like a total fool.
07:02I finally realized the painful truth.
07:05If it's not meant to be yours, it never will be.
07:07Since I didn't get promoted, I don't even need his signature to quit.
07:14I went to HR and quit in minutes.
07:16Diana, the HR director, gave me a hug.
07:20Thanks for everything, Diana.
07:23Can you do me a huge favor?
07:26Keep my resignation a secret for now.
07:31I don't want anyone to know I'm gone.
07:33She is the only one who knows about me and James.
07:38I promise.
07:40After work, my grandma called me.
07:43Sweetie, did you get the promotion?
07:45You said I'd be the first to know.
07:47My throat tightened.
07:48I couldn't stop crying.
07:51Grandma, I'm leaving the New York.
07:54The line went silent for a second.
07:57That's great.
07:57I missed you so much.
07:59Come home.
08:00I'll cook your favorite food.
08:03I started to sob uncontrollably.
08:05I knew she was just comforting me.
08:08She used to brag about my city job.
08:12I wanted to buy her a house here.
08:15My dream was so beautiful.
08:18My dream was so beautiful.
08:21But reality was just too cruel.
08:24I couldn't sleep that night.
08:26So I started scrolling.
08:29At 2.10am I saw it.
08:31A local post.
08:32He still loves holding me in his sleep.
08:35James' hand was around her waist.
08:37Then I saw the Cartier ring.
08:39My heart literally stopped.
08:42I knew that ring better than anyone.
08:45I saved for months to buy it for him.
08:49You 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, I 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.
09:31Then, Isabella showed up at the cafe.
09:33She threw a bag with a hair strand on the table.
09:35I found this in James' guest room.
09:38So you're the side piece.
09:40Before I could speak, ice cold coffee hit my face.
09:43Then came the slap.
09:44Hard.
09:45She hissed.
09:46How can you be so cheap?
09:47I went to swing back.
09:48But my wrist was caught.
09:50It was James.
09:51He didn't even look at me.
09:53Get in the car, Isabella.
09:55I'll handle this.
09:58You replaced me after six months?
10:02Isabella was sobbing.
10:04Once she left, James' eyes turned cold as ice.
10:08Did I not tell you?
10:09Never about her ass.
10:11I pulled away and laughed.
10:13She found me, James.
10:15I was just waiting for my date.
10:17The one you set up, remember?
10:19I pointed outside.
10:21He's here.
10:22James' face went pale.
10:24His jaw tightened.
10:25Fine.
10:26He snapped.
10:27Enjoy yourself.
10:28He threw his coat over me and walked away.
10:31The date was a disaster.
10:33An entitled rich brat.
10:37When I got home while Shadow was waiting,
10:39James was leaning against the wall checking his watch.
10:43Home already?
10:44No dinner?
10:45No movie?
10:45I tried to walk past, but he pinned me to the wall.
10:48Are you that obsessed with me?
10:51Not interested in other men at all?
10:53Then he dropped the bomb.
10:56I'm marrying Isabella.
10:58Don't get any ideas.
11:00Because trouble, then you're fired.
11:02My heart shattered.
11:04I kept my eyes dry.
11:06Don't worry, Mr. James.
11:07I know exactly where I stand.
11:10I walked upstairs without looking back.
11:13Downstairs, James lit a cigarette in the dark.
11:16He saw wet my window until the lights went out.
11:19I went home and sold everything.
11:21Every gift, every memory, gone.
11:24At the office, James was a stranger.
11:27Good morning, Mr. James.
11:29Cold, professional.
11:30I already bought my ticket home.
11:35I'm coming.
11:36Then Tom brought me a latte.
11:38Let's grab dinner tonight?
11:39He handed me roses.
11:40My favorite.
11:42Suddenly, a loud honk cut the air.
11:44James was staring from his Bentley.
11:46He looked furious.
11:48Then he sped off.
11:49The next day was my last day.
11:51The client, Mr. Harry, was a creep.
11:53He kept touching me.
11:55I felt sick.
11:56It was raining and dark when I left.
11:58Footsteps behind me.
12:00It was him.
12:01Hey, baby, get in my car.
12:02He smirked.
12:04I ran into a dark alley, trembling.
12:06I pressed the panic button on my watch.
12:09Please answer, James.
12:11I sobbed.
12:12The call connected.
12:13It was Isabella.
12:15James is showering.
12:16What do you want?
12:18Isabella, help.
12:19A man is stalking me.
12:21Silence, then a cruel laugh.
12:24Another fake emergency?
12:25Nice try.
12:26Who is it?
12:27Just Claire, trying to annoy me.
12:30If you talk to her, I'm leaving.
12:32James' voice was soft, soothing her.
12:35Okay, baby, I won't pick up.
12:37The line went dead.
12:38Harry was right behind me.
12:4010 o'clock a.m.
12:42My desk is empty.
12:43I'm never late, but James didn't care.
12:45He thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
12:47The meeting starts.
12:48My chair is still empty.
12:49Suddenly, the HR director screams.
12:51It's Claire.
12:52She's in trouble.
12:53James' face goes pale instantly.
12:55He stands up, his chair screeching.
12:57What do you mean?
12:58He sees security footage.
13:00It's me in a dark alley.
13:01But in that dark alley, Harry was dragging me with my hair.
13:05I fought.
13:05I screamed.
13:06I desperately pressed my watch.
13:08The SOS button linked to his phone.
13:10I waited for him to save me.
13:12But he never came.
13:13Because his other girl blocked me.
13:15While I was fighting for my life.
13:17He was busy ignoring me to punish me.
13:21Diana's voice is shaking.
13:22Claire sent a report to HQ.
13:24The client tried to assault her last night.
13:26A stranger saved her just in time.
13:28She ran to find a camera for proof.
13:30She's begging us to call the police.
13:32Where is she?
13:34She quit a week ago.
13:35She's already gone.
13:35James stands frozen.
13:37Veins popping on his head.
13:38Why wasn't I told?
13:39Why wasn't her resignation on my desk?
13:41Diana stares him down with red eyes.
13:43Company policy.
13:45Junior staff only need their manager's sign-off.
13:47You denied her promotion.
13:48Remember?
13:49James is speechless.
13:50It feels like a slap to his face.
13:51He knows exactly why she failed.
13:53And now it's too late.
13:54I just landed.
13:56The police called.
13:57I gave my statement over the phone.
13:59Then, I threw my SIM card away.
14:01Bye.
14:02New York.
14:03Goodbye.
14:04Passed.
14:05I went home and bought a house.
14:06In cash.
14:07No more debt to anyone.
14:09I sold all the designer bags he gave me.
14:11That gave me $300,000 to start over.
14:14I finally opened my own store.
14:17Grandma's smile was like sunshine.
14:19I thought, life is finally good.
14:21But at night, I still thought of James.
14:23He used to be my everything.
14:25I thought I'd never get over him.
14:27Until six months later, at a bar, I saw a guy who looked just like him.
14:31The same back.
14:33The same drink.
14:34I waited for the pain to hit.
14:36But, nothing.
14:37No pain at all.
14:39I just turned back and laughed.
14:40That's when I knew.
14:42I'm finally free.
14:43A year later, I saw James again.
14:46My shop was booming.
14:48My rivals were furious.
14:52They hired trolls to smear my brand.
14:55So I sued them.
14:56I didn't back down.
15:00I thought it was over.
15:01I was wrong.
15:04Six thugs cornered me in an alley.
15:06They smashed my phone.
15:07I couldn't call help.
15:09Then, a familiar shadow charged in.
15:12It was James.
15:13He jumped in front of me.
15:14Call 911.
15:15He barked, tossing his phone.
15:17A man pulled a knife and lunged.
15:19James didn't even blink.
15:21He shielded me.
15:23The blade sank deep into his side.
15:25Blood soaked his shirt.
15:26I forgot to breathe.
15:28He leaned on me, gasping for air.
15:30He wiped a tear from my cheek.
15:31Don't be scared.
15:33It takes more than that to kill me.
15:35The ambulance took him away.
15:36I was frozen.
15:38It all felt like a living nightmare.
15:41James survived.
15:42He's stable now.
15:43His family rushed to the hospital.
15:46He's hurt because of you!
15:48I never asked him to save me.
15:50How can you be so icy?
15:52I was the one who blocked you.
15:54James never got your call for help.
15:57He almost killed that guy for you.
15:59I don't care.
16:00We broke up a year ago.
16:04He loved you more than he knew.
16:06She handed me an envelope of tickets.
16:09Every single one was to my city.
16:11He came here twice every month.
16:13Just to watch you from afar.
16:15James woke up and saw me.
16:17His voice was a raspy mess.
16:19I thought I'd never see you again.
16:21I tossed the plane tickets on the table.
16:23You've already seen me plenty of times.
16:26He looked away like a guilty child.
16:28I didn't mean to bother you.
16:30James, it doesn't matter anymore.
16:32We've already turned the page.
16:34He looked pale.
16:35His eyes filled with tears.
16:37I'm sorry about your promotion.
16:39I actually had a better plan for you.
16:42I closed my eyes.
16:44My chest felt tight.
16:46This won't make me come back, James.
16:48But you never told me.
16:49Why didn't you explain it back then?
16:52James froze.
16:53No words came out.
16:55Because you didn't think I needed to know.
16:57You were always so high and mighty.
17:00My feelings never mattered to you.
17:02He looked crushed.
17:04Broken.
17:05I paid his medical bills in full.
17:07As I drove off, he looked from the window.
17:09Until he was gone.
17:11For good.
17:13One year later, Winter returned to New York.
17:16I walked into my new office with pride.
17:18My new firm gave me real power.
17:20At 29, I'm back in the game.
17:23I call James for advice when things get tough.
17:25He helps me without asking for anything.
17:28I don't hate him.
17:29I use him as a resource.
17:31I grew faster than ever before.
17:33Five years later, the company went public.
17:35As a founder, I finally have my future.
17:39I am finally the hero of my own story.
17:41We were at a major bidding war for a famous brand.
17:44My old company, James' firm, went first.
17:47Their idea was a cute story about a magic latte.
17:50Drink this.
17:51And your crush will fall for you.
17:53It was a classic romance drama ending.
17:55The judges loved it.
17:57But that was our idea, too.
17:59My team was panicking.
18:00What do we do, boss?
18:02I walked onto the stage, the spotlight hitting my face.
18:05Our initial plan was the same as theirs.
18:07The room started whispering.
18:09I waited for silence.
18:11But standing here, I want to change the ending.
18:14In our story, the girl doesn't give the latte to the guy.
18:19She drinks it herself.
18:20The judges looked stunned.
18:22I continued with a smile.
18:24If magic exists, I want it to make us love ourselves.
18:27When you value yourself, your real life finally begins.
18:29This comes from my own life.
18:31I used to chase a man I thought was a god.
18:33But once I started loving myself, I realized I am just as good as he is.
18:38Maybe better.
18:39The room was silent.
18:41Then, a single person started clapping.
18:43It was James, sitting in a dark corner.
18:46He wasn't looking down at me anymore.
18:48He was looking up at me with pure respect.
18:50We locked eyes and shared a peaceful smile.
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