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I Left the Billionaire. He's Crazy
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00:007 years. I gave Julian Sterling 7 years. All I got back was, I'm bored. He walked away. He went
00:07straight to someone younger. This time, I didn't cry. I took off my ring, cut my brand new wedding gown
00:14to pieces, and left London at midnight. His friends started betting.
00:18How long until she comes crawling back?
00:20Julian laughed.
00:223 days.
00:23But I stayed gone. Julian finally gave in and called me.
00:27Sienna, enough games, come home.
00:29Mr. Sterling, rule number one, never leave a girl alone overnight. Someone else will step in. Put her on the
00:35phone. Now.
00:37A hand brushed my cheek.
00:39She can't. She's asleep.
00:41His lips brushed my ear.
00:43I'll have her call you when she wakes up.
00:45It had been 7 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.
00:56I even had the speech planned out in my head. I thought if I was brave enough, 7 years would
01:01finally mean something.
01:03That night, I was a few minutes late to the party. The door wasn't fully closed. Voices spilled out of
01:09the private room.
01:10Sienna? Come on. I got bored a long time ago.
01:13Julian lit a cigar. His tone was deadpan.
01:167 years, Tristan. Wouldn't you get bored too?
01:19The room erupted in laughter.
01:217 years? Even a superstar gets old.
01:24She is hot, though. Remember Julian's birthday? She wore that black Tom Ford slip dress? Every guy was droobling.
01:30So what, Julian? So you're really done with her? Do I ever bluff?
01:33So, if I made a move on Sienna, you wouldn't mind?
01:37Be my guest, if you don't mind taking my leftovers.
01:41More laughter.
01:42Man, 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 him was
01:51still in my purse.
01:52And inside that room, the man I loved was calling me leftovers.
01:55I didn't open the door. I texted him. He didn't ask a single question. That's when it clicked. It was
02:03over.
02:03Two days later, the rumors hit the Chelsea social scene. Julian was chasing a younger drama student named Lila.
02:10She was young, sheltered, and easy to impress. He chased her the same way he used to chase me.
02:16Throwing flowers, cars, and diamonds at her feet.
02:20Two 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?
02:31Julian pulled Lila onto the leather sofa. He finally looked at me.
02:35Sienna, since everyone's here, let's clear things up.
02:38Go ahead.
02:38We've been on and off for years. It's pointless.
02:41My 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.
02:50The room went even quieter. Seven years with me, and he'd never once said marriage out loud.
02:56I nodded.
02:57Got it.
02:58We can still be friends. Anything you need, I've got you, as long as you stay in the city.
03:02I almost laughed. I stood up.
03:05No. We're done, Julian. Let's make it a clean break so we don't confuse your new girl.
03:09Fair.
03:09Enjoy your night.
03:10I'll have the driver.
03:11No need. Taxi's faster.
03:13I walked out. A voice drifted into the hallway.
03:16How long this time?
03:17Two days?
03:18Nah. She looked serious. A week.
03:21Three days. She'll be back in tears.
03:23Same as always. She can't leave you. Everyone knows she's obsessed.
03:27I let out a bitter laugh. Obsessed?
03:30Maybe I had been. But that version of me was gone. Never again.
03:34Back at the penthouse. I walked into the walk-in closet.
03:38Six months of waiting for this dress. For something I'd never wear.
03:42I ran my fingers over the fabric. It was soft and delicate. A quiet laugh slipped out.
03:48I grabbed a pair of fabric scissors. Snip.
03:51White silk fell to the floor in pieces. Like everything I thought we had.
03:55I walked into the living room. Slid the diamond ring off my finger.
03:59Seven years. Reduced to one cold circle of stone and platinum.
04:03Then I walked away. I didn't pack much. Only the essentials. Clothes. Passport. Laptop.
04:10Everything else stayed. If Julian wanted the apartment. The furniture. The gifts. The memories.
04:16He could keep all of it. I scribbled a quick note. I didn't write goodbye. I didn't ask why.
04:23By then, he'd already given me my answer. I booked a late night flight to Paris.
04:28My best friend, Nora, moved there last year. I needed an escape.
04:32Or 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.
04:42Just old friends. Nothing dramatic.
04:44Drinks were flowing. Then, the heavy double doors swung open. Every woman in the room stopped
04:49breathing.
04:50Oh 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.
04:58His 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.
05:10Roman looked like a man used to hiding what he wanted.
05:12Sia, he's totally here for you. I looked at him through a tipsy haze. He was taller than Julian.
05:18A black wool overcoat over a dark bespoke suit. Sharp jawline. Broad shoulders. I squinted,
05:25then shook my head. No way, we haven't talked in years. Not since college, really. He was always
05:29surrounded by people like him. I was just... me. Nora ignored me. Roman, could I ask you a favor?
05:35He looked over. We've all been drinking. Would you mind taking Sia home later? I don't want her
05:40taking an ubbery alone. I froze. Sure. Thanks, Roman. Sia, giving seven years to one guy is a
05:46terrible investment. Julian can fool around all he wants, so why can't you move on? And Roman Missal?
05:51Total upgrade. Oh yeah? Babe, trust me. I've dated 18 men. I know what I'm talking about. I almost
05:58choked on my drink. The way he's looking at you feels like he's already undressing you. My fingers
06:04tightened around the glass. Roman was still watching me. Roman drove me back to the hotel.
06:10The city lights blurred past the window. We stopped at the entrance. Thanks for the ride
06:14tonight. 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.
06:25But 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.
06:41His 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 keycard.
06:59Last chance. Sienna, if you want me to stop, say it now. Stop? I wrapped my finger around his tie
07:06and
07:06pulled him closer. 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
07:19cold wall. The world narrowed to heat, breath, and him. A soft gasp slipped out. Roman, seriously?
07:26Sienna, I've waited long enough. His hands slid behind my back. His pace was relentless.
07:33Five 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? He shot me a dark look.
07:45Busy. For how long? Years. Seriously? A sudden wave of grief hit me. Tears spilled over my cheeks.
07:52It wasn't even about Julian anymore. It was worse than that. For seven years, I'd let one man teach
07:58me that love could expire, and devotion could turn embarrassing. And now here was Roman,
08:03looking at me like I was worth choosing. I didn't know what to do with that. Hey.
08:08I shouldn't have dragged you into this. He caught my chin and turned me back.
08:11You didn't drag me. I came. I... This isn't fair to you.
08:16Sienna, you started this. His thumb brushed away my tears.
08:20So don't pull away halfway through. He leaned closer, forehead almost touching mine.
08:26If you choose me, don't hesitate.
08:29Day seven in Paris. My phone buzzed. A text from Felix.
08:33Sia, when are you coming back to London? Not planning to. Everyone misses you.
08:38Tristan's birthday is in a few days. Come join us? No. Send him my gift. All right. Just take care
08:45of yourself. Yeah? I didn't reply again. Felix slid his phone across the marble table.
08:50Julian, maybe you should call her. She'll listen to you. I stared at the glowing screen,
08:55crushed the cigar into the crystal ashtray, and stood up. Come back or not, I don't care. Stay there
09:00and rot for all I care. Hey, don't be like that. She's probably just hurt. Yeah, she even took off
09:04the
09:04ring this time. Maybe you went too far with Leela. We're fucking done! What the hell does
09:09she want? Listen carefully. No one contacts her again. I don't care if she disappears. All right,
09:15all right. No one will. Just calm down. You were in the hospital two days ago with a stomach bleed.
09:20Yeah? You never got this bad when Sienna was around. She's gone for a week, and you've already
09:24wrecked yourself. You were never like this when she was here. She kept you fed, kept you sober,
09:29kept your life running. Shut up! But that only made the room quieter. With every word,
09:34my face grew darker. Finally, I grabbed my coat and stormed out. The freezing London wind hit my
09:39face, but the fire in my chest kept burning. Seven days. Not a single call, not a single text.
09:44So this is a game now? Fine. I pulled out my phone and blocked Sienna's number.
09:48You'd better not come crying back this time. I won't care anymore.
09:53My phone never rang again. Later that afternoon, I was at my laptop, finishing an article.
09:59My phone lit up again. I picked up.
10:02See ya. Dinner.
10:04Instantly, the exhaustion of the day melted away. I leaned back in my chair.
10:08I'm brain dead. Fried a few million cells today.
10:11I'll pick. A French bistro? I know a place that serves this 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.
10:23But Julian always said looking at snails disgusted him. So I stopped eating them. Then I stopped wanting
10:28them. You don't have to cater to me. I'll eat anything.
10:31That's what I want. Reminds me of that rustic little place near our campus. You used to order
10:34it all the time. You 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.
10:52He took a napkin and carefully wiped down my wobbly wooden chair, polished my silverware with hot water,
10:57poured my sparkling water. Wow. 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? I blinked. No one. I just assumed. You assumed wrong.
11:12And for some reason, my heartbeat sped up. In college, wasn't there always a girl around you?
11:18She was a childhood friend. They 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? Went on a few dates. Didn't work out. Ended.
11:32Why? Roman looked at me for a long second.
11:35Because they weren't you. That's it?
11:37I lowered my eyes. Sia, I won't lose control like that again.
11:41Like what? He cleared his throat. Even in the dim lighting of the bistro,
11:46the tips of his ears looked slightly flushed. You'll find out tonight.
11:49Later that night, he drove me back. I finally understood what he meant. My entire body was
11:55trembling. My hair was drenched in sweat. And my fingers were too weak to even curl. But Roman
12:00wasn't stopping. Roman, are you even human?
12:03He lowered his head and kissed my neck. Sia, 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
12:16was worse. Tears spilled from the corners of my eyes. My nails dug into his back.
12:22Roman, please.
12:23Now 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. Right 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. Inside the
12:54VIP lounge, I sat on the leather sofa, smoking in silence. Half a bottle of scotch was already
12:59gone. Tristan 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. I opened the box. The logo was subtle,
13:12but unmistakable.
13:13Put them away.
13:14I muttered, shoving the box back. Tristan let out a breath and reached for them. Suddenly,
13:18I grabbed an empty whiskey bottle. I slammed it against the marble table. Glass exploded
13:22everywhere. A deep gash tore across the back of my hand. Blood poured out instantly. The room
13:26erupted in panic.
13:27What the hell? Are you insane?
13:29That's bad. We need to go to the hospital.
13:31I stood completely still.
13:32Sienna would never buy Cartier.
13:34Everyone stared at me. They didn't understand.
13:36Sienna remembered details. Brands I hated. Scotch I liked. The exact cufflink style I'd
13:41once called tacky. If 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. Sienna used to plan your gifts months ahead,
13:53and everyone knows you meant everything to her. She still loves you. Still in love with me?
13:57The noisy room instantly fell dead silent.
13:59Julian, maybe we should call her, or at least get your hand checked.
14:32Before I could stop him, Tristan pulled out his phone. He snapped a picture of my bleeding hand
14:34heart. No, no, it's Julian. Sia, you have no idea how bad it is. There's blood everywhere.
14:38He won't stop bleeding. Sia, you still there? You should come back. He's not listening to anyone.
14:44Tristan.
14:44Yeah? Yeah, I'm here. Sia, tell him.
14:47I don't want to hear about him. Whatever he does now, it has nothing to do with me.
14:51We're over. I mean that.
14:53Sia?
14:54And happy birthday.
14:55The dial tone echoed loudly in the opulent room. Tristan stood frozen. The room was dead
14:59quiet. I looked around the room, then smiled. Why so quiet? No one answered. What, all of you
15:04lost your voices? I said, why is everyone so fucking quiet? Julian, don't get worked up.
15:10Your hand. Yeah, it's still bleeding. Don't worry about it. I've wanted to say this for a while.
15:14What you did was too much. She's a girl, Julian. If you don't love her anymore,
15:18you should have ended it properly. Who said I wanted a clean break? Seven years! Even a damn
15:23dog would be more loyal after that long. Then tell me this. How many seven-year
15:27stretches does a woman get in one life? And what if she never comes back? Don't do something you'll
15:32regret, Julian. Across the room, Declan sat in the shadows, his dark eyes locked onto Vivian's
15:37retreating back, his wife of two years. Not going after her? Declan smirked, lighting a cigarette.
15:42Wife? My wife's on set. Won't be back till next month. Keep pushing it. Declan didn't respond.
15:47Vivian wasn't Sienna. Sienna could walk away. Vivian? She had too much tying her down.
15:52She wasn't going anywhere. Not 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? No. And even if I did, it wouldn't be for him.
16:03Do you still love him? No. I'm not even that upset. Maybe I checked out a long time ago.
16:08Maybe the moment he did. I won't do that. I won't stray. I won't look at anyone else. I'll make
16:13you cry.
16:15Sia, be with me.
16:16But looking into those intense eyes, I froze. I 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. I don't want a relationship. Not again. Let's just keep it simple. No 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. He stepped back. A broken laugh slipped out.
16:44Sianna, what am I to you? A convenience?
16:48I didn't answer.
16:49I'm sorry, Roman. If 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. He looked back at me. He even forced a painful smile.
17:09Sorry, I just, I need a minute to myself. Give me some time, Sia. I'll give you my answer.
17:14The door clicked shut. I collapsed onto the sofa, completely drained.
17:18It was 3 in the morning. I drove back to Sianna's hotel.
17:21I got out, leaned against the car, and lit a cigarette.
17:24Windows glowed all over the building. I had no idea which one was hers.
17:27Less than 2 days. That was all it took for me to figure it out.
17:30Sianna had just crawled out of a 7-year disaster.
17:33Of course she was scared. I pushed too hard.
17:35Maybe if keeping things undefined made her feel safe, then fine.
17:38I could leave without a title. Because wanting her and not having her,
17:42I already knew that pain. The worst of it was a year and a half ago,
17:45right after graduation. When I found out that Sianna had moved in with Julian,
17:49back in college, I used to look for 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. There was the problem with Sianna. Once I noticed her, every room felt wrong without her
18:03in it. I never made a move. By the time I was ready, she was already his. There was the
18:07moment
18:07I forced myself to let go. I let my family set me up on a few dates. Tried to move
18:12on. Tried to
18:13become the kind of man who could forget her. I failed. I crushed a cigarette under my shoe.
18:18The tension left my face. Something stadia took its place. If the girl I love had finally come
18:22into my life, and I still lost her, then I didn't deserve happiness at all. I got back in the
18:27car.
18:28This time, I wasn't letting go.
18:29The night before I planned to leave Paris, I went out drinking with Nora.
18:34Okay. Spill. How's it going with Roman? Don't start.
18:38Oh, I'm starting.
18:40Glow like that? Skin like that? Girl, he's been taking very good care of you.
18:45Can you not?
18:47I shouldn't drag him into this. I don't want a relationship. I don't want marriage.
18:51Sia, why are you punishing yourself because of your ex?
18:54That's not-
18:55And him?
18:55Is that fair to him?
18:57Look, I get it. But 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. Now, you actually think you don't deserve real love?
19:09Was that true? Seven 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. You're gorgeous, smart, and you've always taken care of yourself. Any man would be lucky to have you.
19:30Stop letting Julian decide what you deserve.
19:32You deserve the best, not someone like Julian.
19:35Trust me, he's going to regret this for the rest of his life.
19:37Losing you? He'll never get over it.
19:41Now, call Roman.
19:42What?
19:43And cancel your flight.
19:44Don't think I didn't notice?
19:45You're running again.
19:48What if it ends the same way? What 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.
19:59Why?
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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