- 1 week ago
He Split Every Bill So I Left His Life.
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00:05For me?
00:06Babe, since it's your birthday today, I won't count the uber fare.
00:09Just Venmo me 60-20 followers.
00:19Having dated Daniel for 7 years, I was used to his rules.
00:22Split Y for meals, Venmo for utilities, and even Valentine's Day gifts required checking the receipt to balance the difference.
00:27If he gave me a 32-toe lipstick, I had to give him back a tie worth 30-something dollars.
00:31If it was off by a single cent, he would transfer it over with the note difference.
00:47I remembered ending up in the ER with stomach pain last month.
00:50At the billing window, he handed me the receipt.
00:52He told me to cover this for now, and he'll send me that half after he is back.
00:57$146.50.
00:58He even had to split the ER fee with me.
01:08I simply opened my company email and signed the relocation contract for the Singapore APAC office.
01:23Dinner for tonight, Bo, $12 after the discount.
01:25Venmo me $6.
01:31Why didn't you put a note on your transfer today?
01:34Don't you usually write dinner split?
01:36I forgot.
01:41Pay attention next time.
01:44It gets confusing when we reconcile the accounts at the end of the month.
01:47Last month, when you went to the ER, I covered $146.50 for you.
01:52Including the $6 from just now, you still owe me $79.25.
01:56Okay, I'll transfer it now.
02:02Daniel, I really want that Dyson air wipe, but it's so expensive.
02:06You said before that you'd get me a big gift for my birthday.
02:08Does that still count?
02:09It counts.
02:10Send me the link.
02:17Tessa's birthday?
02:19Do you need her to split such an expensive gift?
02:22Claire, are you trying to pick a fight again?
02:23Tessa is a family friend.
02:24We grew up together.
02:25She's practically family.
02:26What's wrong with me getting her a gift?
02:28Stop throwing these little tantrums.
02:29We're getting married soon, and I hope you can be more accommodating of Tessa.
02:33Okay.
02:39My stomach is still a little uncomfortable.
02:41I'm going to sleep first.
02:52Claire, it's the weekend tomorrow.
02:54Let's go put down the deposit at the Bridal Boutique.
02:56It's $8,000 total.
02:57Have your $4,000 ready.
02:58Don't forget.
02:58I don't have time tomorrow.
02:59You go by yourself.
03:01Are you mad?
03:02You know perfectly well that Tessa and I are just friends.
03:04You need to be there to pay the deposit.
03:05Otherwise, you'll just say you don't like the style I picked.
03:08I'm not mad.
03:09You can just handle the wedding dress stuff however you see fit.
03:15I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and banished all those nausigating memories from
03:21my mind.
03:22Fortunately, there were only three days left in this seven-year farce.
03:35Claire, what exactly is wrong with you today?
03:37What flight tickets?
03:38Claire, where are you going?
03:55Putting away the out-of-season ones.
03:58We're going to try on wedding dresses tomorrow.
04:01Tessa's coming too.
04:04What is she going for?
04:07She volunteered to help you pick, and she can pick out a bridesmaid dress while she's
04:11at it.
04:15Who's paying for the bridesmaid dress?
04:17It's just a few hundred dollars.
04:19I'll just cover it while we're there.
04:20You're going to calculate this, Tua?
04:22Didn't you say that even family needs to keep their accounts clear?
04:26Claire, do you have to be so passive-aggressive over such small thing?
04:29Tessa is coming to help us.
04:31Can you be a more generous?
04:32I am very generous.
04:34So you two go pick it out tomorrow.
04:47Babe, stop being mad.
04:49My tone was bad today.
04:51After we pick out the wedding dress tomorrow, I'll treat you to that Italian restaurant you
04:54like so much.
04:55But we have an agreement.
04:56We can't go over budget.
04:58For anything over the one hundred dollars threshold, it's the old rules.
05:04Daniel, sob.
05:05My power suddenly went out, and it's raining outside.
05:07I'm so scared.
05:08Where's the backup breaker box?
05:09Can you come over and help me look?
05:10I really don't dare go dig around for it by myself.
05:12Don't be scared.
05:13Just stay on the couch and don't move.
05:14Whatever you do, don't touch any wires.
05:16I'll be right there.
05:17Claire, Tessa has an emergency.
05:18I'll go over and help her handle it.
05:20I'll be back soon.
05:21Be good.
05:21If your stomach is uncomfortable, just go to sleep first.
05:24It's windy outside.
05:25Put your coat on.
05:26No need to rush back.
05:27You should stay and keep your company.
05:29Claire, I'm glad you understand.
05:32Once we're married, we'll treat Tessa like our own little sister.
05:36Mm-hmm.
05:37Hurry up and go.
05:37Don't keep her waiting.
05:55Whoa, Daniel went to keep you company this late?
05:58Won't Claire get jealous?
06:00No way.
06:01Claire is very generous.
06:03She knows I'm scared living alone, so she specifically asked Daniel to come keep me company.
06:10Looking at those words, I didn't hide under the covers and cry like I used to.
06:15I simply tapped the screen calmly, leaving a big like on Tessa's post.
06:31Miss Bennett, you and Mr. Reed have been looking at this house for over a month.
06:35Weren't you supposed to put down the down payment next week?
06:39I'm not buying it.
06:41Is there a problem with the mortgage pre-approval?
06:43We can help you reapply-
06:44No need.
06:44The wedding is off.
07:08Hello?
07:09Where are you?
07:10Weren't we supposed to come order the wedding dress?
07:12I've been waiting for you for an hour.
07:13I'm out taking care of some things.
07:15What could be more important than trying on wedding dresses?
07:17Tessa has to go to her Pilates class this afternoon.
07:20Since she's so busy, you two can just decide on your own.
07:23Claire, if you're going to make a scene, at least pick the right occasion.
07:25If you're not coming, I'll just decide on my own.
07:27The bridesmaid dress Tessa costs $12,000.
07:29It's pricey, but she likes it.
07:30She likes it.
07:31You're paying for it, so why I cover you back?
07:33Because she's our bridesmaid.
07:34This is a wedding expense.
07:35I am not short on bridesmaids, and I don't need a $12,000 bridesmaid dress.
07:38You're being completely unareasonable.
07:39I'm not going to argue with you.
07:40I've already paid.
07:41Remember to transfer the $6,000 to me when you get home.
07:44Daniel, I'm not going to transfer it.
07:45What do you mean?
07:47Exactly what I said.
07:57Going to hang out with some friends.
08:10Buddy was a stray golden retriever, and I took him in.
08:13I spent $10,000 to get him treated.
08:15You're the one who insisted on saving the dog.
08:17I'm not covering the vet bill.
08:25Daniel, I'm terrified of large dogs like this.
08:27Is he going to bite?
08:28But he sheds.
08:29I can't breathe when I smell dog hair.
08:31Send the dog away.
08:32Tessa is allergic to dog hair.
08:33How is she supposed to come over and hang out in the future?
08:38It's just a rescue dog.
08:40Do you have to act like you've lost your soul?
08:42If you want a pet later, we can just get a hypoallergen cat.
08:48Why are you still digging through this junk?
08:50Daniel, when Buddy went missing, did you actually look for him?
08:53I drove around, didn't see him.
08:55It's been six months.
08:55Can you stop dwelling on it?
08:57You're right.
08:58It's time to let it go.
08:59I'll pick you up after work tomorrow.
09:00I'm not going.
09:00Stop throwing these tantrums.
09:08Get in.
09:09Mike and the others are waiting for us.
09:13Claire, I'm so sorry.
09:15I get carsick easily, and I'm used to sitting in the passenger seat when I ride in Daniel's car.
09:19Claire gets carsick easily.
09:20Just sit in the back.
09:21Don't be so petty.
09:22Okay.
09:23I sat in the back seat.
09:25I was as quiet as a stranger sharing the car.
09:27Wow.
09:28If I didn't know better, I'd think you two were the ones getting engaged today.
09:30Your outfit colors almost match like a couple.
09:32Oh, stop it.
09:33Don't talk nonsense.
09:34Claire will get mad.
09:34Claire has such a good temper.
09:35Why would she get mad?
09:36I heard you're marrying Daniel.
09:37Not easy.
09:38Finally making it official.
09:39But honestly, if you hadn't showed up, we all thought Daniel would definitely marry TC.
09:44Dare!
09:45Dare!
09:45It has to be a dare.
09:46The punishment, a 10-second kiss.
09:49No faking it.
09:51This isn't appropriate.
10:04Claire, did you see that?
10:06He didn't push me away at all.
10:07Congratulations.
10:08Stop pretending.
10:09He goes Dutch with you, but he bought me a $12,000 dress without a second thought.
10:12He loves me.
10:12You're just a rent splitter.
10:13If you're smart, get out now.
10:15Since he loves you so much, then I wish you two a long and happy life together.
10:18Excuse me.
10:18I'm leaving.
10:25Tessa!
10:29Claire, are you crazy?
10:32Daniel, it hurts so much.
10:35I think my arm is broken.
10:53Why did you suddenly transfer money to me?
10:56Didn't you say we need to keep our accounts clear?
10:58Enough.
10:58Tessa's okay.
10:59I'm at the hospital.
11:00Just come and say sorry.
11:01You shouldn't have pushed her.
11:02If you do, I'll cover the dress.
11:04All right?
11:06Daniel, I wish you and Tessa a long and happy life together.
11:10Are you crazy?
11:11Tessa and I are completely innocent.
11:13Do you just have to make things difficult for me in front of so many people?
11:16Fine.
11:16Don't come if you don't want to.
11:17Just stay home and reflect on what you've done.
12:01Claire, are you done yet?
12:08Daniel glanced at the shoe cabinet.
12:10My usual flats were missing and the rainy day boots were gone too.
12:13The rinse cup on the bathroom sink was empty and all the skincare stuff had vanished.
12:32Childish.
12:39Did she say where she went?
12:41Sorry she didn't say.
12:45I wasn't hiding and waiting for him to coax me.
12:48I had left.
12:49Nora.
12:59Supervisor Bennett.
13:00Over here.
13:01The apartment is all set up.
13:02Just a ten minute walk from the office.
13:03You can take these next two days to get over Jet Lask and officially start on Wednesday.
13:07The new number didn't have Daniel.
13:09It didn't have Tessa either.
13:10Daniel is going through a cold war.
13:12He thinks he is the one who is right about it.
13:14Daniel?
13:15Is Claire not home?
13:16She's throwing a tantrum and moved out.
13:17Oh my.
13:18Is it because of that bridesmaid's dress?
13:20Maybe I should just return the dress?
13:22No need to return it.
13:23She can't figure it out herself.
13:24Let her cool off outside for a few days.
13:25Mr. Reid, your H.U.O. fee hasn't been processed.
13:28Miss Bennett always paid it half a month in advance.
13:38Who are you?
13:39It's Daniel.
13:40Tell her once she is done throwing her fit, she can come back.
13:42I won't hold it against her.
13:43Daniel Reid, are you sick in the head?
13:45Claire went abroad ages ago and you're coming to me demanding her?
13:48Abroad?
13:49Where did she go?
13:50She transferred to Singapore.
13:51Why would she report to you?
13:53Sorry, that involves employee privacy.
14:02Mr. Reid, this is a reminder that the remaining imbalance for the wedding dress and the bridesmaid
14:05dress needs to be paid by this Friday.
14:07Ms. Bennett previously cancelled her bridal fitting.
14:10Cancels?
14:12Just hung up.
14:13Another call right after.
14:15Mr. Reid, the purchase of the Seattle townhouse has already been withdrawn by Ms. Bennett.
14:19Who allowed her to withdraw?
14:20Ms. Bennett is one of the main contributors for the down payment.
14:23Since the contract hasn't been finalized, she has the right to withdraw.
14:25Ms. Bennett is the right to withdraw her funds.
14:36Daniel stared at the screen, and for the first time, he didn't immediately reply.
14:40Are you regretting buying me that dress?
14:42If you think I don't deserve to wear it, I don't have to take it.
14:45That's not what I mean.
14:46Then why are you unhappy?
14:47I just wanted to make your wedding look a bit more presentable.
14:50Claire doesn't understand you, but I understand you.
14:55Claire, we need to talk.
15:09He wanted to prove that he hadn't mistreated me, to prove that his logic of fairness and independence wasn't wrong.
15:17But the further he scrolled, the more silent he became.
15:22He saw the records related to Buddy.
15:24The veterinary bill for over $10,000 had never been charged to his account.
15:29That was because he had said he wouldn't cover it.
15:31He picked up his phone and called the friend who lived in the suburbs.
15:37Daniel, it's been six months.
15:38Why are you still asking about this?
15:40Didn't you say back then to just drop it off anywhere?
15:42So I dropped it off near a shelter in the suburbs.
15:44Where it went after that, I really don't know.
15:45Didn't you say it ran off halfway?
15:47Wasn't that what you told me to tell Claire?
15:52After hanging up, the apartment was dead silent.
15:55Daniel sat in front of his computer, looking at the screen full of numbers accurate to two decimal places.
15:59And for the first time, he couldn't convince himself anymore.
16:09Supervisor Bennett, there's a gentleman in the lobby looking for you.
16:12He says he has an old acquaintance.
16:13What's his name?
16:14His last name is Reed.
16:16Tell him I don't know him.
16:20Supervisor Bennett, he refuses to leave.
16:24Why didn't you answer my calls?
16:25Why did you block me?
16:27We're already over, Daniel.
16:30Seven years of a relationship, and you unidarily announce it's over, and that's it?
16:34You leave a sum of money and just walk away?
16:35Do you treat our relationship like a joke?
16:37I covered most of the townhouse posit, remodeled it all to her liking, bought my own ring.
16:41So, are you marrying me for love, or just splitting bills and playing fiancé?
16:44Of course I do.
16:45If I didn't want to, why would I put so much effort into the wedding?
16:47You spent $12,000 on Tessa's dress out of second thought.
16:49My $100 ER bill, you put it on credit till month end, so who's your priority?
16:52That's because we were going to spend the rest of our lives together, so I demanded we be independent.
16:55Tessa is an outsider.
16:56How could I calculate things so clearly with her?
16:58Since she's an outsider, then you can go spend the rest of your life with that outsider.
17:01This coffee's on me.
17:01No need to split it.
17:02Claire, do you have another man in Singapore?
17:03Otherwise, how could you leave decisively?
17:05You will forever only look for the reasons in other people.
17:08Daniel, I just suddenly realized that without you, my life is 10,000 times better.
17:22Claire, I looked for a long time before I found this branch.
17:25Try it.
17:26See if it's the taste you wanted back then.
17:29How much was it?
17:31I bought it for you.
17:32Why bring up money?
17:33We used to split yogurt down to the penny.
17:35Now that you're in Singapore, the rules are different.
17:37Give me a number.
17:38If you don't, I'm sending you double the Seattle rate.
17:40Claire, do you really have to use this method to anger me?
17:42I'm just following your rules.
17:43You taught me for seven years that even to accounts clear and lovers must be absolutely fair.
17:46I learned it, so why aren't you used to it now?
17:48I know I didn't do well enough in some areas in the past.
17:50I was a bit meticulous with money, but that was also planning for our future.
17:53I saved all the money.
17:54Even my bank card pin is your birthday.
17:55What more do you want from me?
17:55You saved your money to buy index funds, and also to buy gifts for Tessa.
17:59You're not here looking for me.
18:00You just accept that someone you've always controlled has suddenly slipped out of your
18:03grist.
18:03Answer it.
18:05Who knows?
18:06Maybe there's another big ticket item she needs you to reimburse.
18:10Daniel, where are you?
18:11I got into a fight with my roommate and she kicked me out.
18:14I'm all alone on the street right now.
18:15Find a hotel to stay in first.
18:17I'll transfer the money to you in a bit.
18:18But I didn't bring my ID.
18:21Daniel, can you come back and help me?
18:25Daniel.
18:25Your family friend needs you.
18:27Shouldn't you hurry back?
18:30Claire, wait for me a moment.
18:32Let me pacify first.
18:38He kicked the trash can in frustration.
18:40Then he held up his phone and hurried to the curb to hail a taxi.
18:46Sophie sent me several screenshots.
18:48They were all from Tessa's Instagram.
18:53Let them be.
19:04Daniel, do you regret spending money on me?
19:06Money is a bit tight for me lately.
19:08You weren't like this before.
19:09It used to be simple.
19:10If I said I liked something, you'd just say, get it.
19:12But now that Claire's out of the picture, you're suddenly splitting costs with me?
19:15What changed?
19:16I didn't mean it like that.
19:17I just feel like you've changed.
19:21I suddenly realized that I was living a life where I didn't need to explain my value to anyone.
19:53Claire, beautiful work.
19:55Headquarters is already intending to officially keep you in Singapore and bump you up a level.
20:00I'll keep working hard.
20:10You got promoted?
20:13Yes.
20:16Claire, I quit my job.
20:18I came to Singapore to be with you.
20:20I went to over ten stores and picked this out myself.
20:21I sold everything I could in Seattle.
20:23Let's start over, okay?
20:23From now on, you manage all my money, and I'll never split with you again.
20:26If you go to the ER, I'll pay the full amount.
20:27If you want cake, I'll buy it for you every day.
20:28Daniel, do you just not understand human words?
20:30Did you think feelings are just numbers in a Google sheet that you can just change them whenever you want?
20:33Then what do you want me to do?
20:34I've already blocked Tessa.
20:36Without you, that apartment isn't a home at all.
20:37Every night, I look at that empty living room, and I'm going crazy.
20:39You blocked her?
20:40Then what was that hand-holding photo on her Instagram two weeks ago about?
20:42That was when she got drunk and insisted on pulling me in for a photo.
20:44You want me to be independent and fair?
20:46Seven years of security.
20:47That's what makes you dare to treat us this way.
20:49That's not how it is.
20:50That is exactly how it is.
20:51You might have loved me once, but you loved that high and mighty version of yourself
20:55who calculated everything perfectly even more.
20:58This ring was very expensive, right?
21:00Keep it as a birthday gift for your Tessa.
21:02No need for her to split it.
21:11Daniel didn't chase after me, because he knew he had thoroughly lost.
21:24After Daniel returned to Seattle, he completely cut ties with Tessa.
21:35Tessa didn't believe it at first and called over a dozen times.
21:39That night, Tessa posted a long expose on Instagram.
21:43She released a massive amount of chat screenshots, confirming that during his engagement to me,
21:47Daniel had maintained a long-term, ambiguous relationship with her.
21:55Claire, the two of them are really at each other's throats now.
22:02Let them be.
22:04You're not satisfied?
22:07Not satisfied, but not sympathetic either.
22:14Claire, you've really let it go, haven't you?
22:17Yeah.
22:27He started thinking of me sitting on the floor, holding Buddy's collar.
22:34Give me the address.
22:40The guy could only give him a vague address near a shelter in the suburbs.
22:44Daniel drove over.
22:45That shelter had already changed directors, and the records from half a year ago were incomplete.
22:49He took Buddy's old photo, asking door to door.
22:58Daniel, the collection agency called again.
23:00I really can't hold on anymore.
23:01Please help me one last time.
23:04Tessa, the person I owe isn't you.
23:10The process of finding Buddy was very long, until one late night in the old transfer archives of a small
23:15rescue organization, he saw a blurry photo.
23:19That dog, is he still there?
23:20That golden retriever was later transferred to a foster home near Portland, and is currently still alive.
23:33As I unpacked my luggage bit by bit, I realized I hadn't brought much.
23:36But now, this home was being filled up by me.
23:39The fridge was stocked with what I wanted.
23:41My bills were automatically deducted.
23:43No one sent screenshots demanding a split.
23:46Daniel finally confirmed Buddy's whereabouts.
23:49He personally flew to the small town near Portland.
23:51Buddy.
23:53Buddy.
23:56Daniel crouched in front of the cage, crying like someone who had finally realized what he had personally destroyed.
24:02He had Buddy undergo a full physical exam, updated his vaccines, handled the cross-border paperwork, and paid all the
24:07fees.
24:08The staff asked him for the recipient's information.
24:10Daniel held the pen, paused for a long time, and finally filled in my name.
24:15Claire Bennett.
24:23Mrs. Bennett, your pet rec location delivery is here. Please sign for it.
24:28My what?
24:29Golden Retriever, cross-border pet transport.
24:35My heart gave a violent jolt. When I signed for it, my hands were shaking.
24:49Buddy.
24:55There was also an envelope inside the airline crate, unsigned.
24:59I opened it.
25:00The handwriting was Daniel's.
25:01I folded the letter paper and threw it into the trash can.
25:04No reply. No thanks.
25:05Thanks.
25:09Buddy coming back was an important recovery in my life, but Daniel's apology was no longer
25:13important.
25:24Welcome home.
25:40Five years.
25:41Don't you want a baby?
25:42After five years-
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