00:00Aiden, do me this favor.
00:01Pretend to be Serena's boyfriend for a little while.
00:04What if her memory comes back?
00:06If she gets mad, I'll just charm her back.
00:08She's always been too in love with me to walk away for good.
00:11Truth is, I'm burnt out.
00:13I need a break.
00:14Some fun on the side.
00:16So you're really seeing Chloe behind her back?
00:18Pretty quiet.
00:19I still love Serena more, obviously.
00:22While she's staying with you, you don't make any moves on her.
00:25I trust you more than anyone.
00:26Everyone knows you can't stand a girl like her anyway.
00:29I dreamed I was pressed against cool marble shower tiles.
00:32Hot water pouring over both of us.
00:33He drove me over the edge.
00:35I knew exactly who he was.
00:37Caden Roves, my boyfriend's closest friend.
00:39My pulse spiked wildly.
00:40When I twisted my head aside, another figure loomed behind him.
00:44And then the silhouette shifted, reshaping into Ethan Voss, my real boyfriend.
00:49Ethan lunged toward me.
00:50And I jolted awake inside a private hospital suite.
00:54Memories of the car crash crashed back.
00:56Who are you?
00:57I watched my boyfriend Ethan freeze.
01:00And I almost laughed.
01:02He's your boyfriend, Caden.
01:03I'm his friend.
01:05That's right.
01:06I'm your boyfriend.
01:07Then take me home.
01:08Caden brought me back to his penthouse.
01:10He told me I'd lived here for years.
01:12I scanned every corner of the space.
01:15There was not a single trace of me anywhere.
01:17Still, I nodded, playing dumb.
01:19I laid down on his bed to rest.
01:21Then headed out for a glass of water.
01:23Caden, do me this favor.
01:25Pretend to be Serena's boyfriend for a little while.
01:28What if her memory comes back?
01:30If she gets mad, I'll just charm her back.
01:32She's always been too in love with me to walk away for good.
01:35Truth is, I'm burnt out.
01:37I need a break.
01:38Some fun on the side.
01:40So you're really seeing Chloe behind her back?
01:42Keep it quiet.
01:42I still love Serena more, obviously.
01:46While she's staying with you, don't make any moves on her.
01:48I trust you more than anyone.
01:50Everyone knows you can't stand a girl like her anyway.
01:55The floor's freezing.
01:56Why aren't you wearing shoes?
01:58He swept me off my feet and set me gently onto the sofa.
02:02I'm thirsty.
02:03I'll get you water.
02:05He returned with a glass and sat beside me, watching as I drank.
02:09Anywhere still hurting?
02:11He brushed messy strands away from my face and leaned in to press a soft kiss to my forehead.
02:17My breath caught.
02:18I'd just heard Ethan warn him not to touch me.
02:20Everyone said Caden hated me, yet this man in front of me was acting far too tender.
02:25When he tilted forward to kiss my mouth, I turned my cheek away.
02:28You don't remember yet.
02:29We'll take our time, let you get used to me again.
02:31Something dawned on me.
02:33Caden was lying to his best friend, too.
02:37Evening came.
02:38I was brushing my teeth when Caden walked into the bathroom.
02:42Without looking at me, he stripped off his shirt, revealing a powerfully built torso,
02:46broad chest, defined abs, and tanned skin.
02:50He looked nothing like Ethan.
02:52Every inch of him eviated raw strength.
02:54I quickly looked away as he stepped into the shower.
02:57Heart racing, I climbed into the massive bed and pulled the duvet up like a shield.
03:02What if he expected more tonight?
03:04The thought terrified me.
03:06I had only ever been with Ethan.
03:08The shower shut off.
03:10Moments later, Caden emerged, wearing only a towel slung low on his hips.
03:14Water droplets traced down his chest as he slid into bed beside me.
03:18Before I could speak, he pulled me gently against his warm, solid body,
03:21one arm resting lightly on my waist.
03:23The tension slowly melted away.
03:26Just as I drifted towards sleep.
03:29Tomorrow, I'm taking you to a friend's party.
03:31It'll help you get used to things.
03:33I nodded against his chest, safe yet keenly aware of every point where our bodies touched.
03:40We arrived at the private lounge.
03:42The room hummed with noisy chatter.
03:44People fell silent the second I walked in.
03:47Every pair of eyes sliding toward Ethan.
03:50Serena, you remember me?
03:52I'm Chloe, your college roommate.
03:54I'm sorry I don't.
03:55That's alright, we can start over.
03:57The crowd exchanged knowing glances.
04:00Isn't this right?
04:01Your boyfriends are friends too.
04:03You can hang out together anytime.
04:04They spoke with quiet amusement, watching a woman unaware she was being cheated on.
04:10A drinking game started.
04:12Chloe and Ethan took opposite ends of the same cookie, inching closer and closer.
04:17Kiss her!
04:18Kiss her!
04:19Ethan kissed Chloe deep under everyone's cheers.
04:22She hid shyly against his chest and shot me a taunting look.
04:26Soon it was my turn to take the format.
04:29Silence crashed over the lounge.
04:31Everyone waited to see my choice.
04:33Would instinct pull me straight to Ethan?
04:36Ethan grew tense, shifting his gaze away.
04:39He feared I'd choose him.
04:41Caden, sitting beside me, went rigid.
04:43Obviously I choose my boyfriend.
04:47Shall we?
04:48I watched all the tension drain from his shoulders.
04:51He locked eyes with me and leaned in.
04:53I looped my arms around the nape of his neck and closed the distance first.
04:57A wave of shocked murmurs erupted, then died abruptly.
05:00No one expected me to kiss another man so openly.
05:04Caden's kiss was hungry, unyielding, chasing my lips without mercy.
05:08I pulled back after 30 seconds.
05:10Following his line of sight, I spot Ethan's face twisted with rage.
05:15That was why the room had gone quiet.
05:18Ridiculous.
05:18He was the one who told everyone Caden was my boyfriend.
05:21Now he burned with anger.
05:24Did I do something wrong?
05:25I followed the dare?
05:27Serena really doesn't seem awkward around her boyfriend, even with amnesia.
05:31I guess it still makes sense, right?
05:33Ethan's expression turned stormy.
05:36The game kept going.
05:37I headed toward the restroom outside and overheard a heated argument near the staircase.
05:42I told you to keep your distance from her.
05:44It was just a game.
05:45She lost her memory.
05:46Why would she choose you?
05:47When you have Chloe hanging all over you, I'm the boyfriend you assigned her.
05:50Just watch your boundaries.
05:52I never believed you'd actually sleep with Serena, but avoid overly intimate touches.
05:57It would get under both our skins, wouldn't it?
06:00You know me far too well.
06:02Back at Caden's penthouse.
06:03We just got in the house when Caden's hand wrapped around my wrist.
06:06Without a single word, he tilted his head down and kissed me hard.
06:09A soft sound escaped my throat.
06:11I tried to pull away, but he locked an arm around my waist, holding me captive.
06:15He only let go after a long moment, his thumb dragging slowly across my cheek.
06:19We took a step forward tonight.
06:21We can keep getting closer.
06:22I stared up at him, baffled.
06:25His actions directly contradicted what he'd promised Ethan.
06:28I'd always thought Caden despised me.
06:30Our worlds were separated by wealth and status.
06:33He'd never missed a chance to sneer at my relationship with Ethan.
06:37I'd spent years avoiding him.
06:39But ever since I'd faked amnesia, and Ethan pushed me onto him,
06:43Caden kept seizing opportunities to get close.
06:46Was he doing this just to get revenge on Ethan for forcing him to take me as his fake girlfriend?
06:53That night, Caden told me there was a lakeside firework display and drove me there.
06:59When we arrived, Ethan and Chloe stood at the best viewings point.
07:04Chloe tip-toed and pressed a quick kiss to Ethan's cheek, bright and giddy.
07:08Ethan laughed and tapped the pip of her nose.
07:10Then he saw us.
07:11Shock flickered across his face.
07:14Before he masked it, acting completely unbothered.
07:18Serena!
07:19You made it!
07:21Can you take photos of Ethan and me?
07:23I took her phone.
07:24I'm so happy.
07:26Ethan arranged this whole fireworks show just for me.
07:29I want to preserve this memory forever.
07:31My grip tightened around the foes.
07:33So this feature's spectacular fireworks display had been set up for Chloe.
07:37Once, Ethan lit the same fireworks over this lake for my birthday.
07:41Chloe had looked on wistily back then and said she hoped someone would love her like that.
07:46I'd comforted her.
07:48Now she had everything she'd envied.
07:50Caden suddenly took the phone out of my grasp.
07:53You didn't come here to be their personal photographer.
07:56He tossed the device back toward Ethan, who caught it, and handed it to Chloe.
08:03After the fireworks, I slipped away to the restroom.
08:06The line was too long, so I turned to leave, only to freeze when I heard their voices around the
08:12corner.
08:12You look genuinely happy with Chloe.
08:14You haven't laughed like that with Serena in years.
08:17It's true.
08:18Chloe is gentler, more thoughtful.
08:21Being with her feels effortless.
08:24Serena can be so stubborn.
08:25It drains me sometimes.
08:27My stomach twisted.
08:29I pressed a hand to my mouth and walked away on trembling legs, the words burning in my chest.
08:34Back at the penthouse, the door had barely closed when Caden pulled me into his arms.
08:40His kiss was deep and urgent.
08:43Serena, you are perfect exactly as you are.
08:46You don't need to change for anyone.
08:48His words broke me.
08:49I kissed him back, pouring all my hurt and desire into it.
08:53He lifted me effortlessly, carrying me to the bedroom.
08:57Clothes fell away quickly.
08:59His hands and mouth moved over my body with heat and hunger.
09:03For the first time, I let myself go completely, losing myself in him as we came together in raw, intense
09:11pleasure.
09:11When Ethan chased me in college, I was hesitant.
09:14But his devotion, his kindness to my grandmother, and his quiet support won me over.
09:20Even when his parents cut him off, he stayed.
09:23We struggled together.
09:24He promised he would never leave.
09:27Now that promise lay in ruins.
09:29If he was going to throw me away first, I might as well choose someone new.
09:35We headed to the luxury resort for the weekend.
09:38When rooms were assigned, Ethan's face turned thunderous.
09:41He immediately dragged Caden aside.
09:44You aren't sharing a bedroom with her.
09:45Get separate rooms.
09:46It's just one room.
09:48You know I can't stand her.
09:49What are you so worried about?
09:50I stepped out from around the corner.
09:52Ethan's mouth snapped shut.
09:54That night, the door had barely clicked shut when Caden was on me.
09:59Ever since the first time we were together, he had become insatiable.
10:04Ethan's room was right next door.
10:06The next morning, I slipped out of the room on shaky legs.
10:10My body still deliciously sore.
10:12The moment I stepped into the hallway, I froze.
10:14Ethan stood there, dark circles heavy under his eyes.
10:18He clearly hadn't slept.
10:19His gaze dropped to my neck and colopone lingering on the fresh marks Caden had left behind.
10:24His face paled, then darkened with barely contained fury.
10:28Without a word, he stormed downstairs.
10:31I heard him drag Caden outside.
10:33Their raised voices carried up clearly from below.
10:36Did you sleep with her last night?
10:39Did you sneak around listening outside our door?
10:41You're losing your mind, Ethan.
10:43Don't play dumb with me.
10:45I've had enough.
10:46I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend any longer.
10:50I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend any longer.
10:50I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend any longer.
10:50I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend any longer.
10:51I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend any longer.
10:51I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend any longer.
10:51I don't need you pretending to be Serena's boyfriend.
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