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00:00After 6 months away on exchange, my boyfriend Ethan and my best friend came to pick me up at the
00:05airport.
00:06He'd never cared much about dressing up, but now he had a stud in one ear.
00:10I reached out to touch it, but he quickly turned his head away.
00:13Don't touch it.
00:14Chloe laughed, threw her arms around me.
00:17Ethan, did you forget what I taught you?
00:19The moment she said it, Ethan actually lowered his head and tilted his pierced ear toward me.
00:24I froze.
00:24That was when I noticed they were wearing matching black studs.
00:27Chloe straightened up and asked,
00:29Are you leaving again this time?
00:30I laughed softly.
00:32I'm staying.
00:32Good.
00:33That meant I didn't have to turn down the arranged marriage my mother had brought up.
00:37Chloe linked her arm through mine.
00:39That's great.
00:40Otherwise, Ethan would have been miserable.
00:42Ethan's brow furrowed, his voice cold.
00:45I wouldn't.
00:46Chloe let go of my arm and raised a hand to swat him.
00:49Still pretending you don't care?
00:51You promised me yesterday you'd work on expressing yourself.
00:54Ethan finally muttered.
00:55Fine.
00:56Chloe stumbled, and Ethan caught her without hesitation.
00:59Careful.
01:00You promised me to.
01:03I'll only behave if you do.
01:05Chloe stuck out her tongue, pouting.
01:07A faint smile touched Ethan's eyes.
01:09It was like the two of them were in their own little world, one I couldn't step into.
01:13I froze.
01:14I had never seen this side of Ethan.
01:16Ethan was rigid to a fault.
01:18He hated change.
01:19His shirts were always buttoned to the collar, and even our kisses were brief, barely more than
01:24a touch.
01:25But now, he'd pierced his ear.
01:27He'd even learned to bend for someone else.
01:29Chloe waved a hand in front of my face.
01:31Earth to Mia?
01:33Relax.
01:34I've trained Ethan into the perfect boyfriend.
01:36You just get to enjoy the results.
01:38I laughed, but there was no humor in it.
01:41So whose boyfriend is he?
01:46Yours or mine?
01:49After six months away on exchange, my boyfriend Ethan and my best friend came to pick me up
01:54at the airport.
01:55He'd never cared much about dressing up, but now he had a stud in one ear.
01:59I reached out to touch it, but he quickly turned his head away.
02:02Don't touch it.
02:04Chloe laughed, threw her arms around me.
02:06Ethan, did you forget what I taught you?
02:08The moment she said it, Ethan actually lowered his head and tilted his pierced ear toward me.
02:13I froze.
02:14That was when I noticed they were wearing matching black studs.
02:17Chloe straightened up and asked,
02:18Are you leaving again this time?
02:20I laughed softly.
02:21I'm staying.
02:22Good.
02:22That meant I didn't have to turn down the arranged marriage my mother had brought up.
02:27Chloe linked her arm through mine.
02:28That's great.
02:29Otherwise, Ethan would have been miserable.
02:31Ethan's brow furrowed, his voice cold.
02:34I wouldn't.
02:35Chloe let go of my arm and raised a hand to swat him.
02:38Still pretending you don't care?
02:40You promised me yesterday you'd work on expressing yourself.
02:43Ethan finally muttered.
02:45Fine.
02:45Chloe stumbled, and Ethan caught her without hesitation.
02:49Careful.
02:50You promised me too.
02:52I'll only behave if you do.
02:54Chloe stuck out her tongue, pouting.
02:56A faint smile touched Ethan's eyes.
02:58It was like the two of them were in their own little world, one I couldn't step into.
03:03I froze.
03:04I had never seen this side of Ethan.
03:06Ethan was rigid to a fault.
03:07He hated change.
03:08His shirts were always buttoned to the collar, and even our kisses were brief, barely more
03:13than a touch.
03:14But now, he'd pierced his ear.
03:16He'd even learned to bend for someone else.
03:18Chloe waved a hand in front of my face.
03:21Earth to Mia?
03:22Relax.
03:23I've trained Ethan into the perfect boyfriend.
03:25You just get to enjoy the results.
03:27I laughed, but there was no humor in it.
03:31So whose boyfriend is he?
03:35Yours or mine?
03:38The smile on Chloe's face froze instantly.
03:41Mia, that's not what I meant.
03:43I just wanted Ethan to take more initiative with you.
03:45Ethan frowned.
03:46Mia, do you have to be so snigh?
03:47Suddenly, the whole thing felt pointless.
03:50I was tired.
03:51Tired from the long flight home.
03:53Tired from three years of this relationship.
03:55I waved a hand to cut them off.
03:58I forgot I said anything.
04:00I walked ahead alone and pulled open the passenger door.
04:03An uncapped lipstick sat in plain sight on the center console.
04:06I slammed the passenger door shut and climbed into the back seat.
04:10Chloe hurried over.
04:11Maya, why aren't you sitting up front?
04:13Don't you get carsick?
04:14It's fine.
04:15It's a short drive.
04:16Chloe didn't push it.
04:18She slid into the passenger seat like it was the most natural thing in the world.
04:22She turned back to look at me.
04:23Her matching black stud caught the light.
04:26Mia, we're taking you to this amazing Cajun place.
04:28Even Ethan says the food is incredible.
04:30I didn't respond.
04:31I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep.
04:34The moment we walked in, the owner recognized Ethan and Chloe.
04:38The usual platter?
04:39Oh, you've got someone else with you tonight.
04:42A friend?
04:43I glanced at Ethan.
04:44I'm his girlfriend.
04:48The owner paused, then wisely said nothing else.
04:52A huge platter of Cajun spiced wings and seafood hit the table, and my stomach turned.
04:57Chloe kept piling food onto my plate.
04:59Focus on your own meal.
05:01She's an adult.
05:02She can handle herself.
05:03Ethan suddenly spoke up.
05:05Chloe grinned.
05:06I know, I know.
05:07I said nothing.
05:08Just dipped the food I had picked up into my water glass over and over, trying to rinse
05:13off the Cajun seasoning.
05:15Ethan's fork stopped halfway to his mouth.
05:17He swallowed.
05:18Excuse me, do you have anything without Cajun seasoning?
05:22Oh, right.
05:23I almost forgot.
05:24Mia can't stand Cajun seasoning.
05:25It upsets her.
05:26We're slammed tonight.
05:27The kitchen can't do substitutions.
05:30Just then, my phone rang.
05:31I turned and walked out of the bistro to take the call.
05:34Mom sounded amused.
05:36Straight to your boyfriend after you land, huh?
05:38When are you coming to see me?
05:40Mom, about that match-a-raged meeting with the Whitmore family.
05:44Tell them I'm willing to meet him.
05:46Sweetie, I was only half-joking back then.
05:48With just a hint of complaint, I looked through the glass window into the restaurant.
05:52Ethan still looked as cool as ever, but he never took his eyes off Chloe.
05:56He kept serving her the food she liked, and even brushed a loose strand of hair away before
06:00it fell into her plate.
06:01Mom, I'm serious.
06:05I went back inside.
06:07There was hardly anything left on the table.
06:09Chloe gave me an apologetic smile.
06:11You were gone forever, and Ethan kept piling everything onto my plate.
06:15Want to order something else?
06:17Ethan was blunt.
06:17She can't eat any of this anyway.
06:19I shook my head, grabbed my bag, and headed for the door.
06:22A light rain had started.
06:24Chloe said casually,
06:25Ethan, make sure Mia gets home safe.
06:28Ethan called from behind me.
06:29I'll drop her off first.
06:31But my place is right nearby.
06:33You posted on social media yesterday that you hate the rain.
06:36I walked straight out into the rain.
06:38I'll just call a ride.
06:39Ethan paused in his tracks.
06:41Before, I would have broken down and fought with him all night.
06:44But now, I just stood by the curb and ordered a ride.
06:47He looked exasperated.
06:48Don't start.
06:49Stay here.
06:50I'll come back for you after I drop her off.
06:52They disappeared into the rain together.
06:54As I climbed into the car, my phone buzzed.
06:57It was a text from a colleague.
06:59Mia, weren't you the one supposed to go to HQ for the training program?
07:02Why is Chloe's name on the nomination list?
07:05I froze.
07:06I'd spent a full year preparing for that spot.
07:08Before I left on exchange, I'd already been chosen.
07:11All that remained was the application when I came back.
07:14My hands wouldn't stop shaking as I typed.
07:17Three months ago, as your direct supervisor, Ethan withdrewed his letter of recommendation
07:21for you and nominated Chloe instead.
07:23I frantically scrolled back to the only message Ethan had sent me first in those three months.
07:29He had written,
07:29Just focus on finishing your exchange program.
07:32Don't overthink things.
07:34Back then, I'd thought he cared.
07:36Now I realized he'd just been brushing me off.
07:40When I got home, Ethan was sitting on the couch.
07:43Why didn't you wait for me?
07:45He went into the bathroom and came back with a towel for me.
07:48I pulled a box from my bag and set it on the coffee table.
07:54Ethan opened the box, then snapped it shut.
07:58I don't wear things like this.
08:00I thought of the 11 nights I'd spent designing and polishing it.
08:03I'd cut my hands three times and burn my fingertips twice.
08:06Even the initials inside were crooked.
08:09I'd secretly hoped he wouldn't notice the flaws.
08:11Of course, he'd never notice if he never wore it.
08:14Something in me finally snapped.
08:15I threw the box straight into the trash.
08:17Then why are you wearing the stid?
08:20You've been in a mood all day over this?
08:22Chloe gave it to me.
08:24She's your best friend.
08:25I wasn't going to throw it away.
08:26Ethan asked, annoyed.
08:27Can you stop getting upset over every little thing?
08:30You said I was too rigid.
08:32Now I've changed.
08:33And you're still unhappy.
08:35My eyes stung.
08:36So that gave you the right to hand my training spot to her?
08:40You're too easily swayed by your emotions.
08:42Ethan's gaze grew colder.
08:43I decided that Chloe was a better fit for the project than you.
08:46He sighed and stood up.
08:47Calm down.
08:48It's about who's the better fit.
08:50I'll put you up for next year's spot.
08:52I wiped my tears away.
08:54My voice barely sounded like mine.
08:56Let's break up.
08:59His breath caught.
09:00Then his face hardened.
09:02Playing hard to get won't work on me.
09:04Do you ever say anything else?
09:06My fingernails dug deep into my palms.
09:08In the past, I had brought up breaking up several times after the quarrel when I was hurt.
09:12Yet he would never soothe me.
09:14Not even with a single simple word.
09:16Every time, he'd just say, whatever, and go back to what he was doing.
09:21I'd always be the one to back down and take it back.
09:24My endless concessions had made him certain that I would never actually leave.
09:28But this time, I was really done.
09:30Early the next morning, I packed up everything I owned.
09:33After three years together, I was surprised by how little was actually mine.
09:37Maybe Ethan was right.
09:38Maybe we'd never been a good match.
09:40The lock turned.
09:41Chloe walked in smiling, only to freeze at the sight of suitcases all over the floor.
09:46Are you moving?
09:48Behind her, Ethan frowned.
09:50You're serious?
09:51Chloe shot him a glare.
09:53You were at my place yesterday.
09:55Why didn't you tell me something this big happened?
09:57Didn't I teach you how to comfort her?
10:00Mia comes back and you forget everything?
10:02I almost laughed.
10:03Maybe you should save those tips for yourself.
10:07Ethan grabbed my suitcase, frowning hard.
10:10Stop this.
10:11Do you really have to make Chloe feel guilty?
10:13Even now, all he cared about was whether Chloe felt bad.
10:16I scoffed and jerked the suitcase out of his grip.
10:19Relax.
10:20I'm not throwing a fit this time.
10:22All this time, who have you had besides me?
10:25Mia, can you grow up?
10:26No one owes you endless patience.
10:29With Chloe, he noticed every social dynamics and remembered everything she liked.
10:33With his own girlfriend, he said he didn't owe me patience.
10:36I smiled bitterly.
10:38Ethan tugged at his collar and said with a sneer,
10:40Ignore her.
10:41She'll do anything when she's in one of these moods.
10:44I rolled my suitcase out the door.
10:46This time, no one moved to stop me.
10:48When I went back to work Monday, Chloe stopped me in the break room.
10:51Mia, are you still mad?
10:53Ethan's been miserable for days since you two broke up.
10:55I said nothing and filled a glass with water.
10:58Ethan's just stubborn.
10:59Deep down, he-
11:00I looked at her calmly.
11:02You think I'm just throwing a tantrum too?
11:03She stood there, speechless.
11:05I went to HR and handed in my resignation.
11:08The HR manager looked surprised.
11:10You just got back from your exchange and you're already leaving?
11:13I don't think this place is right for me.
11:15I'd never really fit in here.
11:17I joined the company because of Ethan,
11:19and all it had brought me was tears and frustration.
11:22Whenever we fought, he'd look at me and say the same things.
11:25You're impulsive, you're too emotional, crying won't solve anything.
11:29But I was never crying to solve anything.
11:31The manager didn't press.
11:32He only asked me to finish the project I was working on.
11:35I agreed.
11:36But on the day I turned in the report, everything blew up.
11:44A dozen executives sat around the conference table.
11:47Ethan sat in the middle, staring straight at me.
11:50Mia, this is the data you reviewed?
11:52Yes, but this data-
11:53Do you have any idea how many decisions this project influences?
11:56Mia just got back from her exchange.
11:58Maybe she's still getting back up to speed.
11:59Ethan's eyes never wavered from my face.
12:02That's no excuse.
12:03You let your emotions affect your work,
12:05and your review wasn't thorough.
12:07Those are facts.
12:07I need an explanation.
12:09I looked at Chloe.
12:10She sat with her head bowed, silent.
12:12I took a deep breath and looked him straight in the eyes.
12:15Ethan, you're right.
12:16I haven't been as steady as I should be.
12:19But I flagged the raw data anomaly on page three of the report.
12:23I flipped to page three and slid the report to the center of the table.
12:27If someone had followed up then, it never would have gotten this far.
12:30The room went silent.
12:32I've never let my personal life interfere with my work.
12:35I know that for a fact.
12:36His expression shifted, like a machine suddenly grinding to a halt.
12:40Chloe stood up abruptly.
12:42I'm sorry.
12:43The mistake was in my section.
12:46I forgot to follow up.
12:48Funny how she only apologizes after someone else takes all the blame.
12:52Ethan scanned the room.
12:53We'll review this internally.
12:55No one's being singled out for blame.
12:59Nausea hit me hard.
13:01I rushed to the restroom and dry heaved.
13:03As I walked out, Ethan was waiting by the door.
13:05You pushed yourself this far.
13:07Happy now?
13:08I didn't answer.
13:09He'd never understand.
13:11I didn't have to keep draining myself like this anymore.
13:14Ethan clicked his tongue, like he was doing me a favor.
13:17You said you wanted to get married before.
13:19Fine.
13:20I'll consider it.
13:21Just stop making things hard for Chloe.
13:23I'd hinted at marriage more times than I could count.
13:26He always pretended not to notice.
13:28That's too much pressure.
13:29Was enough to make me wonder if I was asking for too much.
13:33Once, that was all I'd wanted to hear.
13:35Now I just scoffed and walked away.
13:37The next day, I officially resigned.
13:39I left without a fuss.
13:41It took Ethan a few days to realize I'd really left.
13:44For once, he texted me first.
13:46Chloe said you're just taking some time off?
13:48I didn't reply.
13:49I looked down at mom's hand, wrapped tightly around mine.
13:52Are you sure about this, Mia?
13:54An arranged marriage isn't something to take lightly.
13:57I know I have my own reasons for wanting this.
14:00But you and Ethan have been together for years.
14:02I never wanted to-
14:03I squeezed her hand in return.
14:05Mom, this is my choice.
14:08You know me.
14:10If I didn't want this, no one could talk me into it.
14:14I cleared the house of everything that reminded me of Ethan.
14:17Six months earlier, mom had half-joked about an arranged marriage with the Whitmore family.
14:22My memories of Lucas from childhood were vague, so I hadn't taken it seriously.
14:27Later I learned she'd brought it up, partly because my father's family business was in trouble.
14:32I laughed at myself.
14:33I'd once been so sure Ethan and I could get through anything together.
14:36I never imagined we'd end like this.
14:39At the bottom of a box, I found an old letter in a faded pink envelope.
14:43I opened it slowly.
14:45Ethan, I've been chasing you for three months.
14:47I really like you.
14:48Are you going to be my girlfriend or not?
14:50Tears fell onto the paper, blurring the ink.
14:53Below it was another line, written in a completely different hand, clean and decisive.
14:58Now, my phone chimed again.
15:01Chloe's been really upset about us.
15:03You should check on her.
15:05I tossed my phone aside, tore the letter up without hesitation, and threw it in the trash,
15:10just like the ring.
15:13I came down the stairs slowly.
15:16When I looked up, I met a pair of furious eyes.
15:19Ethan looked like he wanted to tear me apart.
15:21Lucas came to meet me with a smile and offered me his arm.
15:25This is Mia.
15:26Sean was the first to come over.
15:28A glass shattered across the room.
15:30Ethan's champagne flute had slipped from his hand and exploded on the floor.
15:34He didn't even look down.
15:36He strode over and grabbed my wrist.
15:38Come back with me.
15:40He frowned at me, genuinely confused.
15:43I already agreed to marry you.
15:46Do you really have to pull this just to make me jealous?
15:48The room went silent.
15:50Every eye turned to us.
15:51I laughed and yanked my wrist free.
15:54Ethan, have you forgotten?
15:57We broke up.
15:58Lucas's expression cooled.
16:00He stepped between us.
16:01Please leave.
16:02You are not welcome here.
16:04Ethan didn't budge.
16:06He just stared at me.
16:07Mia, we need to talk.
16:09There's nothing to talk about.
16:11Ethan still couldn't accept it.
16:12Are you mad because I gave Chloe the training spot?
16:15Or because I criticized you in front of everyone?
16:20I came down the stairs slowly.
16:22When I looked up, I met a pair of furious eyes.
16:25Ethan looked like he wanted to tear me apart.
16:27Lucas came to meet me with a smile and offered me his arm.
16:31This is Mia.
16:32Sean was the first to come over.
16:34A glass shattered across the room.
16:36Ethan's champagne flute had slipped from his hand and exploded on the floor.
16:41He didn't even look down.
16:42He strode over and grabbed my wrist.
16:45Come back with me.
16:46He frowned at me, genuinely confused.
16:50I already agreed to marry you.
16:52Do you really have to pull this just to make me jealous?
16:55The room went silent.
16:56Every eye turned to us.
16:57I laughed and yanked my wrist free.
17:01Ethan, have you forgotten?
17:03We broke up.
17:04Lucas's expression cooled.
17:06He stepped between us.
17:08Please leave.
17:09You are not welcome here.
17:11Ethan didn't budge.
17:12He just stared at me.
17:14Mia, we need to talk.
17:15There's nothing to talk about.
17:17Ethan still couldn't accept it.
17:19Are you mad because I gave Chloe the training spot?
17:21Or because I criticized you in front of everyone?
17:26There it was again, that condescending tone.
17:29I cut him off.
17:30I did blame you.
17:32Ethan looked like he'd finally figured me out.
17:35So you found some guy to pretend to be your fiancé just to make me jealous?
17:39I blamed you for constantly belittling me.
17:41I blamed you for making me feel like I was never good enough for you.
17:45I blamed you because you changed so much while I was gone and none of it was for me.
17:49But I don't blame you anymore.
17:51None of it matters now.
17:53His mouth opened, but no words came out.
17:55Sean finally cut in.
17:57Hey man, ex-boyfriends belong in the trash.
18:00Why are you still here?
18:03Ethan's head snapped up.
18:05His eyes read.
18:06Shut up!
18:08Lucas didn't raise his voice, but the warning was clear.
18:11Ethan, that's enough.
18:12Leave now, or I'll have security ask you out.
18:15Ethan's chest heaved.
18:16His voice was hoarse.
18:18Mia, are you serious?
18:19Three years together, and you can just walk away?
18:23I am.
18:23I met his gaze.
18:25He staggered back as if I'd punched him.
18:29Lucas took my hand.
18:31Are you finished?
18:32Let me take you home.
18:34I nodded and turned to leave with Lucas.
18:36Ethan tried to follow, but Sean stepped in front of him.
18:38They've known each other since they were kids and they're engaged because they both want this.
18:42What right do you have to barge in?
18:44Silence fell behind me.
18:45Then came the crunch of broken glass under a shoe.
18:48I didn't look back.
18:49Cool night air hit my face as we stepped outside.
18:52I let go of Lucas's arm.
18:54Thank you.
18:55And I'm sorry I turned your engagement party into a mess.
18:58Lucas looked at me, said nothing, and opened the car door for me.
19:02We drove in silence for a long time.
19:04Near my apartment, Lucas finally spoke.
19:06In the dark, his eyes looked unusually bright.
19:09Mia, you're brave.
19:10Just like when we were kids and used to stand up for me.
19:12You always say you're too impulsive.
19:14I don't see it that way.
19:15Just be yourself.
19:16Someone will love every part of you.
19:18You're right.
19:19He lowered his head.
19:20I couldn't read his expression in the dark.
19:22I'm sorry I used this arranged marriage as an excuse to get close to you.
19:26I just wanted a chance.
19:28But the choice is always yours.
19:30And I'll help your family through this no matter what you decide.
19:34I nodded and waved goodbye.
19:37As I reached my apartment, someone stepped out of the hallway.
19:40Chloe, her voice was full of concern.
19:42Mia, I heard you're engaged.
19:45Please don't rush into this.
19:46Isn't this exactly what you were hoping for?
19:49Chloe shifted uneasily.
19:50What are you talking about?
19:51How could I ever want you to get engaged?
19:53I cut straight to it.
19:55Chloe, you're in love with Ethan, aren't you?
19:58Her head snapped up.
19:59The air went still.
20:00You lied to everyone, saying I was just taking a break after I left the company.
20:04You were afraid Ethan would come looking for me, weren't you?
20:06Chloe went pale, then suddenly shouted.
20:09Yes, I love him.
20:10So what?
20:10I don't love him any less than you did.
20:11Stop looking at me like you're above all this.
20:13Mia, you spent years with him and couldn't change a single thing about him.
20:16I managed it in six months.
20:18In six months, he took the stid I gave him and got his ear pierced.
20:20You were with him for years and he never changed a thing for you.
20:23I hid your resignation because I didn't want him to find you.
20:25Mia, I wanted you gone.
20:26The farther, the better.
20:27I hoped you'd never come back.
20:28The words hit me hard.
20:30I'd known Chloe for years.
20:31She'd stood up for me, even helped me chase the guy I loved.
20:35And now she stood in front of me saying she wished I'd disappear.
20:40Chloe, do you know why I never saw it all these years?
20:45Because I trusted you.
20:47We stood there in silence for a long time.
20:49Finally, I said,
20:51Just go.
20:52Chloe turned and left without another word.
20:54The next morning, I found Ethan waiting outside my building.
20:57He looked like he hadn't slept all night.
20:59Dark circles under his eyes.
21:02Mia, I finally get it.
21:04I frowned and said nothing.
21:06He spoke faster and faster.
21:07I shouldn't have ignored your feelings.
21:10I shouldn't have gotten so close to Chloe.
21:12I shouldn't have given her your training spot.
21:14I shouldn't have worn the stud.
21:15Before I could respond, he ripped the black stud out of his ear.
21:19Blood ran down his earlobe and onto his shirt.
21:22See?
21:23From now on, if something matters to you, it matters to me.
21:26I'll listen.
21:27I froze.
21:27Ethan, I don't need that training spot and I don't need you to change for me.
21:31I quit.
21:32I'm engaged.
21:33There's nothing left between us.
21:35You quit?
21:36When?
21:37You promised me.
21:39You said you'd stay with me no matter what.
21:44Looking at him now, I almost laughed.
21:46I made this choice because I remembered those words.
21:49The words stopped him cold.
21:51I gave a quiet laugh.
21:55Ethan, people like you don't deserve to be loved.
21:58I regret ever meeting you.
22:00He couldn't take my indifference.
22:02He grabbed my wrist.
22:03Give me one more chance.
22:04Let me be the one who chases you this time, please.
22:07I looked at his hand.
22:08Before, he'd pull his hand back after barely a few minutes of holding on.
22:11Now, he was holding on like his life depended on it.
22:14Being chased by someone I don't love is just annoying.
22:17Besides, what makes you think you're better than Lucas?
22:19His fingers slowly loosened.
22:21I turned and walked away.
22:23Ethan stood there staring at his empty hand.
22:25His mind went back years to when Mia and he barely knew each other.
22:29They were at a party playing truth or dare, and Mia kept losing.
22:32He remembered someone asking her,
22:34Would you choose the person who loves you or the person you love?
22:38True love.
22:39Obviously, I'd choose the person I love.
22:45Afterward, she kept glancing at him, making the hint obvious.
22:48He'd ignored it.
22:49Back then, he'd thought Mia was impulsive and childish.
22:52Love didn't matter to him.
22:54Compatibility did.
22:55Only when he saw a Mia who no longer loved him, did he understand what he'd thrown away.
23:00Once Mia stopped loving him, all he got from her was calm distance.
23:04Of course.
23:05Without love, there was nothing left to get upset about.
23:07Ethan lowered his head and cried for the first time in his life.
23:11He'd grown up surrounded by rules.
23:13His parents taught him that only perfect people, people with no weaknesses, deserved love.
23:18So he'd spent his whole life trying to become flawless.
23:21What he'd forgotten was that the people who made those rules had never loved him unconditionally
23:25either.
23:26After that, Ethan started waiting outside my apartment every morning with a bag of breakfast.
23:31I recognized the bag.
23:33Back when Ethan was building his career and working past midnight, I'd brought him breakfast
23:37from countless places.
23:39This was the only shop that ever got a reaction out of him.
23:42I once stood in line for two hours just to see that tiny change in his face.
23:48Back then, he barely looked up.
23:51Now I treated him the way he'd once treated me, like he wasn't there.
23:54Still, he showed up again the next morning.
23:56Two weeks later, he stepped toward me as I came out of the building.
24:00Mia, have you had breakfast?
24:01I glanced at the bag, my tone dry.
24:04Are you trying to remind me how stupid I used to be?
24:07He shook his head quickly.
24:08I just want to make it up to you.
24:10Everything you used to do for me, I want to do it for you now.
24:14I cut him off.
24:15I don't need it.
24:16Please keep your distance.
24:17His arm dropped.
24:18He hesitated.
24:19Are you going to see Lucas?
24:22Yeah.
24:23Are you two really going to get married?
24:24I checked the time.
24:26What do you think?
24:27Ethan looked down, silent for a long moment.
24:30Then he asked.
24:31Do you love him?
24:34Or is this all because of that ridiculous family arrangement?
24:37I laughed coldly.
24:38Ethan, this doesn't sound like you.
24:40And even if it wasn't Lucas, it still wouldn't be you.
24:42He looked up sharply and fumbled through his pocket.
24:46Look, I found it.
24:48When you gave me this, you wanted to spend the rest of your life with me, right?
24:54He stiffened.
24:55How'd you know?
24:56I laughed.
24:57You brought it up yourself.
24:59Who else could it have been?
25:00He set down his fork and admitted it frankly.
25:02It was me.
25:04He was always looting around your place, harassing you.
25:06I figured I'd give him something else to worry about.
25:09I don't regret loving him.
25:10If I could do it all over again, maybe I'd still fall for him.
25:15But people grow up.
25:17You don't have to do things like this.
25:18My decision isn't going to change.
25:21Trust me.
25:22And trust yourself.
25:23Lucas listened quietly, then let out a long breath.
25:27Thank you, Mia.
25:29For giving me a chance to be there for you.
25:31Six months later, I was the one who suggested setting a wedding date.
25:35For those six months, Lucas had been steady through every mood and every rough edge.
25:40He gave me space without ever making me feel alone.
25:43One warm afternoon, my parents were watching TV while Lucas and I sat in the sun on the balcony.
25:48He crouched beside my succulents, carefully straightening a bent leaf.
25:51I thought about it for three seconds.
25:54Lucas?
25:55Let's get married.
25:58He stiffened.
26:00How'd you know?
26:01I laughed.
26:02You brought it up yourself.
26:03Who else could it have been?
26:04He set down his fork and admitted it frankly.
26:07It was me.
26:08He was always looting around your place, harassing you.
26:11I figured I'd give him something else to worry about.
26:13I don't regret loving him.
26:15If I could do it all over again, maybe I'd still fall for him.
26:19But people grow up.
26:21You don't have to do things like this.
26:23My decision isn't going to change.
26:25Trust me.
26:26And trust yourself.
26:28Lucas listened quietly, then let out a long breath.
26:31Thank you, Mia.
26:33For giving me a chance to be there for you.
26:35Six months later, I was the one who suggested setting a wedding date.
26:39For those six months, Lucas had been steady through every mood and every rough edge.
26:44He gave me space without ever making me feel alone.
26:47One warm afternoon, my parents were watching TV while Lucas and I sat in the sun on the balcony.
26:52He crouched beside my succulents, carefully straightening a bent leaf.
26:56I thought about it for three seconds.
26:58Lucas?
26:59Let's get married.
27:03He froze.
27:04Like he wasn't sure he'd heard me right.
27:06When he didn't respond, I said it again.
27:08His eyes lit up like a kid's.
27:10He swept me into his arms and spun me around.
27:14Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting to hear you say that?
27:19Then why didn't you ask?
27:22He looked me in the eyes.
27:25I was waiting.
27:28Waiting until you were ready.
27:30Both families were thrilled.
27:32Lucas' mother held my hand.
27:33Her eyes read.
27:34When Lucas was in college, he came home all the time looking miserable, but he'd never tell us why.
27:40Now I think it was you.
27:42I'm so glad you said yes.
27:44I gently wiped a tear from her cheek.
27:46I'm the one who should thank you.
27:47You raised an incredible son.
27:50Ahead of the wedding, I headed out to buy what was still missing from the welcome bags.
27:54As I was leaving, Ethan appeared.
27:56He looked thinner, exhausted, like he'd been waiting a long time.
28:00You're getting married?
28:05Have you been checking up on me?
28:07No.
28:07I heard it from someone.
28:09He waved his hands quickly.
28:11Mia, do you really love him?
28:12I turned to him, completely calm.
28:14I love Lucas.
28:15I was the one who asked to set the date.
28:17I want to marry him.
28:19He stood frozen.
28:21At last, he understood there was no going back.
28:24I should go.
28:26Lucas is waiting for me.
28:27I'd only taken a few steps when he called softly.
28:34Congratulations, Mia.
28:37Thank you.
28:39Outside the mall, Lucas was leaning against the car waiting for me.
28:44Honey, you've been away from me for exactly 14 minutes and 56 seconds.
28:50You're the one who refused to come in with me.
28:54Lucas laughed and hugged me.
28:58How was I supposed to know you'd take that long?
29:00The wedding felt like a dream.
29:02Lucas had thought of everything, flowers everywhere, soft lights, old friends I hadn't seen in years.
29:07He held my hand and said solemnly,
29:09I want to give you everything good in this world.
29:14When I finished my makeup and opened my eyes, someone was standing in the doorway.
29:20Chloe stood in the doorway holding a bouquet, visibly uncomfortable.
29:26I didn't stand up.
29:28Just leave it over there.
29:29Her voice was hoarse.
29:31We once promised the first bouquet either of us got on our wedding day would come from the other.
29:36Do you remember?
29:37I didn't answer.
29:38Since you left, Ethan hasn't contacted me once.
29:41Even when we run into each other, he barely speaks to me.
29:44I finally realized you were the only thing holding us together.
29:47Once you left, there was nothing left between us.
29:50She lowered her head.
29:51I'm sorry.
29:53It's all in the past now.
29:55She said nothing else and left.
29:57There was too much between us now to ever go back.
29:59The ceremony began.
30:01I walked down the flower-lined aisle on my father's arm.
30:04Lucas waited at the end, watching me with trembling lips.
30:07At last, tears slipped down my cheeks.
30:10Surrounded by everyone's cheers, we said our vows and became husband and wife.
30:16I'm sorry.
30:16I'm sorry.
30:17I'm sorry.
30:17I'm sorry.