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00:30He still hadn't heard a word from me. For the first time, Dominic was the one who called.
00:34Celia, you're done with this little tantrum? Come home.
00:36A man chuckled at the other end.
00:39You shouldn't leave a woman upset overnight.
00:43Dominic.
00:44Someone else might get there before you do.
00:46Dominic's eyes reddened.
00:47Put Celia on the phone.
00:48Adrienne Mercer bent down and kissed me.
00:50Can't. She's still out cold. Gotta kiss her away first.
00:55In my seventh year with Dominic, I secretly bought a wedding dress and worked up the courage to propose to
01:01him.
01:03Unfortunately, I arrived a few minutes late to the party that night, just in time to hear him talking to
01:08his friends.
01:09Celia? I got bored with her air just ago.
01:12Dominic lit a cigarette and gave a lazy smile.
01:15Seven years. You wouldn't get bored?
01:16The others laughed.
01:18Fair enough. Seven years with anyone would get old.
01:20She's still gorgeous, though.
01:23And that body. Remember the dress you wore to your birthday?
01:26Holy crap!
01:27Seriously, Dominic. You used to be crazy about her.
01:30You really ready to let her go?
01:32His voice was flat.
01:33When I say I am done with something, I am done.
01:37So, you wouldn't mind if I ask her out?
01:40Go ahead.
01:41Dominic exhaled a smoke ring.
01:43You can get her to say yes.
01:44Have some dignity, man.
01:45You're really gonna take leftovers as leftovers?
01:48Another burst of laughter.
01:49She won't do that.
01:50His voice was calm.
01:51She always comes back, chasing me like a dog.
01:54Damn!
01:55You are just like a master of her.
01:57Maybe Mercer could get her?
01:58Dominic's expression changed instantly.
02:01Don't fuck compare me with Adrian.
02:03He beat you for that contract two years ago by half a point.
02:06Dominic crushed his cigarette into the ashtray.
02:08And he won't get that lucky twice.
02:09I never went into the private room that night.
02:12I called and said I had a headache.
02:14That I was going home.
02:15Dominic hung up without asking a single question.
02:18I think that was the night I finally decided to leave him.
02:27Within days, everyone was talking.
02:29Dominic was pursuing a sophomore at a dancing academy.
02:32Young.
02:33Pretty.
02:34Innocent.
02:34He'd never been subtle about chasing a woman.
02:37Made sure the whole world knew.
02:38Houses.
02:39Cars.
02:40Jewelry.
02:40Whatever he felt like buying.
02:41The girl had never experienced anything like it.
02:44She fell for him in days.
02:45When our friends organized another party, Dominic brought her.
02:48The room went quiet the moment they walked in.
02:50A few women I was close to looked at me with concern.
02:53I smiled.
02:54Why'd everyone stop talking?
02:55Why are you guys looking at me?
02:57Dominic sat down with his arm around the girl.
02:59Only then did he look directly at me.
03:01Celia, since we're all here, let's make it clear.
03:04Go ahead.
03:05All this breaking up and getting back together is exhausting.
03:09I have no feeling for you.
03:10I clenched my hands.
03:12The ring on my finger dug into my skin.
03:14I barely felt it.
03:14You put an arm around Briar.
03:16Briar's young.
03:18She's sweet.
03:19I really like her and I'm not going to put her in an awkward position.
03:22You stroked her hair.
03:24I want to make it official.
03:25I nodded.
03:28Okay?
03:28I understand.
03:29We can still be friends.
03:30If you need anything, call me.
03:32As long as you're in the city, I'll take care of it.
03:34No need.
03:34I stood with a small smile.
03:36If we're ending it, let's make it a clean break.
03:38No reason to give her the wrong idea.
03:39Fair enough.
03:41Enjoy your night.
03:42I'm heading home.
03:43Want my driver to take you?
03:45No thanks.
03:46I'll get a cab.
03:48I stepped out.
03:49As I pulled the door closed, someone asked,
03:51How long do you think she'll last this time?
03:53Two days?
03:54She actually seems pissed.
03:56I'll give her a week.
03:57Dominic glanced at the door, still slightly open.
04:01Three days.
04:02She'll come back crying.
04:03Another friend laughed.
04:04You're really that confident?
04:05She always does.
04:07And when she does, none of you better interfere.
04:09You thought you didn't want her anymore?
04:12Dominic gave a low laugh.
04:13I said I was bored with her, not her body.
04:16I smiled at my own stupidity, tightened my grip on my purse, and hurried toward the elevator.
04:22Back at the apartment, I took the wedding dress from the corner of my closet.
04:26I'd waited six months for it.
04:27Now, I'd never wear it.
04:29So I found a pair of scissors and cut it up.
04:31Before I left, I took off my ring and put it on the coffee table.
04:34I didn't take much.
04:36A few personal things.
04:37I didn't want the rest.
04:38After a moment, I left him a note.
04:40He could do whatever he wanted with the apartment and everything in it.
04:44He didn't need to ask me.
04:45I booked a flight to the coast in the early hours of the morning.
04:48My best friend had moved there after getting married late last year.
04:51It seemed like a good place to clear my head.
04:54When she meet me, she took one look at me and said,
04:56Please tell me you finally dumped that asshole?
04:59I did.
05:00She hugged me.
05:01Thank God.
05:02That night, she dragged me out to meet some old college friends.
05:05I drank more than I should have.
05:07Then the private room door opened.
05:09The entire table suddenly got quieter.
05:12A man walked in.
05:13Black overcoat, black suit with a tie.
05:15One hand holding his phone.
05:17Tell legal I'm not changing the terms.
05:19His voice was calm, almost lazy.
05:21If Hale Group wants back into the deal, they sign by noon.
05:24A pause.
05:26And if Dominic has a problem with that, he can call me himself.
05:28He ended the call.
05:30Someone laughed.
05:32Jesus, Adrian.
05:33You trying to bankrupt Hale?
05:34Adrian Mercer took off his coat.
05:37That would require him making worse decisions than usual.
05:40The table burst out laughing.
05:41I stared at him through the alcohol.
05:43Adrian Mercer, Dominic's biggest business rival.
05:46The only man in our circle Dominic genuinely hated losing to.
05:51Two years ago, Adrian had taken a major contract straight out of Dominic's hands.
05:56Dominic had never forgotten it.
05:58Adrian looked across the room and saw me.
06:00His gaze stopped.
06:01For several seconds, he didn't say anything.
06:04Then his eyes dropped briefly to the empty glasses in front of me.
06:13No.
06:13What?
06:14Stop giving her alcohol.
06:16Nora blinked.
06:16Then smiled slowly.
06:18Nora squeezed my arm.
06:19Adrian, we've all been drinking.
06:22I'd rather not put her in a rideshare alone.
06:24Adrian didn't even hesitate.
06:26I'll take her.
06:29Thanks.
06:30You're a lifesaver.
06:31Nora sat down smiling and leaned close to my ear.
06:34Seven years sleeping with the same man?
06:36You got a terrible deal.
06:38Dominic can screw around.
06:39Fresh start.
06:40You're allowed a fresh start, too.
06:42Besides, look at Adrian.
06:43It'd be a crime to pass that up.
06:46What makes you think he'd sleep with me, baby?
06:48He's already undressed you with his eyes.
06:50Trust me.
06:50I've dated 18 men.
06:53I've got more experience than you.
06:55Adrian drove me back to my apartment.
06:56to my hotel himself.
06:58Outside the entrance, I unbuckled my seatbelt.
07:01Thanks for driving me.
07:02Anytime.
07:03As I opened the door, my phone lit up.
07:06A message from an old mutual friend.
07:08Dominic says you'll be back in three days.
07:10I stared at it.
07:12Adrian noticed.
07:13Problem?
07:14No.
07:14I locked the screen.
07:15He thinks I'm throwing a tantrum.
07:18Adrian went quiet for a second, then gave a soft laugh.
07:21That sounds like Dominic.
07:23You two really hate each other that much?
07:25He hates losing.
07:27And you?
07:27Adrian turned his head toward me.
07:29I don't.
07:29Just as I was about to get out, I remembered what Dominic had said that night.
07:33Before I could think better of it, I asked,
07:35Want to come up for a drink?
07:36Adrian's eyes darkened.
07:37He didn't answer immediately.
07:39Instead, he leaned closer.
07:41Close enough that I could feel his breath.
07:46Celia.
07:47If I come upstairs, I'm expecting more than a drink.
07:50Adrian kissed me before the elevator reached my floor.
07:52Between the alcohol and the way he kissed, I could barely breathe.
07:56There's a camera.
07:57My face burned.
07:58My legs felt so weak I had to cling to his waist.
08:01Adrian glanced at the camera, turned so his body blocked me from view, and kissed me again.
08:05I swiped my key card.
08:07Before I opened the door, he stopped me.
08:10Celia.
08:12If you change your mind, I can still walk away.
08:15I looked up at him.
08:17Changed my mind about what?
08:19Wound his tie around my fingers and pulled him closer.
08:23You've already kissed my lip swollen.
08:25Now you want to stop?
08:26He laughed.
08:28His thumb brushed my lower lip.
08:30Then don't tell me.
08:31You'll regret this later.
08:34Our first time, Adrian didn't even make it to the bedroom.
08:38The wall scraped against my back.
08:40I bit him close to tears.
08:42Adrian, you monster.
08:44Ever heard of being gentle?
08:46He slipped his hot palm behind my back.
08:48Then he pressed a breathless kiss to my neck.
08:51Celia, I don't think I can hold on much longer.
08:56Five minutes later, I understood what he meant.
08:58Adrian carried me into the bedroom.
09:00I buried my face in a pillow and couldn't stop laughing.
09:03How long has it been since you were with a woman?
09:05He gave me a dark look.
09:07I've been busy working.
09:09I looked at him in surprise.
09:10Slowly, I stopped laughing.
09:12A moment later, tears spilled from my eyes.
09:15I'm sorry, Adrian.
09:16I dragged him into my mess.
09:18Celia, what are you talking about?
09:20Seeing me cry seemed to unsettle him.
09:22He fumbled to wipe my cheeks.
09:24The tears kept coming.
09:25I shouldn't have started this.
09:27But you did.
09:28He leaned over me and held my face.
09:31His eyes stayed on mine.
09:32When he spoke, he sounded almost solemn.
09:34You were the one who started messing with me, Celia.
09:38You don't get to act like nothing happened.
09:41On my seventh day on the coast, one of our friends, Owen, texted me.
09:45Celia, when are you coming back?
09:46I'm not planning to right now.
09:48Everyone misses you.
09:49Preston's birthday's in a couple of days.
09:51Come celebrate with us.
09:52I'll pass.
09:53Tell him I'm sending a gift.
09:55Okay, take care of yourself.
09:56In a private lounge back home, Owen handed his phone to Dominic.
10:00Look, why don't you call her?
10:03She'll listen to you.
10:04Dominic stared coldly at the messages.
10:06Then he crushed out his cigarette and stood.
10:08I don't give a s*** whether she comes back or not.
10:11She can f***ing die out there like I would care.
10:15Dominic, don't get pissed.
10:17She's probably just hurting.
10:19She even took off her ring this time.
10:22You really hurt her.
10:23You took things too far with that girl.
10:26We already f***ing broke.
10:28What else does she want?
10:29His temper snapped.
10:32Listen carefully.
10:33Nobody contacts her again.
10:35I don't care if she drops dead.
10:37Fine.
10:38We won't.
10:39Calm down.
10:40You just drank yourself into the hospital with a stomach bleed.
10:44You never had these flare ups when Celia was around.
10:47She's just gone for a week and look at you.
10:50Every word made Dominic's expression darker.
10:53Finally, he grabbed his coat and slammed the door behind him.
10:56Outside, the cold wind hit his face.
10:58It did nothing to cool the anger in his chest.
11:01Celia had some nerve.
11:03Seven days.
11:04Not a call.
11:05Not a text.
11:06So she wanted to play for real, huh?
11:08He pulled up my number and blocked it.
11:10You'd better not come crying back.
11:12Because this time, I'm not going soft on you.
11:15I'd begun writing columns since college.
11:17They'd done well enough that I went full time after graduation.
11:20It paid pretty well.
11:21And I could work anywhere with a laptop.
11:23There was no reason to stay in the city after the breakup and make myself miserable.
11:27Adrian called just as I finished my last sentence and started formatting the piece.
11:32What do you feel like eating tonight, Celia?
11:33His voice came through clearly.
11:35Somehow, the whole exhausting afternoon felt easier.
11:38I've killed about 10 million brain cells.
11:40I'm exhausted.
11:41You pick.
11:43How about Italian?
11:45I know a place with chicken liver pate you'd love.
11:48I used to order it whenever I could.
11:51Then Dominic said even looking at it made him sick.
11:53After that, I barely touched it.
11:55But I remembered Adrian preferring lighter food.
11:58You don't have to plan everything around me.
12:00I'm not picky anymore.
12:02I've actually been craving it.
12:04Remember that little cave by the second dining hall?
12:07Their pate was incredible.
12:09Now that he mentioned it, I did want some.
12:13I'd eaten there for four years and never gotten tired of it.
12:17Okay.
12:17Italian it is.
12:19I'll come get you.
12:20Okay.
12:21He took me to a small Italian restaurant that had been there for years.
12:25The place was old and cramped.
12:27Adrian, in his immaculate suit, looked completely out of place.
12:30I watched him wipe down my chair with a napkin.
12:33Then he checked the cutlery, set it beside my plate, and poured my juice.
12:37For someone raised with his kind of money, he was surprisingly comfortable doing little things like that.
12:43Your ex trained you well.
12:44I couldn't help saying it.
12:46Unlike me, seven years of breaking up and getting back together.
12:49The only time Dominic had really taken care of me was when he was trying to win me over.
12:54For the year and a half we lived together after college, I'd practically been his housekeeper.
12:59He had stomach problems, so I learned to cook.
13:01Took care of his meals and his routine like a dutiful housewife.
13:05Only now did I understand.
13:07I'd loved him so much, I'd lost myself.
13:10Forgotten I was supposed to love myself too.
13:12How could I have expected his love to stay the same forever?
13:16Adrian served me some food and looked up.
13:19Who told you I had an ex?
13:20I paused.
13:21That girl who was always with you in college.
13:24Didn't you grow up together?
13:27Laurel?
13:28He laughed.
13:28We grew up together.
13:30Yeah.
13:31But we never dated.
13:32I never felt that way about her.
13:35She was more like a little sister.
13:37So you haven't dated anyone all these years?
13:41He folded back his shirt cuffs.
13:43I let people set me up.
13:45A few times.
13:46Saw someone briefly.
13:48It wasn't right, so I ended it.
13:50And...
13:51Nobody sis then?
13:52I lowered my eyes.
13:54Considering his performance the other night, that sounded considerably more believable.
14:00It...
14:00Won't happen again, Celia.
14:02I blinked.
14:03What won't?
14:03He turned his face and cleared his throat.
14:06Maybe it was the heat from the food.
14:08His ears were bright red.
14:10You'll find out later.
14:11He put some pate on my plate.
14:13Eat.
14:13I didn't understand until he took me back to the hotel.
14:16Until we'd showered and he carried me from the bathroom to the bed.
14:19By then, I felt as though my whole body was coming apart.
14:23Adrian?
14:23I tried to glare at him.
14:25With my eyes wet and my voice coming out like that, I doubt I looked angry.
14:29He bent down and kissed me softly.
14:31Does that feel good, Celia?
14:32I shook my head and refused to answer.
14:35He didn't get annoyed.
14:36He just kept kissing me.
14:37Softly.
14:38Again and again.
14:39Until I couldn't stand it.
14:40Tears slipped from the corners of my eyes.
14:43Adrian?
14:44My nails dragged over his lower back.
14:46My voice was almost a sob.
14:48Tell me.
14:49Now, Celia.
14:51Does it feel good?
14:53He was barely holding on himself.
14:55His eyes were red, his arms tense, sweat dripping from his forehead.
14:58Finally, I broke.
15:00Yes.
15:01Yes, it does.
15:03As everything slipped away, he whispered against my ear.
15:06Then don't.
15:08Leave me forever.
15:09The present I bought Preston arrived on his birthday.
15:12Delivered by a friend.
15:13Adrian had helped me pick the gift.
15:15A pair of vintage cufflinks from a luxury brand he liked.
15:18Dominic sat on the sofa smoking.
15:20The bottle in front of him was already mostly empty.
15:23Nice cufflinks.
15:24Preston's smile stiffened.
15:26He checked Dominic's expression and quickly asked his girlfriend to put them away.
15:30Let me see.
15:31Dominic spoke without warning.
15:32Preston hesitated, then handed over the box.
15:35Dominic stared at the cufflinks.
15:36The logo was small and discreet.
15:38He studied it for a long time.
15:40Put them away.
15:41He closed the box and pushed it aside.
15:43Preston let out a breath and reached for it.
15:45Suddenly, Dominic grabbed an empty bottle and smashed it against the table.
15:49Glass flew.
15:50A long cut opened across the back of his hand.
15:53The room erupted.
15:54What the hell, Dominic?
15:56That's deep.
15:57It won't stop bleeding.
15:58We need to get you to a hospital.
15:59Dominic stood perfectly still.
16:01His face was dark with anger.
16:04Celia's never bought anything from that brand.
16:07His voice was low and rough.
16:09Preston forced a laugh.
16:11So?
16:11She probably just picked something randomly.
16:14It's not like your birthday.
16:15She used to spend six months planning your gifts.
16:19Exactly.
16:20All of us put together don't matter a tenth as much as you do.
16:23Everyone knows how much she loves you.
16:25Dominic gave a cold laugh.
16:27Loves me?
16:28The voices gradually died away.
16:31Dominic.
16:32Should I call her?
16:33Let's get that hand looked at first.
16:35Preston suddenly took out his phone.
16:36He snapped a photo of Dominic's cut hand and sent it to Celia.
16:40Dominic didn't stop him.
16:41Maybe Preston moved too quickly.
16:43Maybe he never had the chance.
16:45The room went quiet.
16:46About 15 seconds later, Preston's phone rang.
16:48See?
16:49What did I tell you?
16:51She loves you.
16:53Preston sounded delighted.
16:54Everyone noticed the anger easing from Dominic's face.
16:57Wanna take it?
16:58Preston held out the phone.
17:00Dominic turned away without looking at it.
17:02Okay, I'll take it.
17:03Preston answered and switched to speaker.
17:05At the sound of Celia's voice, Dominic's mouth tightened.
17:08Preston, what happened?
17:10Did you hurt yourself?
17:11No, it's Dominic's hand.
17:13There's blood everywhere.
17:15It won't stop.
17:17He kept talking.
17:18The other end stayed silent.
17:20Celia?
17:21You there?
17:22Maybe you should come back.
17:24He won't go to the hospital.
17:26We can't just let him keep bleeding.
17:28Preston.
17:28My voice was as gentle as ever.
17:30Yeah, go ahead.
17:31I'm listening.
17:32He grinned at Dominic.
17:33Don't tell me about him anymore.
17:35The smile slipped from Preston's face.
17:38Celia?
17:39And happy birthday.
17:40Wait, Celia, you don't hang up.
17:42The call had already ended.
17:44Preston stared at the phone as though it might burn him.
17:47He wanted to slap himself unconscious.
17:49Nobody spoke.
17:49Dominic looked around calmly and smiled.
17:52What, is everyone mute now?
17:54No one answered.
17:55He smiled again.
17:56Why the is nobody talking?
17:59Dominic, easy.
18:01You're bleeding more.
18:02You know what Celia's like.
18:03Vivian, who'd been sitting quietly in a corner, finally spoke.
18:07I've wanted to say this for a long time.
18:09You've been cruel to her.
18:10She has feelings.
18:12She has her pride.
18:13Even if you don't love her anymore, you could have ended things decently.
18:17Who said I wanted a decent goodbye?
18:19Dominic's smile turned ugly.
18:20She's been with me seven years.
18:23Even a f***ing dog would be loyal by now.
18:26Vivian gave a faint smile.
18:27Have you ever thought about how many seven year stretches a woman gets?
18:31What if Celia never comes back?
18:33Impossible.
18:34Nobody noticed the slight tremor in his voice.
18:36Is it?
18:37You can only hurt someone so many times before there's nothing left to fix.
18:42Stop doing things you'll spend the rest of your life regretting.
18:45Vivian picked up her purse and left.
18:47Not far away, Graham watched his wife of two years with an unreadable expression.
18:52Was she defending Celia?
18:53Or was she really talking about the way he treated her?
18:56Graham, aren't you gonna walk your wife out?
18:59He curved his mouth and lit a cigarette.
19:01My wife?
19:01The woman I care about is filming right now.
19:04She won't be done until next month.
19:06Keep it up.
19:08See where it gets you.
19:09Their friend shook his head.
19:10Graham said nothing.
19:11Vivian wasn't Celia.
19:13Celia didn't have a family draining her dry.
19:16She made her own money.
19:17Leaving Dominic meant accepting a less expensive lifestyle.
19:20That was all.
19:21Vivian had a family that never stopped asking for money.
19:24An older brother who was bedridden.
19:26She wouldn't dare leave him.
19:28Not in a million years.
19:29I just ended the call when Adrian wrapped his arms around me from behind.
19:33He rested his chin against my neck.
19:35Said nothing.
19:35I smiled.
19:36What is it?
19:38Are you going back?
19:39Back where?
19:40Home.
19:41Not now.
19:42Eventually, maybe.
19:43I haven't done anything wrong.
19:44Why shouldn't I go back?
19:46My family's there.
19:48He went quiet again.
19:50Then I understood.
19:51Are you asking if I'll get back together with Dominic?
19:54Will you?
19:55If I said absolutely not, would you believe me?
19:57He lowered his eyes and brushed his nose against my cheek.
20:00I want to.
20:01I have some pride, Adrian.
20:04Some...
20:04Self-respect.
20:05Do you still have feelings for him?
20:07I thought about it.
20:09I wouldn't be honest to say there's nothing left.
20:10It was seven years.
20:12He gave me a small bite.
20:14Stop talking.
20:15Let me finish.
20:17But it isn't that I miss him.
20:18Or that I can't accept losing him.
20:21I touched Adrian's face.
20:23Leaving him hasn't hurt as much as I thought it would.
20:25Maybe I stopped loving him a long time ago.
20:28Maybe I started preparing to leave the moment he stopped caring.
20:32I won't.
20:33What?
20:34Stop caring.
20:35Look for someone else.
20:37Make you cry.
20:38Make you miserable.
20:39His arms tightened around me.
20:41Then he kissed me.
20:42Be with me, Celia.
20:43I didn't kiss him back.
20:44I gently pushed him away.
20:46I'm sorry.
20:47Sorry for what?
20:48He looked down at me.
20:49His eyes were a little red.
20:51It's me.
20:52I avoided his gaze.
20:54I don't want a relationship.
20:56Then what have we been doing?
20:58His hands closed around my shoulders.
21:00His voice shook.
21:01What am I to you, Celia?
21:02I pressed my nails into my palms and drew a breath.
21:05Two people getting what they need.
21:06If you want, we can keep doing this.
21:08If you meet someone you like, you can end it whenever you want.
21:11Doing what?
21:13Using each other for s**ks?
21:15You can call it that.
21:16I couldn't look at him.
21:17I was afraid I'd cry.
21:19I'm sorry, Adrian.
21:20If this makes you uncomfortable, I'll leave.
21:23I swear I won't bother you again.
21:26Celia.
21:27His eyes were red now.
21:29He released me and stepped back.
21:30He seemed to smile.
21:32It looked broken.
21:33You can't do this to me.
21:34Adrian.
21:35He turned, picked up his coat, and walked toward the door.
21:38He turned back.
21:39He even tried to give me a reassuring smile.
21:42I'm sorry.
21:43I just need a little time alone.
21:44I nodded.
21:45Okay.
21:46I'll give you space.
21:47Give me some time, Celia.
21:49Let me think.
21:50He left.
21:51I sank onto the sofa as though my legs had given out.
21:54It hurt in a way I couldn't explain.
21:57It was three in the morning when Adrian drove back to my hotel.
22:00He got out but didn't go inside.
22:02Instead, he leaned against the car and lit a cigarette.
22:04Countless windows were lit.
22:06He couldn't tell which one was mine.
22:08But I was there.
22:09In the same city.
22:10If he walked inside, he could see me in ten minutes.
22:13Knowing that was enough to make him happy.
22:15If keeping things casual made her feel comfortable, I could live with that.
22:18Adrian put out his cigarette.
22:20His expression settled.
22:21A little over three weeks after I arrived, I opened the calendar on my phone.
22:25Then, counted again.
22:27My period was late.
22:28I'd blame the breakup, the flight, the change in routine.
22:31Now, I couldn't stop looking at the date.
22:33I bought two pregnancy tests at the pharmacy downstairs.
22:36Both were positive.
22:37I lined them up beside the sink.
22:39Adrian's name was still near the top of my messages.
22:41I opened our conversation.
22:43Closed it.
22:44Opened it again.
22:45Can you come over?
22:46I need to tell you something.
22:47His reply came almost immediately, on my way.
22:50When I opened the door, he looked at the suitcase beside my bed.
22:53You're leaving?
22:54I was going to.
22:56Celia.
22:57About what you said.
22:59I'm pregnant.
23:00He froze.
23:01I stepped aside so he could see the tests on the counter.
23:04It's yours.
23:05Dominic and I hadn't slept together for months before we broke up.
23:08Adrian looked back at me.
23:09I wasn't going to ask.
23:11He reached for my hand, then paused.
23:13Can I?
23:14I nodded.
23:15His fingers closed around mine.
23:17They were cold.
23:18Have you seen a doctor?
23:19Not yet.
23:20Okay.
23:21We'll book an appointment.
23:22I looked at him.
23:23That's all you're going to say?
23:25What do you need me to say?
23:26I don't know.
23:27My eyes burned.
23:29I don't even know what I'm going to do.
23:30He pulled out the chair and sat in front of me.
23:33Then you don't have to decide tonight.
23:35What if I want to keep it?
23:37Then I'll be there.
23:39And if I still can't be with you?
23:40His grip tightened for a second, then loosened.
23:43I'll still be there.
23:45Adrian.
23:46I asked you to be with me because I want you.
23:49His eyes stayed on mine.
23:50I'm not going to use a baby to get a different answer.
23:53I stared at him.
23:54Wouldn't you hate me?
23:56For telling me the truth?
23:57For wanting your help without being able to promise you anything.
24:00I'm the father, Celia.
24:02Taking care of my child isn't a favor to you.
24:05He pulled a tissue from the box and handed it to me.
24:08And you don't owe me a relationship?
24:10I pressed the tissue beneath my eyes.
24:12He waited until I could speak again.
24:14Can I come to the appointment?
24:15Of course.
24:17Only then did he breathe out.
24:19At the clinic the next morning, I asked him to come into the room with me.
24:22The doctor confirmed the pregnancy.
24:24Adrian sat beside me, listening carefully.
24:26When she handed me the paperwork, he reached for my bag so I could put it away.
24:30Outside, I stopped walking.
24:32I think I want this baby.
24:33He stopped too.
24:34You sure?
24:35I'm scared.
24:37So am I.
24:38I looked up.
24:38You?
24:39His mouth moved into a small smile.
24:42I've never been a dad before.
24:43A laugh slipped out of me.
24:45Then I started crying again.
24:46Adrian held out his hand.
24:47This time, I took it without waiting.
24:50I want to keep it.
24:51Okay.
24:52He bent and pressed his lips to my forehead.
24:54We'll figure it out.
24:56For once, nobody was asking me to prove how much I loved them.
25:00I only had to decide what I wanted.
25:02The night before I'd planned to leave, I met Nora at a bar.
25:05She ordered wine.
25:06I ordered a ginger ale.
25:08What's happening with Adrian?
25:09She looked me up and down.
25:11Look at you.
25:12Glowing skin.
25:14That face.
25:15He's clearly been taking very good care of you.
25:18I shouldn't waste his time.
25:20I don't want a relationship.
25:22I don't want to get married.
25:23Nora glanced at my glass.
25:25You said you had something to tell me.
25:27I'm pregnant.
25:28She set her wine down.
25:30Adrian's?
25:30I nodded.
25:31He knows.
25:32We went to the hospital yesterday.
25:35And?
25:35He said he'll be there for the baby even if I don't want to be with him.
25:39Nora watched me for a moment.
25:41How do you feel about that?
25:43It makes me want to cry.
25:44Because you don't want him?
25:46Because he didn't ask me for anything.
25:48She reached across the table and took my hand.
25:50Celia, why are you punishing yourself for someone else's mistakes?
25:54It isn't fair to Adrian either.
25:56I understand learning from a bad relationship.
25:59But why are you making the next guy to pay for it?
26:02Dominic's an asshole.
26:04Adrian's someone you can count on.
26:05I'm not judging him.
26:07I'm just not past it yet.
26:09You've spent seven years letting Dominic mess with your head.
26:12Now you don't think you deserve real love.
26:15I went still.
26:18Had feeling unsafe for so long made me suspicious of everyone?
26:21Had I decided somewhere deep down that nobody would ever love only me?
26:27Baby, do you have any idea how great you are?
26:31Nora put an arm around me and gave me a gentle shake.
26:35You're gorgeous.
26:36You've got an incredible body.
26:39You supported yourself through college and practically supported me too.
26:44If I were a man, I'd be begging you to marry me.
26:47Trust me.
26:49Dominic is gonna regret it.
26:50Losing you will haunt him for the rest of his life.
26:53Now call Adrian and cancel your flight.
26:55Don't think I don't know you're trying to run again.
26:57My eyes filled.
26:59What if Adrian and I end up the same?
27:01You won't.
27:03Why?
27:03Because a man who can control himself,
27:05who'd rather be alone than settle,
27:07isn't gonna finally get the woman he wants and then throw her away.
27:10You think he's as stupid as Dominic?
27:12I shook my head.
27:13What about the baby?
27:15I don't want him wondering if that's the only reason I said yes.
27:18Then tell him the truth.
27:19Nora squeezed my hand.
27:21If there were no baby, would you still want him to come get you tonight?
27:24I looked down at my phone.
27:26Yes.
27:26Then call him, baby.
27:28You have no idea how happy he'll be.
27:31I'd expected Adrian to be happy.
27:33I hadn't expected a man in his late 20s,
27:35the successful CEO of his family's company,
27:38to sound like a child when he picked up.
27:40You want me to come get you?
27:41Yes.
27:42Now?
27:43If you're free.
27:44I'm free.
27:45Nora watched me with a smile.
27:47Happy?
27:48I nodded.
27:49I think...
27:51Yeah.
27:51I am.
27:52See?
27:53You're happy.
27:54He's even happier.
27:56What else do you need?
27:58Then she laughed.
27:59And knowing how miserable Dominic's gonna be makes me absolutely ecstatic.
28:04Maybe he won't be.
28:05He might already have someone new.
28:07I smiled faintly.
28:09Let's stop talking about him, Nora.
28:11I could say it now without feeling anything twist inside me,
28:14as though he really had nothing to do with me anymore.
28:17Adrian arrived just as I stepped outside.
28:19He stood in the night air and opened his arms.
28:22I stopped to look at him.
28:23He really was handsome.
28:25Every single thing about him was my type.
28:28I runned toward Adrian.
28:29People passed on either side as we kissed.
28:32His heart was beating so fast.
28:33I touched the back of his neck.
28:35His skin was hot.
28:37Do you have a fever?
28:38He rested his forehead against mine.
28:40His breathing was uneven.
28:42His voice low.
28:43I don't know what's wrong with me.
28:45Every time I touch you, this happens.
28:48I laughed softly and kissed his chin.
28:51Maybe you need more practice.
28:53His ears turned even redder.
28:55He held my face and looked at me.
28:57Celia, what am I to you now?
28:59I teased him.
29:00What do you think?
29:01Someone you sleep with?
29:02Or your boyfriend?
29:04Before I could answer, he buried his face against my neck.
29:08Forget it.
29:09Don't answer.
29:09I don't want to know yet.
29:11I put my arms around his waist and held him closer.
29:14You really don't want to know?
29:15I brushed my lips against his ear.
29:17Boyfriend.
29:18For a moment, he only looked at me.
29:20Then his gaze dropped briefly to my stomach.
29:23I took his hand.
29:24I'd want you here even if I weren't pregnant.
29:28His eyes came back to mine.
29:29I need you to know that.
29:31Celia.
29:32I don't want us rushing into a wedding because we're having a baby.
29:35Then we won't.
29:36I looked at him.
29:38You're agreeing to everything.
29:39Ask me to leave.
29:41See how that goes.
29:42I laughed.
29:43Then I pulled him down and kissed him again.
29:45This time, I wasn't trying to forget anyone.
29:48I wanted Adrian.
29:49Since I left, nothing held Dominic interest.
29:52Even when he went out with friends, he thought about me.
29:55Especially when he drank too much.
29:56If I were there, I would pretend to be angry and try to stop him.
30:00One day while he was drinking, his phone rang.
30:02For no reason, he felt nervous.
30:04Then he saw Preston's name.
30:05His pulse slowly settled.
30:07Dominic, there's something I think you should know.
30:09What?
30:10Don't get upset.
30:11Nobody knows for sure.
30:13It could just be gossip.
30:15What is it?
30:15It's about Celia.
30:17Actually, forget it.
30:18It's probably **** it.
30:19Would you spit it out?
30:20What about Celia?
30:22Is she back in the city?
30:23Dominic.
30:23Preston felt sick.
30:24How had it come to this?
30:26Of all the men Celia could be linked to, why Adrian Mercer?
30:29Dominic had never gotten along with him.
30:32Two years ago, their companies had fought viciously over a major contract.
30:35Adrian's company, Mercer Industries, had won by a narrow margin.
30:40Dominic had walked away empty handed.
30:42It was the first real defeat he'd ever suffered.
30:44Their relationship had been bad before.
30:46After that, they couldn't stand each other.
30:48I'm telling you, don't get pissed.
30:50This is just what people are saying.
30:52Nobody has proof.
30:53Someone saw Celia on the coast.
30:55Dominic's fingers tightened around his phone.
30:57His voice stayed level.
30:59And?
31:00She seems to be with Adrian.
31:02Of course, they could just be having dinner.
31:04It might be nothing.
31:05Got it.
31:06Dominic?
31:07If that's all, I'm hanging up.
31:08He ended the call.
31:09A faint, mocking smile slowly crossed his face.
31:12The phone kept ringing.
31:13Just when Dominic thought I wouldn't answer, the call connected.
31:16For one moment, he wanted to say,
31:18Celia, please come home.
31:20Instead, he said,
31:21Celia, if you're done with this little tantrum, come home.
31:24A man's quiet laugh cut him off.
31:26The sound hit him like ice.
31:27Dominic went rigid.
31:28You shouldn't leave a woman upset overnight, Dominic.
31:31Someone else might get there before you do.
31:33Adrian?
31:34His eyes reddened.
31:35The name came through clenched teeth.
31:37That's right.
31:38Where's Celia?
31:39Put her on!
31:39Dominic's eyes burned.
31:41He gripped the phone.
31:42His voice shook beneath the anger.
31:44Adrian, is Celia okay?
31:46Please tell me.
31:46She can't talk.
31:47Adrian lowered his head and kissed me beside him.
31:50She's asleep.
31:51Still mad at me.
31:52I'll have to kiss her awake first.
31:54Adrian!
31:55Dominic's voice cut off.
31:56Adrian ended the call and switched off the phone.
31:58He kissed my slightly swollen lips.
32:00Baby, wake up.
32:02The next evening, I walked out of the hotel on Adrian's arm.
32:05Then Dominic stepped out of a car.
32:07Celia!
32:08His shirt was wrinkled.
32:09His eyes were bloodshot.
32:10I'm here to take you home.
32:12He came toward me then stopped.
32:13His eyes dropped to the curve beneath my dress.
32:16You're pregnant?
32:17Adrian's hand settled at my waist.
32:19Yes.
32:19Dominic stared at my belly.
32:21For how long?
32:22It's Adrian's.
32:23His jaw tightened.
32:23You don't know what I was going to ask.
32:26We hadn't slept together for months before I left.
32:28You know it isn't yours.
32:30He looked at Adrian, then back at me.
32:32It's only been three months since you left.
32:34Our relationship ended before I left.
32:37For a moment, he said nothing.
32:39Then he pulled a ring box from his pocket.
32:41I ended things with Briar.
32:42I never slept with her.
32:44I had your dress repaired.
32:45I kept our rings.
32:46He opened the box with shaking fingers.
32:49We can still get married, Celia.
32:50I stared at him.
32:51Did you hear what I just said?
32:53I don't care.
32:54His eyes were red.
32:55Come home.
32:56We'll figure it out.
32:57I'm not asking you to accept my baby, Dominic.
32:59I took Adrian's hand.
33:01I'm building a life with him.
33:03His gaze caught on our matching rings.
33:05You're serious?
33:07Yes.
33:08The box snapped shut.
33:09You think he loves you?
33:11Two years ago, he fought me over a contract.
33:14Now he's nod you up.
33:16He turned on Adrian.
33:17What was this?
33:18Another way to beat me?
33:19Enough!
33:20I said.
33:21Dominic ignored me.
33:22Did you tell her whatever she wanted to hear?
33:24Get her pregnant?
33:26Before she could change her mind?
33:28I told him I didn't want a relationship.
33:30That stopped him.
33:32He said he'd be there for the baby anyway.
33:33He didn't ask me for anything.
33:35I tightened my grip on Adrian's hand.
33:37I chose him.
33:38Dominic gave a short, bitter laugh.
33:41You were with me for seven years.
33:43And you threw that away.
33:44You think he won't?
33:45His voice rose.
33:46What happens when he gets bored, Celia?
33:49You are carrying a kid this time.
33:52The last of my sympathy disappeared.
33:54Even now, he needed me to believe nobody else could love me.
33:57Adrian drew me closer.
33:59She's heard enough.
34:00Leave.
34:01Don't f***ing speak for her!
34:02Then listen when she speaks.
34:05Dominic stepped toward him.
34:06What do you even want?
34:08Celia?
34:08Or the satisfaction of getting my woman pregnant?
34:11Adrian punched him.
34:13Dominic swung back.
34:14I stepped away, one hand over my stomach.
34:16A security rushed between them.
34:18Stop!
34:19Adrian immediately turned toward me.
34:21Did he touch you?
34:22No.
34:23But you're scaring me.
34:24He stopped biting the guard's hole.
34:26I'm sorry.
34:27Blood ran from his split lip.
34:29Dominic wiped his own mouth.
34:31He hit me first, Celia.
34:32I turned back to Dominic.
34:34We'll cover your medical bills.
34:35If you want to take this further, we'll cooperate.
34:38We?
34:38He looked between us.
34:40He hits me?
34:41And you're still standing with him?
34:43I've already told you who I'm with.
34:45I'm bleeding!
34:46Then let someone take you to a hospital.
34:48He reached for my hand.
34:49I stepped back.
34:50His eyes dropped to the hand I still held over my stomach.
34:53Celia, we were supposed to have a family.
34:55I wanted with you.
34:57You wanted someone else.
34:59He had no answer.
35:00Beside me, Adrian winced.
35:02I turned and lifted a tissue to his mouth.
35:04Hold still.
35:05That hurts.
35:06The next time, use your words.
35:08Will you come with me if I need stitches?
35:10Yes.
35:11He reached for my hand.
35:12I let him take it.
35:13Dominic stood a few feet away, still holding the ring box.
35:16The setting sun stretched his shadow across the pavement.
35:19Maybe it was watching me wipe blood from Adrian's face.
35:22Maybe it was seeing I comfort him, kiss him.
35:25Only then did Dominic understand.
35:27I really didn't love him anymore.
35:29I watched Dominic walk back to his car.
35:31Watched his lonely figure disappear inside.
35:33The sun slipped below the horizon.
35:36The sky turned a pale rose blue.
35:38His car pulled away.
35:39For a moment, I could almost see those seven years leaving with it.
35:43Seventeen to twenty-four.
35:44Gone.
35:45From this day on, his name would be just another name.
35:48I wouldn't force myself to forget it, but I wouldn't go looking for it either.
35:52Celia.
35:52Adrian gently drew me into his arms.
35:55I turned and looked up at him, smiled.
35:57Come on, let's get you to the hospital.
35:59The doctor gave Adrian stitches.
36:01He kept his eyes on me the whole time.
36:03Afterward, I sat beside him in the car and took the prescription from his hand.
36:07No more fighting.
36:08He doesn't get to talk about you like that.
36:10And you don't get to scare me like that.
36:12Adrian stopped.
36:13I pressed his hand against my stomach.
36:15There are two of us worrying about you now.
36:17His fingers spread beneath mine.
36:19I'm sorry.
36:21You'd better be.
36:21I am.
36:23We got married before the baby arrived.
36:25This time, I didn't have to buy a dress in secret.
36:27Adrian came with me.
36:28When I stepped out of the fitting room, he stood.
36:31Well?
36:31He didn't answer.
36:33Adrian?
36:33Buy it.
36:34You haven't even looked at the price.
36:36I'm looking at you.
36:37The seamstress laughed.
36:38A few weeks later, he felt our daughter kick for the first time.
36:41His hand went still.
36:43Was that her?
36:44Yes.
36:45She kicked again.
36:46He looked almost offended.
36:47She only does it when I stop talking.
36:49Maybe she wants some peace.
36:50Adrian bent toward my stomach.
36:53Your mom's already taken your side.
36:55He talked anyway.
36:56When labor started, he forgot half the things he'd rehearsed.
36:59He picked up the hospital bag, put it down, reached for his keys while they were already in his hand.
37:04Adrian?
37:05He looked at me.
37:06Shoes.
37:06He glanced down at his bare feet.
37:08Right.
37:09At the hospital, he stayed beside me.
37:12I squeezed his hand through every contraction.
37:14Once, I told him I couldn't do it.
37:16He bent close.
37:17Tell me what you need.
37:19I need you to stop looking more scared than I am.
37:22He tried to smile.
37:23It wasn't convincing.
37:24But he stayed.
37:25When our daughter finally cried, his eyes filled before mine did.
37:28The nurse settled her against my chest.
37:31Small face, tiny clenched hands, an outraged little mouth.
37:34Adrian touched her cheek with one finger.
37:36Then he leaned down and kissed my forehead.
37:39I looked at his wet eyes.
37:40You're crying.
37:41Yeah.
37:42He didn't bother denying it.
37:44Look at her, Celia.
37:45I am.
37:46I am.
37:46He kissed me again.
37:48Look at our little girl.