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Presidents! Stop Fighting for Me Billionaire Romance
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00:00:04I'd secretly bought a wedding dress, worked up every ounce of courage to propose to him.
00:00:09But as luck would have it, I was a few minutes late to the party that night.
00:00:12I walked in just as he was talking with his friends.
00:00:15I stood by the door, listening to the voices inside.
00:00:18Quinn.
00:00:19He lit a cigarette, grinned lazily.
00:00:21Yeah, I'm over it.
00:00:23Seven years, man.
00:00:24Wouldn't you be?
00:00:26The others laughed along.
00:00:27Fair point.
00:00:28Seven years, even a goddess gets old.
00:00:31Though Quinn's genuinely stunning.
00:00:33That body, too.
00:00:34Remember Ethan's birthday last year?
00:00:36She wore that red dress and every guy in the room couldn't look away.
00:00:40Seriously, Ethan, you used to be so crazy about her.
00:00:43You really done?
00:00:44Ethan's voice was flat.
00:00:45When do I ever say things I don't mean?
00:00:48So, you wouldn't mind if I went after Quinn?
00:00:51He blew out a smoke ring, barely interested.
00:00:53Go for it.
00:00:54As long as you're both fine with it.
00:00:56Dude, have some self-respect!
00:00:58You really want Ethan's leftovers?
00:01:00More laughter.
00:01:01I didn't go into that room that night.
00:01:02I texted him some excuse about a headache and went home.
00:01:05Ethan didn't ask a single question, just hung up.
00:01:08Whatever was left of my will to stay, it died that night.
00:01:28I went from time to time to day.
00:01:33I was about to go into town.
00:01:33And I went into that room that night.
00:01:38I was hoping for him to be part of the husband.
00:01:44I went to a family where he went out.
00:01:50I was hoping for him to be part of the husband.
00:01:55I went to the floor.
00:01:55I went to the floor, I went to the floor.
00:01:58I was hoping to be part of a house.
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00:03:19Two days later, everyone in their circle was talking.
00:03:22Ethan was chasing some sophomore, performing arts school.
00:03:25Young, soft, naive.
00:03:26He always pursued others in a grand fashion, just like he did with me back then,
00:03:31showering them with flowers, fancy cars, and jewelry.
00:03:34The girl couldn't resist his advances at all.
00:03:36They soon got together.
00:03:37At a friend's dinner, Ethan walked right in with her on his arm.
00:03:40The room went quiet the moment he stepped through the door.
00:03:43A few of my closer girlfriends shot me worried looks.
00:03:45I smiled.
00:03:46Why'd everyone go quiet?
00:03:47What are you all staring at?
00:03:49Ethan settled the girl into a seat and finally looked at me.
00:03:51Quinn.
00:03:53Perfect timing.
00:03:54Let's just say it plainly.
00:03:55Sure.
00:03:56Go ahead.
00:03:57Mia's young.
00:03:58She's genuine.
00:03:59I actually like her.
00:04:00I don't want to do her wrong.
00:04:01I gripped my hands together.
00:04:02The ring on my finger pressed into the flesh.
00:04:04Deep and sharp.
00:04:05But I couldn't feel a thing.
00:04:07He stroked the girl's hair.
00:04:08She deserves love real.
00:04:09I nodded lightly.
00:04:10I understand.
00:04:11We can still be friends.
00:04:13Anything you need, just say the word.
00:04:15That's okay.
00:04:16I smiled.
00:04:17Stood up.
00:04:17If it's over, let's make it clean.
00:04:19No point confusing anyone.
00:04:20Ethan raised an eyebrow.
00:04:21Slightly surprised.
00:04:22Fair enough.
00:04:24You all enjoy the dinner.
00:04:25I'll head out.
00:04:27Want the driver to take you?
00:04:28No.
00:04:28I'll grab a ride.
00:04:29I walked out and pulled the door shut behind me.
00:04:31Through the gap, I heard someone ask.
00:04:33How long do you give her this time?
00:04:35Two days.
00:04:37She seemed actually upset this time.
00:04:40I'll say a week.
00:04:41Ethan laughed cold.
00:04:42Three days.
00:04:43She'll be crying back to me before then.
00:04:46Every single time.
00:04:48Getting tired of watching it.
00:04:49Yeah, because Quinn's obsessed with you.
00:04:51Everyone knows how far gone she is.
00:04:53I smiled bitterly to myself, clutched my bag tighter, and walked fast toward the elevator.
00:05:06I've been wrong.
00:05:34So I am anchiped
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00:06:30Back at the apartment, I went to the back of the closet and lifted down the dress.
00:06:34I'd waited half a year for it, a custom order, no returns, such a shame, I'd never
00:06:40get to wear it.
00:06:41I found a pair of scissors and cut it apart.
00:06:43It had no business being here anyway.
00:06:45Before I left, I took off the ring and set it on the coffee table.
00:06:48I didn't take much, my personal things.
00:06:51Everything else I left behind.
00:06:52I thought about it, then wrote him a note.
00:06:54The apartment and everything in it.
00:06:56Do whatever you want with it.
00:06:57Don't ask me.
00:06:58I booked the earliest flight to Miami.
00:07:00My best friend had moved there earlier that year.
00:07:02She dragged me out for shopping and afternoon coffee.
00:07:04That evening, there was a small get-together.
00:07:06Old classmates, old friends.
00:07:08Midway through the drinks, the door swung open.
00:07:10A few of the girls immediately lit up.
00:07:12Lucas?
00:07:12Since when do you show up to things like this?
00:07:15Seriously, what brings you out tonight?
00:07:18Had a meeting next door, heard there was a reunion, figured I'd drop by.
00:07:22Lucas said this, never taking his eyes off me.
00:07:24My best friend pinched my arm.
00:07:26Quinn, he came for you.
00:07:28I looked at him through slightly unfocused eyes, taller than Ethan by an inch or two.
00:07:32Black overcoat, dark suit underneath, sharp features, a great build, legs that went on
00:07:38forever.
00:07:38I squinted at him for a moment, then shook my head.
00:07:41No way.
00:07:42We haven't talked in years.
00:07:44She wasn't listening.
00:07:45She called out to him directly.
00:07:46Lucas, could you do me a favor and drive Quinn home later?
00:07:50We've all been drinking, and I don't trust her in a taxi.
00:07:52I looked up at Lucas, startled.
00:07:54His eyes traveled across the room and settled on my face.
00:07:57Then I saw him nod.
00:07:59Sure.
00:08:00My best friend sat back down, leaned close to my ear.
00:08:03Quinn, after seven years with one man, it's time to move on and embrace a new life.
00:08:08Even Ethan has done it.
00:08:10Why can't you start a second chapter of your own?
00:08:13Besides, a man like Lucas?
00:08:15If you don't take your shot, it's practically a crime.
00:08:18What makes you think he'd even want to?
00:08:20Babe, the way he looked at you?
00:08:22Trust me.
00:08:23I've been through 18 of them.
00:08:24I know what I'm talking about.
00:08:45Lucas drove me back to the hotel.
00:08:47When we pulled up downstairs, I un-clipped my seatbelt.
00:08:51Thanks for the ride.
00:08:52Lucas glanced over at me.
00:08:53Don't mention it.
00:08:54I pushed the door open.
00:08:55Before I could think, I'd already spoken.
00:08:57Wanna come up for a drink?
00:08:58He helped me walk toward the hotel.
00:09:00Lucas kissed me in the elevator.
00:09:02I was already tipsy, and he was demanding.
00:09:04Relentless.
00:09:05I nearly blacked out just from the kiss.
00:09:07There's a camera.
00:09:08I gasped, cheeks burning, legs so weak I had to hold onto his waist just to stay upright.
00:09:14Lucas glanced at the lens, turned me, shifted the angle, and kissed me again.
00:09:17When the door swiped open, he stopped and looked at me.
00:09:20Quinn, if you regret this, I'll still back off.
00:09:23Regret what?
00:09:24I tilted my face up at him, fingers looping around his tie, pulling him closer.
00:09:28You kissed my lips halfway to swollen, a little late to talk about backing off.
00:09:33Lucas laughed then.
00:09:34He reached out and brushed his thumb across my lower lip.
00:09:36And don't go blaming me later.
00:09:39Our first night together, Lucas didn't even make it to the bedroom.
00:09:42He pinned me against the wall, and it was rough enough to hurt a little.
00:09:45I bit down on his shoulder in protest.
00:09:46Lucas, what is wrong with you?
00:09:49Ever heard of being gentle?
00:09:50His warm hands pressed against my back.
00:09:52Then he was breathing against my neck.
00:09:54Quinn, I'm not sure I can hold back.
00:10:17I'll see you later.
00:10:33I was looking for help.
00:10:57Five minutes later, I understood what he'd meant.
00:11:00He carried me to the bedroom.
00:11:01I buried my face in the pillow, laughing.
00:11:04Lucas, how long has it been for you?
00:11:07He gave me a look.
00:11:08A while.
00:11:09Work's been everything lately.
00:11:11I stared at him, the laughter fading.
00:11:13A moment later, tears came out of nowhere.
00:11:15I'm sorry.
00:11:17I shouldn't have...
00:11:18Quinn, don't.
00:11:19He fumbled to wipe my face, but the tears wouldn't stop.
00:11:23I shouldn't have dragged you into this.
00:11:24But you already did.
00:11:25He leaned down, cupped my face in his hands, steady, almost serious.
00:11:29Quinn, since you started this, you don't get to stop halfway.
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00:15:07Day 7 in Miami.
00:15:09A friend from back home, Jamie, sent me a text.
00:15:11Quinn, when are you coming back?
00:15:13No plans to, for now.
00:15:14We all miss you.
00:15:15Ryan's birthday is in a few days.
00:15:17Come celebrate.
00:15:18Tell him I'm sorry.
00:15:19I'll mail a gift.
00:15:20Alright, take care of yourself.
00:15:21Back in the city, Jamie handed the phone to Ethan.
00:15:24Look, maybe you should call her.
00:15:25She'll listen to you.
00:15:26Ethan stared coldly at the screen.
00:15:28Then he stubbed out his cigarette and stood.
00:15:30She can rot out there for all I care.
00:15:32Ethan, don't be angry.
00:15:34She's just hurting.
00:15:35She even took the ring off this time.
00:15:37It's really crushed and honestly it's your fault for pushing it so far with that girl.
00:15:40We already broke up!
00:15:41What more does she want?
00:15:42Ethan snapped, voice rising.
00:15:44Listen up.
00:15:45Nobody contacts her!
00:15:47Not for anything!
00:15:48Okay, okay, we won't.
00:15:49Calm down.
00:15:50You just got out of the hospital two days ago.
00:15:53Your stomach.
00:15:54She was around and your stomach never acted up.
00:15:56She leaves for five days and you do this to yourself.
00:15:59With every word from his friends, Ethan's expression went darker.
00:16:02Eventually, he grabbed his jacket and walked out, slamming the door.
00:16:05He hit the street.
00:16:06Cold air rushed in.
00:16:07The anger still burned in his chest.
00:16:09Seven days.
00:16:10No calls.
00:16:11No texts.
00:16:12Not even one.
00:16:13He pulled out his phone.
00:16:14Blocked her number.
00:16:22Lucas called just as I typed the last line and hit send.
00:16:25I've been writing columns for magazines since college.
00:16:28It turned out to be enough to make a living.
00:16:30Freelance life.
00:16:31Laptop.
00:16:32Good Wi-Fi.
00:16:33And I could work from anywhere.
00:16:34So when it ended, I had no reason to stay in the city and hurt.
00:16:39Quinn, what do you want for dinner?
00:16:40His voice came through clearly.
00:16:41After an afternoon of work, something in me settled.
00:16:44I'm exhausted.
00:16:45You pick.
00:16:47How about steak?
00:16:49I know a place with a really good steak.
00:16:51You'll love it.
00:16:51I always like my steak rare.
00:16:53But Ethan used to say watching me eat it turned his stomach, so I stopped.
00:16:56Though I vaguely remembered Lucas preferring lighter food.
00:16:59Lucas, you don't have to do this for me.
00:17:01I'm not picky anymore.
00:17:02I actually want it too.
00:17:04Remember in college?
00:17:05There was that little joint near campus?
00:17:07The steak were amazing.
00:17:08Hearing him say that made me hungry for it too.
00:17:10That place was genuinely good.
00:17:12I ate there for four years and never got tired of it.
00:17:15Okay.
00:17:15Steak then.
00:17:17I'll come get you now.
00:17:18Sure.
00:17:21Lucas took me to a place that'd been in Miami for years.
00:17:24Old and a little cramped, but always packed.
00:17:27And Lucas in his tailored suit, sitting in that grimy booth, was a completely ridiculous visual.
00:17:32I watched him carefully wipe down my chair with a napkin.
00:17:35For someone like him, these small domestic gestures came surprisingly naturally.
00:17:39Lucas, your ex did a great job with you.
00:17:42I couldn't help saying it.
00:17:43In the beginning, when Ethan was still chasing me, I felt it.
00:17:47Being cared for.
00:17:48Being someone's priority.
00:17:49Then we moved in together the year after graduation.
00:17:52A little over a year.
00:17:53And I became the household.
00:17:55Managing his diet, his rest, his schedule.
00:17:58Like a wife before the wedding.
00:17:59But I understand now what I didn't then.
00:18:01I lost myself loving him.
00:18:03Forgot that you have to love yourself first.
00:18:05No wonder the love wore out.
00:18:07Lucas glanced up from tending the pot.
00:18:09Where'd you hear I had an ex?
00:18:17I paused.
00:18:18The girl who was always around you in college?
00:18:19Weren't you two childhood friends?
00:18:21You mean Sophie?
00:18:22He laughed once.
00:18:23We grew up together, yeah.
00:18:25But we never dated.
00:18:26I never felt that way about her.
00:18:28She was more like a little sister.
00:18:30So you haven't been with anyone all these years?
00:18:31Went on a few setups.
00:18:33It wasn't right, so...
00:18:35It ended.
00:18:36And after that, I looked down, thinking about that first night.
00:18:40Suddenly, it made complete sense.
00:18:42Quinn, I'll do better next time.
00:18:44His comment came out of nowhere.
00:18:45I blinked.
00:18:46Better at what?
00:18:47He turned his face away, cleared his throat quietly.
00:18:49His ears were deeply flushed.
00:18:51You'll see later.
00:18:52He kept his word.
00:18:53After dinner, back at the hotel.
00:18:55Once he'd carried me out of the bathroom and onto the bed, I finally understood what he'd
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00:18:59By then, I was completely undone.
00:19:01Lucas.
00:19:02I tried to glare at him, but my eyes were misted over, which only made me look more helpless.
00:19:06His name in my mouth came out soft, nowhere near as angry as I wanted.
00:19:10Lucas bowed his head and kissed me softly.
00:19:12Quinn, is this okay?
00:19:13I shook my head, refused to answer.
00:19:15He didn't push, just kept kissing me, over and over, patient and unhurried.
00:19:20I couldn't hold out.
00:19:21Tears were leaking from the corners of my eyes.
00:19:23Lucas.
00:19:23My nails pressed into his lower back, and there was a sound in my voice I couldn't quite
00:19:27control.
00:19:28Quinn, tell me now.
00:19:30Is this okay?
00:19:31Lucas' own eyes had gone red, arms taut, sweat falling in drops.
00:19:35I gave in, voice small and wrecked.
00:19:37Yes.
00:19:38Yes, it is.
00:19:39As my last thought drifted away, Lucas put his lips to my ear and whispered very low.
00:19:43Quinn, if this is good, then promise you'll never leave me, okay?
00:20:02It's intense.
00:20:02dominio, charity.
00:20:07So what you love is, you do to ask me.
00:20:20That's okay.
00:20:20But there's a little lie.
00:20:20So I don't know.
00:20:21I think you'reiane.
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00:25:19The night of Ryan's birthday, the gift I'd sent from Miami made it to his party.
00:25:22Ethan sat on the couch, smoking, the bottle in front of him mostly empty.
00:25:26The gift had been chosen by Lucas and me together, a vintage pair of cufflinks from a high-end label
00:25:30Ryan loved.
00:25:31These are beautiful.
00:25:32Ryan laughed a little stiffly, reading Ethan's expression,
00:25:34and quickly had his girlfriend put them away.
00:25:36Let me see.
00:25:37Ethan spoke without warning.
00:25:38Ryan froze, but handed the box over without a word.
00:25:41Ethan stared at the pair of cufflinks.
00:25:43The brand's logo was discreet, almost invisible,
00:25:45but Ethan stared at it for a long moment.
00:25:47Put them away.
00:25:48He closed the box and pushed it aside.
00:25:50Ryan exhaled with relief and reached for it.
00:25:52Ethan snatched the empty bottle from the table
00:25:54and smashed it against the coffee table.
00:25:55Glass scattered.
00:25:56A long gash opened across the back of his hand.
00:25:59The room erupted.
00:26:00What happened?
00:26:01Why did you...
00:26:01That's a bad cut.
00:26:02It won't stop bleeding.
00:26:03Hospital...
00:26:04Ethan stood there, emotionless, face dark, still as stone.
00:26:07Quinn never bought anything from that label.
00:26:09His voice was low and frayed.
00:26:11Ryan smiled quickly.
00:26:12So what?
00:26:12Quinn probably just picked something at random.
00:26:14Not like your birthday.
00:26:15She'd been planning your gift for six months.
00:26:19Exactly.
00:26:19You know what she means to you.
00:26:21None of us combined are worth a tenth of what she feels for you.
00:26:23Ethan laughed sharply.
00:26:25Feels for me.
00:26:26The noise in the room bled away, one degree at a time.
00:26:29Ethan, should I call Quinn?
00:26:31We need to deal with that cut first.
00:26:32Ryan suddenly worked up the nerve, picked up his phone, and photographed Ethan's torn-up hand,
00:26:37then sent it to Quinn on the spot.
00:26:39Ethan didn't stop him.
00:27:06The room went still.
00:27:08About ten seconds passed.
00:27:09Then Ryan's phone rang.
00:27:10See?
00:27:11I knew she loved you more than anything.
00:27:14Look, Ethan, it's Quinn!
00:27:15The others noticed it too.
00:27:16The tension in Ethan's face had eased, just slightly.
00:27:19You want to take it?
00:27:20Ryan held out the phone.
00:27:21Ethan didn't look at it.
00:27:22He turned away.
00:27:23I'll get it, I'll get it.
00:27:24Ryan said eagerly, putting it on speaker.
00:27:26When Quinn's voice came through, Ethan's jaw locked.
00:27:28Ryan, are you okay?
00:27:30Are you hurt?
00:27:30It's not me.
00:27:31It's Ethan's hand.
00:27:32You have no idea how bad it is!
00:27:33Blood everywhere!
00:27:34He won't stop!
00:27:35Ryan rambled on.
00:27:36The other end went quiet.
00:27:37Quinn, are you there?
00:27:38Maybe, maybe you should come back.
00:27:40Ethan won't go to the hospital.
00:27:41He can't just keep bleeding like this.
00:27:42Ryan.
00:27:43Her voice was still soft, still the same.
00:27:45Yeah?
00:27:45Yeah, I'm here.
00:27:46Go on.
00:27:46Ryan signaled frantically to Ethan.
00:27:48Don't tell me about him anymore.
00:27:50Ryan's smile collapsed.
00:27:51Quinn?
00:27:52And happy birthday, Ryan.
00:27:54Wait, Quinn!
00:27:54Don't hang up!
00:27:55The line went dead.
00:27:56Ryan stood there, holding the phone like it had burned him.
00:27:58He wanted to slap himself.
00:28:00What was he thinking?
00:28:01Getting involved?
00:28:01Now look at the mess.
00:28:02Silence.
00:28:03Ethan looked around at everyone and smiled lightly.
00:28:05You all go mute?
00:28:06No one dared speak.
00:28:07He smiled again.
00:28:08What, nobody's got anything to say?
00:28:09Ethan, don't get worked up.
00:28:10The cut's bleeding more.
00:28:11Ethan, you know how Quinn is.
00:28:13From the corner, where she'd been sitting quietly through everything,
00:28:15Vera finally spoke.
00:28:16Look, I've wanted to say this for a long time.
00:28:18What you did was cruel.
00:28:20Quinn's a woman.
00:28:21Women have pride.
00:28:22Even if you stopped loving her, you could have ended it cleanly.
00:28:24Who says I wanted it to end cleanly?
00:28:26Ethan smiled, sharp and cold.
00:28:28She gave me seven years.
00:28:30Seven years?
00:28:31You think that's nothing to me?
00:28:33Vera smiled very quietly.
00:28:34But did you ever stop to think?
00:28:36A girl only has so many seven years.
00:28:39What if Quinn never comes back?
00:28:41Impossible!
00:28:42No one caught it, but there was the faintest tremor at the end of that word.
00:28:45What's impossible in this world?
00:28:46Once the heart's been hurt badly enough, can you really warm it back up?
00:28:50Ethan, stop doing things you'll regret.
00:28:53Vera said nothing more.
00:28:54She picked up her bag and walked out.
00:28:56Across the room, Daniel watched her leave.
00:28:58His own wife of two years.
00:28:59His expression unreadable.
00:29:00Was she pitying Quinn?
00:29:02Defending her?
00:29:02Or was she talking about herself?
00:29:04Aren't you gonna go after her?
00:29:05Daniel curved his lips, lit a cigarette.
00:29:07She's not my wife tonight.
00:29:09My wife is on set.
00:29:10She's out of the production next month.
00:29:12You're gonna wreck yourself.
00:29:13His friend sighed.
00:29:14Daniel didn't respond.
00:29:16Vera and Quinn were different.
00:29:17Quinn had no family draining her.
00:29:19Earned her own money.
00:29:20A breakup just meant a softer lifestyle for a while.
00:29:22But Vera had her family's debt behind her.
00:29:24And a brother bedridden at home.
00:29:26She couldn't leave him.
00:29:27She wouldn't dare.
00:29:28No matter how many chances she had.
00:29:36She could have beenire разred.
00:29:38She could have been an incredible câmerist.
00:29:38Yeah.
00:29:58I don't think that she could have been an amazing Take numbass.
00:29:58But, I don't know why.
00:29:58If she was a woman and she was a man centre a woman calling it.
00:29:58I think she could feel like that man was a girl when she was a初心.
00:29:58I knew that she could have been an Titans Williamsonian.
00:30:03When I was in and there.
00:30:03She couldn't have been the rest Vollers book.
00:30:03.
00:30:33.
00:31:03.
00:31:33.
00:32:03.
00:32:33.
00:33:03.
00:33:04.
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00:33:05.
00:33:09.
00:33:16.
00:33:16I just ended the call when Lucas wrapped his arms around me from behind.
00:33:20He rested his chin on the side of my neck and said nothing.
00:33:22I laughed softly.
00:33:23What?
00:33:24Quinn, are you going back?
00:33:26Back where?
00:33:27Back home.
00:33:28Not right now.
00:33:30Eventually, maybe.
00:33:31It's not like I did anything I need to run from.
00:33:34My family's there.
00:33:35My apartment's there.
00:33:36I'm not staying away forever.
00:33:38Lucas went quiet again.
00:33:45I caught up.
00:33:46Are you asking if I'm going to get back together with Ethan?
00:33:48Are you?
00:33:48If I say absolutely not, do you believe me?
00:33:52He lowered his eyes, that sharp nose brushing the side of my face.
00:33:55I want to.
00:33:56Lucas, I have a face and a spine.
00:33:58Do you still have feelings for him?
00:33:59I thought about it honestly.
00:34:00If I said there's nothing left, that wouldn't be true.
00:34:03It's been a long time.
00:34:05Lucas bit down on my shoulder, lightly.
00:34:07Don't say anymore, Quinn.
00:34:08Let me finish.
00:34:10But to say I still miss him, or that I can't let go, that's not right either.
00:34:14I touched his face gently.
00:34:15Leaving him didn't destroy me.
00:34:18So maybe I stopped loving him a long time ago.
00:34:20Maybe the moment he started coasting on this relationship, I'd already started preparing for the end.
00:34:25I won't.
00:34:25Won't what?
00:34:26I won't get distracted.
00:34:27Won't play around.
00:34:29Won't make you cry or hurt you.
00:34:31He held me tighter and tighter.
00:34:32And then he kissed me.
00:34:33Quinn, be with me for real.
00:34:40But I didn't kiss him back.
00:34:41In the end, I gently pushed him away.
00:34:43Lucas, I'm sorry.
00:34:46Why are you sorry?
00:34:47He looked down at me, his eyes faintly red.
00:34:49It's my issue.
00:34:51I looked away.
00:34:52I don't want to be in a relationship right now.
00:34:53Then what have we been doing?
00:34:55Lucas gripped my shoulders, voice unsteady.
00:34:57Quinn, what am I to you?
00:35:00I squeezed my hands tight and breathed.
00:35:01Think of it as two people getting what they need.
00:35:05If you want, we can keep things as they are.
00:35:07If you meet someone you actually want, you can end this whenever.
00:35:09Getting what they need.
00:35:11Like I'm a tool for you.
00:35:13You can see it that way.
00:35:14I wouldn't look at him, afraid I'd cry if I did.
00:35:17Lucas, I'm truly sorry.
00:35:18If this arrangement makes you uncomfortable, I'll leave Miami right away.
00:35:22I swear I'll never bother you again.
00:35:25Quinn.
00:35:26His eyes burned red.
00:35:27He let go, stepped back slowly.
00:35:28Something in his expression was broken, even as he tried to smile.
00:35:32Quinn, you can't do this to me.
00:35:35Lucas.
00:35:36He turned, picked up his coat, and walked toward the door.
00:35:38I took one step after him, then stopped.
00:35:41He made it all the way to the door, hand on the knob.
00:35:43And then he turned and looked back at me, even managed a reassuring smile.
00:35:47Sorry, I just need a little time alone.
00:35:48I nodded.
00:35:49Go ahead, I won't bother you.
00:35:51Quinn, give me some time.
00:35:53I'll get back to you.
00:35:54He left.
00:35:55I sank slowly onto the couch, all the energy gone from my body.
00:35:58I felt something I couldn't name.
00:36:00It hurt in a way that wasn't pain, exactly.
00:36:02But I knew, clearly, that I couldn't do it.
00:36:04Couldn't throw myself into love again.
00:36:06Not like that.
00:36:06Not without walls.
00:36:07Not a new beginning.
00:36:08I was scared.
00:36:09Scared it would end the same way.
00:36:11Two people watching each other with contempt.
00:36:13The warmth gone cold.
00:36:14The cold gone freezing.
00:36:15I didn't want to go around again.
00:36:16I just shouldn't have gotten Lucas involved.
00:36:18If I'd known from the start that he had feelings for me,
00:36:20I never would have let him drive me home that night.
00:36:29You won't.
00:36:55Turn the lights.
00:36:57It's good, sir.
00:36:57You won't fall off the roof.
00:36:57You won't fall off the roof.
00:36:58It's good, you're down there.
00:36:58You won't fall off the roof.
00:43:17slowly. I think, yeah, really happy. See, you're happy. Lucas is happier. What else is there to
00:43:24figure out? Then she laughed. Honestly, I just keep thinking about how miserable Ethan's going
00:43:28to be. That alone puts me in a great mood. Who knows, he's probably already moved on. I smiled
00:43:34faintly. Let's stop talking about him. In that moment, I could say it with no weight at all,
00:43:38like he was just a name, someone with no claim on me anymore. Lucas's car pulled up downstairs just
00:43:43as I stepped out of the bar. He stood in the night air with his arms open. I stopped and
00:43:47looked at
00:43:48him. Honestly, he was striking. Every feature exactly what I'd want. Men can like whoever they
00:43:52want. Overlap if they choose. The world hardly blinks. So why can't I, after a real ending,
00:43:57start something new? I walked toward him. He walked toward me. People moved around us. We kissed like
00:44:02no one was watching. His heart was pounding so fast. I reached up and touched the back of his neck,
00:44:07burning hot. He was still warm when I pressed my forehead to his, slightly breathless, voice low.
00:44:12Quinn, do I have a fever? Maybe. Too much touching and this happens. I laughed and kissed under his
00:44:19chin. Maybe more of this and you'll be cured? His ears went redder. He cupped my face, eyes open
00:44:24and searching. Quinn, what am I to you right now? I teased him. What do you think? A hugger or
00:44:30a
00:44:30boyfriend? He asked, then immediately shook his head, pressing his face into my neck. Never mind,
00:44:34I don't want to know right now. I wrapped my arms around his waist and pulled him closer. You sure
00:44:38you don't want to know? Boyfriend.
00:44:45He killed Peggy. I won't reuse that. I don't care. I am going to go and say I said, it's
00:45:01my head. But I'll make sure you're doing that. I think I was not going to do that.
00:45:01It might be in my head. It might be in my head. But I take over, I guess, to me,
00:45:02evening. You know, it might be a little weird, but it might be a little horrible,
00:45:08tell me, and I guess you're going to go and have your head. So I've been
00:45:09going to go and I don't know right now. It might be a bit like you're going
00:45:12.
00:46:07Ethan's car stopped at the mouth of an alley.
00:46:09He got out and walked into the narrow street on foot.
00:46:11At the end of it lived an old tailor.
00:46:13His family had been in the trade for generations.
00:46:15Old world craft.
00:46:16Long retired.
00:46:17No longer taking clients.
00:46:18But Ethan had ways of getting to him.
00:46:20Quinn's shredded wedding dress had been brought here two weeks ago.
00:46:22Today, it was nearly finished.
00:46:24He walked and thought.
00:46:25Ryan had been right.
00:46:26Every girl dreams of wearing a dress and marrying the person she loves.
00:46:29Seven years together and he'd never once thought about proposing.
00:46:31He'd never imagined Quinn would have thought about proposing to him.
00:46:34He'd been a wreck these past weeks.
00:46:36He knew it.
00:46:36But the other women had never meant anything.
00:46:38A moment's impulse.
00:46:39Nothing more.
00:46:40Even Mia, the one who'd actually triggered Quinn walking out.
00:46:42She lasted three days before he was already over it.
00:46:45He kept thinking about Quinn.
00:46:46Seven years had made him lazy.
00:46:47Complacent.
00:46:48He'd taken it all for granted.
00:46:49But some people are like the air.
00:46:51You don't notice until they're gone.
00:46:52Since Quinn left, he couldn't focus on anything.
00:46:54He'd be with his friends and she'd be in the back of his mind the whole time.
00:46:57Especially when he drank.
00:46:58If Quinn were there, she'd fake scold him and try to slow him down.
00:47:00And if she couldn't stop him, she'd be up at 3am making soup.
00:47:03Letting him put his head in her lap.
00:47:05Rubbing his temples with her hands.
00:47:06Her fingers were soft.
00:47:07The little complaints she'd mutter.
00:47:08The way she'd fuss over him.
00:47:10It had annoyed him back then.
00:47:11Now he'd give anything to hear it again.
00:47:12This time, when Quinn came home, he'd propose.
00:47:14He'd always known how much she wanted to marry him.
00:47:16Give her that and she'd feel safe.
00:47:18She'd forgive him.
00:47:19She would.
00:48:04Mike Iglesias.
00:48:062015
00:48:06.
00:48:36.
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00:49:36.
00:49:37.
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00:49:59The old man's work was remarkable.
00:50:01The dress looked almost exactly as it had before.
00:50:04Ethan paid him and was heading out when his phone rang.
00:50:06His pulse spiked slightly until he saw Ryan's name on the screen.
00:50:09His heart slowed back down.
00:50:10Ethan.
00:50:10There's something I need to tell you.
00:50:12I wanted to think it over first.
00:50:14Go ahead.
00:50:14Just don't freak out, okay?
00:50:16It's probably just rumors.
00:50:17Could be nothing at all.
00:50:19What is it?
00:50:20It's about Quinn.
00:50:21Actually, forget it.
00:50:22I'm probably 80% sure it's someone making stuff up.
00:50:24Ryan, since when do you talk like this?
00:50:26What happened to Quinn?
00:50:27Did she come back?
00:50:29Ethan.
00:50:29Ryan suddenly felt sick.
00:50:30Of all the rumors that could have gotten out, why did it have to be Lucas Shaw?
00:50:33Ethan had been at each other's throats with Lucas for years.
00:50:36Two years ago, they'd gone head to head over a major contract.
00:50:39Ethan's company lost.
00:50:40First time he'd ever tasted defeat.
00:50:41It had poisoned what was already a tense relationship into something close to hatred.
00:50:44I said, don't freak out.
00:50:46This is all second hand.
00:50:47There's no confirmation.
00:50:48Someone spotted Quinn in Miami.
00:50:49Ethan's grip on the phone tightened.
00:50:51His voice stayed controlled, barely.
00:50:52So she's in Miami.
00:50:54So what?
00:50:54She was with Lucas Shaw.
00:50:56Could just be dinner.
00:50:57Probably nothing.
00:50:58Got it.
00:50:58Ethan.
00:50:58Nothing else?
00:50:59I'm hanging up.
00:51:00The call cut off.
00:51:01Ethan stood in the narrow street, shopping bag in hand.
00:51:03The bag holding the dress Quinn had bought.
00:51:05He walked, step by step, through the cold of early winter.
00:51:08All the way to the mouth of the alley.
00:51:09Back to his car.
00:51:10He stopped.
00:51:11A quiet smile crossed his face.
00:51:12Slow.
00:51:13Faint.
00:51:13Laced with something sharp and bitter.
00:51:15And then, without hesitation, he dropped the elegant shopping bag into the trash can at
00:51:19the curb.
00:51:29Good.
00:51:30Hello in the doc he's here to sehen it, right?
00:51:34Hello
00:51:34Hello
00:51:39Oh
00:51:39I gotta make direction.
00:51:39How can I help you?
00:51:40Hi.
00:51:41Hi.
00:51:41I gotta know what's going on.
00:51:42What?有人
00:51:48you talking about wrong guys? Oh
00:51:53Huh
00:51:59A
00:51:59.
00:52:29.
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00:54:30.
00:54:31The second month after Quinn left, Ethan sent her a text.
00:54:34It went through, no response.
00:54:36The message read,
00:54:37Thinking about selling the apartment, what do you want to do with your clothes?
00:54:39Maybe he forgot she'd left a note saying to deal with everything herself.
00:54:42Dispose of it all however he liked.
00:54:44Or maybe it was intentional, an excuse to reach out.
00:54:46Maybe Ethan told himself he was giving her a way back in.
00:54:49She was smart, she'd know to take the out.
00:54:51His temper looked bad but he wasn't that hard to deal with.
00:54:53Quinn never replied, the apartment didn't sell.
00:54:55Her clothes and everything else stayed exactly as they were, like she'd never left.
00:54:58Ethan came back late nights, after going out.
00:55:01Lay down in her bed, stared at the ceiling until almost dawn.
00:55:03The third month after she left, same as always, late and still.
00:55:07When the clock hands crept toward midnight, Ethan dialed her number.
00:55:21The second month after Quinn left, Quinn had been careful, quiet.
00:55:28A good girl in the old-fashioned sense.
00:55:30Her family was ordinary but comfortable.
00:55:32Her parents adored her.
00:55:33And because she'd been beautiful since she was young, they'd kept a close eye on her.
00:55:36It wasn't until the fall after graduation that Quinn moved in with Ethan.
00:55:39He still remembered that night.
00:55:40She'd been shaking from head to toe.
00:55:42Her skin flushed everywhere.
00:55:43A deep, burning pink.
00:55:44She was breathtaking.
00:55:45Fragile beneath him in a way that made his chest ache.
00:55:48When it was over, she cried for a long time.
00:55:50Over and over, she said,
00:55:51Ethan, you're not allowed to hurt me.
00:55:53Not now.
00:55:54Not ever.
00:55:55You have to be good to me.
00:55:56You have to marry me.
00:55:58Ethan, we're gonna be together forever.
00:56:01Right?
00:56:01The girl who'd believed all of that.
00:56:02Who trusted with her whole self that she'd end up with the man she loved.
00:56:05He'd lost her a long time ago.
00:56:07Long enough that he couldn't even recall.
00:56:08The last time they'd said goodbye, what had her face looked like?
00:56:11Did she smile and nod?
00:56:12Or did her eyes go red?
00:56:13The phone rang for a while.
00:56:14He'd almost given up.
00:56:15Then it connected.
00:56:16In that moment, what he wanted to say was,
00:56:18Quinn, come home.
00:56:19But what came out of his mouth was,
00:56:21Quinn, you've made your point.
00:56:22Come home.
00:56:23His pathetic, idiotic words were cut off by a man's low laugh.
00:56:26That laugh landed like cold concrete.
00:56:29Ethan went rigid, like he'd been encased in ice and couldn't move.
00:56:31Ethan, you snooze, you lose.
00:56:34Can't let a girl stew overnight or someone else steps in.
00:56:38Lucas Shaw?
00:56:40Ethan said the name through clenched teeth, blood rushing into his eyes.
00:56:43It's me.
00:56:44Put Quinn on!
00:56:45Now!
00:56:46His eyes looked flooded.
00:56:47He gripped the phone, voice shaking low.
00:56:50Lucas, if you took advantage of-
00:56:52She'd come to the phone.
00:56:53Lucas lowered his head and pressed a soft kiss to his girl's temple.
00:56:56Quinn's lashes were still wet, her mouth in a small pout.
00:56:59Eyes closed, but everything on her face said one thing.
00:57:01I was hurt.
00:57:02His chest clenched.
00:57:03He kissed the corner of her eye, drew away the tear that sat there.
00:57:06She's asleep, upset with me.
00:57:07I have to kiss her awake first.
00:57:09Lucas!
00:57:10Ethan's voice went dead silent.
00:57:11Lucas ended the call, turned off his phone.
00:57:13He brought his lips down to Quinn's, softly.
00:57:15Hey.
00:57:16Wake up.
00:57:55I thought about what it would be like to see Ethan again.
00:57:57He came from money, and he knew it.
00:57:59Pride ran deep in him.
00:58:00We'd ended things without a scene.
00:58:01If we ever crossed paths, he'd probably look right through me.
00:58:04Or we'd exchange a polite, meaningless smile.
00:58:06My family was in the city.
00:58:08We had mutual friends.
00:58:09It wasn't realistic to think we'd never be in the same room again.
00:58:11But I never expected that.
00:58:12Never expected to see him come undone like that.
00:58:14The day it happened, I'd slept well and woken up in a good mood.
00:58:17I was wearing a new blush pink cashmere dress.
00:58:19Makeup done.
00:58:20Feeling like myself again.
00:58:21Warm and whole.
00:58:22Like a ripe peach in September.
00:58:24I had my hand tucked at Lucas's arm.
00:58:25We were laughing about something as we pushed through the revolving door.
00:58:28And there was Ethan, stepping out of a car.
00:58:30I stopped.
00:58:30My feet stopped with me.
00:58:32Lucas's warm fingers closed around mine.
00:58:34Ethan's shirt was wrinkled.
00:58:35No tie.
00:58:35The exhaustion on his face was plain.
00:58:37His brow heavy.
00:58:38The whites of his eyes shot through with red.
00:58:40People moved past us on both sides.
00:58:41A fountain not far off played something cheerful.
00:58:44The whole moment felt like a slow motion shot from a movie.
00:58:46Except I wasn't watching.
00:58:47I was in it.
00:58:48Ethan looked more undone than I'd ever seen him.
00:58:50Lucas moved instinctively, stepping slightly in front of me.
00:58:53But Ethan's expression was perfectly calm.
00:58:55He said my name the way he used to.
00:58:57Back when things were good.
00:58:58Soft.
00:58:58Warm.
00:58:59Quinn.
00:59:00I stood there and didn't move.
00:59:01The music from the fountain kept playing.
00:59:03And yet something in me ached.
00:59:04Quietly.
00:59:05I didn't quite know why.
00:59:06Maybe for the girl who'd overheard those words that night.
00:59:08Maybe for the girl who'd gotten a breakup handed to her without warning.
00:59:11Maybe most of all for the girl who'd loved foolishly for 7 years.
00:59:14And let go in 7 days.
00:59:15Quinn.
00:59:16I came to bring you home.
00:59:17He hadn't looked at Lucas once.
00:59:19His eyes were on my face.
00:59:20And they were soft in a way I'd almost forgotten.
00:59:21I couldn't even remember the last time he'd looked at me like that before we fell apart.
00:59:25He stopped about a meter in front of me.
00:59:27Quinn.
00:59:28Come home.
00:59:29We get married.
00:59:30We do it right this time.
00:59:32He meant every word.
00:59:33He was so serious I almost let myself believe.
00:59:35That the Ethan who'd said he was giving another girl something real had been a figment of my imagination.
00:59:39But it was too late Ethan.
00:59:40A broken heart doesn't reassemble itself.
00:59:42And the new one that had grown up from the wreckage.
00:59:44It already belonged to someone else.
01:00:01We don't have to put them in her face to a red flag.
01:00:06We're going to have to wait.
01:00:06Come to have a walk.
01:00:10A nice walk.
01:00:11We're going to have to wait.
01:00:14Have a walk.
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01:04:34our rings i kept them both quinn i had a custom ring made i mean this his eyes were getting
01:04:40redder
01:04:40his voice had the faintest tremor he held out a small velvet box held it out to me like an
01:04:45offering everything in his face was careful hoping terrified looking at him i couldn't pretend it
01:04:50didn't hurt at all but it was only that just a little hurt ethan i have a boyfriend i tightened
01:04:56my hand around lucas's and stepped out from behind him to stand beside him shoulder to shoulder the
01:05:00color drained out of ethan's face in an instant his gaze dropped slowly and stopped on our
01:05:05intertwined fingers the matching bands on our ring fingers just like it had been with us once quinn
01:05:10are you serious i took a breath turned to look at lucas and nodded yes completely serious ethan
01:05:17laughed softly just once you think he's serious about you you think you know how much of this is
01:05:22real two years ago he fought me tooth and nail over a deal and now he's going after you quinn
01:05:26don't you
01:05:27think there's something in that some other motive can he honestly say he's pursuing you with
01:05:31absolutely nothing to prove to me quinn you've always been too trusting all men are the same in
01:05:35the end you were with me for seven years you know how much happened between us you think lucas won't
01:05:40care you think it won't matter to him in the end you think he's actually going to stay that you'll
01:05:43get
01:05:43your happy ending with him aren't you afraid that being with him just leads you to another seven years
01:05:47exactly like this one i shook my head gently ethan please go quinn i never touched mia three days and
01:05:59i ended it the dress you bought i had it repaired
01:06:06the fountain music stopped ethan stopped a silence settled over me then came the smallest sound like
01:06:12something very fine and thin quietly breaking and after that sound relief lightness whatever last
01:06:18piece of grief i'd been carrying was gone nothing left to lose now it's just such a waste i thought
01:06:23why does living always come with things you regret before today i didn't regret loving ethan good or bad
01:06:27it was mine it happened but in this moment i couldn't help grieving it seven years and i'd never
01:06:32seen clearly ethan at his core had never really looked at me not the way i deserved to be seen
01:06:37lucas
01:06:37pulled me into his arms his eyes full of something pained i was a little pale but i smiled and
01:06:41shook
01:06:42my head i'm okay come on wait by the car i've got this i want to be here with you
01:06:46i held his hand
01:06:47and wouldn't let go lucas looked at me for a long moment then bowed his head and kissed me hard
01:06:51quinn
01:06:52everything i've ever done i've done with a clear conscience no regrets but right now right now i
01:06:58genuinely regret not taking you from him when i had the chance what gives you the right ethan cut in
01:07:02going after someone when they're at their lowest what kind of man does that make you lucas
01:07:06ethan you didn't deserve a single year of what quinn gave you not one maybe those words finally broke
01:07:11something in ethan he lost control in a way he never had before words he'd never have said
01:07:15otherwise oh yeah and you lucas you go after a woman who spent seven years with me what right do
01:07:23you have to stand there and lecture me tell me the truth do you actually love quinn or do you
01:07:27love
01:07:27the idea of having something that was mine
01:07:38lucas put his fist through ethan's face ethan wasn't one to absorb he came back swimming they
01:07:43went at each other until both of them were marked up split and bruised security rushed over finally
01:07:47managed to get between them the two men stood there breathing hard still glaring at each other
01:07:51not giving an inch can we stop now i was furious and scared and my voice broke a little quinn
01:07:57ethan's
01:07:57face was cold you saw it lucas threw the first punch i'm not letting this go yes he did mr
01:08:04harlow
01:08:05i'll have him apologize to you whatever you want to do next we'll cooperate quinn he said it first
01:08:10lucas started immediately i pressed my hand lightly over his then turned back calm mr harlow
01:08:15i'll apologize on his behalf you're defending him just like that ethan stepped toward me slowly
01:08:20he hit me quinn what would you like us to do about it quinn i'm hurt he gestured at his
01:08:25face
01:08:25you can see this right this really hurts i looked at it we'll call you an ambulance
01:08:30we'll cover everything you know that's not what i want he reached for my arm i stepped back quinn
01:08:35everything ethan had been holding up cracked all at once the way he looked at me loss bare and
01:08:40unguarded but my chest was still and quiet genuinely still lucas made a sharp sound quinn am i
01:08:45gonna be scarred i turned fast his lip was split his eye was swelling his jaw had blood on it
01:08:50and it
01:08:50looked worse than it was i reached into my bag for a tissue and started cleaning it ow quinn gently
01:08:55gently
01:08:55he winced and grimaced dramatically serves you right i said quietly but i was careful you're
01:09:00going to need stitches then come with me i pass out around needles i gave him a look but i
01:09:05nodded
01:09:05lucas immediately pulled me into a hug and i need you to kiss it right here it's killing me i
01:09:11rose
01:09:11slowly on my toes and pressed my lips gently right to the wound
01:09:37ethan didn't say anything more the late sun stretched his shadow long and quiet behind him
01:09:41maybe it was the moment quinn dabbed at lucas's face maybe it was the moment she kissed him there
01:09:46softly that was when ethan finally understood it quinn did not love him anymore what vera had asked that
01:09:51night had turned out to be true quinn was not coming back to him he thought he was the one
01:09:54who could
01:09:55walk away from seven years easily he thought he was the one who'd always held the upper hand he thought
01:09:59he was always going to come out ahead but standing here now he understood the one who couldn't let go
01:10:03was him quinn had been the string that held the kite to the sky the string snapped and the kite
01:10:08lost its
01:10:08way it was never going to find home again
01:10:48so i've got a little bit harder than what i thought he was going to want to put on the
01:10:49card in there
01:10:49so i think i felt loved it here
01:10:50and i do know what i thought was that finger happened
01:10:51because i think if i saw as a group that of art to both artists yeah
01:10:54I watched Ethan turn and walk back to his car.
01:10:56I watched that solitary figure disappear.
01:10:58The sun at dusk slid below the horizon all at once.
01:11:01The sky shifted to a pale, soft blue.
01:11:03His car pulled away and got smaller.
01:11:05I felt like I could see it.
01:11:06All seven years, from 17 to 24, rushing away with that car.
01:11:10Gone.
01:11:10From this day on, I knew.
01:11:12His name would be like any ordinary name in the world.
01:11:14I wouldn't try to forget it.
01:11:16I just wouldn't think of it on my own.
01:11:17Quinn.
01:11:18Lucas wrapped me in his arms quietly.
01:11:19I turned and looked up at him, smiling lightly.
01:11:22Let's go.
01:11:23Hospital.
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