Sweet little lies
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00:00 [phone ringing]
00:04 Yes?
00:05 Emily? Is that you?
00:07 It's Anna. She's looking for you.
00:11 I'm sorry, I crossed the line.
00:17 Hello?
00:25 Yes.
00:29 Yeah, me too.
00:31 Okay, I'll be there.
00:35 I answered the call by mistake. I'm sorry for that.
00:41 Did Anna misunderstand everything?
00:45 No, no, no. I already explained to her everything.
00:49 Okay.
00:50 I'm your husband, you're my wife. It's normal that we can walk together.
00:56 Honey? What's on your face?
00:59 The morning of my second wedding anniversary started not the way I wanted it to.
01:11 And the reason becomes clear. I'm pregnant.
01:15 James?
01:24 I want... I want to tell you something.
01:27 I'm filing for divorce.
01:29 You... you what?
01:33 James Taylor is sick and in early termination of the marriage contract.
01:45 I know we were supposed to be married for three years according to the contract, but...
01:53 Anna returned early, so...
01:55 So you're leaving me.
01:57 I'm releasing you from this obligation.
01:59 And look, honey, finally you can be free. You can live your own life. I promise.
02:06 I'll agree to any terms regarding the property division.
02:11 Do you really want this?
02:19 It's good that we didn't have a child together.
02:23 Yeah, of course. It's all for the best.
02:25 We will do worse without any unnecessary problems.
02:30 After that conversation, I couldn't bring myself to tell James about the pregnancy.
02:38 Suddenly, I felt nauseous again.
02:43 Are you okay?
02:46 Yes, I need to go.
02:49 I felt miserable locked in a room in my own home.
02:55 How long had I been sitting here? An hour, two?
02:59 My thoughts were interrupted by James.
03:02 Hi. You know the fact, grandpa?
03:09 He'll never agree with divorce if I'll mention to him about it.
03:15 So it's better for all of us if he'll do it.
03:20 Okay, I'll do it. But don't make it seems like our decision.
03:26 I was just a girl from a troubled family.
03:32 My mother was a nurse and my father was a gambler.
03:35 Such a family could never match up to the glorious Taylor's family.
03:40 One day, my mother witnessed a terrible accident and selflessly saved two people.
03:46 James' father and grandfather.
03:50 In return, the grandfather promised to take care of me.
03:56 And when I was left an orphan, he arranged my marriage to his grandson.
04:02 Hey.
04:09 You shouldn't be upset.
04:11 I warned you before we get married that I have my own love.
04:15 Yeah, you're right.
04:18 Why is your face so pale? Are you alright?
04:22 It's not serious. It's... Don't worry.
04:25 It's just like... I've got this period.
04:29 I've got this period.
04:31 Emily.
04:48 There was a thing.
04:50 There's been a slight problem with your anniversary gift.
04:55 So I've ordered a new one and Alex will deliver it to you soon.
05:01 When James left, I fell into a deep sleep for a while.
05:13 Hello, ma'am.
05:23 Oh, hello.
05:24 And this is given to you by Mr. James' order.
05:27 Well, thank you, Alex.
05:30 My pleasure.
05:31 Last month, I saw a pair of jade earrings in a jewelry store that would perfectly match the jade bracelet grandfather had given me.
05:40 Emerald green, beautiful and delicate.
05:44 I fell in love with them at first sight.
05:47 James had promised to give them to me on our anniversary.
05:52 The gift box was elegantly wrapped, but it wasn't the gift I was expecting.
05:57 Please, pass on my thanks to James.
06:03 Certainly.
06:05 I'm free to go?
06:06 Yeah.
06:07 Thank you.
06:08 Alex, wait.
06:09 Yeah?
06:10 I baked this cake, so...
06:12 Oh, no, no, no. I'm really sorry, but Mr. James precisely asked me not to bring anything.
06:18 I mean sweet.
06:20 Sweet?
06:21 You do love cakes, ma'am, don't you?
06:28 Oh, yes.
06:31 Yes, don't worry.
06:33 I'll keep it.
06:34 Thank you.
06:35 Thank you.
06:36 Bye.
06:37 I always knew that James didn't have a sweet tooth.
06:43 That's why I had personally prepared this cake.
06:47 It was vanilla, but not sweet at all.
06:50 Hello, James.
07:00 Thank you for your gift.
07:01 I won't be coming back tonight.
07:04 Oh.
07:05 All right.
07:06 So, candlelit dinner?
07:10 Bye, Emily.
07:12 I couldn't believe it.
07:14 On the eve of our second anniversary, my husband was having a candlelit dinner with another woman.
07:21 This fact instantly made me feel defeated, hopeless to the core.
07:26 I had already completely lost in this competition with Anna.
07:30 I felt a wrenching pain in my stomach from the egg allergy.
07:39 No one in this world knew about the allergy except my mother.
07:43 I promised myself that this was the last time I would be this crazy and desperate.
07:48 I was sick.
07:49 I'm sorry.
07:54 I'm sorry.
07:55 Daddy doesn't love Mom, but we're gonna be okay.
08:00 On this night, I tossed and turned for a long time.
08:07 And just when I was almost falling asleep, Samantha called.
08:12 [phone ringing]
08:14 Hello?
08:18 James and I are on Third Avenue.
08:20 James?
08:21 He's completely wasted.
08:23 He's not with Anna?
08:24 Come and meet us. We're coming from the garden.
08:27 James was very drunk, sleeping in the backseat.
08:33 He looked as handsome as ever.
08:35 I thought that some people in this world remain perfect even when they were drunk.
08:40 Like James.
08:41 Samantha, why is he so drunk?
08:46 Wasn't he supposed to be with Anna?
08:48 What?
08:49 Do you really want your husband to spend a night with another woman?
08:53 Husband is just a much.
08:55 We already...
08:56 Agreed to divorce.
08:58 Um...
08:59 Come to your senses.
09:02 Have you lost your mind?
09:05 What divorce you're talking about?
09:07 Are you really ready to let him go?
09:09 That he's ready.
09:10 And I recall that you were not very invested in this marriage.
09:15 What happened?
09:16 I admit I didn't like you at the beginning, but...
09:19 You two are married and...
09:21 And you need to make an effort until...
09:24 Until what?
09:25 Until Anna interferes.
09:26 You're nothing like her and...
09:32 That's your huge advantage.
09:34 So...
09:38 This is your husband.
09:39 Take him home and let me go.
09:42 Samantha helped James out of the car and then left.
09:50 As we approached the house's entrance, we encountered James' father, Mark.
09:57 Dad?
09:59 What are you doing here?
10:01 Well, well, well.
10:02 Your wife has dragged her intoxicated husband.
10:08 He's disgraceful.
10:09 Dad, please. Don't blame James.
10:11 In our celebration, he had a drink or two.
10:16 In every toast in our honor.
10:18 It would have been great if there was a reason.
10:22 Maybe... Maybe you would like to come in?
10:27 I didn't intend to come so late.
10:29 But your grandfather and I got held up with the work.
10:33 This is a small gift from us.
10:36 Thank you.
10:37 Thank you, Dad.
10:40 Thanks, Grandpa.
10:42 We wish both of you happiness and love.
10:46 Oh, thank you so much.
10:49 Thank you.
10:51 Don't let him embarrass you.
11:00 Thank you.
11:02 Thank you.
11:03 I dragged James to the shower and was about to leave when suddenly...
11:11 Now...
11:15 Can you stay with me tonight?
11:19 James embraced me by the waist.
11:22 My heart raced uncontrollably.
11:25 It felt just like the first time I had seen him.
11:28 With butterflies fluttering wildly in my stomach,
11:32 my heart softened and suddenly I couldn't bear to push him away.
11:37 I thought this might be our last night together.
11:40 Tomorrow we would be divorcing and there would be no chance of sharing the same bed anymore.
11:46 Let this night be our last memory.
11:50 [phone vibrates]
11:52 Yes?
12:01 Emily? Is that you?
12:03 It's Anna. She is looking for you.
12:08 I'm sorry, I crossed the line.
12:14 [phone vibrates]
12:16 Hello?
12:21 Yes.
12:24 Yeah, I'm in town.
12:28 Mm-hmm. Okay, I'll be there.
12:31 I answered the call by mistake. I'm sorry for that.
12:37 Did Anna misunderstand everything?
12:42 No, no, no. I already explained to her everything.
12:46 Okay.
12:47 I'm your husband, you're my wife. It's normal that we can walk together.
12:51 Honey? What's on your face?
12:56 Oh. I have a slight allergy.
13:07 I've taken some meds and this allergy will pass in a few days.
13:11 Are you sure? It looks serious.
13:13 Yes. Don't worry. I won't delay to visit Grandpa.
13:17 We manage everything right now and you can be with Anna.
13:21 I don't think that it's the right moment to visit Grandpa.
13:30 Because he is ill now and it's gonna be dangerous for him.
13:34 You think it will be better to tell him about our divorce after celebration?
13:39 No, no, no. I think it's gonna be better to call doctor and show him your face.
13:45 While the doctor was examining me, James was pacing from side to side like a pendulum, creating an anxious atmosphere.
13:54 So maybe you know what occurs? The allergy?
13:57 Yes, it's food allergy.
13:59 Did you have medical treatment before?
14:01 No.
14:02 No? I just wonder when you'll learn how to lie.
14:05 This morning you say you've already taken pills.
14:08 I'm sorry.
14:09 Sorry.
14:10 So, you have to take these pills urgently. Three pills, two times per day, ok?
14:18 Sorry. Can I take any other treatment with no pills?
14:23 Listen, these are safe. Don't worry.
14:25 You don't have any heart conditions or anything I should know about, right?
14:29 No.
14:31 Ok. Then you're safe.
14:33 Emily, come on.
14:36 James, can you get me some water, please?
14:38 Sure, honey.
14:39 Doctor.
14:45 What?
14:46 I'm pregnant.
14:47 What?
14:49 Can I take these medications?
14:52 Why didn't you mention this earlier?
14:55 Of course not. If you're pregnant, then I...
15:00 I have to switch you to this typical treatment. Take this.
15:02 Thank you.
15:03 So, get well soon. Thank you very much.
15:07 Thank you.
15:08 Have a nice day.
15:09 Thank you.
15:10 What is this? Why did the doctor change prescription?
15:15 Typical treatment will be also effective.
15:20 Oh, no, no, no. Look. You're all right. It's gonna be fine.
15:25 If you wanna show up at grandfather's birthday like this, he'll think that I abused you.
15:30 Don't worry. I will explain him everything.
15:32 No, no, no. I should go and bring back the doctor.
15:35 No, no, please, wait. Please. It's me.
15:37 I told him to change my medication.
15:40 I didn't wanna tell you, but I had...
15:45 ...stomach aches.
15:48 I'm sorry.
15:50 I'm sorry.
15:53 Stomach aches.
15:54 These explanations were enough for James.
15:58 I wanted to get rid of the rash as soon as possible, so I started applying the cream when James suddenly showed concern.
16:05 Honey, are you sure you don't want me to help you?
16:11 Take it, if you wanna help.
16:14 No.
16:15 Ask politely.
16:17 Okay.
16:20 Okay.
16:21 Darling, please. I can't reach my back. Could you help me?
16:29 Why you play so weird?
16:31 But you said ask me nicely.
16:35 James pretended to be annoyed, but his heart was racing.
16:41 I knew him well, so I could almost read his mind.
16:44 He thought, could he handle it if I was so tender with someone else?
16:49 James's fingers gently touched my skin, tickling me.
16:53 His breath on my ears was irresistibly enticing.
16:57 But we were interrupted by the driver.
17:00 Sorry, the car is waiting by the gate, sir.
17:05 Oh, we will go to the mall.
17:07 Aren't you working today?
17:09 No, Grandfather's birthday's soon, so we need a gift.
17:16 As soon as we entered the store, I heard a familiar voice calling out to us.
17:20 James!
17:21 I turned and saw Anna. I was shocked, almost unable to believe my eyes.
17:27 Anna was sitting in a wheelchair.
17:29 How could this happen?
17:31 I had never heard anyone mention that she had a disability.
17:35 I thought she was a dancer.
17:37 Astonished by this revelation, I stood there for a while, unable to react.
17:43 Emily? Anna?
17:46 Are you cold? I'll give you my jacket.
17:48 Yes.
17:49 Thank you.
17:53 I'm so glad that you're here.
17:56 I came to pick out some birthday presents for your grandfather.
18:00 Will you help me with that?
18:02 Of course.
18:03 Thank you.
18:06 Sandy, can you please hand me some water?
18:09 Oh, yeah.
18:13 Oh, I'm sorry, ma'am. Looks like I've run out of water.
18:16 Oh, no worries. I'll get it.
18:19 As soon as James left, Anna released Sandy.
18:22 Left alone, I wanted to speak, but Anna beat me to it.
18:27 Looks like you really didn't know about my condition.
18:31 No.
18:32 Of course not.
18:34 Everyone kept quiet on Grandfather's command.
18:40 Who in this family would dare to disobey his direct orders?
18:45 What does Grandpa have to do with this?
18:47 Your mother saved him, and he was willing to do everything for you to be the part of his family.
18:54 Even blackmailing his grandson, or breaking up lovers, or...
19:05 I got into a car accident two years ago, when I was driving to your wedding.
19:11 And I almost died.
19:13 I was supposed to finish this nonsense.
19:17 But I ended up with a disability.
19:22 No, I don't believe you.
19:25 Why he would lie to me?
19:26 Before our wedding, he told me that it was a voluntary decision and that you two were no longer together.
19:35 We are not together?
19:38 Yes.
19:39 It was a compromise, you know.
19:44 Because if he hadn't agreed with the wedding, his grandfather would have sent me abroad forever.
19:52 So that's why he planned it all out, and you will have no disagreements with the divorce.
20:00 No.
20:01 You're lying.
20:02 Oh, yeah?
20:03 Yes.
20:04 Oh my God, what's going on here?
20:18 She pushed me, and she said that she will not sign any papers.
20:24 Are you okay?
20:26 Since when is it acceptable for a mistress to hug another woman's husband in public?
20:34 Mom, what are you doing here?
20:35 Me? I shop here, and what's your excuse? A married man embracing another woman.
20:42 I'll explain here.
20:43 No need. And do me a favor, do not call yourself my son if you're planning on doing this.
20:48 What is she doing here with you?
20:51 Linda, I'm sorry. I wanted to pick a birthday gift for grandfather and James.
20:58 He knew what he liked, so that's why we're here.
21:02 You are not invited to the party.
21:05 And as for the gift, we all know what grandpa wants.
21:10 A great grandchild, which has nothing to do with you.
21:16 Mama.
21:20 Mom, wait.
21:22 And you, you should keep yourself together if you still want to carry the tailor's name.
21:27 When Linda left, Anna deliberately tossed her hair back over her shoulders to show me her earrings.
21:34 I recognized them immediately. Jade, just like the ones James had promised to give me for our anniversary.
21:41 Where did you get these earrings? They're so lovely.
21:46 Oh, thanks. I found them at James' place the other day, where he gave them to me.
21:54 I'll stay with Anna.
22:00 You better go with Alex, I'll ask him to take you home.
22:14 When I returned home, I thought that my pregnancy was an incredible accident, since we always use double protection to prevent it.
22:21 My thoughts were interrupted by the butler.
22:23 Excuse me, miss.
22:25 What?
22:27 Miss Tyler's called, said to expect her in ten minutes.
22:31 Oh, thank you, Robert.
22:34 Hello, James?
22:40 Hello, it's me. I'm very sorry, but James can't talk to you right now. I'll ask him to call you later.
22:45 Not getting a response from Anna, I hang up the phone. I felt hurt. It seemed like James was inseparable from Anna.
22:52 It was evident that he wanted a divorce as quickly as possible.
22:56 If not for his grandfather, we could have had the divorce papers that very morning and become complete strangers.
23:02 Oh, hi, Mom.
23:08 I know you want a divorce.
23:10 But Grandpa is ill, so should you do anything to upset him, I will never forgive you.
23:21 Mom, I would never hurt Grandpa, but James and Anna-
23:27 Stop it!
23:29 Do not worry about that girl. No one in the Taylors family would ever accept a girl like that.
23:40 Your job is to keep James.
23:44 Regardless of whether you end this marriage for love or money.
23:56 I do hope that you will give me a grandchild soon, so I can be proud of my son again.
24:03 I didn't know whether to tell James that his mother had somehow found out about our divorce.
24:10 As soon as Linda left the house, I called James and ordered him to come to the family home.
24:16 Okay, I'll be there.
24:19 Sweetheart, go ahead with your shopping. When you're ready, I'll ask the driver to take you home, okay?
24:26 Okay. Don't worry about me. I'll take care of myself. Okay?
24:32 Okay.
24:43 Miss, why did you ask him to stay? Aren't you afraid he'll fall in love with his wife?
24:50 Fall in love?
24:53 No. In two years of marriage, James didn't fall in love with her.
25:02 So I only have to wait one more week until they're divorced.
25:07 In the family mansion, Linda was already waiting for her son.
25:13 Have you ever given a thought how your wife must feel when you prayed your mistress in front of her?
25:24 Mom.
25:25 I know about the divorce. But may I also remind you that I'm not a good mother.
25:32 I'm not a good mother. Mom.
25:37 I know about the divorce. But may I also remind you that your grandfather is very sick.
25:44 And should your antics hurt him even a little bit, I shall forget that you are my son.
25:51 I don't want to hear this.
25:52 Anna is not as simple as you might think she is.
25:57 If you just listen to me for once...
26:01 Thank you for the tea. That's enough. Have a good day, Mom.
26:05 James came home seething with barbaric anger. I could barely get up from the couch.
26:13 Oh, you came back. Look, I need to tell you something. Mom seems to know about our divorce.
26:22 Oh, really? Didn't you tell her? Weren't you the one who raided us out?
26:26 What do you mean? Of course not.
26:28 Nonsense! It was the secret between me and you. What do you want, money?
26:33 Don't say that.
26:35 Anna was right.
26:39 If you don't want a divorce, why don't you just tell me?
26:44 Why did we play this game?
26:47 I offered you to stay your conditions.
26:50 Even if you wanted to take a half, you agreed to it. And then you told my mom and grandpa.
26:57 I'm not playing with you. Don't judge me by yourself.
27:01 Myself?
27:04 Why did you marry me?
27:06 Answer me.
27:12 James's silence was tormenting me. I felt like I was going insane waiting for an answer.
27:18 I couldn't breathe properly. Someone was digging a deep pit in my heart, and blood was slowly pouring out.
27:26 It was so painful that I physically felt cramps in my lower abdomen.
27:30 I couldn't stand on my feet. James rushed over to me. The pain grew stronger and I fainted.
27:37 I woke up when they brought me to the hospital, and all I could think about was to save my child.
28:04 Doctor, please. Save my child.
28:07 I'll try to do my best, but I can't promise you anything.
28:09 Save my child.
28:11 Save my child.
28:14 Please, don't tell my husband that I'm pregnant.
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