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00:00I was in my room catching up on MSA when my parents had their 100th argument of the day.
00:05You bought a neck cream for a thousand dollars?
00:08Yeah, so? You know how delicate the skin around the neck is?
00:11Staying in this stupid village stresses me out.
00:14I have wrinkles now. I'm officially unlovable.
00:17I still love you. Like that matters.
00:20Outer beauty is just a lie, mother. It's what's inside that counts.
00:24If you really want to be loved, you need to fix your personality.
00:27And while you're at it, please fix your posture, too, or you'll have a hunchback soon.
00:31Mom stared at me before bursting into tears and running away.
00:35Okay, maybe it was a bit harsh, but hey, that was me trying to help Mom become lovable.
00:40It was a good deed.
00:42Hi, I'm Julia, and I'm about to tell you how my parents ruined my life.
00:46But before I do, please hit like and subscribe.
00:48I knew very early on that I wasn't an ordinary kid.
00:52By three, I could use a knife and a fork to cut apples to perfection.
00:55By ten, I could recite Shakespeare word for word.
00:58By thirteen, I could bake pastries that could give a French baker a run for his money.
01:02I've always wondered how I turned out to be so amazing.
01:05Maybe my great-great-grandma or grandpa was an extremely responsible, talented, sophisticated person,
01:11and I got my unique genes from there because my parents were a total mess.
01:16Dad owned a vineyard, and every year he would struggle to create a new wine variety.
01:20And every year he'd fail.
01:23Mom was a self-involved ex-beauty queen who kept complaining about how she gave up everything for her marriage.
01:29Now her only talent was blowing up money we didn't even have on makeup and skin care.
01:34Like this one time when I was sixteen.
01:36Mom bought some anti-aging cream off the internet that gave her a bad reaction,
01:41and Dad had to pay a lot for her skin treatment.
01:43My face looks like a swollen monkey's butt.
01:47This is all your fault.
01:48If only you were rich and I could afford plastic surgery.
01:51If only you were smart enough to read the label, darling.
01:54Did you just call me dumb?
01:56If you keep screeching like a banshee, Mom, we'll have to get you new vocal cords too.
02:01But before I could finish, she picked up a tray next to her bed and flung it at Dad.
02:06Dad ducked.
02:06The tray hit the TV screen on the wall, and he ended up paying more to the hospital.
02:11Even though Dad was pissed, he went home early and arranged a surprise welcome home party for Mom.
02:16But she decided to surprise him instead by packing her bags and leaving for good.
02:20And divorce papers soon followed.
02:23How could she leave me like that?
02:25I've done nothing but love her.
02:27Please compose yourself, Dad.
02:30And let's not cry over spilled milk.
02:32What?
02:33You'll get over it.
02:34I'm not some stone-hearted witch.
02:36Trust me, I missed my mom too.
02:38But I wasn't gonna bawl my eyes out like a silly baby with no self-control.
02:43One of those in the house is enough.
02:45Dad threw himself into work after that, while I focused on school and picked up baking full-time.
02:50By 18, I got a job at a small cafe, and life went back to normal.
02:54Then one evening, Dad told me excitedly that he'd finally found an investor, Mr. Sherman,
03:00for his new wine batch.
03:01And he had invited us over for dinner to talk further.
03:04That evening, we were welcomed warmly by Mr. Sherman.
03:07He was showing us around his mansion, when suddenly, my world kind of stopped.
03:12This really gorgeous guy walked in, sadly, with the prettiest girl on his arm.
03:17Apparently, he was Mr. Sherman's nephew and financial manager, Darren, and it was hard
03:22to keep my eyes off of him.
03:23At one point, he was feeding her grapes when one fell down.
03:26He bent to pick it up, and I saw the girl staring at me, staring at his butt.
03:31I got so flustered that I stepped back and knocked over a huge bowl of punch, getting
03:36plenty all over myself.
03:38So humiliating.
03:39As I cleaned myself up and walked out of the bathroom, I crashed into Darren in the hallway.
03:44Wow.
03:45Are you always this clumsy, or do I have this effect on you?
03:48I am not clumsy.
03:50I am the very picture of Grace, and you have no effect on me.
03:54My date said you were staring at my butt when the accident happened.
03:57That's a false accusation, a blatant lie.
04:00Why would I be staring at your rear end?
04:03It's okay.
04:04I don't blame you.
04:05I work out a lot.
04:06Yes, it shows, and your behind is perfectly sculpted like a Georgia peach.
04:10But what does that have to do with me?
04:12Your girlfriend sounds like an insecure lady just making up nonsense.
04:16I doubt that you would make her insecure.
04:19She's a model, and you, well, you look and talk like you're Mary Poppins' daughter.
04:24No offense.
04:25With that, he grinned and just walked off.
04:29I loved Mary Poppins, but it didn't feel like a compliment coming from him.
04:33I joined Dad and Mr. Charmin, but minutes later, someone tapped on my shoulder, and I
04:37nearly passed out when I saw...
04:39Mom?
04:40Surprise!
04:41What?
04:42What is happening?
04:43Mom told us how she'd met Mr. Charmin on a cruise, and they'd fallen in love.
04:48They'd been dating for a few months, and she only recently moved back to the city.
04:51I went to the house and saw that your dad was still poor as a street rat, so I thought
04:56of investing in his business and helping him out.
04:58Am I not the best ex-wife ever?
05:00This is certainly unexpected, but calling yourself the best ex-wife is an exaggeration,
05:06mother.
05:06My father and I have something called self-respect, and we'd like to keep it, so please excuse
05:11us.
05:12I grabbed Dad's hand, and we left.
05:14We were still reeling from the shock of meeting Mom, but the next evening, she showed up at our
05:19door, begging us to hear her out.
05:21I wanted to turn her away, but Dad gave her a chance.
05:24I know I left you two abruptly and hurt you, and I'm really sorry, but despite everything,
05:29you're still my family.
05:31I have a chance to make things right by getting your father the break he deserves, and I'd
05:35love to reconnect with my only daughter, too.
05:38I wanted to be less cynical and believe this was an unselfish act, but I wasn't convinced.
05:44Dad, however, was staring at her with stars in his eyes, and he agreed to take Mr. Charmin's
05:49investment.
05:49After she left, I turned to Dad.
05:52I know you want to succeed, but is this really a good idea?
05:55Trust me, I know it is.
05:57Also, I think your mother's still in love with me, and I have another shot.
06:01What?
06:01Dad, no, she's happy with her rich boyfriend.
06:04We'll see.
06:05Good Lord, was this gonna end up with Dad as a weeping disaster again, and I'd be picking
06:11up the pieces again, but I couldn't do anything to stop it.
06:14Soon, Dad and Mr. Charmin were meeting regularly and getting to know each other before making
06:19the deal, while Mom wanted me to hang out with her so we could bond, which meant I had
06:24to see a lot more of Darren every time I went over to their house, or when Mom took me to
06:29some fancy party, and to my dismay, he even started visiting the coffee shop I was working
06:34at every time with a new girl.
06:36Can't you find another cafe as your saliva-exchanging rendezvous spot?
06:40Your mom told me you're the baker here, and I thought I was doing you a favor by bringing
06:45you business, but I get it.
06:46Seeing me with all those girls makes you jealous.
06:48Do you wish you were one of them, Julia?
06:50You can be, you know.
06:51I've got 20 minutes before my date turns up.
06:53As if I'd ever want to date an insufferable Neanderthal who thinks he's God's gift to
06:58women.
06:59One kiss from me, and you think I'm God's gift to women, too.
07:03I'm curious.
07:04Have you ever kissed anyone?
07:05I mean, a boy.
07:06Not your cat or your grandma.
07:08Of course I have.
07:09I have a very steady boyfriend of two years, and I'm wildly in love with him.
07:14Wow.
07:15Does he also talk like he has a stick up his butt?
07:17I'm dying to meet him now.
07:19Let's have a double date tomorrow.
07:21How about a movie and dinner?
07:22I'll text you the details.
07:24Just then, his date of the day turned up, and I walked off.
07:27I had to find myself a boyfriend by tomorrow.
07:30I asked one of the newest interns at the cafe to be my date, and showed up at the movie theater
07:34the next evening.
07:35After I'd introduced my boyfriend happily, we took our seats and the movie started.
07:40But Darren and his date kept giggling and whispering like teenagers.
07:44Sorry to disturb you guys, but my boyfriend Billy...
07:47Actually, it's Bobby.
07:48Billy Bobby Tomato Tomato.
07:50Anyway, Barry and I are trying to watch the movie and would appreciate it if you guys could
07:55keep it down.
07:56Darren simply smirked and looked away.
07:58But minutes later, he started making out with his date.
08:02You're still noisy.
08:03You're still annoying.
08:05Cut it out.
08:06Bite me.
08:06I grabbed Darren's soda and spilled it on his head.
08:09He got angry and knocked down my tub of popcorn, and we got into a huge argument.
08:15Soon enough, we were thrown out by security.
08:17Wow, this was a terrible date.
08:19I'm so sorry.
08:20Let's part ways with these two and grab some burgers?
08:23Sure, if you can tell me my name.
08:25Hahaha, you're so funny.
08:29Uh, baby?
08:30It's Bobby.
08:31My date stormed off angrily, and I caught one look at Darren's smug face and fled the
08:36scene.
08:37But the next morning, as I was walking to school, a car slowed down by me, and I saw
08:41it was Darren.
08:43Hop in.
08:43I'll drop you.
08:44No, thank you.
08:45I do not need you to rub last night in my face.
08:48You're clearly troubled if you can't manage to have a real boyfriend.
08:51But I don't have time for that right now.
08:53I need to talk to you about your mom.
08:54That caught my attention, and reluctantly, I got in.
08:58I've been working with my uncle for years, but ever since he started dating your mom,
09:02things have been a mess.
09:03The business is running in losses, and the accounts are all over the place.
09:06I can't help thinking she's stealing from my uncle.
09:09How are you so sure?
09:10Call it a hunch.
09:11She has really expensive taste, and she's not really rich, so...
09:15So, just because she doesn't have your kind of money, you think she's a thief?
09:19Have you ever thought that maybe your accounts are a mess because you're too distracted with
09:23your girlfriends and you're bad at your job?
09:26Julia, I...
09:27This conversation is over.
09:28Stop the car.
09:29He did, and I got off.
09:31I was so annoyed at Darren for accusing mom, but I couldn't shake off the nagging feeling
09:36that he might be right.
09:37Mom had always valued money more than relationships.
09:41Could it be true?
09:41I didn't have to wait too long for an answer, because late that night, I woke up from my
09:46sleep when I heard a car pull up in my driveway.
09:48I looked outside and spotted mom and dad talking in the garden.
09:52I went out the back door and crawled behind a bush close to them.
09:55Darling, I was a fool to let you go, but now everything will be perfect.
10:00Once we have the money, we can leave this place and go anywhere.
10:04But what if we get caught?
10:05My boyfriend's an idiot.
10:07I've been stealing money from him for months now, and he has no idea.
10:10By the time he realizes it's me, we'll be long gone.
10:14And baby, don't you want Julia to have a better life?
10:17Dad nodded, and then they kissed.
10:20Mom left, and as soon as Dad walked in, I cornered him.
10:23Hello, Dad.
10:24Oh my God, Julia, you scared me.
10:27You can't cheat Darren's uncle.
10:29He's willing to invest in your business, and you're just gonna take off with his money?
10:33Why are you ruining this amazing business opportunity?
10:36Because your mother and I love each other, and that matters more than anything else.
10:40Once we have the money, we can start over and be together anywhere we want.
10:44It's still illegal and criminal.
10:47This isn't who you are, Dad.
10:49And what makes you so sure she won't leave you again?
10:51Because she's changed, and I know things will be different this time.
10:55She really loves me.
10:57The only two things Mom loves are money and herself.
11:01I have a big day tomorrow, Julia, and I would like you to stay out of it.
11:05I tried talking to Dad again the next day, but he just blew me off.
11:09So I went to Darren's place and told him everything.
11:11We needed proof, and I started with searching Mom's room.
11:14I was going through her stuff when I found a bunch of fake passports and IDs at the back of the drawer.
11:19I shoved everything into my pocket and was leaving when my foot got caught in the carpet, and I fell flat on my face.
11:25Just then, Mom walked in.
11:27Julia, what are you doing in my room?
11:29I, uh, came to see you, and I was just admiring this carpet.
11:33The thread count is amazing.
11:36The embroidery is exquisite.
11:37So elegant.
11:39Your taste is so chic, and you passed it all to me.
11:41I am so thankful to you for making me the lady I am today.
11:46I kissed Mom's hands, hugged her tight, and ran out.
11:48Right outside the room, I caught Darren snickering and pulled him into an empty room.
11:54Admiring the carpet?
11:55How'd you come up with that?
11:56Quick thinking.
11:57And I found something.
11:59But before I give anything against my mom, promise me that Dad will not face any criminal charges.
12:04I know he's at fault too, and I'm asking a lot here.
12:07But he's just an innocent man who is blindly in love with the wrong woman.
12:11And he's the only family I have left.
12:14Darren touched my cheek gently, and suddenly, I felt hot tears rolling down my face.
12:19I get it, Julia.
12:20My dad left when I was really young, and it's not easy dealing with something like that.
12:24I promise you, I'll keep your dad safe.
12:27You really mean it?
12:28Darren nodded and pulled me into a hug, and it felt amazing.
12:32He dropped me home, and that night, I slept with Darren in mind.
12:35The next morning, Darren called me up and told me that he was chasing some lead, and would meet his uncle at a golf event to tell him everything.
12:42I wanted to talk to Dad one last time before Darren exposed Mom, but he wasn't around.
12:47That's when I noticed an invite to the same golf event on Dad's table.
12:50I quickly took a cab and reached the venue.
12:52The place was huge, and I was running out of time.
12:55And that's when I spotted an old lady climbing onto a golf cart.
12:58Excuse me, ma'am.
12:59I'm really sorry for what I'm about to do, but it's an emergency.
13:03With that, I shoved the lady aside, slid inside the cart, and zoomed off, despite her screams and protests.
13:09Please ignore my driving skills here.
13:10I'm actually a very safe driver.
13:12You can ask my friends.
13:13They say I drive like a grandma, and that's a compliment.
13:16Anyway, after crushing a bunch of feet and getting chased by a mad golfer, I finally spotted Dad and Mom in a corner talking to Mr. Sharman.
13:24Dad pulled out some papers, and Mr. Sharman was about to sign them.
13:27When I got out of the cart, lunged at him, snatched the pen, and threw it away.
13:32Julia, what are you doing?
13:33Sorry, where are my manners?
13:35I apologize for the outburst, Mr. Sharman, but your girlfriend, and unfortunately, my mother, has been stealing from you.
13:42And now she wants you to sign over money for Dad's business so she can steal that, too, and leave forever.
13:48What is this rubbish?
13:49Darling, don't believe her.
13:51She's lying.
13:52Oh, no, she's not.
13:53I turned around and saw Darren walk in with all the evidence we'd collected and some papers.
13:58He told everyone how Mom was actually a con woman who'd been running around conning millionaires the last couple of years.
14:05And her latest target was Mr. Sharman.
14:08I always had my doubts about you, but I had no proof.
14:10But then, you booked this one-way flight leaving for Ibiza tonight, and I chased that transaction to find out about the secret account where you've been stashing away my uncle's money.
14:20Wait, you were gonna leave for Ibiza without me?
14:23You just bought one ticket?
14:25Julia was right.
14:26You were gonna take the money and just leave me.
14:28I tried to warn you, Dad, but why did you come back, Mom?
14:31You could have conned anyone.
14:33Why, Dad?
14:34Suddenly, Mom looked like a raging madwoman.
14:37Because he was such an easy target, your dad needed money and I wanted an exit from this miserable relationship with his old hag, Sharman.
14:44So I decided to use him to get the money and leave the country.
14:48I would have been successful if you hadn't bought in, Julia.
14:51Seriously, why do you hate me so much?
14:53I don't hate you, Mom.
14:55I feel sorry for you because you're doomed to stay alone.
14:58Have fun in jail.
14:59Mom got arrested that day, and I never saw her again.
15:02Darren convinced Mr. Sharman to not press charges against Dad, and it took some pleading, but thankfully he agreed.
15:09Dad and I were on our way out when suddenly I heard Darren calling my name.
15:13Dad left to wait in the car as Darren caught up with me.
15:16I just wanted to say thank you.
15:17That can't have been easy for you, watching your mom being taken away.
15:21Honestly, it wasn't that hard.
15:23And thank you for not sending Dad to jail.
15:25Actually, I wanted to tell you that I like you, Julia.
15:29I kind of have from the first moment we met.
15:31Do you think you could go out for a movie and dinner with me as my date?
15:35So I can be another trophy in your Playboy Hall of Fame?
15:38I politely decline.
15:40Will you listen for a minute?
15:41All those girls you saw me with are blind dates my mom set up.
15:45She's dying for me to find a girl I can settle down with.
15:48I clearly don't like her choices because I've had eyes for you only.
15:52Oh, well, that's flattering.
15:54But you'll have to woo me and treat me like a lady and work your way to my heart.
15:58Darren's still trying his best to impress me.
16:00And I'm almost in love with him.
16:02Okay, fine.
16:03I am in love with him.
16:04We're getting engaged soon and all of you are invited to the party.
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