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Sometimes, I like to imagine that the world is upside down.

And I'm the only one that isn't.

Where do I go?

What am I looking for?

Am I your only one?

Why do you ask?

There's this one guy I interviewed for my novel…

His wife's been dead for three years but he still keeps her in her room.

Sounds weird to me.

But her body seems well-preserved.

He injects embalming fluid everyday to keep her that way.

And?

He dresses her up every day…

showers her with kisses…

What else?

Would you consider that real love or just obsession?

Or are those the same thing?

But how are they going to have sex

if one of them's already dead?

What then?

Do we need sex

for love to last?

All I know is humans need sex.

What kind of sex?

If the guy is on top, does that mean he's the dominant one?

Do sexual positions reveal something about the kind of relationship we have?

Load up those baskets on the tractor.

Good day, sir.

Domeng, make sure our deliveries are the best picks.

- Yes, sir. - Deliver it to Peping.

- Yes. - Thank you. Off you go.

You okay?

Of course.

Since I was a child,

my father had accustomed me to life on the mango farm.

When I get upset about something, I would come running here.

That's why the smell of mangoes is stuck on me.

It's so easy to hide among the trees.

Did you know that father loved telling me

about the legend of the mango?

There once was a boy named Ben.

Despite being poor,

whenever he saw someone in need,

he would help them and feed them.

But Ben died young.

As his parents grieved for him,

a fairy came along and asked for Ben's heart.

The fairy

buried Ben's heart at the foot of a mountain.

Not long after, it grew into a full-bodied tree from

which sprouted so many fruits in the shape of his heart,

all of them deliciously sweet.

It was at a dance when my mother told my father she loved him too.

This was their favorite song.

Is that why you dance well to this song?

They were always together, never leaving each other's side.

Then my father fell ill.

I was 23 then.

Soon after, mother got sick, too.

though the doctors couldn't find anything wrong with her.

They died at the same time and were buried together.

Hey babe!

- Hi! - How was your day?

Good!

Sir Edward's back on my case.

I swear I can't do anything right by him!

You hungry? Want me to fix something for you?

No thanks, I'm fine. But you know,

none of my team's presentations got approved.

I'm sick of his "Be creative! Think out of the box!"

He has to have a rating for everything!

Rate it one to five.

Oh, that's not enough, go five always!

You know it's exhausting.

He probably thinks I'm pulling ideas out of a hat!

That's enough. Come on, let me have a look.

Yes! I'm so lucky to have you.

Let me see.

What's your concept?

That's it. If Sir Edward still won't approve this,

I'll give him what he deserves.

- I love you. - I love you too.

I'm so proud of you.

I tell my officemates that my wife is a brilliant writer.

I know you can do it, too. You just need to believe in yourself more.

But you're my confidence. We're a team, remember?

Do I stink?!

No! You see, there's a theory on sex and smell.

Apparently, sniffing your partner has a positive effect on the relationship.

Really?

Is that true?

They say your partner's body scent gives you a certain sense of

security and comfort.

Let's give it a go.

My turn.

Love you.

Love you too.

Turn the camera on. I want to see you.

He might wake up.

I won't be able to sleep without seeing you.

Sorry, am I making too much noise?

No, I'm okay.

What are you working on?

Sometimes I don't know if I want to go back to vlogging

or online writing.

Babe. You can do this.

How many more interviewees do you need?

I've only got three,

and one of them won't give me permission to publish.

Even after the doctor and I already pleaded with her.

She's a woman in her mid-30's.

She had an unrequited love for a guy way back in high school.

So, after 20 years, the guy came back.

He courted her and they had a relationship.

It turns out, everything was just happening inside her head!

She just imagined the guy coming back.

After three years,

she thinks she's still living with her imaginary boyfriend.

Well, I guess, whatever makes her happy.

I'm sure that you're the father.

Noel and I have been trying for a baby for a long time.

His sperm count's low.

Thank you! I'm going to be a father!

What are we going to do?

It won't be long until he notices.

This could be the sign that you should leave him.

Dennis.

Don't worry.

We still have time to think about what to do.

Hey, babe! Your timing's perfect! Could you help me with this?

Okay.

Ah-- sorry, sorry.

Hello!

Hello.

What's that?

Are you putting on weight?

Of course not. I probably just ate too much.

Which is it?

I just forgot to put it on. I was in a hurry.

Is there something wrong?

So far everything seems to be okay with page one.

Not that.

With you.

Alice, I can tell when something's bothering you.

I'm alright.

You silly.

You're distracting me.

Sorry, sorry!

I put a lot of moringa leaves-- I hear it's good for the baby.

Let's eat!

Noel's getting suspicious.

He noticed that I wasn't wearing my wedding ring.

You're just being paranoid. Just eat.

Why is it so dark in here?

Have you had dinner?

Yes.

Want me to fix something for you?

Sorry I got home pretty late.

I notice you've been going out more often.

Not more than usual.

Where have you been?

An interview.

George referred a case. If you heard their story…

Come closer.

Look me in the eye.

Noel. What's going on?

Are you cheating on me?

Huh?

I said,

are you cheating on me?

Yes.

I'm just kidding. Can't you take a joke?

I didn't think you were joking.

Alice. Since when?

One year.

Look at me, Alice.

Look at me, Alice!

Every time you come home at sundown

or late in the night…

Why did you do it?

I don't know...

It doesn't matter. It just happened.

How did this happen, Alice?!

Do I know him?

No, you don't.

His name's Dennis…

His family has a mango farm.

I would buy mangoes from him and write about them.

I was vulnerable... I don't know! The air suddenly seemed so cold!

You had sex with him for a bunch of mangoes?

And then?

Tell me what happened, Alice!

How did it all start? When did you first have sex?!

- Did you hesitate? - No!

- Did he force himself on you?! - No, no! He was gentle!

A gentleman, huh.

- Is that why you let him screw you? - No, it wasn't like that.

I told you, he was very gentle.

Our lovemaking felt like a dance.

You let him screw you. You can't make that sound right.

No!

What happened when you first saw him?

Didn't your chest throb with fear?

Weren't you scared that I would catch you?

Every time he was on top of you,

were you thinking of me?

Who's better in bed?

- Noel, stop! - Rate us from one to five.

Rate us, you bitch!

I want to know what kind of a whore you are, Alice!

What? Answer me!

- Noel! Noel! - Answer me, Alice!

I'm pregnant!

What?

I'm pregnant.

He's the father.

I'm pregnant, and he's the father.

Son of a bitch!

Son of a bitch!!

Get out of here, Alice.

- Noel… - Get your things and get out!

I don't need you in this house!

Noel, let's just talk about it, please.

Out!

Out!

On a scale of one to five, this is just a two!

You have to revise before the meeting tomorrow.

Otherwise, I'll lose this client.

- Alice is calling. - Isn't that enough?

Fix this! How are we going to earn from this business?

Alright, I'll just revise it, sir.

Okay.

You think we have everything?

It should be enough for now. Thank you!

Anything for baby.

- Let's go. - Yes.

Be careful.

I lusted for you for three years back in college.

But you still chose Alice over me.

Whenever I saw you two together,

my grades would drop.

But now that I finally have your body,

that means I have rights over it, too.

And first thing tomorrow,

I'm bringing my stuff here.

Did I ask you to move in?

You don't need to.

And I'm not going to ask you to forget her.

Because I know

that's not happening.

I'm just asking you to take me in.

I'm not going to sleep on the side of the bed she used to sleep on.

I'm not going to sit on her chair.

And I'll avoid all her favorite spots.

You just have to give me some space.

Is that how you win your cases?

By being dramatic?

I'm a frustrated actress.

You'll learn to be dramatic

if you have to fight for every single thing in this life.

Nothing comes easy for me.

I'm not as lucky as others.

They get everything even without a fight.

How is he doing?

His fever's gone down.

Let's just do what the doctor says.

Things are tougher when you have a rare disease like Junior's.

I want to have him take a DNA test

just so we're sure.

For our peace of mind.

I'll just ask the doctor.

Please.

Okay.

How's the baby doing?

He kept on crying. His fever was high.

Have you had lunch?

I'm not hungry.

I'll put this away, then.

Nothing's changed.

I'm still going to treat the baby as my own.

I feel like it's unfair to Noel.

He doesn't need to know.

Do you still love him?

Sometimes I still think of Noel…

but I push him out of my mind.

Because then, I'll think about how I might be cheating on Dennis.

Then I'd think, I've done it before,

what difference does it make now?"

Then I would wonder,

whether I truly love them both or I'm just scared of being alone.

Her husband embezzled all their savings-- including their child's trust fund!

And he pawned the house off, too!

Then he ditches my client after leeching off all her money.

Of course my client filed for separation!

Then you know what happened?

Their relatives actually asked her

if she had stopped to consider what would happen to their children.

"Why didn't she try to save their marriage?"

Screw saving the marriage!

The pressures we put on women, I tell you.

It's a losing case.

They're out of your life.

There's nothing you can do.

They look like a happy family.

You'd just be in the way.

Look at it this way.

You told her to get out, she went with her lover,

now they have a child together.

I'm right here.

How many months have we been together?

So please, stop thinking of her.

Loida, we just saw them by accident.

By accident?

Her presence is in every corner, angle,

and crevice of this damn house.

I may as well be breathing the same air she breathed.

The smell of her fart is probably still here, too.

I'm sorry.

Your child fought bravely, but he couldn't make it.

Excuse me.

If all it takes is a child,

I can give you one, too.

Just give me a chance.

Whatever she can do,

I can do better.

Let me be Alice for you.

My turn.

I'm doing this.

I'm doing this because I need to let you know--

What do you need, Alice?

I want you to know

that wherever he may be right now,

I at least introduced him to you.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I wanted to tell you this a long time ago, but

Dennis and I had him go through a DNA test.

They didn't match.

He was my kid?

All this time, Alice?

Why didn't you tell me?

I'm sorry.

What's his name?

Dennis.

Dennis Jr.

We buried him yesterday.

I'm sorry you never got to meet him.

Screw you.

Hello?

Hello, Alice?

Alice, I want to see my child's grave.

I'll text you the lot site. Just ask the guard to guide you.

Alice, I want you to come with me.

Please.

He looked just like you.

He was a happy baby.

He rarely cried.

Bath time was a breeze.

That was a really shitty thing you did to me, Alice.

I know.

Forgive me, Noel.

You can make it up to me.

Come with me, Alice.

Even for just one night.

I can't get you out of my mind.

I still can't forget you, Alice.

And I know that you still love me.

I have someone else, now.

So do I!

So do I. Alice, can't you see?

But we're both stuck with each other.

If we do this one more time, one last time.

Maybe…

Maybe it'll be easier for us to forget.

What do you think this is?

Just some itch you can scratch?

Let's meet somewhere again.

You said it was a one-time thing.

Come on, Alice.

You know I never meant that.

Tomorrow?

Dennis...

Dennis...

Dennis...

Sorry, sorry.

I'm just a little tired. Had to deal with so much work.

How did your hearing go?

My client won.

As expected.

My client is now able to destroy the life of her ex husband.

She's celebrating right now, I'm sure.

But with these cases,

no one really wins.

Both of them ruined their lives.

Did you change your password?

Huh?

Ah, yes.

There are so many hackers lately.

Why?

No reason. I just noticed.

Did you need something from my phone?

I can give you the password.

No, it's fine.

I just asked.

I think Dennis is catching on.

Why is he snooping around on your phone?

I never did that.

Alice, maybe you're just being paranoid.

Can't you just wait for me to text next time?

Or let me call you.

And maybe it's better for us to meet at a hotel.

Not here. Someone might see us.

Alright. You're the boss.

I see you're wearing it.

Don't ever take it off, okay?

I can't.

I'm only going to wear this when we meet.

So, I'll see you tomorrow?

But this time,

we'll meet at the hotel.

Let's not do this every day.

Why not?

Dennis might notice.

I'm free tomorrow.

Come on.

Please.

Isn't this just another mistake?

What about Loida?

Well…

Loida knows that

I can leave her anytime.

I didn't promise her anything.

That's unfair.

Don't leave her, okay?

What do you want me to do?

I don't know.

Dennis!

I'm home.

I didn't feel like cooking, so here, I just ordered pizza.

Eat up!

One of my interviewees backed out last minute, that's why I got home so late.

What about you? How are things at the farm?

I got something on the stove.

I haven't danced with you in a while.

Sita...

Domeng's wife…

We had to rush her to the hospital.

Turns out something is wrong with her uterus.

It is stage one.

I saw just how worried Domeng was.

I was with him all day.

I felt bad for him.

Of course you know I'm Loida.

I'm Dennis. I'm Alice's husband.

I know Alice is married to someone else.

Oh, right.

To your partner and you're not married to him.

I think I'm going to like you.

Coffee?

I don't need coffee too.

I'm naturally caffeinated.

What about food? Maybe you'd like to order?

You look like you were up all night.

When did you find out?

Just the other day.

Why don't you confront her?

Are you scared?

And you? Why don't you confront him?

He wouldn't admit to it.

Is that why you were gathering evidence?

Taking photos of them?

How would you file a case against them?

They're married. The law's on their side.

All laws have loopholes.

Okay.

Say we file a case, what can we charge them with?

Fornication with one's own spouse.

Cheating on cheaters.

Don't be a coward.

Find out the truth. Confront her.

That's where everything starts

with the truth.

Do it before it's too late.

- Please give them my thanks. - Thanks, ma'am.

Alice...

I paid her extra.

I interviewed her and her husband for my novel.

I'll take that.

Want some coffee?

Something on your mind?

I just want to ask you one thing.

And tell me

the truth.

Even it hurts.

Would you like to...

Would you like us to try for a baby again?

After Junior?

I'm not yet ready

especially after losing Dennis, Jr.

I don't want to lose you.

You won't lose me.

I want to ask a favor.

Please stay away from Alice.

I'm the husband.

That's why I'm pleading with you.

Why don't you plead with Alice?

What do I have to do so you'll stop seeing her?

You made a fool of me then.

You screwed me over.

But you know what?

Now I get it.

It's so clear to me.

It feels good, doesn't it?

It feels good to sneak around.

Those stolen moments

that giddy suspense

that someone might walk in on you.

Who knew it was so easy to commit a sin?

All it takes is one step.

You and I,

we're no different from each other.

We try to be good people,

but there isn't a good person in this goddamn world.

That.

That's what I learned from the two of you.

That people

people eventually cheat.

Alice.

Let's talk or I'll make a scene.

What would you like?

Their coffee here is good.

Although, I don't drink coffee.

I'm Loida.

I know.

I'm a lawyer.

I'm sure by now you know why I want to talk to you.

You'll ask me to stop seeing Noel.

I'm sorry.

Sorry because you won't do it for me

or sorry because you cheated on Noel first,

and now you're cheating on Dennis?

I'm not your client

so you don't have to assume that tone with me.

Especially if you're the one

asking for a favor.

Let's not be fake with each other. We're rivals.

Don't lecture me about how to talk to you.

Are you going to stop seeing Noel or not?

- Are you ready to make your order? - Later.

I feel cheap having to say this,

but does nothing satisfy you?

You already have Dennis, and you still want Noel.

Don't you think you're being too much of a slut?

I find it cheaper that someone has to spell it out for you

Noel doesn't love you anymore.

Love isn't everything.

I love Noel.

And you also love Dennis.

Yes.

You love both of them?

That's right.

You greedy bitch.

Ma'am, here's your bill.

She will pay.

You spoke to Alice?

Now they both know that we know.

Yes.

You're the only one who can't catch up.

Aren't you going to do anything?

What am I going to do?

You know this is why I don't like male clients.

All bark, no bite.

If you were my client,

it would be the first time I'd lose a case.

Sometimes I think about the two of them,

together in a hotel.

I can imagine all the things they could be doing with each other.

Don't tell me you never think of what they do when they're together.

No.

Don't you feel the slightest desire to get even?

That's the next round in a battle.

If you're sure you can't win, you get even.

Do you want to get even?

What am I supposed to do?

Let's have sex.

Do unto others what others do unto you.

Let's hurt them, too.

Someone may be looking.

So if no one is looking

are we free to do anything?

When did you do it?

Before I came here.

Aren't you going to ask where?

What time? Why?

If I enjoyed it?

Did you enjoy?

Yes.

I enjoyed it.

Did I hurt you?

I told you I had sex with Loida.

I heard you.

Did I hurt you?

Good.

At least you enjoyed.

I'm happy because it made you happy, Loida.

But I know that I have no right…

I feel so guilty. I shouldn't have done it.

This is my fault, Dennis.

Noel and I.

Screw you!

You've been so kind to me.

I think it's time for us to split up.

No, no!

We don't know where the pest came from

but the whole farm's infested.

If we don't do something about it soon, we'll lose the farm.

My God. Do everything you can, Domeng.

Whatever the cost.

My parents wouldn't want us to lose this farm.

Of course, sir.

Domeng, have you seen Alice?

Yes, she left for Manila.

See you, sir.

Hi. Noel?

The four of us need to talk. We need to fix this.

Oh, hi.

Come in.

Feel at home.

What would you like to drink?

Anything.

Noel! You're home.

Noel, this is Dennis.

Dennis, this is Noel.

We've met.

Wine or beer?

I requested for this meeting because I want all four of us to weigh in

on what we should do.

And I want to apologize to all of you as well.

I hurt all of you.

- I'm sorry, too-- - I have a fault in this, too.

Especially to you, Loida.

Right!

That's why you can't just leave me.

Loida…

May I speak first?

I know that out of everyone here,

I am the only one

no one wants.

So I'd like to stick up for myself.

I've made peace with the fact that I'm nothing but a rebound.

That you're still in love with her.

But we spent moments together,

and I did love you.

All who loves earns a right.

Even the ones who don't get loved back.

Loida's right.

It's me and Alice who are living together now.

I have earned the right.

What are you talking about? You're just her lover.

- Aren't you her lover, too? - We're married!

- Only on paper. - We have a son.

- Did you even see him? - You stole them away from me!

Like what you're doing right now?

Both of you made a fool of me. Do you know how painful that is?

Yes! We did the same thing to him first.

Does that give him reason to get back at us?

Like what the two of you are doing right now?

Didn't you and Loida get your revenge?

- That was different! - That was different!

It meant nothing!

You're saying if it's just sex without meaning then it's okay?

- Yes, because that's different! - Don't raise your voice at my wife!

Let's bring everything back to the way it was…

just the two of us.

We can have a child again.

Alice.

What do you want from me Noel?

I've been your wife.

I've been your mistress.

Who am I to you?

I'm willing to let you go back to him

as long as we still get to see each other,

like before.

Truth be told, I could file a case against you both.

Bigamy.

But I won't do that,

because I'm not that kind of person.

All I want is to put things back to the way they should be.

Our rights should be respected.

What about Loida's rights?

You used her.

I admit to that. Yes.

Actually I don't smoke.

You're agreeing to stay with Noel?

Even if he loves someone else?

Even after he wronged you?

Yes.

It hurts to get cheated on.

But it hurts more to be left behind.

Do you need anything?

No, I'm okay.

I'll just go to the bathroom.

I'll go with you.

I know my way. Thanks.

I'll go with you anyway.

We didn't change anything here in the house.

Everything's still the same as…

when you were living here.

I noticed. Thank you.

Hey look.

I heard what happened to you and I'm sorry.

It was a good thing Noel got there in time.

No offense meant but for what it's worth

do you think it's worth losing one's life for a man?

Must there always be a measure for everything?

Thanks for letting me join this meeting.

I'll go to the bathroom.

Of course. I'll get back to them.

I will make the decision.

So we can end this.

After all, it was me who started it.

They say that when you wake up in the morning

you should to try to keep your eyes closed for as long as possible

before opening them.

That way, you'll see images of your future in the spaces

between opening and closing your eyes.

I've tried it so many times, but saw nothing.

But it's alright. It's alright.

Hello?

Yes, I'm excited.

But I just want a quick book launch. No fuss.

Yes, yes. My flight is tomorrow.

Bye.

So. Do you intend to stay here in the Philippines for good?

No, no. I still have two years of residency left in New York.

I'm just here for my book launch.

I see. Interesting.

Sorry. I think I just saw an acquaintance. Would you excuse me?

No worries. Take your time dear.

Hi!

Alice?

I almost didn’t recognize you!

I got a haircut.

I heard about your novel. Congratulations!

Thanks!

How's Noel?

I haven't heard from either of them.

Me too. I've actually been avoiding Facebook.

- Do you want to join me for coffee? - No, it's alright. I'm here with someone,

We're still waiting for others to start the meeting.

Hey, it's...

really nice to see you again, Loida.

It's nice to see you too Alice.

Can I give you my number?

Sure! Here.

Just in case. Call me if you need to talk.

Thank you Alice.

So. Going back. How do you want to do this?

Hi!

Oh, hello!

How was your hearing?

I thought I'd have a hard time

because it's my first time handling a male client.

But it went well.

But why did your client sue?

His wife beats him up to a pulp.

He has cuts on his arms, his stomach…

he has bumps on his back and nape.

I can't believe they lasted five years.

I'm sorry.

That isn't all of it.

Please make sure to follow up with Domeng

the delivery to Lito.

Okay sir.

Don't forget to separate the ripe from the unripe ones.

Yes sir.

The unripe bunch is ready to go.

You're here early.

Traffic was a breeze. And, I got the dressing that you asked for.

- Let me help you. - No. It's okay.

- I'll go ahead and prepare your salad? - Okay.

I thought you said no personal questions?

According to your novel, all kinds of love is a form of obsession.

So my question is how is your love life?

Sorry, will you excuse me?

Okay sure.

Hello.

Loida.

Okay.

Yes.

See you.

So are you ready to answer my question?

Sorry. What was your question?

Your love life at present?

Ah yes.

For the entire year that I was at New York and even now,

I am at what you may call a...

limbo state as far as love is concerned.

Like,

you're just in between being awake and being asleep.

I'm not exactly sure where I am.

I've tried some relationships while here, and in New York, but...

none of them ever lasted.

There's always something missing.

So there's your answer.

I don't have a love life right now.