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Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to you!

- Make a wish. - Blow.

Yay!

Thank you, guys!

Thank you, guys and...

You all made my 18th birthday special.

And... Of course it’s special...

Jericho is here.

Hey, don’t be like that. Jericho and I are just friends.

Right, Jericho?

Uh, yeah.

Told you so. But seriously, thank you all so much.

You’re all like family to me.

Alright, let’s eat!

- Let's eat! - Come on!

Come on, Let’s eat.

- Happy Birthday, Mira. - Thank you!

- Thank you so much! - Happy birthday.

Oh, thank you Auntie!

Please, go ahead and eat. Here you go.

Go! Take it home with you.

This too, Auntie?

Go ahead, it’s good.

Here you go.

Go on, take it with you.

Oh shit, Bricks.

Mira.

Do you want me to get you some food?

No, it’s okay. I can get it myself.

Besides, you’re a guest here too.

Come on.

Just eat.

Have you seen Lilian?

Huh? I don’t know.

She was just here earlier, wasn’t she?

Okay, I’ll just go look for her.

Just keep eating, okay?

Bricks.

Be quiet. Someone might hear us.

Shit, Bricks!

Mira.

They said you were looking for me.

I saw you two over there earlier. You and Bricks were doing something.

Oh, that?

Sorry you had to see that.

Lilian, you’re still too young for that kind of thing.

What are you talking about?

I’m older than you. I turned 18 before you did.

You know, once you’re 18,

you can do things you couldn’t do before.

Like what you saw.

You should try it.

It feels good.

And Bricks and I?

We’ve done that so many times.

And... Bricks isn’t the only one.

There have been plenty of others.

I don’t think I can do that.

Well, there’s nothing I can do about that.

All I’m saying is,

you’re legally allowed to do it now.

Like all those things you couldn’t do before

but want to do now.

Like what?

I don’t know.

You’re so innocent.

What if you got a tattoo?

Look at this.

Do you like it?

Doesn’t it hurt?

It does.

But...

It’s like sex.

It hurts at first,

but you’ll end up enjoying it.

Okay, let’s eat.

Mira.

Mom, you’re home.

Sorry I couldn’t make it to your birthday celebration.

My boss wouldn’t let me leave work early.

There was an event at the office today.

It’s okay, Mom. I understand.

Besides, the celebration was fun anyway.

All my closest friends were there. Thanks for the birthday, Mom!

You’re welcome, Mira.

I’m sorry, okay?

Your debut wasn’t that grand.

It’s okay, Mom. I understand.

Besides, I know you’ve been raising me all by yourself.

Oh, by the way. There’s something I wanted to ask you.

What is it?

Can I get a tattoo?

I’m legally an adult now, anyway.

I want one like yours, so we’ll match.

No. You cannot.

Why not?

You’ll only ruin your life.

A tattoo is permanent.

Once you regret it,

it doesn’t just disappear.

Then I’ll get a tattoo I won’t regret.

Mira. Don’t be stubborn, okay?

I said no, and that’s final.

Then why can my friends get tattoos?

You can get one, but I can’t?

Just listen to me, okay?

Come on.

Go to sleep now.

Happy birthday.

You’re really good with that needle, huh?

That’s not the only thing I’m good at.

- You like that? - Yeah.

- Shit! - There?

- Yes. - There...

- You like that? - So much.

This is what you wanted, right?

- You want more? - Fuck me hard.

Ah, shit.

Excuse me!

Two ice candies, please.

Thank you!

I have something to show you. Look.

Pretty, right?

I’m so jealous.

I told you.

You should get a tattoo already.

Come on.

I’ll give you the address of the place where I get my tattoos done.

But Mom won’t let me.

Why do you even have to ask her?

She won’t even know if you get a tattoo.

You know,

as long as I’m still dependent on my mom,

I can’t disobey her.

Unless...

She doesn’t find out.

What do you mean?

Why don’t you get a tattoo somewhere hidden?

So she won’t see it.

Let me see.

Pretty, right?

Hi, miss. Are you getting a tattoo?

Yes.

Are you Rodel?

Yes, that’s me.

I’m actually known as the legendary master needler around here.

My clients say...

I’m really good with the needle.

You know...

You look familiar. What’s your name?

Mira.

Mira?

Almira Guzman?

Yes. How did you know my full name?

Well, look at that.

You don’t know me, but...

I was a close friend of...

your father, Gregorio Guzman. Your late father.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you before.

It’s a long story.

Things didn’t exactly go well between me and your parents.

So...

Don’t tell Mercy that we met, okay?

You know, you look exactly like your mother.

That’s what people say.

Just call me “Ninong” [godfather].

You’re getting a tattoo?

Yes.

Does your mom know about this?

No.

That’s why I want to get it somewhere hidden.

I just want to experience it.

Are you sure about this?

Yes, I’m sure.

Where do you want to get it?

Here.

Are you sure? It hurts a little there.

Especially since it’s your first time.

- Really? - Yes.

But...

How about this...

We’ll take it little by little, nice and slow, until I’m done tattooing you.

Is that okay with you?

Yes, But wait, how much is it?

Don’t worry about it.

I’ll just give it to you as a gift.

Come on, come inside.

Here, sit down.

I’ll just prepare this.

Here.

Pick whichever one you like.

Okay.

This one.

Alright.

Okay then, just relax.

Let me see.

Ow!

It hurts.

It hurts, Ninong.

Just bear with the pain.

You’ll get used to it.

It really hurts.

Don’t move around too much.

Just relax. I’ll take care of you.

The outline is done.

We’ll do the shading next session.

Looks like you have a low pain tolerance.

Wait.

I’ll make it feel better.

Ninong, what are you doing?

Sorry.

Go ahead. Just keep going.

Mira.

Why did you come home so late? Where have you been?

We just got carried away hanging out with Lilian and the others.

Sorry, Mom.

Alright. Go to sleep.

It hurts.

Just bear with it for now.

Wait.

Don’t worry. I’ll make it feel better.

Oh!

Mira.

I thought you weren’t coming back.

Now why would I do that?

We still have something to finish.

Alright.

Let’s do the shading.

Mira?

- Did you get a tattoo? - Yes.

But don’t tell Mom, okay?

She doesn’t know about it.

- Do you want me to walk you home? - No, it’s okay.

I can get home on my own.

I’ll go ahead. Bye!

Hi Auntie!

We’re going out with Mira today. Is she dressed already?

Oh, she’s still getting dressed.

Come on, come inside for now.

Come, come inside.

Have a seat over there.

Would you like some Juice? Coffee?

No, thanks, Auntie.

We don’t want to trouble you.

We’ll just wait for Mira.

Alright then.

Wait, Lilian, Jericho.

There’s something I want to ask you.

Can you tell me the truth?

What is it, Auntie?

It’s about Mira.

I feel like something’s been different with her lately.

Like she’s hiding something from me.

Do you know anything about it?

Not that I know of.

What about you, Jericho?

To tell you the truth, Auntie...

There’s something you should know.

What is it?

She wants to find a job.

She wants to become a working student.

Why did you tell Mom right away, Jericho?

Why did you feel like you had to hide it from me?

Mom, I knew you wouldn’t let me.

And I just want to help pay for my tuition.

Especially now

that nursing tuition is so expensive.

You don’t have to worry about that.

I’ve already set aside money for your education.

You don’t need to be a working student, okay?

Thank you, Mom.

Alright, you go on ahead so you can get home early. Okay?

We’ll go ahead, Auntie.

Take care, okay?

Wait, I’ll just buy us some refreshments.

Mira.

Tell me the truth.

You got a tattoo, didn’t you?

Yes. It’s not even finished yet.

I have one more session.

I had it done here.

Jericho caught you at the tattoo shop, apparently.

So? Did he “needle” you too?

You know, that’s okay.

Because almost every girl who becomes his client

ends up getting “needled” by him.

That’s why they call him the “Master Needler”.

But...

Don’t get too obsessed with him, okay?

He’s fun to be around, that tattoo artist,

but he’s not someone you should get serious with.

Hey, what are you guys talking about?

Oh nothing.

Thank you.

- Let’s go. - Thank you.

Shit.

- It’s all yours. - This is mine.

It’s all yours.

It’s mine!

This is all mine.

Mercy.

Rodel.

Rodel.

Harder, Rodel.

I love you.

I love you too, Ninong.

Mira?

Mira!

Mira.

Where is that girl?

Do you know what time it is?

Where have you been?

We were just working on a project, Mom.

A project? At this hour?

Who do you think you’re fooling?

Then why did you ask if you weren’t going to believe me anyway?

Well...

You’re starting to talk back to me now.

From now on,

you’re not allowed to go out anymore.

After school, you come straight home.

If you disobey me, I’ll take away your allowance.

You know, I wish it had been you who died instead.

And Dad had lived.

Because Dad would let me do whatever I wanted.

Mira, come on. Let’s have breakfast.

I’m not hungry. I’ll go ahead.

What’s wrong with you, Mira?

Why are you suddenly being so disrespectful, huh?

What, Mom?

I’m not a kid anymore.

You can’t keep telling me what I can and can’t do.

How dare you.

After everything I’ve done for you?

I raised you all by myself after your father died.

And this is how you talk back to me?

Where did you learn to talk like that?

This is all your fault.

If you hadn’t been so strict with me,

I wouldn’t have been forced to explore all sorts of things.

Mira!

Come on, Let’s go to class together.

You go ahead. I still have somewhere to go.

What? You might be late.

Come on. I’ll pay for the fare.

Oh come on, Jericho!

You’re so annoying.

You’re not my boyfriend, okay? And you never will be.

Can you just stop bothering me?

Mira!

You miss it, right?

You want it like this, right?

So tight!

Jericho?

Mira.

What are you doing here?

Why are you doing that to yourself, Mira?

I’ve been waiting for you for so long.

And you’re just going to give yourself to that guy?

He loves me.

And I love him too.

Love?

I’m sure that tattoo artist has plenty of girls he’s stringing along.

And you’re just one of them!

That’s none of your business.

Can you just stop?

How many times have I told you we’re just friends?

But if you still won’t stop, then maybe I won’t even...

consider you my friend.

- Auntie Mercy. - Jericho.

Mira isn’t here. She already went to school.

I actually came here to see you.

There’s something you need to know about Mira.

Mira, we need to talk.

What is it this time?

I know about the guy you’re seeing.

Jericho told me everything.

So what if you know?

I’m old enough now.

I can have sex with whoever I want.

So what?

What difference does it make if you already know?

Huh?

You want to kick me out?

Fine! That’s even better.

So Rodel and I can be together.

Mira.

You really have some nerve!

You actually went and told my mom.

What do you think you proved by doing that?

Mira, I’m just worried about you.

I don’t need your concern.

Can you just stop, Jericho?

Just leave me alone!

Don’t act like you’re my boyfriend!

Mira...

Choose me.

Don’t you ever come near me again.

I’m still willing to wait for you, Mira.

Oh!

Mercy.

You?

You’re the “Rodel” my daughter’s been seeing?

Mercy.

Forgive me.

You bastard, Rodel.

Of all the women you could’ve been with,

you chose your goddaughter?

Mercy, I’m sorry.

I couldn’t control myself.

She reminds me of you.

Stay away from my daughter.

Mercy.

I’ve waited so long to see you again.

Enough, Rodel.

We made a mistake before.

Johnny died when he found out about us.

We can’t do this again.

But...

we love each other, don’t we?

If your parents hadn’t forced you to leave me

and marry Johnny...

Rodel, enough.

Let’s not bring up the past.

Mercy.

You’re still the one I want.

You’re still the one I want to be with.

You’re still the one I think about.

Mercy.

Do you want to go in the room?

Mercy.

This can’t happen again.

Mercy.

Rodel, we can’t.

That’s not true.

Wow!

Mira.

So that’s why you kept trying to separate us.

You’re the one who wanted to flirt with him.

You’re wrong, Mira.

You said you loved me.

Why did you make a fool out of me?

Mira.

Your mother and I have a past.

We’ve loved each other for a long time.

Really?

So that’s why you enjoyed fucking me so much.

You were thinking about my mother.

Was I just a rebound?

It was my mother you really wanted to fuck?

Mira, that’s enough.

You stop!

You act like you’re so innocent.

You’d lecture me like you’re some saint.

But you’re a snake!

You’re going too far!

You’re a snake!

Mira, that’s enough! Stop it! That’s enough!

Go away!

- Mira! - Mira, stop!

That’s enough, Mira!

Enough already, Mira.

You bastards.

Mira!

Stay away from me and my daughter!

Mira!

You bastards!

Traitors!

Bastards!

Mira, don’t!

Mom, I just want to die! Let go of that!

Enough!

Mira...

Mira, forgive me.

Please, enough.

Mira.

I love you so much, my daughter.

Please forgive me.

I didn't think you'd ever meet Rodel.

I stayed away from Rodel for a long time

because I chose you.

Because I knew you didn’t want him.

You didn’t want anyone to replace your father in my life.

That’s enough. I love you so much.

I can’t lose you from my life.

Please.

You know Mom loves you so much, right?

- All good. - Yeah.

- Thank you so much. - Anytime.

Just like old times, man.

Thank you!

I’m sorry, Mira, if I hurt you.

You don’t have to apologize for anything.

I’d be stupid to think this relationship could still go anywhere.

Do you really love Mom?

Yes.

I love your mother.

I’m leaving her to you.

Please take care of her.

What...

do you mean?

Are you sure about your decision, Mira?

Mira, get up—

Dear Mom,

By the time you read this, I may already be gone...

away from our place.

I’ve decided. I want to live on my own.

I know you love me more than anything,

and I love you just as much.

But I think I need to learn

how to stand on my own feet.

And I know I’ll only keep you

from being truly happy.

I know you’ll always choose me

over your own happiness.

So I’ve decided to move away.

It’s time for you to choose yourself.

Don’t worry about me.

I’ll be okay.

Someday, when our wounds have healed,

we’ll see each other again.

Ah, shit.