Original subtitles

-[Lia] Where are you? -[Philip] Just a bit more.

Are we there yet?

Happy anniversary, love!

[Lia laughs]

Happy anniversary, love.

I can't believe we've been together for a year.

Yes, I've been crazy about you for a year.

And you've been fooling me for a year.

It's so beautiful here, love.

You're ten thousand times more beautiful than all of this.

Really?

-You're still in love with me? -Yes.

-Until now? -Yes! Yes! Yes!

[Philip sighs]

You're still as beautiful as that time I saw you again.

[soft music playing]

Dude.

[indistinct chatter]

That's right, Lia.

If you'd been my high school teacher,

I'd have perfect attendance and probably become valedictorian.

Hey! Stop bugging Lia.

Being a teacher is an honorable job.

And you know what?

We should actually be thanking them for their service to Cebu.

Did you get that from New York?

Or are you training for the elections?

Come on!

Aren't you used to Philip always coming to Lia's rescue

ever since high school?

-True! -Philip, you'll not deny it.

You like Lia, right?

[both] That's true.

Okay, guys.

I won't deny it.

[friends teasing]

To be honest, I still do.

[chuckles]

Good thing I joined Dad here today.

Can I invite you for dinner tonight?

Seriously?

What if I say no?

Then I'll just come back tomorrow.

Then the next day and the day after that,

until you say yes.

I'm sorry, Mom. It's been a while since I last visited.

You know what, Mother?

So much is happening in Lia's life. It's crazy!

Tell your mom about the prince charming trying to woo you.

Oh, you.

She probably hasn't moved on from you-know-who.

[shushes]

I've already moved on.

So why did you snub the guy yesterday?

You know why.

He's a Cordero.

Don't you hate it when people judge you?

Why don't you try to get to know him first?

[grunts] Hey, you!

Hi.

Sorry if I offended you last time.

And since we're not in school, maybe I can…

-Hi, Philip! -Hi!

…invite you for a date?

Sorry. Not interested.

I don't date.

Hmm.

Heartbreak?

I know that feeling.

Eventually, you're gonna realize that he's not worth it

and thinking about him is a waste of time.

But you know, that's okay. Because look at this.

Life is so beautiful!

Why should it be stopping you from loving again?

Look at the view. It's…

-[Philip screams] -[Lia exclaims]

[chuckles]

You're crazy!

So, is it a date?

Come here.

Philip Cordero?

They should've made it Mr. and Mrs. Cordero instead.

Sounds good, right?

[laughs]

-I'm sorry. -I have an idea.

Let's put this here, so you can stop blabbering.

Is it because you're tempted to kiss me?

Philip!

[Lia clears throat]

Thank you.

We're almost done. Where is she?

Is Lia still coming?

She's on her way. She just took her grandma to the hospital.

Are you really sure about this girl?

What do you mean, Mom?

Lia's all right.

She's smart. She's beautiful.

That's it?

You've brought nicer women here before.

Like Eunice, for example.

I knew it.

You know, Mom's right.

You can do better.

And do you know the father?

Damn!

It's crazy!

Philip,

what do you even see in her?

Well, unlike most people here,

she believes in me.

Lia, just hear me out for three minutes. Please.

[Lia shushes]

Philip, please. It's okay.

Let's not push it.

It's too complicated.

I know it is. And I don't know what else we'll face after this.

But one thing's for sure, okay?

One thing's for sure. I'm madly in love with you.

And if you'll have me,

I will do everything I can to protect you.

I will fix this.

I'll make this work.

I just need you to be there with me.

I love you, Lia.

["Tagpuan" by Moira Dela Torre playing]

I love you, too.

Love…

All my life…

I've been unsure.

I've been running away from almost everything in my life.

But now, I'm certain.

I'm certain that I want to see a future with you.

Will you hold my hand and say yes to a life with me?

Love…

Will you marry me?

["Tagpuan" continues playing]

Yes!

Ten thousand times, yes.

[gasps]

Yes.

[Lia giggling]

["Tagpuan" continues playing]

[music stops]

This could be the perfect place for your prenup shoot.

Why here?

Well, because of the story behind it.

This shrine was built as a testament of a man's love for his wife.

And they were actually married for 53 years.

They say the architectural design

was made to withstand the test of time.

Just like their love.

Romantic, right?

For him to build a temple for her?

He must have been overcompensating for his sins.

Love, everyone has secrets.

We don't know what they went through.

[fountain flowing]

Wait a second…

So you have secrets, too?

Tell me, what are you hiding?

I won't tell.

Because if I do, you might stop loving me.

Hmmm.

We'll see.

[laughs]

[TV host] Good morning, Cebu!

Today is going to be a very special day

because we have a beautiful couple here with us

whom the Cebuanos love to keep up with.

Not just because they're beautiful, but because their fairytale wedding

is about to happen in just a few months!

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome

the most sought-after bachelor of Cebu

and the lovely bride-to-be who caught his heart,

Mr. Philip Cordero and Ms. Lia Marquez.

Lia, you look stunning.

How are the wedding preparations?

Everything happened so fast, right?

You guys only met a year ago?

We've known each other since high school.

But we reconnected during our high school reunion last year.

So, why rush? Right?

Is it because you're campaigning, Philip?

No, no, no.

Of course, it's not about the campaign.

You know, I'm truly in love with Lia and…

When you meet someone…

and you fall in love with them, you know when they're the one.

So, what's the point of waiting?

[Lia chuckles lightly]

You know, especially now, there are rumors…

that maybe the Corderos' time is up?

I'm sure you know about those stories.

They say that the new administration

should be someone new and fresh.

Well…

That's their opinion.

And yes, they're right.

It's time for a younger Cordero.

[Lia and Philip sigh]

Love, I looked stupid earlier.

No, you did not!

Give that to me. You have a year to make up for it.

The election is still a year away, okay?

Stop being so negative.

Okay.

I was the one who looked stupid earlier.

I was so nervous. My armpits were sweating.

You put tissues on your armpits?

-They don't stink. Here, smell it. -They're so wet!

Put that away from me!

I was nervous, okay? It was my first time on TV!

These tissues saved the day.

You really make everything better for me.

-Really? -That's why I love you so much.

[giggling]

Even with these wet armpits?

-Yours are wet too! -Just a bit.

Your armpits are wet!

Love!

[laughs]

You're naughty!

We could've avoided this if they only fixed that bridge.

It's causing so much trouble!

Dude, what happened?

A truck broke down.

-Have you reported this? -Not yet.

I'll do it.

[indistinct chatter]

It's perfect.

I agree. You look stunning, Miss Lia.

You know, actually,

that wedding gown is probably my best creation ever.

Specially made for the wedding of the century.

The materials I used came from Europe.

What do you think, ma'am?

Anton…

That gown…

Is that the one we chose?

Something is off.

I don't know. It must be the train.

But it's lovely.

Is that the one on the sketch?

Sketch?

This is what's on the sketch.

This is what I wanted.

Actually, this is even better than what I imagined.

-Thank you. -Thank you, darling.

Well, anyway Joanna, we still have time, right?

In case we want to tweak something. I don't know.

If it doesn't match, let's not force it.

I was thinking of lending you

my custom-made Oscar de la Renta wedding gown from Paris.

But then I thought, it won't fit you.

Of course, I was slimmer then.

Don't worry, ma'am.

Anton and I will review the original sketches.

Yes. Please do.

I'll go ahead.

-Thank you. -Okay, dear.

Bye.

Lia!

I told my stylist to bring you new clothes before the wedding.

Thank you.

I have to go.

Wait. Are you excited?

About the wedding?

Of course.

Good.

I wanted to ask you this.

What is it about Philip that you liked?

I know I never got the chance to ask, so indulge me.

Wasn't him being a Cordero a factor?

Well…

He is the most genuine person I know.

And honestly,

if he weren't a Cordero, I would've liked him more.

[chuckles, smooches]

You're funny.

I'll see you, Lia.

[mellow music playing]

Well, how long can he keep that up?

I cannot say, but I wouldn't be here if I wasn't worried.

So what should we do, Michelle?

Michelle, what happened?

For the first time, Gonzales is leading the polls

because of the school he's building.

We need to know our next move or else, it's a landslide win.

Why can't we just go viral on the campaigns?

To be more visible.

Just like the interview.

Their interview was a disaster.

Look at the optics.

They were stiff.

She looked like his aunt.

They weren't looking at each other.

They didn't even look like they were in love!

Cut us some slack, Michelle.

You know we're not used to it.

Well, that's exactly the point, Philip.

We are not selling reality. We are selling the dream!

You, together, can provide an aspiration.

You are the fairytale, the rom-com of politics.

The prince who fell in love with a simple girl from Cebu.

Well, that's the truth.

Then make me believe it.

We all know that will not be enough.

The only sure way to win is to destroy the competition.

But, Dad--

I agree with your father, Philip.

Gonzales will take all of this away from us.

[snaps her fingers] Just like that.

I can't let that happen. We just can't let that happen.

Well, I'm sorry, but I promised that I would fight fair.

I won't destroy someone just to win.

I'm the one running.

I will do things the way I want to.

Until now, you're still stubborn.

If only Andrew did not die in that accident.

Well, he's gone! My brother's dead!

That's why I'm stuck in this situation!

What if we fix the bridge?

Wow. That's a groundbreaking idea, dear.

Have you fixed a bridge before, Lia?

Do you know how much that bridge would cost?

270 million.

One million per meter.

That's why we shelved the construction in the first place.

I'm sorry.

I just know it's a huge inconvenience for the people of Cebu.

If we have it fixed,

it will make their lives better.

They'll vote for Philip.

If we could get funds for it.

We could have sponsors.

High-privileged ones.

In return, we could have their names written on the bridge.

And their contributions will be immortalized forever.

That's not a bad idea.

And I'm sure a lot of people would want their names on that bridge.

They will compete against each other

to see how much money they can put on that bridge.

The only problem now is…

Where do we find an engineering firm

who's going to be able to do this in a few months' time?

[indistinct chatter]

Mom!

Thanks, Mom.

[over P.A.] Paging the supervisor of the meat section.

Please proceed to the customer service area.

Lia, my daughter.

How are you doing?

I'm good.

I saw on TV that you're getting married.

Can I attend your wedding?

I'll stay in the back.

I just want to see you.

-Ma! -[Lia mumbles]

I already got what you asked for.

Is he your boyfriend?

[laughs] No.

-This is Nico, Jomar's son. -Hi.

-Get some cabbage. -Okay, Mom.

He lives with us.

He's like my own child.

Your own child?

Your own child.

I have to go.

Grandma.

Lia.

So, you're resigning?

Yes, Philip's going through a lot. He needs me.

Is that why he asked you to stop teaching?

I see he's already deciding for you.

It's my decision.

That's why I don't want to attend your wedding.

Because a Cordero will just ruin your life.

My goodness.

He'll ruin my life?

He's a good man. He's not like the other Corderos.

They're all the same.

They're all corrupt crooks who think highly of themselves.

Is that what you think of me?

That every man I love will just end up hurting me?

Is this about--

It's about my father.

The man who also betrayed your daughter.

Philip's not that kind of guy. That's why I'm marrying him.

[Lia's grandmother groans]

[Lia sighs]

[indistinct chatter]

Great news!

I just got off the phone with a Dubai-based engineering firm

that set up a satellite office in Lahug.

And they just said yes to their first client.

This is it!

See?

Michelle, thank you.

Thank you.

This way, sir.

Excuse me, Sir Philip.

Sir Philip!

Hi!

Arvin Enriquez, engineering consultant for BME.

Philip Cordero. And this is my fiancée, Lia Marquez.

-Hi! Pleased to meet you. -Nice to meet you.

By the way, thank you so much for accepting the project.

Oh, sorry. Excuse me.

Honestly, I was also surprised.

Our senior engineer insisted on this project.

He's also from Cebu.

Really? He's Cebuano? Good. We can thank him personally.

Oh, maybe you know him. His name is Wado.

Eduardo Dela Costa.

He told me he's here.

Wait, I'll call him.

Speak of the devil. He's here.

-Hey, dude! -Dude!

This is Mr. Cordero.

Mayor.

Not yet.

Not yet but soon-to-be, right?

I'm Engineer Dela Costa.

You can just call me Philip.

Okay, Philip.

Lia.

Hi.

It's nice to see you.

Thank you for meeting with us.

So, Engineer, I've seen your credentials and…

You're well-established in your profession.

Thank you.

I'm just curious.

Why come back to Cebu?

Well, Philip…

It's simple.

I wanna get back what I lost.

You see,

I've been away for many years, and…

This is my home. I want to give back.

That's why we set up shop right here in Cebu.

But how can we be sure you can deliver?

Can you commit?

Given the deadline?

Can we commit?

Yes, we can, Lia. I'll be honest with you,

we have projects all over the world.

But like I said earlier, I want to give back.

So, you can say that this project is

special to me.

Just like it is for you,

Mayor.

[ominous music playing]

No. The bridge is happening.

It's not.

Listen to me, Philip.

You're unwinnable as it is.

Let's be honest here.

Who's going to vote for the son of a corrupt mayor

who just replaced his dead brother?

This bridge is your only chance for the people to love you.

And we're going to stop it because

the engineer is Lia's ex?

Michelle.

Tell me, Lia.

Do you want to get back together with him?

-Michelle! -Aren't you two in love?

Aren't you going to get married? Unless…

[chuckles]

For crying out loud, Philip.

You are the legacy.

You are the prince. You are the future of Cebu!

Now you're insecure because of some engineer?

Frankly, I don't care about your issues in life.

I don't even care about that stupid bridge.

But…

I have an election to win.

Now, let's get all our shit together

and make you mayor.

Brother, this should have been you.

We can still fix this, okay?

No, we can't.

I know how this would end.

Dad will find out, then he'll get mad.

And I'll disappoint him again.

I'm the son who keeps failing his father.

Story of my life.

Then let's push through with…

No.

And make you work with your ex?

-So? -No.

[tuts] Love,

are you jealous?

-Me? -You're jealous?

-Of course not! I'm way better-looking. -Are you jealous?

-I look better than him. -Of course, you are!

[Lia laughs]

And not just that.

You're the one I love,

not him.

Love,

you have nothing to worry about, okay?

Okay?

Now,

do you really want to win?

[soft music playing]

-Miss Lia. -Hi.

-I'm sorry I'm late. -Hi.

-Is there a problem? -No.

Tin-tin, are we good?

Yes, sir. The table's ready.

-Thank you. -This way, sir.

There's an office emergency.

Okay.

Excuse me.

[indistinct chatter]

Red suits you.

I only came here for one reason.

We want you to take on the project.

We want the project to succeed,

but we can only do that if we remain professional.

I'm glad this bridge is important to you.

I'm doing this for the people.

For the people?

You wanna know why I'm doing this?

Because that bridge is where I proposed to the one I wanted to marry.

The woman you cheated on?

The one you betrayed

when you had sex with another woman in Dubai?

That's why I'm fixing it.

It's already broken.

-But you still want to fix it, right? -Yes, the bridge.

That's the only thing you can ever fix.

Thank you very much!

Okay.

Okay, Philip.

It's your big day.

And you have to focus.

I need to focus.

Love?

Love!

Come, let me fix that.

I'm ready. Just a bit nervous.

Don't be. You can do it!

Don't be nervous, okay?

-There you go. Still nervous? -A little bit.

Ah! I'm ready!

-I'm confident. Let's go! -Come on!

Let's all welcome Mayor Ernesto Cordero and family!

How are you doing, my beloved Cebuanos?

[cheering and applause]

We want to give you what you need.

So one of my family's projects

is the construction of the wrecked bridge.

We know how difficult it has been after the earthquake.

But,

with the help of our friends and supporters,

I am very proud to say that the bridge is now under construction.

[audience] Long live Philip!

Thank you very much for your unwavering support.

Long live the mayor!

Cordero! Cordero! Cordero!

Ma'am, I'll take your picture.

Hi.

Love, are you okay?

See? I told you.

Looks like your feedback on social media is positive.

That's good.

Hi, bitch!

How are you?

I'm good.

You look so tired. That's not good for the wedding.

Don't worry, I'll message you my moisturizer.

It will do wonders to your face, I promise.

I'm sorry, Lia.

I just heard from Michelle that exes are invited.

I hope you don't mind I invited Philip's.

I'll see you inside.

Come. Let's go, Eunice.

Love, are you okay?

I am. I'll be back, okay?

Okay. I'll wait for you.

-Just a second. -Okay.

[chattering in distance]

Congratulations.

Thanks, man.

I told you, you have my support.

You know what?

I was wrong about you.

What do you mean?

I thought you were just here to get Lia back.

[laughs] I'm kidding, man.

Well, you're not married yet.

So it's not too late.

Relax, I'm kidding.

Hey, Dylan!

It's Daddy. You miss me?

I miss you. How are you?

Fine.

That's good.

Wado, we have to go. We're visiting Randy's dad.

Can you just call again tomorrow?

Hey! What's up, man?

Hey, Randy.

Heard you guys are gonna visit your dad?

-Uh, yeah. -Let's go?

All right, you guys enjoy.

I'll see you guys soon.

Looks like you really miss them.

Yeah.

Are you going back to them?

Not yet.

It's because of Lia, right?

Come on.

She's getting married soon.

Tell me, what are you going to do

if the woman you love is about to get married

but you know she still loves you?

Philip's just a rebound, bro.

Lia and I were together for four years.

Yes, I fucked up. But I know…

she still loves me.

Have you reviewed the paperwork?

-Thank you. -Okay, sir.

Everything is set.

We're good to go.

Thanks, dude.

So…

We're all good.

Will you be joining us to the site, Miss Marquez?

You don't really have to come, you know?

I know.

But I promised Philip that I'll be hands-on with this project.

Hands-on? So, we'll see each other every day?

No.

That's why I wanted you to meet Donna.

I'll be busy with the wedding preparations.

You can coordinate with her while I'm away.

Yeah. The wedding.

Hi Donna. This is my assistant, Arvin.

You can exchange contact details.

-The service is ready. -Let's go.

Okay, let's go.

[truck engine rumbling]

Hold my arm.

-I'm okay. I can walk on my own. -You might slip.

-See? Let me help you. -I said I can do it.

Stop being a show-off.

I'm sorry, I just wanted to help.

Watch your step.

[soft music playing]

[Wado] Hey.

I just want to apologize for what I said earlier.

It's fine.

I thought you were mad.

I'm not.

You know I can't get mad at you.

Actually, I owe you a lot.

I've been wanting to say this to you for the longest time, but…

You're the reason I became an engineer.

I'm serious.

Do you still remember how I used to think…

that I was so stupid?

But you never stopped telling me…

"Babe, you can do it!"

"Bill Gates didn't have a college degree

but he became the richest man on earth."

I listened to you, but…

I didn't become the next Bill Gates.

You might not have become the next Bill Gates but…

at least you can afford a polo shirt now.

[laughing]

Well, that's because you…

You pushed me to chase my dreams.

But, honestly, after all the success…

I still feel so stupid.

I'm so stupid because I broke your trust.

That's okay.

That was a long time ago.

[scoffs]

I guess I can't help but regret what I did.

[exhales sharply]

The truth is…

I missed this.

I missed you.

Your smile.

That look.

And your… [chuckles]

Sweaty underarms. You haven't changed one bit.

[chuckles]

Wow!

-You still have sweaty armpits. -You're unbelievable!

-I missed that too. -You're mean!

It's true, isn't it? Look!

At least I don't smell! Unlike you!

Excuse me, I don't smell. I can afford deodorant now.

[Lia laughing]

I missed that.

-Are you okay? -Sorry. We're running late.

Lia!

Lia, just a minute.

I'm Philip Cordero.

You're Paul, right?

My future son-in-law is so handsome.

[Paula chuckles]

What are you doing here?

Do you have a wedding gown already?

Lia, these are my designs. They're pretty, right?

-Choose one. -I already have one.

You can use it at the reception.

I said I already have one.

Do you want to join us for lunch?

Then we can talk about your designs there.

Lia has always been so imaginative, even when she was a kid.

Her mom was so amused with her.

And her grandma would always spoil her.

Actually, I was the strict one.

[Paula laughs]

But still…

every night, she would knock on my door…

to sleep beside me.

You know, Lia…

She could only sleep when she was in my arms.

Remember that, Lia?

Excuse me. I have to go to the restroom.

[dramatic music playing]

You know what?

He seems okay.

Are you sure you won't invite him to the wedding?

[sighs]

I don't want to talk about it. Please.

Love, he's still your father.

In New York, people like him are already accepted.

Exactly.

In New York.

This is Cebu.

I know. But times are changing.

People are more accepting.

He's just being true to himself.

-And that wasn't easy. -Stop, please.

To be honest, I think he's brave.

Would you rather he kept it a secret

and stayed miserable for the rest of his life?

I said enough!

You don't know what you're talking about!

You will never understand because it's so fucking complicated!

You think he's miserable?

Why? Because he's gay?

Because people are judging him?

Is that it?! Is that why he's miserable?!

Seriously?

What about the child he left?

The child who was forced to fend for herself because he left her?

That child who lost her mom?

What do you call that?

He didn't even come to the funeral.

I waited for him but he never showed up!

The only thing I could do then was cry!

Because I felt like the whole world turned on me.

[sobs]

I lost both my mother and my father.

That!

That's miserable, not him!

And now that I'm okay, he's coming back?

Now that I have a chance to start my own family,

he comes back as if nothing happened?

Why?

To destroy my life again?

Because I don't have the right to be happy?

Is that it?

Don't you ever speak to me about pain again

because you don't know pain the way I do.

You know nothing.

[sobs]

You have no idea how painful it is.

You know nothing.

I'm sorry.

[Lia cries]

Philip!

Philip! Philip! Philip!

Philip! Lia!

Everyone! Gather 'round! Gather 'round!

Congratulations to us!

Philip is leading the latest polls!

[cheering]

Great! Great groundwork from everyone!

And that is mainly because of…

The bridge!

We are claiming it!

To the future Mayor Cordero!

[cheering and applause]

Wait.

Thank you very much to each and every one of you.

Because of your efforts,

I was able to lead the polls. So, thank you.

Thank you, especially to my fiancée, Lia.

[cheering and applause]

-♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ -Oh, you guys.

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

-We're just in time. -Yeah.

[cheering and applause]

Let's eat!

-Happy birthday. -Thank you.

-Dude. -Happy birthday.

Thank you.

All right! My favorite!

Don't be shy! Just eat up!

-Hey! -Hi.

Where's Philip?

He's just…

Let me guess.

He's in a meeting?

Yes. Meeting.

But he'll try to catch up.

-Let's eat? -Sure.

-Have a seat. -Thank you.

[Wado coughs]

[giggling]

Wait. Is that your son?

He's so big now. How old is he?

Three next month.

Three?!

It's Dylan. Here.

Look.

He's so cute! And he's really handsome, huh?

I know.

Good thing he didn't get your looks!

[laughs]

You fell in love with this face before, remember?

Can you believe you'll have a company like this?

Plus you have a cute son.

And now, I'm already getting married.

A lot has changed, but…

I feel like I'm still missing something.

[Wado sighs]

Lia, you know, it's not too late.

Wado…

Lia, please.

[exhales sharply]

[door closes]

[exhales sharply]

[door opens]

[footsteps]

Lia.

-Please. Just hear me out. -Wado, not here.

Just hear me out. I just want to apologize. Please?

Okay?

Look, I've always wanted to do this.

Just…

Just hear me out.

Okay.

Look, Lia.

I know I hurt you.

God knows how sorry I am for what I did to you.

Look.

I'm happy I was able to share to you the pictures of my son.

But, you know, he's a constant reminder of what I did to you and…

it's a constant reminder that I've lost you.

Look, Lia…

Marrying Philip is a big mistake. That's not the life you want.

He can't make you happy the way I can.

Lia…

I love you so much.

Okay? I love you so much.

Who are you to tell me what to do

when you've ruined my life before?

-I love Philip. -No.

And I will never leave him for someone like you!

-Eunice! Hi! -Auntie!

-Nice surprise. -Thank you.

You look lovely. I've always loved your hair.

How's your mom?

She's doing good.

Philip went jogging but he's on his way back.

Okay, auntie.

Give your mom my love, okay?

I will.

Nice of you to come. Oh, there he is.

Perfect timing.

Let me leave you two alone. Want me to make you some tea?

-Yes, please. -Okay.

-Make sure he takes a shower. -I will, Ma.

What are you doing here?

Why is it that every time we see each other,

you feel like I'll do something bad?

Because you always do!

Can't it be that I just missed your mom?

By the way…

why didn't I get an invitation to the wedding?

Because you're not invited out of respect for Lia.

My future wife.

In case you forgot.

Well…

I can just drop by, right?

I can do anything I want.

Listen to me, Eunice.

I've been trying to be nice to you.

But if you try to sabotage my wedding,

God only knows what I can do to you.

Be careful, Philip.

I know everything about you.

And don't you ever forget that.

[bar music playing]

-How are you? -How are you doing?

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Next time…

you'll have to pay for staring.

I don't want this to sound like a pick-up line

but I think I've seen you before.

Right.

At the mayor's press conference.

You were there, too.

So I'm assuming you know Philip.

Honey…

I know the soil, the ground…

the dirt…

the filth.

Filth?

I thought Philip was a good boy.

Seriously, what kind of filth?

You now have my attention.

Come on, share it.

What's your password?

I don't kiss and tell.

Neither do I.

I don't kiss and tell… that easily.

[fast music playing]

[Wado grunts]

So out of curiosity, what's on your phone?

[purse unzips]

This?

[Eunice giggling]

Let me see.

Come on. Please?

You want this?

Come on. Show me.

No.

No.

[objects clattering]

So…

What are you doing?

Do you wanna see your prize?

Are you teasing or are you really going to show me this time?

Maybe.

Maybe? Come on.

I worked hard for this. Show me.

Please?

Five seconds.

[voice heard on video]

-Let me see that. -[Eunice giggles]

[giggling]

Oops.

Hey, what are you doing? Come on.

-Time's up! -Show me, please.

Come on! I want to see it. Please?

Don't!

No.

Philip, we received a tip.

I don't know what's going to happen.

But Gonzales is planning an attack on you.

I don't know what they have on us.

But we need to be ready to counter.

[dramatic music playing]

What do you mean he knows?!

I'm so sorry, Philip.

I was too drunk.

Don't worry. He doesn't have a copy of the video.

I don't care!

He already knows!

Son of a bitch, Eunice!

Didn't you even think of the fact that I'm running for mayor?!

That I'm getting married?!

What if Lia learns about this?

Then good!

If Lia can't love you for who you are,

then she doesn't deserve you!

Me?

I can love you more than she can!

-Marry me, Philip. -Stop it!

[car door slams]

[Lia] Love, I'm home.

What time will you finish?

Oh?

-Okay. -Ma'am, I got this.

Okay, I love you.

Roger…

Philip's almost done with his meeting at the headquarters.

Can you pick him up?

At the headquarters?

He told me to pick him up at Eunice's condo.

-Where? -At Eunice's condo.

The one near Mandaue.

Hi, love.

Love.

Have you heard about this?

There's a rumor saying that Gonzales has a mistress.

He said in an interview that it came from his opponents.

Love…

Do you know anything about this?

No. It's the first time I heard that.

How was the meeting last night?

It was okay.

Oh.

Roger told me…

you were with Eunice?

Yes. Because Eunice…

She's… Her family's going to donate for the campaign.

Love!

Are you okay?

Yeah.

You? Are you okay?

Let's go.

-Hi, Michelle. -Lia.

-Do you have a minute? -Yeah.

I'm sure you've heard about the rumor on Gonzales.

They've been telling the press that it came from us.

I'm scared that it might affect Philip's standing in the polls.

Lia, it's okay. I got this.

They don't have evidence that it came from us.

Don't worry. I know how to play this.

Evidence? Wa-- wait!

Are you telling me that it really came from us?

Yes.

Michelle!

We want to fight fair and clean.

Do we really need to do this?

What are you talking about?

This was Philip's idea in the first place.

[dramatic music playing]

Lia,

welcome to politics.

It's a dog-eat-dog world.

It's either you bite them

or you get eaten alive.

[music intensifies]

[music continues]

[music stops]

You took advantage of Eunice.

Philip, she had a good time herself.

You really think that's why I'm here?

What do you want?

It took me a while to figure you out.

But I always knew there was something off with you.

Now, it's clear as day.

So, what is this?

-Blackmail? -Blackmail?

Are you stupid? You think that's why I'm here?

Then what the hell do you want?

The truth, Philip! I want the truth!

I want Lia to know the fucking truth.

Don't you think she deserves it

after everything she's been through?

And what?

Do you think when she finds out the truth, she'll marry you?!

I don't fucking know!

I hope!

Do you think she'll be happy when she finds out her fiancé

likes kissing men just like her father?!

[ominous music playing]

What?

No.

I will not tell Lia.

Grow some balls.

If you're not telling her,

I guess we're done here.

But one thing's for sure, Philip.

Well…

I won't let Lia marry a fag like you.

[ominous music continues]

Love…

There's something I need to tell you.

Is it about Eunice?

-What? -Are you back together?

-Of course, not! -Did she brainwash you?

What? What do you mean?

To spread rumors about Gonzales.

-No! -So, what?

-It's… Yes. -Yes?

That was your idea? Really?

Because I want to win!

-By playing dirty? -Yes! Whatever it takes!

I'm sorry.

Sorry to disappoint you.

Love, I'm sorry if…

I wasn't the perfect man you thought I was.

[gasps]

I'm not perfect at all.

Please…

Be patient with me.

I'm just going through a lot.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm here for you.

So, Lia, have you checked Anton's new designs?

Not yet. I'm still busy with the project.

What can be more important than what you're going to wear

on your wedding day?

Why don't you just let Philip and the team handle that?

Mom, just in case you forgot,

Lia is spearheading the bridge's construction.

Lia…

Do you think it's possible to finish the bridge

in four months?

Four months, Dad?

You gave us six months.

I know.

But the clock is ticking, Philip.

Michelle told me Gonzales is getting ahead in the polls.

We have to rush the bridge.

Dad, four months is impossible!

Nothing's impossible, Philip!

Lia, Philip, I hope you realize

what you're asking from me is impossible.

We agreed on a timeline. What happened?

Wado, I know it's a lot to ask.

But honestly, we don't have a choice.

Philip's victory rests on this.

And more so,

our people need this.

Talk about a guilt trip.

I'll go back to Manila

to talk to some subcontractors.

But it's gonna cost you a lot of money.

And it's going to be hard to convince these people.

We'll go with you to Manila to help you convince them.

You're coming with me?

Love, it's…

We have meetings and the campaign--

Love, we need this.

We'll go with you to Manila.

You're the boss.

-Lia! -Hi!

Hi, Lia!

-Excuse me. -Go ahead.

Hi! How are you?

Hi, Philip!

This is gonna be fun, Mayor.

Will you tell her the truth in Manila?

Get your hand off of me.

Answer me first.

I said get your hand off of me!

Why? Don't you like this?

Why aren't you pulling back?

You like this, right?

Relax, Mayor.

It's gonna be a lot of fun.

[car horn honking]

Good morning, sir. Good morning, ma'am.

[car door closes]

Michelle?

Hi.

-[Lia] Lia Marquez. -Yeah, we're checking in.

Okay.

We'll just get settled.

Did you see that, Mayor?

They're not hiding it.

Don't you want that kind of freedom?

When are you telling Lia?

You know what?

I wonder if you really want Lia to know.

Why not tell her yourself?

Fine.

Wait!

I'll do it. Just give me time.

Thank you.

So, as you can see, Mr. Ramos,

the project's almost done.

But given the new timeline by Mr. Cordero,

I don't think we can finish on time.

Unless we obtain your help.

The project seems feasible, Mr. Dela Costa.

But, I'd like to hear from Mr. Cordero.

What are your plans after this?

I mean, after the elections.

[clinking]

Are you all right, Mr. Cordero?

I'm sorry, Mr. Ramos.

Did you say after the elections?

Yes. What happens next?

After I win the elections, and…

after the bridge is finished,

we definitely have more plans

to build more infrastructure for our fellow Cebuanos.

And with this partnership, then hopefully…

we could do more projects together in the future.

[Ramos] Thank you. The reason I ask is because

we have to consider the business climate

that you hope to create for Cebu.

And I think I like what I'm hearing.

I think we can work this out.

You can trust Philip.

He's a man of his word. Right?

-Thank you. -Thank you, ma'am.

I hope you're happy.

They took on the project.

That's a fancy ring.

It's much nicer than the one I gave you.

It's still with me.

Lia, if I didn't hurt you before,

do you think we'd be married now?

-With kids? -I don't know.

And I don't think about that because I'm engaged to Philip.

But…

Do you really know who this guy is?

Wado, leave us alone.

Whether you like it or not, we're getting married.

-And there's nothing you-- -But what if…

Let's go.

Has Mr. Ramos called yet?

Not yet.

I'll just drop by my aunt's house.

Can I come with you?

No need, love.

I ordered food for you.

-Bye! -I'll take a shower.

-Wanna join me? -I'm good.

-I'll wait for you, okay? -Bye!

Thank you.

Here's your extra keycard, ma'am.

-Thanks. -Hi!

-Hi. -At your service, ma'am.

Going somewhere?

Can you take this to the car, please?

I'm going to my aunt's to send her our invitation.

-I'll go now. -You're alone?

Yes.

[ominous music playing]

[shower drizzles]

[intense music playing]

[door lock beeping]

Mister, I think I left my wallet.

Can we go back?

[intense music continues]

[video cam button clicking]

Love…

[thuds]

Excuse me, miss.

-Yes, ma'am? -Did I leave my wallet here?

Sorry, I didn't notice.

Can I just get another keycard?

-Okay. -Room 204.

[Philip] Get out!

What? What are you gonna do?

[grunting]

What?!

Stop resisting!

When will you tell Lia?! Huh?!

Tell her that you're gay!

Give me time!

Time?!

Why do you think I'm doing this, huh?!

Do you see that?

[Philip grunts]

Thanks.

Do you want her to see this?!

[Philip grunts, coughs]

[suspense music playing]

[Philip coughing]

I have evidence now, you faggot.

-Don't force me to put this out! -[Philip grunts]

If you don't tell Lia the truth, I'll put this out!

[Philip gasps]

Give me…

Give me that!

[Philip screams, grunts]

[door lock beeping]

Love?

[grunting]

[Philip coughs]

Did I leave my wallet here?

Love?

[grunts]

Love!

What happened to you?!

I slipped.

What happened?

I'm okay.

[gasps]

Can you stand up?

-Good morning, sir! -Hi, good morning.

I'd like to check out. Room 404.

Sir, your bill has already been settled.

Mr. Cordero and Ms. Marquez have checked out too.

When?

Around 4 a.m., sir.

Thank you.

[engine stops]

[Philip] Love, why don't we just leave this place?

Let's elope.

Love…

What's happening to you?

You've been like that since yesterday.

I'm tired.

I'm so tired.

I don't want this anymore.

This isn't the life I wanted.

All I wanted…

was to marry you.

To have a family with you.

To live in peace.

[soft music playing]

Love, you're all that matters to me.

Don't leave me.

Whatever happens, please don't leave me.

Love, listen.

Let's just finish this party,

then we'll go home early tonight.

Let's talk about this later.

Okay?

Okay?

Okay.

-[fireworks] -[cheering]

[Arvin] Congratulations, guys!

And thanks to the future Mr. and Mrs. Cordero

for closing the deal.

Because of them, the bridge will be finished sooner.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Raise your glasses! Cheers!

Dude.

-[fireworks] -[microphone feedback]

Cheers!

[fireworks]

Philip, Lia, long time no see.

"Philip Cordero: Honest and Truthful"

[cheering, applause]

We are here because the bridge's construction

will finally push through.

You know, he even joined me in Manila

to talk to key persons who can help with the construction.

He's not a mayor yet, but he's already shown

his transparency.

I hope you can be honest and truthful to everyone, Philip.

Especially to the woman beside you.

Cheers.

-Philip, cheers. -Dude, that's…

-Hey! -Philip.

Just one shot.

Come on, don't be a fag.

Are you gay?

-You must be gay. -Hey!

Are you?!

Hey, relax, dude!

-Son of a bitch! Come on! -That's enough!

-Sir. -It's okay.

Clarisse, where's Michelle?

I've got the truth here, Mayor.

That's enough.

[phone ringing]

-[shower dripping] -[ominous music playing]

Congratulations again.

Arvin, where's Philip? Where did he go?

You asshole!

[grunts]

Son of a bitch!

[screams, grunts]

-Come on! -[grunts]

Come on!

Son of a bitch! I will kill you!

[Lia] Philip!

-Philip, stop it! -I will kill you!

Stop it! Enough!

Everyone, please leave.

-You bastard! -That's enough.

-[Philip grunts] -[Lia screams]

I said, enough!

-Wado, just leave! -You fucking faggot!

I will kill you!

I will kill you, you faggot!

-Just admit it! -Come on!

-I will kill you! -Just leave, Wado!

-[Philip grunts] -[Wado]I will kill you!

[pants]

[Wado] Admit it!

Lia, he's gay!

[panting]

Lia…

Lia!

Lia!

Who are you?

[pants]

Lia, this is still me.

Which one?

The one who almost killed someone

or the one who kissed my ex?

Lia, let me explain.

You'd better, because I don't fucking understand!

Who are you, really?!

Yes, I've been with men and women in my past.

I couldn't tell you, but that's the truth.

[pants]

Since when?

What the hell?!

Since when?! Why didn't you…

Why didn't you tell me?!

-Lia, calm down, okay? -Calm down?!

You want me to calm down?! How?!

My father's a transgender, and my fiancé's bisexual!

I can almost complete the letters in LGBT!

How the hell do I calm down?!

How?!

The video… What was that?

Was that real?

Lia, no!

He was blackmailing me.

Blackmail? You were in the shower together!

Lia, he set me up

because he wants to get you back!

Well, it looked like you were enjoying it!

You should have invited me so everyone will be happy!

Why were you kissing?!

He set me up!

And you enjoyed it? Did it turn you on?

-No! -Do I turn you on?

Yes!

I make love to you because I love you!

Liar! You don't love me!

All this time, I've been a fool!

You're a liar! You fooled me!

You don't love me!

You made a fool of me!

You know what I've been through!

I fucking gave you everything!

I gave up my life for you!

I loved you with all my heart!

Lia, I'm sorry, but I can't change who I am.

It doesn't change the fact that I love you, okay?

I'm sorry!

Don't insult me by making this about your sexuality

because this is not about that.

Not even for my father.

[sobs]

This is about you lying to me.

You betrayed me!

You're all the same!

You all betrayed me!

You're all the same!

How could you betray me like this?!

Lia…

[whispers] Fuck!

[screams]

[sniffling]

[phone rings]

You're withdrawing from the elections?

And you're calling off the wedding?

What the hell are you thinking?!

Ernesto, please calm down.

Can't you see?!

He brought shame to our family!

I'm sorry.

Sorry for what?!

For being a failure?!

Or sorry for being a fucking faggot?!

Ernesto!

I'm sorry for having you as my father!

Philip!

-What did you say?! -Don't!

-Ernesto, please! -You son of a bitch!

-Yes! I am a son of a whore! -What?!

You want to hurt me?! Do it!

No, no…

Do it! Beat me all you want,

but you don't own me!

You're such a disappointment!

I'd rather be a disappointment

than live a life trying to please you!

All my life, I've looked up to you.

I idolized and respected you. I loved you.

But me?

Did you ever see me as your son?

I guess not.

I guess not.

Philip…

Philip, wait! Philip!

Wait!

We already lost a son, Ernesto.

And now, you're willing to lose another?!

Is that what you want?

For you to lose all of us, your family?!

Aren't we the real disappointment in this family?

Lia, I just need to talk to you!

Where's Lia? I want to talk to her.

Sir--

-Lia! Lia! -Sir, don't make a scene!

Grandma…

Grandma, please let me talk to Lia.

Come back when you're sober.

Please. I just really need to…

Please.

[soft music playing]

[music continues]

Lia?

Please, can we talk?

Wait, just hear me out, okay?

I won't bother you again.

Just let me talk to you.

Please?

Lia, I thought I could prove my love to you

by doing the things I did.

I was wrong. I ended up hurting you.

I've realized that the only way I can prove

that I truly love you is by setting you free.

But it's so hard to do.

[sobs]

But I know I have to do it.

For you to be happy.

I know it's the right thing to do.

I never intended to hurt you, okay?

I just loved you.

Maybe a little too much.

And I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

[soft music playing]

This year

would've been my 50th wedding anniversary

with your grandfather.

Here's to you, my Juancho!

Cheers!

So…

Are you going to talk to him?

What's the point?

I'm not asking you to get back with him.

All I'm saying is,

face him.

Let's not talk about it.

Cheers!

Lia…

Let me tell you this.

If you don't face it now,

it's just going to happen to you again.

I'm sure of it.

It will haunt you and remind you

of the things you can't confront.

That's how life works.

You'll get hurt.

You'll get devastated.

But don't run away from it.

Face it.

Face it.

Come, have a snack.

Here…

I have rice cakes.

I'm good.

Come on.

Have a taste.

You had a long trip.

It's a good thing you didn't get lost.

I asked Grandma how to get here.

Dear…

I'm sorry for what happened to you and Philip.

So, the wedding's no longer happening?

No.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Did you also feel sorry when you left me and Mom?

Dear…

They say that

I should not apologize for who I am.

But whenever I realize

that the price of embracing my identity

was giving up the person I love the most,

I get angry.

I question God

why I had to be like this.

Why I couldn't just be the father you knew.

The father you used to come home to from school.

The father you would cry on whenever you'd get bruised.

The father--

The father you wouldn't be ashamed of.

Dear…

Every day,

I would tell myself,

"You have to fight

for Lia."

How unfair!

It's so unfair that I have to choose

between who I am

and who I love.

But you still didn't choose me.

[sobs]

I realized…

that for me to be able to truly love you,

I have to be true to myself first.

Believe me,

not a day passed by

that I didn't think of coming back to you.

I went to your house every day, begging your mom

to let me talk to you, be with you, hug you, but…

I…

I had to accept that…

it was the price I had to pay

for choosing who I am.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Lia.

I'm really sorry.

[sniffs, sobs]

Pa…

[sobs]

Pa.

[Lia crying]

Stop crying.

Pa…

I don't know what to do anymore.

You know it, Lia.

Philip and I are different.

But what's important is…

we all have the freedom to choose

who we love.

[Lia crying]

[rain pouring]

Are you sure about not running anymore?

[gasps]

I'm sure.

[sighs]

I'm sorry, love.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

Yes, I was a coward.

I was scared that you'd leave me.

I love you so much.

Trust me, I would never do anything to hurt you again.

[soft music playing]

Love, no. No.

No. You can keep it, please.

Please.

I know I don't deserve a second chance.

I know I don't deserve you after what I did.

Just, please, I'm begging you. Take the ring and wear it.

Love, please.

Just wear this ring again.

Philip, please get up.

[gasps]

You've been my dream since we were young.

I've gone through a lot.

And I've been with many people.

But when I saw you again,

nothing changed.

I still love you.

That's why I'm certain.

I'm certain and I'm sure that I can commit myself to you.

I need time.

All I ever did in my life was serve other people.

So they would love me.

I asked it of Wado.

I asked it of you.

I guess…

I wanted you to fill the hole my father left.

[exhales]

But every time I give,

I'm left with nothing.

I'm left empty.

This time, I choose myself.

I owe myself that.

I have to get to the point where…

even if I have questions…

even if I have fears,

I can believe you.

I can accept you.

I can choose you.

For no other reason but because I love you.

But I can't do it yet.

Not now.

No matter how long it takes,

I'll wait for you to choose me.

I promise you, I'll wait for you, love.

[sniffs, exhales]

[sniffs]

[piano music playing]

[piano music continues]

[music stops]

[soft music playing]

[guests chattering]

[camera shutter clicks]

-Lia? -Hi!

-How are you? -I'm good!

-You know Michelle? -Yeah.

You like the setup?

I love their setup.

[Lia and guest chattering]

[indistinct chatter continues]

Hi, may I ask you to please assemble outside

for the processional?

[indistinct chatter]

I never left.

Okay, see you.

[soft guitar music playing]

[camera shutter clicking]

[violin playing]

[theme music playing]

-[guests applauding] -[shutter clicks]

You loved me even if I was difficult to love.

You stayed

even if there was no reason to stay anymore.

I know there are so many uncertainties in our future.

But the certainty of our love…

It makes me brave to face tomorrow.

That's why I want to take this moment

to say that I love you.

I love you so much, I really do.

And I promise you…

You'll get the love that you also deserve.

We've been through a lot.

We've faced so many trials.

But I'm so glad those trials happened

because they proved that I love you even more.

And now I know,

marriage is not just this one-day event,

but it's a choice that you make every single day.

I choose to marry you.

I choose being married to you.

Through the darkest times,

without conditions,

without knowing what the future holds.

-[bells ringing] -[guests cheering]

-[Michelle] Thank you! -[man] Kiss!

Here comes the magical kiss.

[guests cheering, applauding]

[Philip] I was praying that you'd come today.

And I'm so happy that you did.

["Tagpuan" by Moira Dela Torre playing]

Will you come with me to the reception?

["Tagpuan" continues playing]

I missed you.

I missed you more.

["Tagpuan" continues playing]

[song ends]