"Wake up!" "Stop dreaming!" " Get up!" " Stephen!" " My hair!" " Stephen, your timing sucks!" " What!" "?" " It was perfect, I was so close..." " What?" " It was so close..." " Close to what?" " kissing my Prince Charming!" "Prince Charming, huh?" "Good morning handsome!" " I hate you!" "You ruined my dream!" " Ouch!" "Get out of my way!" "By the way, I need a scientific calculator." " It's 6:30?" "I'll be late!" " My teacher said we need one today." "Where is that?" "Hey, you're too young to read that!" "Why do you have that anyway?" "Because I'll be working for this magazine." "Take care of that, Cora lent that to me." "It's too early for TV." "But there are no classes, don't turn it off!" " Can't you see the sun is out?" " The battery's dead." "Where is that?" "There." "Put them back after your class." "Okay!" " Sister, I'm missing a horn!" " Where did you put it?" " I'm not going without it!" " Wait, use this!" " That's not it!" " Even better, you look imported!" "But what about my project?" " Finally!" " Use this." "Tell them the leaves fell cause it's autumn." "It doesn't look like a tree!" "Stephen, do you always need mother to clean up after you?" "Why aren't you dressed yet?" " Good morning, mother!" " Good morning." " Better hurry." " Just a quick shower." "Skip that, we're running late." "What if it was Prince Charming interviewing me?" "Adelaida don't blow that interview." "Make sure it's not just Miggy who's all in your head... when you answer their questions." "Of course not." "It's you guys I'm thinking of." "After all, I'm doing this for the family." "Career trumps love life." " Look, it's Miggy." " Where?" "Move over." "Those Montenegros look like they need to get more sun." "They're so pale!" "It must be wonderful to be that rich." "To not have any worries." "I'm sure they worry about how they'll spend all that money." "Your crush doesn't seem to know how to smile." "You're right." "He does look sad." "Don't worry Miggy." "When I get there, I'll give you a reason to smile." "Twenty percent sell through!" "?" "!" "That's bull shit!" "Those are just initial figures." "It will still pick up." "God damn it Ronald, do you honestly believe in what you just said?" "Is that what you expect me to report to the board?" "We're about to release our anniversary issue yet we're still number two!" "Of the eleven issues we published... eight registered less than half of Stag's sales." "Why is that?" "!" "Must be the photos that were leaked to the net." "The ones we have yet to photoshop." "The market was turned off." "That's so stupid!" "Mon, basic marketing principle..." "That's still publicity." "Imagine if the photos weren't leaked!" "What now?" "Tell me!" "Speak up!" "Am I the only one doing the thinking?" "You, Mon!" "You're the E.I. C!" "Tell me why this magazine is a crap?" "Because we keep publishing the same thing!" "Nothing new!" "All ideas are recycled!" "It all boils down to content!" "So what are you saying!" "That it's all my fault?" "Well you're the one in charge of the content." "You're unbelievable!" "Nothing in this magazine is dished out without your approval!" "You're part of this crap!" "Okay... granted that's true." "Well what we need now are solutions." "Fresh ideas, not your hurting ego." "My hurting ego?" "!" "If someone's ego is in the way, it's yours, not mine!" "Mon, you can't be serious." "This is nothing personal." "This is business." " If you can't handle the pressure..." " It's not about the pressure, Migs." "It's you!" "You don't trust us!" "You don't respect us!" "You don't listen to what we have to say!" "It's always about you... but when things go wrong, you blame it all on the staff." "What exactly are you saying?" "I'm saying you need a new Editor-in-chief because I quit!" " Walk out!" "Walk out!" " Mon!" "Mon wait for me, I'm going with you." "Ma'am Tara, you're also leaving?" "I'm only staying because of Mon." "If he's leaving, so am I." "You, too?" "Good luck guys." "Anyone else!" "You?" "He meant you, dude." "I have my kid to think of." "These guys maybe." "Not me." "I'm staying too." " Sir..." " What do you want?" "Find me new people." "And you will get me the best names in the industry." "Where's my coffee?" " Where the hell is my coffee!" " Sir, coffee?" "And who are you?" "Laida Magtalas... remember?" "Here to be your Editorial Assistant." "Coffee?" "You're hired!" "Sir, shall I cancel your meeting with the board?" "No." "Mr. Montenegro, please proceed to the boardroom." "So what went wrong?" "Miguel, are you having troubles?" "How do you plan to address your problems?" "Right now, the airline is in need of fresh capital for expansion." "The Montenegro industries will benefit from it more... the way I see it, instead of wasting it on Flippage... we might as well redirect the money to our flagship business." "But..." "This is nothing personal, Miguel..." "I told you before that it's not a good idea to revive the publishing company." "But you insisted." "You wanted your own so we did you a favor." "Now yours is still the weakest link... and you can't even show us any proof that it can get better." "You can't just take it away from me..." "Yes, we can." "We're the ones who gave it to you." "We can take it back especially when we see that you're not fit to handle the company." "It's not just the money of the Montenegros, Miguel." "It's our name you're putting on the line." "Of course I know that." "But if you could just give me another chance." "You've said the same thing before." "Alright... one last chance." "Make your anniversary issue number one or you work under me." "Because frankly, you still got a lot to learn." "Are we already done here?" "What a long day!" "Looks like you got yourself a suitor, mom." "I wish you're the one who's here." " Zoyla, talent coordinator." " Hi!" "Julian, finance officer." " Vince, our graphic designer." " Hi!" "John Rae, writer." "Anjie, circulations officer..." "Ronald, our marketing man and Janis our receptionist." "This will be your desk while we look for a new secretary." " I hope that's okay?" " Of course it is!" " Does he always go here this early?" " Sometimes I think he lives here." "Two months." "One." "Five months." "Six." " You really think she'll last six months?" " Six days!" "Let's eat?" "First job?" "Why here?" "Why not?" "Do you know who your boss is?" "More than you think." "You're a stalker, aren't you?" "No!" "Then why do you have a picture of him on your table?" "That's in college, when we interviewed him for a class project." "He was so nice, he even agreed to have a picture taken with us." "Girl, I don' think you know what you're saying." "You don't know what you got yourself into." "I do!" "I'm the Editorial Assistant." "Do you know what your life will be like?" "Miss Violy said I'm in charge of coordination and content... some creative input, and that I report to Sir Miggy." "And that's the problem." "You'll always be with Sir Miggy!" "But that's a good thing!" "But he's heartless!" "No one can stand Mr. DEMONtenegro!" "Hey, that's Montenegro!" "What about you guys?" "We're desperate." "Well, I'm staying because I believe in the Miggy that I know." "Why can't you just believe in goodness?" "Violy, any news on the new staff?" "I've sent the word out, but no one's willing to work for Bachelor." "Some are, but we can't afford them." "Ok, Sir!" "Hi, Miggy." "Hi!" "Good evening, Sir." "So when are you going to speak to Mon?" "I'm not going to call him first." "So you guys plan to avoid each other?" "You guys are not just colleagues, right?" "You're friends!" "Tell him that, because the last time I checked... friendship also meant loyalty." "Migs, you're just making your world smaller." "Dude?" "Migs!" "Migs!" "Heard Stag got the Brazilian supermodel for their next issue." "How will you deal with that Migs?" "You'll see!" "Sir?" "Violy, I want to see everyone tomorrow at 10 AM sharp !" " I'm scared." " What's up?" " What do you think is it?" " Who knows?" "Good morning." "What's happening?" "End of the world." "Run while you still can." "Correct!" "Good morning, Sir!" "Number one!" "That's the goal we have to reach!" "And how do we do that?" "By coming up with the best anniversary issue ever." "Sir, isn't that issue ready for release?" "Scrap that!" "I want to change everything!" "Sir, we only have three weeks before release." "Those are three long weeks!" "We are not going home until we do this." " Sir, we lack people." " That's right, sir." "That's why you're all here now!" "I already asked Violy to contact headhunters to fill in the vacated positions... but for the meantime, we'll work with the people we have... and that's you!" "I will be the Editor-in-chief!" "For the next issue I want our theme to be like..." "Samson and Delilah." "Samson and Delilah?" "Yes!" "Samson and Delilah." "But the girl will be Samson!" "We'll put her between two pillars..." "yes, let's have pillars." "Throwback to biblical times!" "We're saying we're the best, we're the strongest." "John Rae I want articles and features related to that theme..." "You'll replace Jules for the meantime." "Me?" "Associate Editor?" "You don't want it?" "I do, I do!" "Zoyla, you'll act as Managing Editor." "Check your contacts for up and coming photographers." " Okay?" " Ok, Sir." "I want everything in this issue to be fresh... kick ass." "I don't care if it's expensive as long as it's the best." " Vincent?" " Sir?" "I want a new look for the magazine." "Let overhaul the cover." "Overhaul, Sir?" "Everything?" "Yes!" "From now on, you're the Art Director." "Okay, let's prioritize the shoot within the week." "All articles and features should be on my table by next week." "Sir?" "Who are you again?" "Laida Magtalas... your EA." "EA..." "Okay..." "You're now the... well..." "EA." "But be ready." "You'll be working closely with me." "Sir... how close?" "What?" "Nothing." "Remember the success of this event will dictate the success of our issue." "This is how we know if our efforts are paying off." "So there's no room for mistakes or distractions." "Understood?" "This is gonna be the day of our re-launch." "Meaning we only have 1, 2, 3... three weeks to finish our anniversary issue." "Is that possible?" "Yes." "No." "No!" "What the hell are you doing there?" "Sir, these will make good scratch papers." "Fix this!" "Look at this work!" "Don't you know the SOP?" "At least three cost estimate for comparison." "We don't have the budget for an expensive photographer!" "Call others!" "Already calling!" "I'm sorry, I didn't mean you." "I mean, yes, but not you!" "Wait, it is you." "Who are you again?" "Sorry!" "Yes Ma'am... you won't be available?" "Is this art for you?" "Even a kid can do this!" "How many drafts have you done?" " Laida!" " Yes, Sir?" " Tear this!" " Yes, sir!" "Sorry..." "Sir Miggy's here!" "Hurry!" "Good morning, Sir!" " Good morning Sir!" " Good morning Sir!" " Sir?" " Vince, you have to show me your layout." "Come here." "Nail it!" "Are they ready?" "What are you doing?" "Sundance, sir!" "To stop the rain." "Contingency plans people!" "You knew that we're doing outdoors!" "It never occurred to any of you that it might rain?" "God, don't you guys think?" "Find me an alternative!" "Now!" "What's this?" "What will I do with this?" "Sir, we'll set this up in two hours." "Sir, it's ready." "Let's start." "Try doing that." "I'm here because you can't come to a decision!" "I've been trying that!" "Why don't you guys have a coffee break?" "Can you pose for us first?" "The other way." "Must I do everything?" "Put your hand here, the other here." "That simple!" "Work on that pose." "That's good." " Mother?" " You just got back from work?" "You seem to be spending too much time at that job." "He stared at me." "Who?" "Sir!" "There's hope!" "It doesn't mean anything." "Mother, don't you want to see me happy?" "All I'm saying is girls queue for those kinds of men." " Then I'll fall in line." " How long will you wait?" " Until I get my turn!" " That will never happen!" "Ouch!" "That hurts!" "Adelaida, you're pining for a rich, intelligent, handsome man!" "So?" "Well, you're rich in love..." "And you're smart." "And?" "And beautiful!" "I thought you'd never say it." "I just don't want you to get your hopes high..." "If you're going to love someone, make sure both your eyes are open." "They are wide open!" "And be sure you don't give it up!" " I won't!" " Good to hear that." "Emi, I really need to talk to Art about my budget." "I thought you put me on his schedule?" "Why was it canceled?" "Sorry sir, last minute change of plans." "What time is he leaving?" "He said he'll segue to another meeting." "Okay!" "Dianne!" "Please understand, it was a last minute thing." "Let's resched." "I'll make it up to you." "I'm still going." "If you don't go we're over." "I just need to see Art later." "Laida what the hell are you still doing here?" "Lock the door." "Sir?" "Just lock the door." "Sir don't!" "Lock the door when you leave!" "Ehe..." "I thought you meant..." "Sir?" " Laida?" " Sir?" "Doing anything tonight?" "Nope." "Wear something else..." "I'll see you at 10 PM." "Okay, you see that woman by the window?" "That's Dianne." "My girlfriend." "Walk up to her." "Introduce yourself and give this to her." " Good evening Ma'am." " Good evening." "Thank you Ma'am." "Thank you, Sir." "Miss Dianne, Sir Miggy asked me to give this to you." "Let me guess... he's in a meeting right?" "You know what a workaholic Sir Miggy is." "He sent me to keep you amused in the meantime." "So you're his... clown... well tell him it's not funny..." "Tell him to save his flowers for another girl..." " Miss Dianne..." " And tell him that I don't like pink." " Goodnight, Sir." " Goodnight." "Art do you have a minute." "It's already eleven." "It better be important." "Finance told me you disapproved my request for additional budget." "Yes." " Can I still appeal?" " No." " Mr. Montenegro." " Yes?" "I'm sorry Sir but I need this tomorrow morning." "Go home, Miguel." "I'm not giving this one to you." "I'm not confident if you can recover with the August issue." " Good evening, Sir!" " Good evening." "Sorry." "Where's Dianne?" "She said you better give this to another girl." "So she hated the flowers?" "Tell the waiter to put everything on my tab, okay?" "I'll see you tomorrow at work?" "Sir tab?" "Thank you, Sir." " Poor guy." " Poor guy?" "I don't even understand how Ma'am Dianne fell in love with him in the first place." "No, I don't think she loved him." "What made you say?" "If she really loved him, she'd put up with all his shortcomings." "Like a martyr?" "Isn't that how it should be when you love someone?" "You'll accept everything about him." "You give him everything you can." "Because you love him." "That's what love is." "No if's, no buts... whatever the cost." "Even if he screams at you?" "Yes." " Even if he treats you like a slave?" " Yes." "Even if despite everything you do for him, he doesn't notice you?" "Yes." "Good morning, sir!" "Different cover girl, same old cover story." "This will really get us to number one." "If we really want to be number one, why don't we set Bachelor apart from Stag?" "Let's put substance to it, let's give it a heart?" "For example, let's provide tips on how guys can be sensitive... so their relationships would last... so their girlfriends and wives don't end up leaving them..." "Instead on capitalizing on naked bodies..." "Do you have any idea what magazine you're working for?" "Bachelor, sir." "Bachelor is a men's magazine." "What do men want?" " Sex!" " Sex!" "Have you ever had a boyfriend?" "No." "Since birth?" "That explains it!" "Can you even say the word sex?" "Sex!" "Sex!" "Sex!" "Yes Laida, sex!" "What objection do you have if Bachelor sells sex?" "Nope." "Then don't act as if you know anything!" "Cause you don't." "So just shut up!" " Sorry, I just wanted to help." " I don't need your help!" "I just need you to do your job, that's all!" " Zoyla." " Sir?" "Why wasn't I informed that Indigo backed out?" " Sir, they said they can't rush it." " So we'll leave it at that?" "We'll all sit here doing nothing?" " We already found a contingency." " Well tell me!" "I want to know because I want to see it myself!" "Who found it anyway?" "!" "Laida did." "Thank you for accepting the job even if it's rushed." "It's so hard to find someone who'll accept the job." "We're really just pressed for time." "We're actually surprised you wanted it that soon." "You really think you'll make it?" "We have no choice." "I'll send you the proofs once they're ready." " We're settled, right?" " Sure." " Are we good?" " We're good." "Guys, be there at Saturday, okay?" " What time is that again?" " John Rae, I can't go." " Just be there before lunch, all of you." " Okay." "Saturday, dude." "I'm not sure I can go." "But you're the godfather!" "You'll be there right, Zoyla?" " For sure." " What's up?" "Christening?" "Yes sir, my son." "You should come." "Sir, the delivery just arrived." "Everyone... conference room now!" " Why?" " Conference room." " Did you do something wrong?" " Why?" "It's all your fault, Laida." "You should learn to shut up." "Yeah, but..." " Weird" " I'm scared." "I feel a bunch of revisions is in order." "Another storm's coming." "Put it there." " Thank you, sir." " Thank you." "Eat up." "Here, sir." "Janis... join us." "Eat." "Let's start, guys." "Ooh, overload... hand me a slice." "He's gone." "You can drop the act!" "Go home early later, it's my birthday party." " Bye, mother." "Happy birthday!" " Bye." "Thank you." " Where's father, I'm late already!" " Tomas, the children will be late!" " I'm here." " He has an exam." " Okay already." " Happy birthday, love." "Thanks." "Isn't Laida going with you?" "Isn't she downstairs already?" "Hello." "Laida, where are you?" "Still at home." "You're not coming in?" "What for?" "Stop acting like a child." "Sir asked you to go to his condo." "Why?" "He needs the proofs for his final corrections cause he's not coming in today." "Why me?" "Where are the articles?" "With me." "Sir... sir..." "Sir, here are the articles." "Sir..." "Sir..." "(I look at you without you knowing)" " (I dream of you being mine)" " Too hot?" "Sorry." "Sorry." " (Your red lips and radiant smile)" " See what you made me do!" "(That makes the heavens shine)" "(Don't ever look my way)" "(Cause you melt my heart away)" "(I get lost whenever you smile)" "(Your every move makes my world stop)" " (My heart sings for you)" " Rose... my battery's almost... dead." " (Someday I hope you'll realize... )" " It's dead!" "(what I feel for you)" " (I hope it's alright with you)" " Can't do it?" "Let me!" "(If I love you from afar)" "('Cause I never thought it's possible)" "(But you brought love to my heart)" "(Still when you are near)" "(Nerves get the best of me despite what I feel)" "(I get lost whenever you smile)" "(Your every move makes my world stop)" "(My heart heeds only your name)" "(Someday I hope you'll realize what I feel for you)" "(I get lost whenever you smile)" "(I get lost whenever you smile)" "(Your every move makes my world stop)" "(My heart sings for you)" "(Someday I hope you'll realize what I feel for you)" "Belated happy birthday, mother." "It would've been okay if you simply forgot her birthday, but to make us grow eyebags waiting for you..." "Adelaida, that's taking it too far!" " I didn't say it's okay for her to forget!" " I'm really sorry." "It's just that I was so busy with work." "Then Sir Miggy got sick, and I couldn't leave." "Why, is that part of your job now?" " I really am sorry." " Better take it easy." "Before you know it, you'll be in too deep you can't get out." "I'll make it up to you, I promise." "Belated happy birthday." "I was sick yesterday so I wasn't able to call." "But now I'm okay." " Good morning, Sir." " Good morning, Sir." "Were you alone or was someone with you?" "Actually, someone was." "Dianne?" "Where's Laida?" "Sorry, dude, I'm gonna call you later, bye." "Where's Laida?" " She said she's not working today." " Absent!" "Yes." "Violy, did Laida inform you she'll be absent?" "Yes sir." "She called." "She missed her mother's birthday so she wanted to make it up today." "I told her she should come in, even if only for half a day..." " cause she and Zoyla have much to do..." " No... that's okay." "Has the storm passed?" "It's just the eye of the storm." "Sir coffee?" "Are you guys okay?" "Let me introduce you to my wife." "Honey, these are my officemates." "I'm glad you could come." "Come in." "Feel at home." "Is your boss coming?" "Don't bet on it." "I don't think he's been baptized himself." "Hey, that's below the belt." "Does he even eat palm fruits?" "Wait, isn't that your boss?" "Honey, it's not funny anymore." "That is him!" " Hi Sir, good afternoon." " Hi!" "Glad you could make it." "This is my baby, sir!" "We all have to sing!" "No one goes home without singing!" "Deal!" " You have to sing too, sir!" " No excuses!" "I don't sing." " Your turn!" " Huh?" "(Why do I tremble)" "(Whenever you're near)" "(All I want to know is your name)" " Look!" "Watch this!" " Okay." "(We bumped to each other, I remember the time)" "(You picked up my books, asked if I'm fine)" "(Still you failed to give me your name)" "(Everyday you walk by my way)" " (Never, not once, you gaze at me)" " You have to sing, sir!" "Go Sir!" "(Why do you avoid me)" "(Did I do something wrong)" "(I only want to know your name)" "(Here in my heart)" "(There's a space meant only for you)" "(Will you finally give me your name)" "(Everyday you walk by my way)" "(Never, not once, you gaze at me)" "(What am I to do)" "(What do I have to do to let you know what I feel)" "(Whatever I do you never seem to notice me)" "(When will you give this heart a chance)" "(Whatever I do you never seem to notice me)" "Sir, you really sing well!" "You sing well, Sir!" "Good enough to have an album, Sir..." "photo album!" "Just kidding!" " My turn!" " Me first!" " Let me." " No, let me do it." "(Here in my heart)" "(There's a space meant only for you)" "How's my singing voice?" "(Everyday you walk by my way)" "(Never, not once, you gaze at me) (What am I to do)" "What?" "Nothing." "I didn't know you knew how to smile." "You take things too seriously!" "You're all work." "No wonder you got sick." "If I don't take it seriously, we won't be number..." "Number one, number one, number one..." "You're starting to look like the number 1..." "Who wouldn't want to be number one?" "I mean... number one gets the best, while number two gets what's left..." "Okay, fine..." "You're number one but in the end, you're the lonely one... because everyone has walked out on you." "Isn't that sad?" "Even in that picture, you look sad." "You're wasting your boyish good looks!" "And your sisters..." "They're all as beautiful as your mom." "No wonder you father fell in love with her." "I really wouldn't know." "What?" "The first time I saw her picture in your condo..." "I already knew why your father married her." "They were never married." "Why?" "They couldn't." "Why?" "Cause she wasn't number one." "My dad had a wife." "So she was..." "Number two..." "Sorry..." "Don't be..." "Now it makes sense." "What makes sense?" "That you're better looking than all of them." "Sir!" "Sir sorry, we were stuck in traffic..." "Good morning, Sir." "That's okay." " Sir, our new layout." " Laida!" "Sir!" "Excuse me." "What did I tell you?" "I told you to stay close to me..." "Sir, you need to approve the layout and the articles." "I also need your editor's note." "Okay." "Thank you." "Let's go." "What am I supposed to write there?" "Whatever you want to say." "It's still not appealing." "It's not enticing at all!" "It still doesn't have the... oomph!" "You know what I mean?" "I saw something here, where is that?" "Don't worry." "Here sir." "Sir, don't mind that." "I was just tripping." "I like it." "But you still have to work on this okay?" "Change the color and font." "I don't know..." " Zoyla it's ready!" " Put it on my table." "Thank you!" " Sir, coffee!" " Thank you." " Laida, can I see the pagination guide?" " Pagination guide..." " okay... wait, wait, wait... excuse me!" " Can you check if the contract has been faxed?" "Check if sir has any corrections on the fitness and review columns." "Don't forget to submit your overtime forms!" "Are you guys done?" "I'm just finishing this." "Sir gave coffee to Laida!" "Hello, who's this?" "Oh, the other way around!" "Mrs. Limon?" "I didn't want to wake you up but..." "your phone, it's been ringing." "Hello mother?" "Yes, I'm going home soon." "Good job everyone!" "Good job!" "Zoyla, Violy, Jules, Vince..." " Ronald, John Rae..." " Thank you Sir!" "Good job everyone!" "Violy, where did you find these brilliant people!" "?" " Cheers!" " Cheers!" "Congratulations!" "If only we had more time, I'm sure this issue would've been the best." " Right!" " This isn't bad, John Rae." "We put in our best effort and that's what's important." "Really, Sir?" "You better save your energy... cause I'm sure once the board sees the fruits of our labor... they'll give us more than 6 months!" " Wow, one more year!" " Two years... or more!" " Ten years..." " 10 years!" "What are you waiting for?" "Spend the rest of the day with your families... go home!" " Early day off!" " Rest." "You all deserve it!" "Thank you!" " No guys..." " Thank you Sir!" "Thank you!" "Thank you Sir!" "Let's hug Sir!" " See you guys!" " Bye guys!" "See you tomorrow!" " Thank you Sir!" "Bye!" " Bye!" " Laida?" " Sir?" " You stay!" " Why sir?" "You have to get me flowers." "Two sets." "One long-stemmed red rose and the other one..." "I don't know, I leave it up to you." "Just make sure it's nice." "Yes, sir." "Mommy, your suitor doesn't let up." "Laida, what are you doing there?" "Sorry, sir..." " I'll stay inside the car then." " Laida, get over here!" "Mommy, this is Laida..." "Laida, my mom." "Hello, ma'am!" "Is this for her too?" "That's for you." "What's wrong?" "Laida?" "This is the first time I ever received flowers from anyone." "That's okay." "It's also the first time someone received it from me..." "But..." "Thank you." "Thank you for your patience, for staying even if you have every reason to leave." "Thank you." "Thank you cause you proved that I was right." "That that's not completely empty inside?" "That's what's important, right?" "That's what I have faith in." "That's why I'm still here." "Laida if..." "If this isn't what you do..." "I mean..." "If I weren't your boss." "You think... you and I?" "You think you'll like me?" "You know, you're okay." "Really?" "More than okay." "Did you hear that, mom?" "Somebody here thinks I'm okay!" "Wait!" "Mom says, she agrees." "What did you just call her?" " Mom... your mom!" " I know... mom... so?" "But seriously, you know what she really said to me?" "That she's proud of you." "As am I." " Uncle Miguel!" " Hi!" " Miggs, welcome back!" " Daddy who is he?" " That's your uncle gramps." " Hello Uncle Gramps!" "Miguel... what a pleasant surprise..." "I will see you later, I'll be back." "Okay." "So Miguel what kind of miracle finally brings you here?" "This..." "I personally came by to give you these." " Okay." " Sorry." "Art, I hope this is enough proof that we can still put up a good fight." "Bachelor's relaunching!" "You really didn't get it, do you?" "So what if you get over this bump?" "Did you think that's the reason why I'm holding up the budget?" "Miguel, what's in question is the kind of decisions... you've been making for the past few weeks..." "Those are calls I had to make at that moment..." "Art." "Those are calls made by desperate second placers... if you were even thinking." " Are you saying I'm stupid?" " I'm saying you have a lot to learn." "If you really want to be number one... you should have gotten a more experienced staff." "I'm still hoping you'd come." "Miguel." "If... if you need any help, I can call a few friends." "They might know people who can work for you." "I'm sorry." "This is their mother's home." "Dad, I know." "That's the only difference." "Hang on, son." "You'll prove to them you're good enough." "Dad, if we're not different, why do I even have to prove anything?" " Are these magazines ready?" " Yup, 500 hundred pieces..." "Miggy!" "Why is that late?" "We're starting in an hour!" " Somebody fix this!" " Yes Sir!" " Zoyla, final guests list!" " I'll get it from Violy!" "Can you ask someone to get the weather report for me?" "Yes, Sir!" "Miggy, are you okay?" "My whole family is coming over tonight, Laida!" "Please tell everyone there's no room for mistakes." "Okay." "Please." "Not now." "Miggy, the forecast says it will rain all night." "But that's okay." "It's bound to stop." "People will come." "They're here!" "Sir, your family's here." "Is it over?" "Sorry we're late, did we miss a lot?" "Is it ending?" "No, it's just starting..." " Shall I lead you now to your seats?" " Okay, thank you." "Sorry." "Here ma'am." "What happened?" " There's a problem with the sound system." " Fix it, quick!" "The night has descended upon us and the moment has come... one shall be unmasked..." "one shall be unveiled... and one shall be stripped of his old face to make way for a new and better one... ladies and gentlemen..." "the man to strip his mask..." "Mr. Miggy Montenegro!" "It is our pride to finally offer you and present to all of you..." "The new BACHELOR..." "Miggy... get back in there!" "It's not as bad as you think!" "You did great." "We all worked hard for this." "Best effort, remember?" "Even if it didn't turn out as expected, tomorrow will be better." "Okay!" "Okay!" "Some people came." "My family came." "Did you see the look on their faces?" "Did you see how they looked at me?" "Laida, I just failed in front of my family." "Is that okay?" "Miggy, they're your family." "They'll accept you whatever happens." "You really believe that, don't you?" "Love is conditional, Laida." "And nobody loves a failure." "I don't understand you." "You'll never understand what it's like to be me!" "You'll never know how it feels to be looked at by my siblings... and they only see is the sins that my mom committed against their mother." "You'll never know how it feels to be hated for destroying a family..." "And yet no matter how much they hate you... you still want to be accepted by them, be loved by them, and be one of them." "Because they are all you have." "But tonight, I just lost that." " Miggy." " You've worked hard for this night, right?" "I've been working hard all my life to gain their respect and love... to be worthy of their name, and I'm tired." "I'm tired working hard just to earn my last name." "So Laida, please stop making me believe everything's going to be okay... because it hasn't been okay for the last 25 years." "Alright, you have six months to formally close... and say goodbye to your readers." "I don't need six months, I want it closed immediately." "Miguel..." "Why prolong the agony?" "But we're up by three percent, aren't we?" "You think that's enough even if we're not number one?" " Best effort, right?" " Yeah!" "We're closing Flippage." "Effective immediately." "But Sir... we increased our sales." "That's not enough." "But we still have a six month-allowance, right?" " We can still make it!" " We don't." "Sir, what about us?" "Everyone will be properly compensated." "All your questions about compensation and separation will be answered by Violy." "Can I talk to you?" " I'm sorry about the things I said." " You don't have to..." "If you're mad... if..." "you want to shout at me... that's okay." "You want to throw things?" "You want to go haywire?" "Don't be like this." "What do you mean?" "Don't give up that easily." "I thought you said the staff was fine?" "I thought we were fine?" "It's nothing personal, it's business." "So that's it." "We're letting go of everything we built together?" "We're supposed to just lose everything..." " because you lost everything?" " What do you want from me?" "I want you to look around you for once!" "Cause if you think no one's there for you, you're wrong!" "If you're giving up because you think everyone has given up on you..." "I'm still here..." "If you think no one out there loves you..." "What?" "You'll still love me?" "I didn't ask you to love me, Laida." "I know." "Then don't make me feel that I have to love you back..." "Cause no matter what you say right now, I've nothing left to give." "Be fair to yourself..." "Stop it." "You'll just get tired..." "You'll get tired of waiting, get tired of expecting... you'll get tired of hoping I'll love you back." "I never felt tired of loving you." "Not until today." "If your mom was here with us, she'll tell you she's proud of you..." "But she's not, so I'll never get the chance to hear that." "I'm proud of you." "I never say it out loud, but I am." "Why is that hard to believe?" "Even if you say it now, I never felt it from you, ever." "I waited so long, Dad." "I waited so long to see that you see me too." "All I wanted is to feel that I was also your child." "That's all." "You are my son as much as they are mine." "Why can't I feel that?" "Because there's so much pain in you're heart." "And I'm sorry for causing that pain." "Son, believe that I love you." "It's just that every time I try to show how much I love you..." "I see how much pain they feel." "You understand, don't you?" "If only I could go back and undo things..." "But you can't." "But if I could, I'd still want you as my son." "That, I'm sure." "I know I owe you a lot." "And If I can't change the past I hope..." "I beg you son..." "Let me start over..." "Forgive me..." "I love you son." "I love you so much." "Rose, your sister..." "Is she awake?" "Crying her eyes out." "Laida?" "I'm awake, mother." "My eyes are wide open now." "I'm the one to blame here, I know." "You didn't fail to remind me." "I'm the one who's stupid enough to think I could expect him to..." "But I'm okay now..." "I can handle this." "I'm a Magtalas after all!" "Who do you think you are anyway?" "!" "That's what you deserve." "I think I'm losing my mind!" "It's so hard!" "Just cry it out." "You'll be okay." "That's how it really is." "But you realize how strong that is." "What's important is you left some for yourself." "So that when the right person comes along, the one who will give you love... you'll have something to give back." "Where!" "?" "Where is he!" "?" "!" "Why do you have to search far when we're all here!" "That's right." "I'll love you enough!" "Me too." "I'll love you the most." "I'm your first love, remember?" "How can I run out of love when you give me so much of it?" "And what about you?" "Don't you love me?" "Get up and give your sister a hug!" "Okay, send him in..." "Miguel, what are you doing here?" "Should I?" "Uhmm... no, okay sit down." "I want to apply for a job." "Why do you think I should hire you?" "I think I have more than enough experience... but I'm still willing to learn more." "Welcome to the Montenegro Industries..." "you're hired." " Can I ask for an advance?" " Already?" "How much do you need?" "Enough to keep Flippage running..." "Let someone else handle it..." "If my salary has to be spent there, that's okay." "I just don't want my people to lose their jobs because of my incompetence." "Because the truth is, they know more than I do." "That's the most mature thing I ever heard you say." "You know Miguel, if you're not angry, you're actually okay." "Fits you better..." "Whatever brought about that change in you... keep it up." "Okay?" "Ok" "I have another favor to ask." "Don't push it." "One last..." "You think I can go on leave tomorrow?" "On your first day of work?" "Didn't you just say..." "I should keep whatever brought about this change in me?" "One day is all I ask." "Please?" "Alright... but report to me the day after tomorrow okay!" "?" "Yes boss!" "Wish me luck!" "Good luck!" " Are you getting off yet?" " Almost." "Tell me when you are!" "What's happening?" "Here, I'm getting off now." "Okay then!" "I'm getting off here!" "(Why do I tremble)" "(Whenever you're near)" "(All I want to know is your name)" "(Here in my heart)" "(There's a space meant only for you)" "(Will you finally give me your name)" "(Everyday you walk by my way)" "(Never, not once, you gaze at me)" "(What am I to do)" "I'm sorry." "Laida." "Laida, please." "It's not easy to look stupid and apologize to you, you know." "You can't just sing your way out of this." " Laida, please..." "Laida, wait up..." " What now?" "Who did ever told you to do that?" "I didn't ask you to say sorry." "If I were you, better stop it." "You'll just get tired." "Laida, give me a break!" "See, there you go again!" "You let your temper get the best of you!" "Okay." " Wait Laida!" " What!" "?" "Just wait!" "I don't want any more of that." "You don't want this?" "I don't." "What can I do so you'll forgive me?" "Make the rain stop." "You're asking for the impossible!" "Because you also ask for the impossible." "Laida, it won't stop..." "You give up?" "This is too hard." "You think that's hard!" "?" "Try loving someone who's as difficult to love as you, see which is harder!" "I know... because all my life, I tried so hard to love myself." "I found it hard myself." "And I'm sorry if I didn't love you in the way and at the time that you did." "But believe me, I loved you the way that I knew how." "I'm a work in progress, Laida." "It's only now that I realize I deserve to be loved." "I'm only starting to learn that I can also love someone back." "So please... please don't give up on me." "If I love you again..." "I have some conditions..." "Your temper..." "Can you try to keep a check on it!" "?" "It causes so much stress!" "If you want something, ask nicely!" "And Miggy, try not to make me cry..." "Because it drives me crazy." "Well?" "What are you waiting for?" "Give me a hug, Miggy Montenegro!" "...that feels nice!" "I waited for this for so long!" "You're not the only one who was waiting." "Hey, you should have asked me first!" "My parents are strict!" "Enough!" "Give me a hug!" "Okay sun dance, there you go!" "* Edited by Cgha *"