"You bastard!" "You never stop, do you?" " This is Why We're always fighting!" " Can you shut your mouth?" "How can you do this?" "!" "You spent our entire savings!" "I didn't spend it all." "Yes, thank you for leaving five hundred forty pesos and twenty centavos!" "I told you I'd use the money for an investment." "My god, Ben!" "Practice your stupidity on something else, not on my hard-earned money!" "Don't worry." "I'm going to give back every penny." "Oh yeah?" "When?" "When you finally win the lottery?" "Stop undermining me." "You're making me look stupid." "I don't need to do that because you already are stupid!" "You know your negative attitude is What's causing our misfortune." "I'm the one you victimized and I'm still the one at fault?" "Okay, fine!" "Enough." "I don't like any more." "This is it!" "Are you threatening me?" "You want to leave?" "Come on, try and stop me... and I'll really cut off that only thing you're proud of." "Try me!" "Let me through." " Jasmin!" " Mommy, where are you going?" " Jasmin, get me a cab." "Hurry." " Are you really leaving us?" "Oh, but the fights just starting to get interesting!" " Where's my taxi?" " Exactly!" " Good afternoon." " Good afternoon, Precy." " Excuse me." " You need help?" " Would you like us to help you?" " We could carry your bags." "Oh no, it's alright." "I can manage." "Thank you." "Okay." " Where's my taxi?" " Ma'am, there's no cab available." "That's because you're so slow." "Precy, stop making a scene." "Just get inside the house." " Over my dead body!" " Come on, Precy!" "How much money did your husband spend?" "Over two hundred fifty thousand pesos." "Over two hundred fifty thousand pesos?" "!" "Yes." "I don't get what you saw in that man." "I know you weren't very pretty when you were younger... but you had a lot of suitors." "We were actually wondering how you tricked those men." "Dad, that hurts." "But it's true!" "You remember that Visayan?" " Frankie?" " Hi, flowers for you, Precy!" "But his breath really stinks and he always has food bits stuck in his teeth." "I can't stand it." "But where is Frankie now?" "What has he become?" "A millionaire..." "Not only a millionaire, a billionaire!" "You remember Wilson?" "Hi Precy, I miss you." "You strung him along and then you broke his heart!" "That's why he took his life!" "He didn't go that far, dad." "He didn't die." "He should thank Precy." "If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have been a congressman." "But who did you choose to?" "Who did you choose to go crazy about and marry?" "Are you okay?" "Okay, I think." "Of all the men in the world, you chose to be with the king of laziness?" "He doesn't even know his purpose in this world!" "Dad, what can I do?" "I was young then and innocent." "And I was pure and I was in love." "Ben... now that you've gotten what you want from me..." "I'm afraid you might not respect me any more." "Let's just sleep." "Thank you." "Hello?" "Big sister?" "Delfin, why did you call?" "Is something wrong?" "I have good news!" "Belay is coming home this Saturday!" "It's been three years since she came back from Japan." "Tell her why you really called." "I called to tell you that Belay is getting married!" "Belay is getting married?" "To whom?" "To her boyfriend." "She's only had one boyfriend, remember?" "They' re still together?" "The useless teacher?" "I didn't know he was still alive!" "Why are you surprised?" "Didn't I mention to you that Belay was coming home?" "Oca, do you think I'd forget something as important as Belay coming home?" "Who knows Belay more than anyone?" "Isn't it me?" "Belay, so, did he kiss you already?" " You guys are icky!" " You're so lucky!" "I know that you're Belay's closest friend." "So it's true?" "Tessie told me that Belay is coming home because you're getting married?" "My salary as a teacher in San Isidro isn't enough..." "And I still need to help my parents in sending my younger sister to school." "What does your brother do, anyway?" "Isn't he the eldest?" "You know him..." "He's a drug addict." "Delfin, Elmer has overdosed again!" "We even wanted to send him to jail just so he would go to rehab." "And my parents' savings keep on getting spent for his bail." "I really need to go abroad." "I need to go to Japan." "Belay, I promise you, I really do." "Three years." "After three years, you need to come back here." "You don't need to work abroad any more because..." "Because?" "Because I will marry you, Belay." "Huh?" "What did you say?" "You'll marry me?" "Sure." "Oca, thank you!" "You made me very happy!" "Oca?" "Oca?" "Are you okay, Oca?" "Yes, Belay is coming home for our wedding." "Why?" "Aren't you happy for us?" "What do you mean?" "Can't you see, I'm very happy?" "You're marrying a woman you don't even know that well?" "Mom, we've known each other since we were 15." "Even so." "How many years has she been working in Japan?" "Do you know what she went through while she was working there?" "Mom, even if Belay is far away, we still communicate." "We always chat on the Internet." "Sweetheart, I'm coming home in three months." "Oh yeah, it's near." "But mom, you can't say that I don't know her." "How are you so sure?" "Whatever Belay Went through in her three years in Japan... she is still the same Woman I made a testament of love to." "Women like her are so rare." "She's very demure, a simple girl, with no vices." "No silly frills on her body." "And every time she sings, her voice is like an angel." "If you're looking for happiness in life," "In the beautiful hillside, you should live" "The farmers there have hearts of gold," "And hearts full of riches and dignity." "You didn't even think about what kind of family she has." "Her family is a Satanist!" "Mom, they still believe in Jesus." "They' re not Christians." "They worship the devil." "Especially Belay's father, Delfin Bautista." "Use this so that you won't have too many children." "Thank you." "Go away, devil, go away!" "That goes against the Catholic teachings, you know!" "Didn't the Ten Commandments say that it's a sin to break a promise?" "Do you want me to sin?" "I don't care!" "Hurry up!" " The plane has already landed." " She's not going to leave." " She knows we' re picking her up." " Just hurry!" "Where is she?" "Elmer, come here." "Oh, Oca's here." "Good afternoon." " Has Belay come out yet?" " I don't think so." "Mommy dear!" "I really really missed you!" "Mommy." "Daddy." "How are you two?" "Belay, is that you?" "Bull's eye!" "Precy, you're making me crazy!" "I heard the news flash!" "You split up with your husband?" "And I heard you were getting married?" "Exactly!" "You've got perfect timing!" "Just when I'm going to get married, you decide to end your marriage." "Hey, why don't you introduce us to this mass of people you call family?" "Okay." "And is this the boy you're talking about?" "Don't touch that." "That's mine!" "Okay, may I introduce you to my family members." "Family members, my fag hag friends..." "Raquel, Jocelyn." " Mother." " Hi, mother!" " Father." " Hi, father!" "My baby sister, Wendy." "And my older brother, Elmer." "Hey, Elmer!" "He's the drug addict." "Ahh... is he the one you said was addicted to cocaine?" "Of course, the person I always tell you about." "We' re very close." "My favorite cousin, Precy." " Hi Pres!" " Her mother, Aunt Loleng." "Hello." "But wait." "Here's the best part." "The one person I keep talking about..." "my precious love, Oca." "Hi Oca!" "In fairness, he looks big..." "But he seems really thin." "Doesn't matter if he's thin because he has a big pe --- peet." "And you know what they say about men with big feet..." "Shut up!" "Watch your mouth." "You're in front of my family members." "Honey, look at the medals that your sister earned." "That's why we' re happy that the money you sent... for Wendy's schooling is well-spent." "And look at your older brother." "It looks like rehab is helping him really improve." "Honey, one more thing, did you know, he doesn't see "demons" any more?" "That's great." "I'm really proud of them." "Belay, it's not that your mom and I want to meddle... but I'm sure you wouldn't blame us for worrying." "What's the problem?" "Are you sure about Oca?" "The man you're marrying isn't very successful." "Don't be too judgmental." "Before I left for the kingdom of samurais... he was only a social studies teacher of San Isidro Labrador High School." "Why, Belay?" "What is he now?" "Didn't you know?" "He's now the Chairman of the Department of Social Studies." "And in five years... he will already be the principal of San Isidro Labrador High School." "Oh really?" "How much do high school principals make here?" "3,500 minus ten percent withholding tax." "Are you sure about your decision?" "Believe me." "Your life would dramatically change when you get married." "Wait, I'll stop you there." "I have an announcement to make." "We love each other." "Oh Belay, that was my exact dialogue when my heart fell... my brain disappeared, and my panty dropped for Benito Matias." "I was warned to think it over but it had no effect." "I still fell for him." "Now look where it got me." "But it's like you hit the jackpot with Ben." "He's handsome and he didn't just marry you... he also gave you two children." "And both are really good-looking." "Carve this in my belly." "Never let yourself be fooled by a handsome man." "You're better off with a guy who looks like the soles of worn out combat boots." "Because the ugly man would be faithful." "Because they' re thankful you married them." "But the handsome man is so full of himself, even if he's stupid." "He feels like he's doing you a favor, even if he's just playing with you." "Why?" "Did she come from a well-respected family?" "Didn't Precy's cousin get imprisoned... because they caught him selling marijuana at the market?" "Mom, there are children present." "So what?" "My grandchildren have a right to know... what kind of family their mother came from." "If she was in her right mind... would she really leave her whole family just because of a stupid lover's quarrel?" "Grandma, it wasn't just a lover's quarrel." "Daddy used up all of mommy's savings in the bank." "Benito, is this true?" "Are you sure you really don't like Ben any more?" "Belay, he fooled me." "The money he used was supposed to be our downpayment... for a house and lot in Carmona, Cavite." "But that's just money!" "What about love?" "Think about it." "Doesn't love outweigh money?" "You're crazy." "Tell me honestly, can you really survive without some loving?" "Tell me, when was the last time you did it?" "When you shouted "Give it to me!"?" "Even if that wife of yours squats desperately in the middle of the street... don't pick her up." "But how about me and my children?" "We' re having a hard time." "I can handle that." "You don't need that woman to live peacefully." "Before you leave him, you should give him a call and talk." "Isn't that a hassle?" "I was the one who left and now I'm the one calling to make amends?" "Don't apologize yet." "Talk about it first." "Maybe that's why you got fed up." "It's just a miscommunication." "I really do miss my children." "I bet my mother-in-law is now feasting over fresh liver... and poisoning my children's minds against me." "Hello." "Ben." "Who's this?" "We've been together for sixteen years and I bore two of your children... now you're telling me you don't know my voice?" "We need to see each other." "Are you coming home already?" "Are you deaf?" "I just said we need to meet up." "You know, if it's just about the money, I've already talked to my mom." "Oh please, Benito... don't you dare bring your mother into this." "What?" "Are you meeting me or not?" "Are you waiting for your mom's permission?" "Well bro, this is my stop." "See you tomorrow!" "Okay." "You made me come all the way down here and then we' re not going to talk?" "Don't growl at me." "After what you did to me, you're the one who's mad?" "What do you want Precy?" "I'm not denying that I don't have any fault in this." "I already admitted it to you and I'm admitting... that the children have been affected since you left." "I'm not insensitive." "Don't let your temper get in the way." "Your blood pressure always rises until you snap and walk out." " But Ben..." " it's okay." "The important thing is we' re here now and we' re talking maturely." "Can I ask you a favor?" "Can you listen to what I have to say?" "Precy, I forgive you." "After all the years that we were together, I already know you." "That's why I forgive you." "So starting now, let's forget..." "Stop it, right there." "Can you replay what you just said, Ben?" "Did I hear you correctly?" "You forgive me?" "It's unfair that you always make it seem like I'm insensitive." "Can you explain yourself?" "Why are you the one forgiving me?" "It's like this, Precy." "First of all, about the money that you said I stole... how can I steal it when it's under both our names?" "If you open the bankbook, what does it say?" "Preciosa and/or Benito Matias." "How can you say that I stole from our own bankbook?" "And on top of that, we' re married." "According to the law... what is owned or acquired by a man and a woman after they are married... are therefore jointly owned by the couple." "It's simple." "That's conjugal ownership." "So how can you say I stole our own money?" "Wait, I was the one who raised 250 thousand pesos!" "It was me!" "I'm not saying it wasn't you." "You saved it." "All I'm saying is that I just got what's rightfully mine." "That's stupid!" "Since when were you a lawyer?" "There you go again." "I already forgave you and you're still like that." "So when are you coming home because we' re really having a hard time?" "I don't give a damn about you!" "I' m so stupid." "Too stupid to think that we could still patch things up." "You're not just greedy, you're also stupid!" " Don't you walk out!" "We' re still talking." " Whatever." " Come back here or I'll leave you." " Whatever." "See, you come to your senses when I tell you I'll leave you... because you know I'm serious." "Come back here." "Let's talk." "You're an animal!" "You good for nothing!" " Why did I let you have my babies?" " Ouch!" "Ouch!" "Stop it!" "I hope you and your mother burn with the devil!" "Precy!" "Why did you have to end up that way?" "I thought that your forgiveness would be the highlight of your love story... where there would be a happy ending." "Because your love story with Ben is like a soap opera." "Love story, love story, damn it!" "When a guy courts you, he'd promise you everything... even his grandmother's golden dentures!" "But the moment they lose interest in your body... and abuse the capabilities of your uterus to have babies... the truth comes out." "For men, their wives aren't any different than a car." "When they desire it... every day they touch it, every hour, they ride it." "But when it starts to deteriorate and no overhaul can help... they want to trade it in." "If I were you, Belay, I'd think really hard about what I'm entering myself into." "Aren't you exaggerating a bit?" "Oca's not like that." "You wanna bet?" " Belay, can I ask for a favor?" " What?" "When you meet my mom, please don't surprise her." "Huh?" "Well, you've changed a bit from the girl she met before." "Come on, Oca." "I just matured." "I know that I've changed, I'm different than other girls here... but ever since, you know who I really am." "I was already a cowboy then, just a bit shy..." "But when I went to Japan... my confidence boosted because this is me ever since." "You know that." "I have a request for you if it's okay." "What's that?" "Don't call me Belay any more." "But isn't that your name?" "It doesn't sound good." "It sounds kinky in Visayan." "What should I call you now?" "Call me Maribel." "Maribel?" "Yes." "I have to keep up with the times." "The other name sounds like a dead grandmother in the province." "Is that your name in Japan?" "Oh no." "My screen name in Japan is Chuchu Chuchumamaw." "Chuchu Chuchumamaw?" "Yes, Japanese name." "Mom, Maribel's here." "Hello, long time no see." "Your mom finally met Belay?" "She's not Belay any more." "She's Maribel now." "Was she surprised?" "Mila, even her grandmother who's been dead for 8 years... would rise from the dead if she sees Maribel now." "So how was your reunion with the friends?" "Maribel said it was fun." "Why, what happened?" "I'm telling you girls, the Japanese are generous." "Especially if they like your type." "And they keep giving out money." "And this is the jackpot, listen, if they get you pregnant... the money is all yours!" "So how's life here in the province?" "What?" "We understand the changes Belay Went through." "Her life in Japan was hard." "What did Tessie and Amyrose say?" "They don't feel like Belay would be permitted to return... to teach music and dance in San Isidro." "Wait a minute, continue your story." "What did your mom say?" "How are you?" "Are you still in charge of the procession during Holy Week?" "Yes." "That's my vow." "I won't allow anyone else to take care of the procession... during Holy Friday and Easter Sunday." "That's my vow to the Lord." "I fear the Lord." "Would you want me to help you at the next procession?" "No." "I can do it myself." "Okay then." "What happened to your reunion?" "We were surprised because Belay didn't mention... that she invited her other friends." "Which friends?" "These are my friends in Japan" " Raquel, Jocelyn" "And these are my friends back when I was a teacher." "In my past life." "Good evening." "What else happened?" "Well... they had fun." "I'm not gay-gay-gay-gay." "I'm not gay-gay-gay-gay." "Your eyes are only deceiving you." "I'm a Woman." "I'm not gay-gay-gay-gay." "I'm not gay-gay-gay-gay." "What about you?" "Did you have fun?" "Not really." "When will you be available to visit my family?" "Why would I need to visit your house?" "Mom, it's so I can ask for her hand in marriage." "What?" "Of course, mom, we need to ask Maribel's parents first." "So we can also prepare for the wedding." "Mom?" "Do you still want to be with him for the rest of your life?" "Not any more, Donna." "Are you sure?" "More or less." "But more of "more" than "less."" "Good." "Who are you calling?" "My lawyer friend." "I'll ask for a recommendation for a good lawyer so I can file my case." "We can't fix this without a lawyer." "Okay, Mrs. Matias." "Do you want to separate from your husband?" "Well, go ahead." "Talk, tell me why." "Attorney, he fooled me." "Mrs. Matias, that's not a good reason." "There are two kinds of people in the world." "The person who fools and the fool." "If deception was considered grounds in court... then there would be no marriage left in the Philippines." "But Attorney Vargas, it was a different kind of deception." "He used up all the money she kept in their savings." " Everything!" " Did he spend it for another woman?" "Does he have another family?" "Did he use it for gambling?" "No attorney." "Because of his stupidity... he used my money and fell victim to a pyramid scam." "He invested in a fake networking scheme." " Mrs. Matias." " That's why I wanted to leave him." "And I pray that stupidity is not genetic... or else my children would be affected." "I don't think there's any cure for stupidity." "But what do you want to happen?" "You have two choices:" "legal separation or annulment." "What?" "Mrs. Matias, I'm asking you to choose between the two." "Legal separation or annulment?" "I'm confused." "What is the difference between the two?" "Auntie, with legal separation... the law acknowledges the separation of the husband and wife." "There's a settlement for the assets." "In other words, the government recognizes that we' re separated..." " but" " But what?" "Those legally separated can't get married again... because their marriage contract is still valid." "What?" "Even if they' re separated, they' re still married." "What about the annulment?" "Auntie, the marriage is now invalid." "They' re single again and they can get married again." "Seriously?" "!" "You plan on getting another husband after you leave Ben?" "Oh please, after everything I went through..." "I'm not in a hurry to find another man." "I'd rather just play Farmville in Facebook." "Then just get legal separation." " That's alright but..." " But what?" "That would mean I'm still married to that idiot!" "That means his cursed mom... who makes my life miserable is still my mother-in-law?" " Of course." "You're still married!" " Correct!" "Annulment." "I'm getting an annulment." "Besides, I'm suffering already, I'll make the best of it." "I just don't want to have any connection to his evil mother." " Hey, it's mom." " What?" "Answer it." "Hello, Mom." "Dear..." "How are you, mom?" "Well, I really miss you." "Dear, let's go out with your brother." "Let's eat your favorite pizza." " My treat." " What did she say?" "Mom wanted to go out." "For pizza." "Wait a minute." "Mom, when do you want..." " I was hoping... now." " What?" " Where are you?" " What did she say?" " Mom, where are you?" " I'm here." "Come on, let's have pizza then I'll bring you home." "What are you doing here?" "Why are you still talking on the cellphone when you're both here already?" " Oh yeah." " Mommy, hello." "My children." "Let's go, come on!" "Oh mom, you should have told us earlier." " We can't go out today." " Why not?" "Gosh, I'm your mother and I still have to make an appointment to be with you?" "Mom, we have to go already." "Mamita is picking us up." "She can't see you." " Mom, hurry." " But can I get one last hug?" "Mom, next time." "Let's go." "I knew it." "My mother-in-law is really poisoning my children's minds!" "That's why I should really get my children away from that witch immediately." "Hey hey." "Precy... have you thought about how you're going to take care of your children?" "You're the one who said that the money you earn is not even enough... to buy new panties." "If other single mothers can do it, I can too." "Wait a minute, I think I'm not at peace either." "The big night is coming." "Big night!" "The teacher's going to ask for your hand?" "Exactly!" "That's why Delfin and Yolly will meet Oca's mother." "But you know Delfin..." "he easily gets irritated." "And Oca's mother... you know." "Belay, I have something to tell you, okay?" "Aside from not allowing your future mother-in-law to step all over you... can you... ummm behave?" "You behave, okay?" "Wait a minute, don't I behave?" "What do you think of me, tell me?" "Am I vulgar?" "Am I not classy?" "What did your mother say?" "Nothing, she was just asking." "When do you plan on getting married?" "First Saturday of June." "Can I speak?" "Okay, go." "There's a lot of people getting married in June." "My suggestion is to have the wedding in December." "December!" "That's a bit too long." "You waited how many years to get married, what's another few months?" "It's as if you're catching a deadline." "Wait a minute." "Why are you in a rush?" "You're pregnant, aren't you?" "Admit it!" "Me?" "Me, pregnant?" "I wiggled my hips for three years in Japan." "That's impossible." "Why?" "Can't you get pregnant in Japan?" "Why is your mother asking me if I'm pregnant when I just came home?" "Don't think too much about it." "She was just asking a question." "Is that the reason you're getting married?" "Because you have a bun in your oven?" "How could I get pregnant... when in the three years that I've been with Oca... we've never... you know." "But why are you insisting on a December wedding?" "Because the Church in San Isidro Labrador... is already fully booked for weddings in June." "I already checked it." "You can have it scheduled on the last week of December." "Oh, that's alright because we' re not getting married in Church." "You're not getting married in Church?" "!" "Honey, where are you getting married?" "At the beach!" " Wow, beach wedding!" " That's beautiful!" "I'm going!" "That's cool!" "What's that?" "You're getting married while swimming?" "I thought you already told your mother our plans about getting married in Boracay?" "I was just waiting for the perfect timing." "What did she say?" "You're going to be dragged into hell by that woman... and her family who doesn't believe in God!" "Well, she got a bit emotional." "I hope you understand that my mom was just surprised." "What did she say about my brother's concern?" "I've already thought about which beach I really want." "Where?" "I really want it to be Boracay!" "I like that!" "There's a lot of events and happenings there." "I'll have my hair dreadlocked..." " Stop it." " then I'll be by the sand..." "Me too!" "Can I bring my friends?" "About 6 of them so it would be fun!" "Okay!" "Isn't that in Visayas?" "What about the guests?" "There are a lot of flights there, anyway." "Airplanes?" "The guests will pay for airfare?" "They' re already paying for the gifts, they' re also paying for the plane fare?" "Mom, we' re still thinking about it." "It's not yet final." "Oscar!" "There's nothing to talk about." "There's no sense in spending this much!" "You're ruining my high!" "I'm already up there..." "I can see Bob Marley!" "Oh my Lord and Holy Trinity!" "If you don't want to get married in church... then just get married in front of a judge in City Hall!" "Then feed your guests with hamburgers." "It's the same thing and it's not too expensive." "Bad trip." "Dad!" "Wait a minute, let's make things clear." "He shouldn't have challenged my mom." "You know Delfin Bautista won't allow himself to lose out on a speech." "I want everything clear." "You know that, looking at our eldest son... you can understand why we treat Belay as our first born." "She's the only one we can rely on." " Right, Yolly?" " Yes." "Even in the beginning, we hoped for nothing... but to give her a beautiful and meaningful wedding." "To ensure that whichever Jude or Pontius Pilate would have the guts... to take her away from us... would be able to stand up for her and give her everything she would need in life." "Oca, do we have an understanding?" "So now, can you still do it?" "Can you give my daughter a beautiful and meaningful wedding day?" "Because if not, let's just stop this." "Let's just finish the food my wife prepared." "And stop fooling ourselves here." "I'll try my best, sir." "Did you hear that?" "Now, we have a clearer understanding." "Do you still have anything to say?" "Awkward rd !" "I was really flattered that moment." "Like my hair grew to the floor!" "You know that whatever happens, Maribel, I'll stand up for you." "I feel like crying now..." " The gossip is true." " That?" "Oca's mother doesn't like me." "Why are you laughing?" "Me?" "You're trying to beat me?" "On who has the worst mother in law when mine was specially delivered from hell." "Oh Belay, as early as now, fix that already." "Make it clear to your husband-to-be that you... and not his mom, would be the only woman in his life." "Because if not, good luck!" "You're jaded." "I believe in time, she will change." "In time?" "Do you want to know what Benito's mom did to me when we first met?" "Mom, this is Precy." "Good afternoon." "Since the beginning of time..." "Ursula Matias never made me feel like I was even a human being." "She's going to carry your babies?" "Didn't you even think about how your children would look like... if she was the mother, Benito?" "Benito, she's a native!" "Of all of your previous girlfriends, you marry a stray dog?" "If she doesn't like me, then let her suffer." "She's crazy." "If her head is screwed up, mine is worse." "How did you endure her?" "Because you love him." "Because I made a career out of being stupid." "Because even if that useless imbecile is always sticking to his monster mother..." "Ben is still a good father." "He takes good care of the children." "And he's actually really sweet." " Wait, let me smell you." " Oh, stop it..." "You smell like pork..." "Wait a minute, so what do I do with Oca's mother?" "If she's going to make your life a hell... make sure that she would rue her every single day with you." "Don't let your mother-in-law win." "Roger, please explain to Mrs. Matias... the recognized grounds for annulment according to Philippine law." "Mrs. Matias, let me read the basis for which follow up cases... for marital annulment that is duly recognized by this country." "Okay, slowly." "Okay, firstly, when you and Mr. Benito Matias were married... was there an absence of parental consent?" "Because neither of you were of legal age." "I was twenty two." "Ben was twenty-four when we got married." "Mrs. Matias, is there a history of insanity exhibited by your family... or that by your husband to discredit the validity of your marriage." "He has a few screws loose but he's not insane." "His mother, my mother-in-law, she's crazy!" "Good." "She's a lunatic!" "Excellent!" "Possible history of insanity." "What else?" "Force, intimidation, undue influence." "What's that?" "Were you forced, hurt, terrorized... or raped by your husband to fulfill his own desires to use your womanhood?" "Or use your body to satisfy his selfish needs in any way?" "Mrs. Matias." "That' s offensive." "Just answer the question." "No." "Therefore, whatever happened between the two of you is also what you wanted?" "Of course!" "So that means..." "That's why I was able to put up with him for so many years." "Oh okay." "Actually, Ben is really really good when it comes to romance." " Okay, okay, Mrs. Matias." " He's very good, in fact." "I'm just reminding you that you're here to file a case against your husband... and not to honor him as the Philippine national Alpha Male." "Okay, what else?" "Impotence." " Impotence, you mean barren?" " No, that is sterility." "Impotence is..." "No way, no way." " What else?" " STD." "Syphilis." "Or whatever disease he passed on to you." "He infected me with chicken pox!" "That's not counted." "Okay." "Is there nothing else?" "Is there a possibility that your husband might be a homosexual?" " Gay?" " Yes!" "Is there a possibility that your husband might be a gay?" "Homosexual, a queen!" "Oh, that's impossible." "Ben is really into sports and is always at the gym." "Mrs. Matias nowadays, homosexuals are more manly than the real man in the gym." "Mrs. Matias, think about it carefully..." "Is there a possibility that your husband might be gay?" "Precy." "Wait, Wait." " You fried some pork skin, right?" " Yes, I did!" "Is there anything we should know about your husband." "Huh?" "Is there any evidence that we can use against your husband so we can file..." "Wait a minute." "He could smell women from miles away." "Is it a sin that babes always flock towards me?" "My best friend is so cool." "Let me kiss you!" "I know what we could base the case on." "Good." "Very good." "Anyway Mrs. Matias, we'll be needing... 150 thousand pesos from you, probably in cash." "But check will also do." "How much?" "You mean to say, you just have to pay 150 thousand pesos... then your case is solved." "No, that's filing charges only." "There's still the attorney's fee." "I thought about it." "Elmer mentioned before an easier way to dispatch my husband." "It's really easy and he works cleanly." "No evidence, no trail." "For only, 5 thousand pesos, goodbye Ben." "I can even pay in installments!" "You're going to have your husband killed to save on expenses?" "It just crossed my mind." "Why?" "I didn't do it yet." "Okay, Boracay is really beautiful." "I really love Boracay." "So here, this is what I chose." "Station 1, look." "Nice." "White sand..." "We'll have the wedding here... and it's better cause they have wedding accommodations too." "The guests will be there, and the relatives." "We'll all be together." "Maribel, how much would that cost?" "Just ten thousand." " Really?" "Only 10 thousand?" " Yes." "Only 10 thousand..." "but wait, there's more." "This is what's going to happen." "We'll have our reception here." "That's 1,500 per head... aside from the 10 thousand pesos that we'll pay for the preparation." "So let's go back to the reception." "1 ,500 per head." "Let's say that we invite 100 guests, that amounts to only 150 thousand." "150 thousand pesos." "Now for the accommodation." "The hotel is really pretty." "It's only 3,500 per night." "Three thousand five hundred?" "Three thousand five hundred per night which can accommodate 4 people in a room." "Just think, one ham times twenty five room... equals to eighty-seven thousand five hundred pesos only." "Eighty-seven thousand?" "And five hundred." "Okay, that's settled." "Let's go back here." "We' re not yet done." "Here to the wedding preparations." "We'll be flying there on Thursday and the wedding will be on Sunday." "Of course, the kids would want to party in the night so they'll be tired." "They won't fly out on Monday." "They'll stay there first, relax, go to the beach." "So they'll probably leave on Tuesday." "Let's count that." "Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday." "Where are you getting 1 million pesos for your wedding?" "I don't want to disappoint Belay." "We' re not even married yet and I can't give her what she needs." "Oca, those are not needs." "That's luxury!" "If you want to get married now, you can do so at a flea market." "If Belay really loves you, she'll understand you, right?" "Baby, why are you mad?" "Okay, I accept that you don't have money." "It's okay." "We can still have the wedding by the sea, if you want." "Where?" "In Zambales?" "Oh, I know." "In La Union?" "No, baby, that's still expensive." "How about some place nearer?" "Okay, I'll settle for Batangas, in Anilao." "No." "In Los Banos." "Los Banos?" "!" "What am I going to do in Los Banos?" "There's no beach there, just hot springs!" "There's no sand and waves at the hot springs." "You're crazy." "Los Banos." "It should be flowing, right?" "And the veil would be swept by the Wind." "While it's blowing really hard." "And yards and yards of illusion tulle." "And the full skirt..." "then your train would be really long." "Like a choo choo train!" "So fierce!" "I really love it!" "What's the color motif of your wedding?" "Purple?" "Your color motif is purple?" "Not even lavender or mauve, but purple?" "Mom, that's what..." "Did you know that the cloth used to cover the saints in Church... on Good Friday is colored purple?" "And that's what you're using for your motif?" "I don't want that." "I don't want to wear purple!" "Mom, that can't be..." "I don't want to look like purple sticky rice at the wedding of my only child!" "And here's the gown of the mother of the bride." "Look at the details." "I like that." "That's really really fierce mother because they'll be adding draping too!" " Exactly!" " Classy!" "Of course." "That's what I see in the society pages." "Beautiful!" "Auntie Yolly, what's wrong?" "No, it's beautiful..." "but it's just simple." "You don't like it?" "No, it's okay." "Maybe you might have a suggestion on how we can make it more your style." "Can I see Oca's mom's design?" "Yes, let me see." "Mrs. Bayteon's design?" "Should I give it?" "Yes, give it." "There's still a few adjustments because Mrs. Bayteon has an issue with purple." "Hers would be lavender." "So everyone would be in purple and then she'll be in lavender." " Is that it?" " Well, not really lavender..." "In a sense, it's very very light purple." "But honey, it's different." "There are beads in her gown." "Look at mine?" "There are no beads." "She's already the one with the different color... she's also the one with the beads?" "But mom, isn't it okay with you..." "Oh no worries, honey." "Don't mind me." "I'm okay." "Whatever you want me to wear, I'll be okay." "I understand anyway." "Her gown is prettier... because her son is going to pay for the whole wedding, right?" "That's why it's okay." "It's actually beautiful." "Madame Hermes, can you add some beads to the design?" "Beads on this?" "Maribel, beads don't match this dress." "No, it's okay." "I'll take care of it." "Just add the beads." "No Maribel." "That can't be." "Look, the beads make it tacky." "It doesn't suit the dress." "No, just at the side, I'll take care of it." " Beads don't match!" " Just put it!" "What is this?" "Who are these traitors?" "Who are your godparents here?" "Relatives of the Bautistas." "Oh so that's how it is." "Even the escorts are from their side." "Mom, not all of them." " Mom!" " How about your Uncle Crisanto?" "I already informed him." "He's coming home from Canada... because I told him you're getting married and he's a godfather." "Why are you doing things without asking me?" "Oscar, let me remind you... when your father was dying from cancer on his deathbed... who helped us in the medical expenses?" " Who?" " Yes, Mom but..." "No, I won't allow that your Uncle Crisanto won't be a godfather." "Him and Vice Mayor." "Why is Vice Mayor part of our wedding?" "Auntie Cleo is also a godmother?" "Honey, I hope you don't mind." "I forgot to tell you... that Auntie Cleo would be a godmother in your wedding." "Wait a minute." "What's happening mother?" "Oca and I already chose two godmothers." "Then make them three." "That's allowed right?" "What difference does it make if it's two or three pairs of godparents?" "Oh these people!" "In the whole of my life, I only saw Auntie Cleo thrice!" "So what?" "Auntie Cleo is really rich." "She's really meant to be your godmother." "I expect Luigi Boy to be the ring bearer." "I already promised that to your cousin." " Luigi Boy really is the ring bearer, mom." " That's good." "And your cousin Fe's daughters would be the flower girls." "We've already gotten flower girls." "Who?" "Another of Belay's relatives?" "No." "Fe's daughters would be the flower girls." "They' re beautiful and mestiza." "From Cebu." "I almost forget." "Mr. Chua is also a godfather." "He was your father's business partner." "I bumped into him at the market the other day and mentioned you're getting married." "He said he wanted to be a godfather." " Mom, what the..." " Are you going to oppose me again?" "How many godfathers and godmothers do we have?" " About 10 each." " What?" "10?" "10 godmothers and 10 godfathers?" "And my best man is Marco." "Okay, my matron of honor is Precy, my cousin." "Not Mila?" "You're making me crazy." "Did I meddle when you were choosing your best man?" "I thought Mila is your best friend." "Well, Mila is my best friend but of course, I'm closer to my cousin." "Okay, then Mila can be a bridesmaid." "Oh no." "She's not a bridesmaid... because my bridesmaids are Jocelyn and Raquel." " Mila would be candle." " Candle sponsor only?" "Mila would be candle." "Tessie for cord." "And Amyrose for veil so that everything's equal." "And also, Paolo is going to Hermes tomorrow to have his fitting." " He's our ring bearer." " Wait, who's this Paolo?" "He's my godfather's son." "We've already discussed this." "Remember Paolo?" "Maribel, our ring bearer is Luigi Boy!" "That's crazy!" "Who the heck is Luigi Boy?" "This is the first time I've heard that there are two ring bearers." "That's alright because there are two rings anyway." "Don't tell me that there are six flower girls." " No, twelve." " What?" "!" "One dozen?" "What is this?" "A wedding or the floral parade in May?" "That's really how it is." "Oh yeah, I have some news." "Let me guess." "A catholic bishop, a protestant minister... and a Muslim and Buddhist priest would oversee the ceremony?" "No." "The "Wedding of the Century" won't be held at Boracay any more." "Huh?" "Where's the location?" "Baby, that's in Cavite." "It's not white sand like Boracay though." "I can see that." "It's the same color as asphalt, see?" "And that's not sand, sweet." "It's gravel." "That's gravel, sweet." "Baby, but you can see the beach is beautiful." "Beautiful?" "Where's the beauty in that?" "All I can see in the water is..." "is garbage floating on the sea." "That's trash, sweet." "Can you see the garbage?" "Baby, what's important is the privacy, right?" "How could it not be private?" "No one would visit this beach!" "Just one dip in the water and the next day, you'll be itching like a dog." "So what did the teacher say?" "If the teacher can't afford a wedding in Boracay..." "I can't do anything about it." "You might end up owing a lot... because of your insistence on the white beach of Aklan." "Why are you quiet?" "I thought you're happy?" "Because he said something." "Baby, when we get married, I won't let you work any more." "Just stay in our house, okay?" "Sweet, what would you want me to do in the house all day?" "What would people say?" "I married you and yet I made you work?" "You know what, it's already 2011 ." "Everyone has Facebook and Twitter already." "You can even watch a movie on your phone." "Even so." "People might think that I can't give you a good life by myself." "It's better that you're in the house so that you would get closer to my mom." "Huh?" "Wait a minute." "You mean that after we get married, we'll live under your mother's roof?" "Yes, of course." "According to the bible, when a woman is married to a man... she's already part of his family and not her original family." "Wait a minute, I don't think I read that anywhere in the bible." "I already watched that though." "In Mano Po." "Did you agree?" "Why did you agree to living there at your mother-in-law's house?" "I don't have any more time to argue... because I'm already stressed about this Wedding of the Century." "No matter, Belay." "That's the start." "You shouldn't have agreed to live in the kingdom of our mother-in-law." "Do you want to end up like me?" "Your turn." "What's your plan now?" "Do you have evidence to convince the judge to grant your annulment from Ben?" "I have a plan." "But it's delicate." "I'm just waiting for the right timing." "I don't know if I can do it alone." "Well, what am I doing here?" "I'm here to help you." " Really, cousin?" " What do you think of me?" "A frog?" "Just let me know that I should do." " Are you free tomorrow night?" " Yup." "Let's go." "Ma'am." " Is Ben inside?" " No, he left earlier." " How about the kids?" " They' re at their grandmother's house." "Oh perfect!" "We have great timing." "Okay, just call me when Ben and the children arrive, alright?" "Ma'am, wait." "Ma'am, what are we looking for here?" " Ma'am, are you having dinner here?" " No, we won't belong." " How about some soft drinks?" " Jasmin, can you just leave us alone?" "If someone arrives, just give us a warning, okay?" "Okay, ma'am." "How about you, ma'am?" "You want soft drinks?" " Okay, give me some juice." " Okay." "Belay, what are you doing?" "Come here." "Never mind then." " Where did I hide it?" " What are you looking for?" "What are you looking for?" "What's that?" "Belay, stand up." "It might be there." "Here it is!" "This is it." "Jackpot." "Pres, are you planning to make a scrapbook?" "Hey muchacha, what are you doing standing there?" "Help me out!" "Hey, where are you going?" "I told you to help." "Come on." "What is it that we' re looking for?" "It's here." "Where is Karen?" "Isn't she supposed to be home from school by 5:30?" " Yes." " She didn't even call or text you?" " No." " Why are you shaking?" " No reason." " Is there a problem?" " No." " Well then." "Psst, hey, madam!" " Where are you going?" " What do you care?" "I own this house." "You're just a muchacha." "Do you understand?" "This is it!" "What the..." "Who's that?" "Benito." "Who was that?" " That's Satan's mistress." " You didn't lock the door?" "Benito." " Oh no." " Oh no." "Oh yes." "Who's there?" "Jasmin..." "Jasmin..." "Jasmin." "Don't." "Don't you ever leave the closet door open." " Remember what I say." " Yes." "What are you cooking for my grandchildren ?" " I'm frying fish." " Just fish?" " Yes." "Are you having dinner here?" " Yes." "Who the heck is that?" "That's my mother-in-law." "You saw her?" "isn't she ugly?" "Crazy!" "What's important is we got the evidence." "Can I see?" "What is this?" "Oh... oh... what is that?" " Is this true?" " What do you think?" "Are you telling me that Ben is... gay?" "No." "He and his friends were just having fun." "They were drunk here." "You're using this as evidence?" "Precy, that's cheating!" "Why?" "He scammed me also when he spent my money." "But admit it, once upon a time not so long ago, you loved Ben." " You know that deep inside." " Whatever Belay." "Stop talking about those corny romantic ideas." "That's just stupidity." "I just want to dispatch my good-for-nothing man who ruined my life." "Belay, one day, you'll also realize... that the happy endings you read in paperback novels or on TV aren't real." "Love love, it's not real!" "Isn't it beautiful?" " Mom, is that alright with you?" " I don't know." "I'm getting annoyed with the color that makes me look like a violet candy!" "But it' s pretty." "It doesn't surprise me that you find this beautiful." "Your tastes are too different." "This is the pair." "It looks good together- complementary." "Whose dress is this?" "Mrs. Bautista`s, the mother of the bride." "Why are there a lot of rhinestones?" "Oh, because the concept I had in mind..." "I didn't ask for your explanation, Hermes." "I'm asking why there are a lot of rhinestones in Yolly Bautista's dress?" "You covered her dress with rhinestones but you left none for me." "Mom, that wasn't the intention..." "Do you want us to add rhinestones to your dress?" "Of course." "You'll really add rhinestones to my dress... because I don't want to look like your mother's servant!" " Ma'am Hermes..." " What?" "Hermes, I hope you understand..." "That's it." "I'm really really tired." "This is driving me crazy!" "Every day, there's more and more escorts to dress up... but do you increase the budget?" "No!" "You keep negotiating to the last penny." "You want rhinestones, okay, I'll add three gallons of rhinestones!" "I'll even add in some bomb shrapnel and glass shards." "You want rhinestones?" "I'll give you rhinestones!" "Sweet, you make it look like you're bleeding from all the wedding expenses... just to make me happy." "Did I say anything like that?" "Bel, did you hear anything?" "Okay, I'll contribute some of my savings from Japan." "Bel, you're the one who told me that's for your sister's tuition fees." "And your parents would feel bad if we touch your money." "Well then, you know." "And we' re not like your family who has money." " That's why I went to Japan." " Exactly." "That's why this has to stop." "You have a husband now." "It's not right for you to still think of your responsibilities to your family." "Do you want me to turn my back on my family?" "What would everyone say?" "You have a husband... but you focus your attention more on your family than on me." "Honey, that's normal." "And you know what, marriage isn't easy." "The closer you get to the wedding day... the more pressure builds up between the engaged couple." "It's not that, mom." "I got pissed off." "My husband-to-be is just so stupid." "Don't you want to live in their house?" "Is he forcing you?" " Do you know what he said?" " What?" "I'll use my money to rent an apartment for us." "Let's be frank." "I don't want." "I don't feel like living in your house." "I would rather rent our own home." "I'm telling you, we can't afford that yet." "Then why are you marrying me... if you don't have the means to have your own family?" "Honey, you said that to your husband-to-be?" " Well, I got carried away." " What did Oca say?" "Why am I marrying you?" "Because I got duped." "Wait a minute, what do you mean you got duped?" "I wasn't even trying to bait you." "Because I made a promise to you three years ago." " I didn't mean it but..." " But what?" "I dare you to finish that sentence." "Make sure it ends really good, or else." "I don't know." "I don't know if it was right that I promised to marry you then." "He said that?" "That he regretted asking you to marry him?" "What did you say to Oca then?" "Well, like my friend who isn't good in English said..." ""You never know." "It might be a blessing in the skies."" "It's really a "blessing in the skies."" "I don't even know any more." "I mean, Oca has all the traits that make women fall in love... caring, loving, decent." "He's really someone you'd want to spend the rest of your life with." "Forever, amen." "You know what a better question might be?" ""Why are you asking yourself that now?"" "Because I don't know any more if I'm still the right woman for him." "You' re belittling yourself." "You're getting affected by Oca's mom's insults." "Do you feel you're not worthy to be Oca's wife?" "You're exaggerating again." "I didn't mean that." "What I meant is that I've changed a lot." "I've learned a lot." "But the social studies teacher, Oca, still has chalk under his nails." "Don't be like that!" "Even if he's like that, I still like that boy." "But I was thinking, I'm not sure if he would be happy if he married me." "Am I being too dramatic?" "A bit. it's corny." " Your honor." " Yes, Attorney Cahimbing?" "If you will allow me upon the initial assessment of the petition... for annulment filed by Preciosa Garbanzos Matias... client of Attorney Lily Vargas, in the response of my office... upon the approval of my client Benito Ramon Matias... that we will not contest nor protest any recommendations to nullify..." " Attorney Cahimbing..." " the marital-- does this mean... that you're not contesting the petition for annulment by Preciosa Matias?" "That you're admitting to the grounds of this wedding's dissolution?" "Your honor, on the grounds of fraud... my client admits that he used the money that his wife saved up but..." "Attorney Cahimbing, Preciosa Matias filed fraud as grounds for annulment..." "Yes." "But it does not involve money." "Therefore how is the allegation of thought qualified?" "Homosexuality, Attorney Cahimbing." " What?" "!" " What?" "!" "It's only suitable to have the wedding... of Preciosa Garbanzos and Mr. Benito Matias dissolved... because my client caught Mr. Matias having extra-marital relations with a man!" "You fools!" "Me?" "Have a relationship with a man?" "That's what we' re here to prove this afternoon, your honor." "There is no legal validity in the union... between Ms. Garbanzos and Mr. Benito Matias... because this man is an active and practicing homosexual." " You're gay?" "!" " Mom, no." "What are you talking about?" "Attorney Valdez, will you proceed please." "As I was saying we shall provide irrefutable evidence... that Mr. Matias the husband of my client... has been in a homosexual relationship with a certain Edilberto Capinpin." "Mr. Edilberto Capinpin." " Bojo?" " He's your boyfriend ?" "!" "What are you talking about?" "Please relax." "That's not true!" "I'm having such a hard time." "I know Maribel is mad at me." "My mother is disappointed in me too." "I don't know where to go." "I understand, Oca." "But I have one question." "Do you still love Belay now that she's Maribel?" "Why can't you answer me, Oca?" "Do you still love Belay?" "I don't know any more..." "I understand." "You've been saying you understand so many times already." "That's because I'm so understanding." " Belay, what are you doing here?" " Why are there no students here?" "Exams week just finished." "They don't have classes today." "Oh, Oca might not be here." "Just go to the Social Studies Department." "We'll bring you there." " Let's go." " Okay, go." "Oca, please don't say anything." "Do it." "Bel, Bel, how are you?" "I didn't know you were coming." "Bel!" "Bel!" "Bel!" "Bel!" "What are you looking at?" "We were just talking innocently." "You're so prejudiced!" "You're crazy." "Stop crying!" "It's better that you're not yet married." "At least we prevented a disaster." "And I would have to beg just to pay for my annulment fees!" "Precy, I was fooled by Oca, with my best friend!" "Yes, that hurts." "That's why... now what?" "What am I supposed to do?" "I will repeat my question, okay?" "After everything that happened, especially your latest discovery... do you still want to push through with the wedding?" "Because this might actually be a sign from the heavens." "It would just be a disaster if you ended up marrying that man." "Well, I can put up with his judgmental mother." "But the fact that he exchanged me for my traitor best friend has me confused." "I'm so confused, Precy." "I told you." " Jay-R." " Mom, what are you doing here?" "Can we talk?" " Right now, mom?" " Why not?" "Do I need to make an appointment to talk to you?" "I'll see you later, bro." "I'll just text you later." "Are you alright, man?" "Why wouldn't he be?" "I'm his mother." "Okay." "Good afternoon." "Let's go." "Son, are you losing weight?" "Or is your shirt just too big for you?" "It's just the same." "Is that a new jacket?" "This is the first time I've seen that." " Yes, it was given by Mamita." " Okay." "That's why." "You know whenever that grandmother of yours gives you clothes... it's either too big or too small!" "So that's why you're here..." "to talk about Mamita." "No." "I just want us to have an open communication." "About what's happening between me and your father." "Karen and I already know that." "It's like you're making us look stupid." "Hey Jay-R." "That's what your father keeps telling me." "Don't ever talk to me that way." "I'm your mother." "You're my son." "Look, if you really don't like each other any more, then fine." "Why would Karen and I still force you if that's what you want?" "All I'm saying mom, is to stop this." " Stop what?" " Stop destroying each other." "If it's over, then let's put an end to this." "Because the moment your marriage gets nullified..." "Karen and I would be orphans!" " That's not true!" " What do you mean it's not true?" "You don't know what you entered yourself into?" "When your marriage is nullified..." "Karen and I would be considered born out of wedlock." "Bel, Bel, are you mad at me?" "You know what?" "You won't ever be principal of that high school... because you're really stupid." "You see me like this and you ask me if I'm mad at you?" "Bel, we were just having a conversation." "Believe me." "Hey, you were right on top of her... and you're telling me that you were just talking?" "What do you think of me?" "I don't leave the house with my brains in the toilet!" "Wait a minute." "You were gone for three years." "Three years, you were working in Japan." "There was not a moment that I doubted you." "I never believed the gossip people said about you." "And then this is how you repay me?" "Oca, you have to believe me when I say that I didn't do anything bad in Japan." "If I wanted to be filthy rich there..." "I would have already committed the seven deadly sins!" "But I came back, didn't I?" "Because you told me that after three years, you'll marry me." "So now, I'm going to ask you a question." "I hope you tell me the truth." "Do you have feelings for Mila?" "Fool!" "Are the kids home already?" "Sir, Jay-R isn't home yet." "Karen just visited her friend..." "Beverly, to return her CD." "Why are you shaking?" "Did my mom curse at you again?" "Oh... no..." "Who's inside my room?" "Move." "What's the meaning of this?" "Did you know that I could have you arrested... because I have a restraining order against..." "I didn't come here for you." "I'm just getting the things I left here." "And don't think that I visited here to roughhouse with you, maniac." "You have some nerve." "After embarrassing me and spreading rumors that I'm gay..." "Me?" "I have the nerve?" "What about you?" "You never made anything of yourself." "You let your tummy get big and your ass get wide... while you still suck on your mother's breasts!" "You know, you blame everything on my mother." "But you never noticed... you never appreciated everything she did to care for our children." " Don't deny it." " I didn't say that." "But what about you?" "Have you even noticed how your mother treated me after all these years?" "My god, she has more sympathy for the maids than for me!" " That's because your mother is elitist." " She's not elitist." "The bullies were right." "You're one big mamas boy." "You wont survive when you're separated from your mother." "You know that's not true." "I'm your wife and you never stood up for me." "You're such an embarrassment." "You come off as an alpha male but you're weak." " I'm not weak." " Yeah, right." "You really have a few screws loose in your head." "Just one touch from me and you'll give in." " Be careful with your words." " You can't handle me." " What do you mean, huh?" " What?" "Oh, you're going to pay!" "You animal!" "Animal!" " Animal!" " Oh yeah, take this." "You can't handle me?" "I told you, you can't handle me." "Now what?" "I'm proving you wrong." "You thought that I Wouldn't" "Who's that?" "Is that mommy?" " You animal!" "You buffoon!" " Our parents are killing each other!" "Hurry!" "Where have you been?" "I just came home from school." "Are you hungry?" "If you're hungry, ask Jasmin to prepare you dinner, okay." "Children, please close the door." "I'm going home." "I'm ready for my report tomorrow." "Sweet, can we talk?" "Bel, I'm sorry." "Sweet, I'm sorry too." "But I promise, III fix everything." "We lost a few days to prepare but..." "Wait a minute, sweet." "Hold your horses." "Lets not push through with this." "What?" "Yes." "Because I feel that were just forcing ourselves... because of a promise, right?" "It wouldn't be right if we push through with the wedding... just because we made a commitment that were not even sure of." " Bel, is this because of Mila?" " Of course not." "No." "That really didn't mean anything." "Don't explain any more." "I understand." " So why don't you like me any more?" " Did I say that?" "All I said is that I don't want to marry you, get it?" "So the rumors are true about you." "You really have changed." "You want a different kind of man now." "That's not true, Oca." "I didn't change." "I became like this because I needed to adjust." "You have no idea how hard it is to work in Japan." "And you don't know what we sacrificed there." "We became like this because we can't be meek or naive there." "We needed to be strong..." "for our family." "But they don't know how hard it was." "We were really scared." "And Oca, it was only my name that changed." "I'm still the same Belay." "I'm leaving you not because I want someone else." "I'm leaving you because I love you." " And..." " And what?" "And I don't think I'm the right woman who'll make you happy." "What's going to happen to you?" "Me?" "Don't worry about me!" "With my stunning beauty... my Japanese fans are already waiting for me." "III just go back there to dance the itik-itik." " So, are we good?" " Belay." "Stop." "I don't want to cause a scene." "I'm not good at goodbyes." "Just give my regards to your mother, alright?" "Okay, III go ahead." "Bye!" "Belay, Belay!" "Why are you doing here?" "Belay, are you crying?" "What do you mean?" "I'm not crying." "Come on, lets go." "Oh yeah, Belay, I smell a snake nearby." "Wait a minute, hold your horses." "Relax." "Belay, I didn't mean it." "I know what I did was wrong." "But I was lonely... and he was lonely..." "and were friends..." "Of course I know that you're together, but I was just so lonely, Belay." "Its okay." "Its okay, Mila." " Huh?" "What do you mean?" " I've always known that you liked Oca." "Really, Belay?" "Of course!" "You're my best friend!" "We grew up together." "We just look at each other and we know what it means." "And besides, lets admit it." "Even though Mila's the most conservative among us... she's also the wildest, right?" " Its alright, Mila." " What do you mean?" "Its okay." "You don't have to explain any more." "I know what you're going to say." " And you're not going to believe me." " Don't preempt me, crazy girl." "Were already talking." "I understand." "That's nothing any more." "Okay?" " What?" " I'm really touched!" "Weirdo!" "Stop that crying." "You look ugly when you cry." "Group hug!" "I don't understand you two." "Nothing really happened between us." "It just so happened that they saw us in the Faculty Room in a..." "Wait, time out." "Why are you explaining this to me?" "Has Belay heard your speech yet?" "How could she?" "She won't even talk to me." "When I approached her, she even got angrier." "That's why you're crying to me." "What do you want me to do?" "Get my cousin to talk to you?" "You know what your problem is, Oca?" "Come on, ask me." "What's my problem?" "You're such a big man... but you don't know how to approach a girl." "You're like prince charming but you're worse than a frog!" "You just follow what your mother says." "You have the nerve to ask Belay to marry you... but you easily succumb to your mom." "Just like your husband." "Ouch." "You're deflecting it to me?" " But... you don't understand." " Oh there you go again... typical." "We girls just don't understand you." "Give me a break." "You're a mom also, right?" "You think its easy to make a man choose." "Between his lover and his mother?" "Do you think its easy to say who's more important?" "Yes, were men." "If we spurn our mother, were bad children." "If we don't favor our girlfriends, were called weaklings, wimps." "So what do we do?" "We can't unlove our mother just to prove to our girlfriend or wife that we love them." "When the time comes when your son would have a girlfriend... you don't think you'll be affected?" "Do you think there's another girl in the world... who's deserving of the love of your son?" "Answer me." "Honestly, you surprise me." "The rumors are false." "You're not stupid." "Thanks." "Now you're making me guilty!" "That's good!" "Precy, what should I do?" "That's easy, Oca." "If you really love my cousin, you'd stand up for her." "I wont tell you to leave your mother... who's a running candidate to be a Holy Saint in the Vatican." "If you really love Belay, you'll fight for her." "Can you bear to live a life without my cousin?" "Stop whimpering, fight for her!" "Okay." "I'll return the favor someday." "And you, Jay-R." "You think I don't notice that you come home at 7:30 in the evening?" "Didn't we agree that you'll go home right after school?" "Right?" "Not unless you have my permission." "Dad, I'm just there at Steve's house." "I'm just downloading some songs." "I know that but I still worry about you." "And when your mother finds out, she'll blame me again." "Shell say that I don't take care of you." "When will mom really come back?" "Your crazy mother won't be coming home any more." "Because she's already happy and ties free to flirt with men on the street." "Mom, please don't talk about Precy like that in front of the kids." "Why not?" "I'm just telling the truth." "You know that's not true because since the beginning of time... you never liked my wife." "Wait a minute, Benito." "Let me remind you, that woman is just your wife, but I, I'm your mother." "Then let me remind you as well that the name of that woman is Precy... and that she's my wife whether you like it or not." "She's the mother of my children." "If that's the case and you don't need me any more, I'm going home." "Benito, I said, I'm going home." "Okay mom." "Take care and don't forget to close the gate when you leave." "Why?" "Precy, I gathered up my courage and strength." "You've always been wimpy." "Even when you pretend to stand up to me." "Wait a minute." "Okay, lets stop this." "I might just embarrass myself again." "Why did you come here?" "To say sorry." "You know, Precy, I admit that I made a mistake." "I admit that I was wrong in spending all your savings." "But I think my biggest mistake was when I didn't fight for you." "That why I can't blame you if you really want to leave me." "But I really need to do this." "I made a mistake." "I'm sorry." " And I hope that..." " Hope that what?" "You know what, III just stop." "I feel gay trying to tell you this." "Maybe that's why you used that as grounds for the annulment." "I've done enough." "Look at you, starting something but not having the nerve to finish it." "I just wanted to ask you for another chance." "That's it." "There, I said it." "Are you happy?" "Why aren't you speaking?" "Cat got your tongue?" "Why aren't you talking?" "Talk to me!" "Now that I'm here opening up to you, you don't want to talk?" "In the eighteen years that we were together... this is the first time you apologized." "You stupid stupid fool!" "Wait, wait, Precy." "Listen to me." "Your parents are looking." "Okay, III talk to you later." "When I get home." "Okay." "We might say something scandalous here." "Someone might file a case against us." " Later!" " Okay, okay, sure!" "Are you sure about your decision, Mrs. Matias?" "That's what I was telling her." "So indecisive." "Just some sweet words from her husband and she changes her mind!" "Lets give him one more chance!" "You never know." "One more chance, are you taking another risk?" "Donna, everything in life is a risk." "Like getting married." " Mommy." " Children!" "They found out that we were going to meet each other so they wanted to come too." "We forced dad to allow us." "Your dads just trying to make up." "Let me hug my babies!" " Mom, stop." " Were in public!" "To hell with them, hug me!" " Come to mama!" " Mommy." "Mommy." " Enough, mom." " Okay, were all good." "Sneaky!" "You duped me again!" "Belay, are you sure you're going back to Japan?" "There's no turning back." "Why would I change my mind?" " Well... what if" " Oh come on." "Its been two weeks since that Social Studies Chairman contacted me." "I think that's a clear sign." "I get the message." "But what if you just give him a little more time?" "What?" "How corny can you get?" "I'm not going to stay here and wait for nothing." "Cannot be." "I do not like." " But its such a shame." " Stop it." "That's not what you used to tell me before." " Belay, I think this times different." " Let's stop the drama." "You know, our story is just like life." "We don't get everything we want." "Not everyone we love would love us back." "That's why I'm moving on." "Now you're using those lines?" "You should be thankful that... after everything you went through with Ben... he's still your "blessing in the skies."" "That's what I learned." "Getting married isn't just about signing a contract before God and the law." "What do you mean?" "Marriage is work." "Its not like a love story in the movies where it ends with the closing credits." "In real life, its all about "till death do us part."" "Look at me... the more I wanted to get married, the faster my love story ended." "And the more you wanted to have the annulment... the faster you found romance." "Isn't that what you're trying to say?" "A story is just like life." "Belay, when are you coming back?" "Oh, of course I'd have to save up first... because making a return of the comeback is really expensive." "I have so many obligations to attend to." "Honey, your father and I want you to settle here some day, okay?" "Exactly." "You've done more than enough for our family." "Your siblings should learn from you." "They should be more independent." " Elmer, did you hear me?" " Yes, dad." "And you, big brother, promise me that you'll stop all your nonsense, okay?" "With the many times you've been in and out of rehab... they should name the place after you." "I'm a good boy now." "Come on, let's hurry or you'll be late." "Lets go!" "I think I see someone." "Belay, look Who's here!" "Ooh, just tell me when and I'll smack him!" "Yeah dad, I'll stab him with an ice pick." " Okay." " You boys stop." "Behave." " What's your plan, sis?" " Shhh..." "Hold your horses." "Hold this." "Belay." "What are you doing here?" "I gathered my courage to stop you from going to the airport." "And..." "Yeah, I was already on my way." "Were going to be late now." "So what's your plan?" "See, that's what I was saying." "I knew it!" "Sweet !" " Belay." " What?" "Hello, I'm here." "What is it?" "Belay, don't go." "You tell this to me now that I have a ticket and my fans are waiting in Yokohama?" "My friends are already waiting at the airport." "Belay, I love you." " Did you hear me, Belay?" " Oca" "I said, "I love you!"" " Why are you shouting?" " Belay." "Wait a minute, what are you doing?" "Everyone's looking!" "Belay, for the second and last time, will you marry me?" " Come again?" " Will you marry me?" "I heard you the first time." "Wait." "Stand up." "What's happening?" "This is crazy!" " Dad." " Yes?" "Are we still going to the airport?" "I don't think so." "I guess this is it, my "blessing in the skies."" "Belay, will you" "Yes, Oca, yes!" "Of course!" "A million times, yes!" "Wait a moment." "Hold this."