Cheating Game, The (2023)

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MY LOVE

JANUARY - HE'S NOT ANSWERING MY CALLS

OR TEXTS FOR SO MANY DAYS. WHAT HAPPENED?

BRIAN IS REALLY CHEATING ON ME.

Do you have a boyfriend?

Love

I said I was sorry.

For what?

You're sorry for what?

Tell me one by one.

For everything! I'm sorry for everything.

I said, tell me one by one.

I'm sorry office work stresses you out.

I'm sorry I didn't protect you

from those Germans earlier

because I was busy sucking up to Ute.

And I'm sorry the hiring

of your staff got delayed.

That's it? That's all you have to say?

Are we still happy?

What a stupid question.

-Of course!

-That's all?

But we were able to fix them.

We always resolve them.

-We're still happy.

-Exactly!

That's what you should be sorry for.

"I cheated on you

even if we were perfectly happy!"

What's this?

Love

Love

Don't touch me!

Love, please

Oh, go ahead, ma'am.

The jeep's already full, miss.

Just get on the next one.

Just wait for the next jeep.

Go ahead, miss.

We're happy to wait together anyway.

So you guys are happy together?

Together? No, we're not together yet.

Are you my mom's friend?

Don't tell on us, please.

We'll go ahead, thank you.

Let's make a bet.

She's going to cry.

You thought I was crying?

I've been planning this for a long time.

I'm not sad.

Angry, maybe.

Fine, I'm angry.

But definitely not sad.

Because

I have a plan.

LOVE

Guess who's finally free.

What? Did you swim in the Pasig River?

Hey.

What happened? Are you okay?

Of course, Mom.

Of course I'm fine.

Goodbye, toxic boyfriend!

Who's the child of God?

Me.

You? Really?

DOING THE BARE MINIMUM

HOPE YOU ARE TOO

Hey, Hopya.

Why did it take you some time

to break up with him?

Was it because you saw something?

Was it because you watched, read,

or found out something?

Watched what?

There you go again.

I just want to let you know,

I know people.

Two thousand pesos for a good b*ating.

Three thousand for a better stabbing.

Five thousand, and they'll go all the way!

-Easy as that.

-Aunt Ge, what the heck?

Why? He cheated on her!

Hope should get her revenge.

It's that simple!

I don't need to take revenge

because I already won.

I dodged a b*llet.

- She's right.

- Besides,

he won't find another

who's as perfect as I am.

I already won on that part.

-Exactly.

-That's true.

-We are all perfect. All of us are.

-I agree. We are perfect.

Maybe she's asleep.

Or crying.

She just doesn't want us to hear.

No, she must be in shock.

Tomorrow, she'll be a wreck.

I bet she'll be crying for a week.

-Pack some lunch for me, okay?

-Yes, I got you.

HOPYA! COMFORT FOOD'S IN THE FRIDGE

LOVE YOU DESPITE YOUR ATTITUDE - JOI

-What's for breakfast?

-You're already up?

Same old breakfast?

Yes, why?

Did you even sleep?

For seven hours and fifteen minutes and

five months.

That's the longest I've slept.

How can you even smile?

Why?

-Where are you going?

-To the moon.

Kidding. I'm going to look for Mr. Right.

-This is not right!

-What was that?

-Come on

-What's going on?

Celestial, sir.

I read on your company website

that you believe in the holistic growth

of your employees,

so are mental health-related emergencies

included in your HMO coverage?

Do they grant maternity leave here?

-How many months?

-A hundred and five days.

You didn't get promoted

because they prioritized the CEO's son?

I don't even know how

I'll recruit other people

when I'm not treated right myself.

What do you mean "kipay"?

Why do you have so many questions?

Can we offset our OT?

Do you have HMO coverage

for family members?

Why is there a non-compete clause?

Is there an update on the mayor's case?

There's a case filed

against the mayor's dog?

Someone filed a case against the mayor?

Enough, Ms. Celestial.

Do you have bidets?

This is the best way to move on,

look for a new job.

WOMEN ARE THE FUTURE INC.

So what if I resigned from our NGO?

I can find another one.

You should be the one to tell her.

You're the first one to know, right?

You do it.

If you're leaving it to me,

it's still best that you do it.

Did it really go viral?

It's super viral.

You tell her, you're used

to delivering bad news anyway.

You're a nurse, remember?

Mom

Tell who what?

Well, the

What were we talking about?

Oh, yeah. Congrats. Congratulations!

-Right? Congratulations!

-Congratulations on the baby, Hopya!

-Congratula

-Nobody's pregnant.

-We're congratulating her on her new job.

-Right, on the new job.

It's only been two weeks

and yet, she already has a new one.

Wait, your vitamins.

I already bought them.

I'll just get them.

Guys, I already saw it! My goodness!

Why does Brian moan like that?

He moans like he's dying!

-Aunt

-Hey.

And what's up with that?

Why was the video cut?

He really d*ed after. Think about it.

Then he dies.

How tragic.

You made a sex video

-then just d*ed right after.

-Wait. Brian has a sex video?

He doesn't. He has none.

No, I told you there's nothing!

Wait, Hopya. There's nothing!

-Why didn't you warn me?

-You were not listening.

Well, I didn't know!

Are you okay?

You'll work directly

with different people's institutions

in the coastal communities.

And to be quite honest,

the job is difficult.

You'll be under the sun,

you will smell like fish

Brian's "toot" just won't leave me alone.

I can't get it out of my head.

Whenever I see, hear or smell anything

that reminds me of him,

the memory goes on autoplay.

In most cases

Miss.

Your ringtone sucks.

You're one to talk,

look at your cellphone.

I'm sorry, that's not

where I'm coming from.

Wow! Why? Where exactly

are you coming from?

Miss, I came all the way from Fairview.

I left the house looking gorgeous.

But when I got to the office

after a hellish commute,

I became stink personified.

So don't give me that attitude, girl.

How about you? Where did you come from?

From a breakup.

She's going through a breakup

You started it, right?

Give her some tissue.

I'm sorry. You started it, though.

Hopya? Do you want

to play sungka upstairs?

I'll pass this time, Joi.

How about a massage?

It's okay, Mom. Let's do it next time!

Okay, love you!

Love you, my dear!

Despite your attitude.

Hashtag Media?

Mom!

What are you guys doing there?

Dear, listen to me, please.

Close your eyes, then focus your mind.

Joi, repeat after me, okay?

I am not the end.

"I am not the end."

I am not the goodbyes.

"I am not the goodbyes."

I am not the wounds.

"I am not the wounds."

I don't need any of that.

I'm okay, I promise.

I don't like how you're acting, dear.

I was also like that when your dad d*ed.

I kept on denying that I was hurting.

Being too proud is in our genes.

But don't be like that. You'll explode.

Pause.

Talk to us. Cry your heart out.

Don't worry about me.

Go. Get out. Hurry up.

Trust me. I'm okay.

We'll clear our debts in no time.

They doubled my previous pay here.

It's good money, I promise.

Ma'am, feel free to inquire.

It's okay.

Sir, be my first sale! Ma'am, sir!

Ma'am.

May I talk to you?

No, I don't have money to buy a condo.

Miss, I'm not selling condos.

I don't need a credit card.

Miss, I don't offer credit cards either.

If you're a musician in need of money,

you have to show me your talent first.

I really don't have money, sorry.

Miss, wait

What's that smell?

Perfume?

Blessing of the Holy Spirit?

And why are his lashes so long?

Look! He even flaunted them.

You're running late. Say something.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Is it your first time commuting?

Me? Of course not.

I just really wanted to ask

if I could talk to you.

This must be networking.

I really don't have the time. Sorry, sir.

I'm late for work.

-It's my first day.

-Wait, what if I just get your number?

Is that okay?

Thank you, sir.

So you think you're the only one

who can make expl*sive content?

A thief! Hey, give that back!

You thief!

-Give that back!

-Help! A thief!

Run after him!

My phone!

I tried to stop him

but he still got your phone, sorry.

You again?

Thanks.

Here, for your medicine or something.

I don't need this.

Maybe

you can give me your number instead.

Geez, I really paused to consider it.

I no longer have a phone.

It just got snatched, remember?

Strange, isn't it?

It's like fate is making a way

for us not to talk to each other.

Fate?

Why, is that a creepy thing to say?

Not really.

I just haven't heard that word

in a while. Fate.

I know what you're selling.

I'm not trying to sell you anything.

That explains your good looks

You you have long eyelashes.

Long eyelashes.

Goodness, Hope.

The plan is to be in a new world.

Not to find a new guy to be your world.

How about this?

What name do you use online?

I'll just search and add you there.

Anyway, thanks again.

Are you sure you don't want the money?

What an impressive revenge.

You uploaded it right on time,

just when the Germans were about to sign.

What are you talking about?

You want to get back at me? I get it.

But to ruin my company?

Come on, Hope.

-A lot of people will lose their jobs

-Wait, what?

-because of you!

-What did you say?

Your company? Yours alone?

Just leave, Brian.

I don't have time for your gaslighting.

I know you uploaded that video.

Only you had access to my phone.

Only Van and I have copies of that video.

Love.

Tell me.

Was the video intentionally cut

because you wanted to ruin me?

Love, come on.

Is that why her face can't be seen?

Because it was just me you wanted to ruin?

So I can trace all the uploads

and erase all of them. Please.

Why should I help you?

I'm no genie to grant your wish.

Do I look like an NGO for horny men?

Love.

Love, please.

I'm sorry.

You're so stupid.

What you did was stupid.

How dare you take a video

of you cheating on me?

You're the one who ruined our NGO!

All our friends will lose

their jobs because of you!

Because of the mess you made!

That's your fault, not mine!

I didn't do anything wrong.

Just give me the video. Love, please.

-Let me go.

-Sorry, love.

Love, please, let's talk.

Just try. I dare you, assh*le.

-Go away or she will end you.

-assh*le.

-What?

-Believe me!

-What?

-Just leave, Brian.

-Stop it!

-Mom!

-Mom, stop.

-That assh*le!

Stop it.

I wonder how the video ends.

I bet you'll see the girl's face.

Who knows, she might be famous.

Bri's friends are RK, right?

What do you mean by RK?

What if she's a politician?

That would be a shocker.

But I wonder who that girl is.

I'll reveal it so you guys

stop speculating, okay?

But don't tell anyone.

It was me. I'm the girl.

-You're gross.

-So annoying.

Your turn.

He says "I love you" after sex.

That's probably

the continuation of the video.

Whoever uploaded the video

probably thought

I'd get mad when I saw it.

Did he say "I love you"?

I wasn't the one who uploaded the video!

Oh, wow! Is that a new phone?

Yes, and you're the guarantor.

Why me?

It's too soon! Nothing lasts there.

In your case, maybe.

I'm good at searching.

We hired all of you

because you know

how to make a video go viral.

You know exactly what your audience wants.

I hate to ask this,

but what's your content?

Wait, you don't know her? She's Tree Girl.

-Tree Girl?

-Look, Tree Girl.

I love this tree!

I love this tree!

I don't care about any of you!

You don't care about nature!

THIS IS A WINNER! TREE GIRL!

HOLD ON! DON'T LET GO!

Actually, I have more videos.

I just didn't show my face there.

She's dumb. So dumb.

MISTER Y

FOND OF WORKAHOLIC PEOPLE

I'm Miss Chatter Box.

Well, anyway, Hope,

HM has connections to all the top brands

so we need to work hard, okay?

The hierarchy here is simple,

unlike the typical,

complicated corporate ladder.

Here, we are divided by colors.

And red.

Moving up the ladder takes a lot of work.

That's where you are.

A blank canvas. White.

I'm not looking for someone

I'd coach to greatness.

I want someone who's already great.

I read on Reddit that the number one rule

of this company is

to never ever interact

with someone of a different color.

Isn't that

That's Miss Nat A Simple Girl, right?

She's my idol!

I'm her fan!

Come on, Hope!

I told you not to look at them. Don't.

You can't stare at them.

They are our seniors.

You shouldn't stare at them, okay?

Don't be too comfortable around them.

No! No, I'm not going anywhere!

-Let me go!

-I won't leave you. I will love you.

I don't care about you!

You don't have permits from DENR.

You don't care

WOMAN WHO WONT LET GO

GAVE THE TREE ANOTHER CHANCE

I'm sorry if I offended you.

You won't last here.

But five?

Ten or a hundred?

There are ten of you, right?

You're lucky if even one of you survives.

My former boss didn't make me his

girlfriend just because I hugged a tree.

People from NGOs know how to tell stories.

Stories with a heart.

She's pretty. Too bad she has an attitude.

Just text me.

-Okay, babe.

-Okay.

Not bad

-Ouch.

-Haven't you found someone you like?

You've already swiped on a lot of them.

It's hard to find decent guys these days.

The decent ones have gone to your side.

Hey Okay, fair enough.

-I knew it.

-Hey, you two.

It's difficult to find the right one

if you're trying so hard

to find their flaws.

No, Mom, there's this process I follow.

Hey!

Faith, where's the food processor?

-Sorry, I left it at school.

-So that's it.

I lent it to the home economics class.

It's you again?

Miguel Agustin?

So he's a businessman.

So you're a workaholic too?

But inject your personal take

so it'd have voice and credibility.

I don't care about any of you!

You don't care about nature!

That won't fly here.

What have I experienced recently?

To get soaked in the rain?

To get cheated on!

What you did was stupid.

How dare you take a video

of you cheating on me?

"I cheated on you

even if we were actually happy!"

Saint Taylor Swift, I need you!

-Hi, I'm Chef Jose.

-Hope.

I have a Spanish restaurant.

Rubik's. A toy we are both interested in.

We'll solve problems together

Sorry, I'm late.

I had a hard time parking my big car.

You know, it's best

if you try investing in cryptocurrency.

It's my first time

going on a date like this

Are you all right?

You don't look like your picture.

You looked bigger there.

I actually lift weights.

Is it obvious?

There are also patients

who insert chopsticks in their dicks.

When it gets stuck,

they come to us to have it removed.

Chop How do the chopsticks fit?

Why is your voice like that?

"This is our Christmas dinner,

for only 500"

What the hell?

You sound like a dwarf. So annoying!

Make another one!

Mister Y, take a look at this.

I just finished editing it.

I edited I revised it.

This is fake news.

We'll get trashed. Come on!

Let me see it.

Mine's about politics, sir.

This is divisive content.

Didn't I tell you this isn't allowed?

Why do all of your videos suck?

Mister Y, can you please

check this one last time?

No! Make way, we have a guest. Wow!

Sorry, the MRT broke down.

-The train door suddenly opened when

-Shut up. I don't care.

-Is this your video?

-Yes yes, sir.

How do you spot a cheater

based on his body language?

The knees of a cheater

are always bouncing.

He likes to keep them moving.

He's got a thick and broad chest,

so his heart isn't heard

as it races when he lies.

His palms have no roughness in them.

Slick and ready to slip away

just when you need them.

He frequently wets his lips

to get rid of the taste

of people he kissed but never held onto.

His eyes are quick.

Always stealing glances.

He's ready to taste and not just stare.

Sure, this might be a generalization.

Cheaters still come

in different shapes and sizes.

But their bodies have one thing in common.

They're always ready to offer

their bodies at others' disposal.

But when it comes

to their significant others, to you

At the end of the line,

they will treat you like a nobody.

Only Tree Girl has a decent video

among all of you.

Actually, it's excellent!

Got that?

So easy to consume.

Covers all demographics too.

Whatever your political color is,

your gender, social class, you'll get it.

That's the HM brand! Thought-provoking.

It's well-produced.

-You? What's your video about?

-It's a makeup tutorial.

Wait. Rework on those!

-How should we do it?

-Let me see that.

Isn't that the politician

involved in a case?

Yes.

What is he doing here?

Don't talk to me.

Let me see that!

SORRY, JUST A GENTLE REMINDER.

I WON'T STAY FOR LONG.

YOU'RE TOO FORMAL. HAHA. NO WORRIES.

Sorry, I'm late.

I just snuck out of the office.

I only have 30 minutes.

Let's see how you'll sell yourself,

Mr. Businessman.

Why isn't he talking?

What's with that look?

Hey!

Geez! My work isn't letting me have this.

I already have a new deadline.

How do I get out of here?

You don't need to overthink.

You can work here. That's okay.

If you want, we can both do our work here.

Are you sure?

Yes. I also have deadlines.

Let's work.

Yes, we need to discuss

the HMO for the people at Sol and Luna.

Yeah, so they can join us

in the next meeting.

Oh, no.

There can't be further delays

with the machines.

Our butchers need those.

Sally, aren't you on vacation leave?

No need to send me any more emails.

Yes, I'll be the one to call

and convince them to come back.

I know how hard it is

to find cooks these days.

Enjoy your vacation, okay?

Okay, thanks, Sally.

Babe, there's no need to do that.

It's no longer cute to announce

our relationship at this age.

Just admit you're scared

people will get turned off

once they find out you're a lesbian.

Come on, babe. It's not that simple.

-What?

-Stop it.

Come on. I'll just give you a massage.

-I don't want it!

-I'll massage you.

I said no!

Fine.

This part.

-See?

-That's the right spot.

Mom, how did you and Aunt Ge meet?

Try to guess how.

You bumped into each other in the hallway.

Then

the world went into slow motion

while you guys were picking up your stuff,

as well as your hearts

that fell for each other.

See, a Wattpad story.

Gelly and I met in a

Actually, we matched on Fling.

It's the Grindr for lesbians.

It's not important how we started.

What's important is how we face

a new beginning each day.

I just read that somewhere.

-From where?

-From where?

From

Wattpad. This family is very judgmental.

Top three dating spots to quickly find out

whether you two are a match.

Take him somewhere he's unfamiliar with

so you can see how he's going to react

in a new environment.

You don't like this, do you?

It's okay. It's interesting.

Maybe I'm just more of a sporty type.

If you were to choose any of these games,

what would you pick?

ABC game.

Monopoly is also good, a classic.

For real?

-Why not?

-Isn't that game too old?

Well, it's the only game around here

that I know how to play.

And it's great because

it's a game just for two people.

This way, I get to spend time

with you alone.

You're competitive at work, aren't you?

Yes!

I know it turns people off

a bit, especially

the weak guys.

Good thing I'm strong.

I got turned on instead.

Hey! Don't say things like that.

This is only for content, Hope.

Don't get carried away.

Excel? Do you also do business?

No, I use this to manage my life.

I didn't know you could manage

even personal stuff in a spreadsheet.

You can manage anything with it.

Am I somewhere in those cells?

Commute with them.

If you can still make him blush

after our best public transport system

successfully made you look hideous,

then you really are

the most blessed among all women.

I told you, you can't find him online.

You'll only find him here, in real life.

Actually, we met on a dating app.

And she's the most beautiful girl

I've matched with online.

-Shut up.

-And offline.

Stop it.

-Can you check my proposal?

-Mine too.

Check if my pitch works.

Take him to places you go to

when you need to run away

from exhaustion, anxiety, deadlines.

To a place that gives you peace of mind.

To gauge if his presence

takes away or gives you your peace.

So why did you approach me

at the footbridge?

Actually

I followed you.

That time, I thought,

"This girl looks unhappy."

"Looks like she needs some help."

That's it.

It's really a pain

for us women to wear heels.

It's easier for women

to date online, you know?

We don't need to wear heels,

we don't need to dress up,

style our hair,

wear makeup, fix our brows.

You don't need to do all that

if you're going on a date with me.

No, that's not what I meant.

I mean,

of course we prepare,

we get ready, we dress up, right?

So you guys should too.

A spray of perfume shouldn't be enough.

Hey, why? Do I stink?

Do you know

I wear two perfumes

whenever I'm meeting up with you?

I'm not referring to you. It's most guys.

-Just chill. You don't stink.

-So if I don't stink,

that means you think I smell good?

I don't know.

Hey! What are you doing?

So you can smell me better.

You should apply perfume on pulse points.

If I may

Here, do you feel this?

It feels warm, right?

That's a pulse point.

You should apply the perfume there.

How about here?

See? Feels warm.

Those points are important.

It's the warmth

that releases the fragrance.

So don't spray it on clothes.

Spray it on your body.

You know another good point

to apply perfume on?

Here.

Do you feel it?

It's b*ating hard, right?

Why?

Are you nervous?

Of course.

I'm talking to you.

Got you. Boom, get b*rned.

-Last glass.

-We made a lot.

No way

There's only seven of you left.

Some quit while the rest, I fired.

So if I were you, I'd shape up.

Or else, you'll be next.

Hope!

Oh, stop it.

You've got nothing to say. Just go.

If I were you, take Hope as an example.

All of her three videos

were well-written and well-edited.

Great concepts.

Anatomy. Why anatomy?

Are your parents doctors?

My brother is a nurse, government

Anatomy of a Clever Commuter.

{NATaSimpleGirl

It's a homage to you!

Maybe that's why you gained

more followers after how long?

Three years after

Will you be following in

Natalie's footsteps?

Talking to our Chinese partners

regarding our monthly content?

Answer me.

Yes, sir.

Hope, how do you avoid content warnings?

Be honest. You put Mister Y

under a spell, didn't you?

I didn't cast a spell

-Hope, was that your idea?

-Your analytics in the comments section?

-What was your inspiration?

-Are you the victim or the cheater?

Are you the cheater, Hope?

Hope, did you cheat?

-How much are you?

-Is this real?

Hope, are we the woke influencers

you're referring to?

-Hope!

-Hope!

I'm so tired just thinking

about my deadlines.

I have so much to do. It all piled up.

Let's go to the beach.

-No way!

-But it would be nice.

You'll be able to think.

It's nice to contemplate by the sea.

Why?

Because it's refreshing!

But why me?

Why do you like me?

I'm sure you got

lots of matches on Finder.

I uninstalled my app after our first date.

Let's go! The beach.

Just for the weekend, promise.

You can bring work with you.

Fine!

You'll enjoy it, I promise.

We'll jump on three.

He was indeed the sweetest

distraction from everything.

From everything fast-paced,

chaotic, and uncertain.

What do you call this again?

Salukara.

Salukara.

Looks like a pancake,

but tastes like a rice cake.

I really can't believe

we have so much in common.

Even if we're from different worlds?

Even if we just met.

-I still play sungka better than you.

-You mean you're good at cheating.

Have you watched it?

To us who weren't chosen.

How is it?

Well, I'm okay. It's been a while.

It's been a year since we broke up.

Well, I just passed the three-month rule.

I won't force you to entertain

the possibility of being serious with me.

You need time. I know that.

Why?

But

that's also the most destructive.

Only when both parties aren't informed.

Me, I'm down.

Why?

Because you don't deserve to be lonely.

I've watched your videos.

No matter how happy,

witty and entertaining they are,

I still see it in your face.

I know where you're coming from.

It's heavy. It's lonely.

You don't deserve that.

-You got that right.

-So come on.

Do you want to say hi to my Mom?

My brother should be home too.

I would love to, but

I need to go to the warehouse.

An investor is coming for an inspection.

Too bad.

Hope.

Don't overthink.

We're good. We're both happy.

We understand each other.

Thanks again for taking me to the beach.

I should be the one thanking you.

And that's because of you.

Boom! It felt like something

pinched me in the groin.

Maybe it was Manila's smog.

The noise here,

the reality that, "Hey, Hope.

You think you're the only child of God?

You'll get to be happy again,

just like that?"

That's Brian's favorite line.

That's it? That's all you have to say?

Exactly!

Thanks again for taking me to the beach.

I should be the one thanking you.

What's with the need to give

a heads-up before being honest?

Does that mean the default is to lie?

And what does "quite" mean?

Just a bit?

Can you be "just a bit" honest?

That's bullshit!

Why did you approach me at the footbridge?

Why were you there

when it's out of your usual way?

Were you just waiting

for a simple-minded girl to victimize?

Even there at the waiting shed?

A thief!

Then, you really had to mention the title

of my theme song with Brian, "Fate".

Miss. Your ringtone sucks.

You again?

It's like fate is making a way

for us not to talk to each other.

Fate?

I guess the universe is a workaholic too.

It never runs out

of intentional coincidences.

That is why I called you, Hopya.

This guy got here all beaten up.

He's got no wallet,

no emergency contact, nothing.

Okay. I'll take care of this.

You're truly heaven-sent, Hopya.

I feel like I'm going to levitate

any moment now.

-Just go.

-Okay.

Are you sure you'll be okay?

-Yes, I'll be okay.

-Okay, good.

-Okay.

-Bye. I love you despite your attitude.

Right back at you.

I got beaten up.

I was looking for trouble.

The NGO's gone.

Our baby.

Why did you have to upload the video?

Maybe Vanessa uploaded the video

to force you to make a decision.

Love.

Love, please.

It wasn't me.

Let me go.

Let me go or I'll scream!

Don't you miss me?

You'd rather be alone?

Or dating whoever?

Love.

Good luck in finding your perfect guy!

We're all assholes!

I know most of you are assholes,

but there are still some decent ones.

Just who the hell are you?

"Bang Bang"? I found you.

Is this Bang Bang?

Miss, do you know Vanessa?

-Are you here for a job?

-No.

-Ask over there.

-All right.

Sir! Sir, I already told you

she's not here

Oh, sorry, ma'am.

I thought you were the annoying guy.

Who are you looking for?

Does Vanessa work here?

We don't have a Vanessa here, miss.

You're bothering us.

We're trying to work here.

-I'm sorry.

-Let's go outside.

The original file came

from the IP address 199.214.367.3624.

Just send the payment to my e-wallet, sis.

FROM HERE? HOW?

I guess they also distribute sex videos

because of their high engagement,

then they control everything.

Sis, save yourself.

Get out of that place now!

What are you doing here?

Miguel, please. Fix this.

That's not my intention.

Do you think you're helping her

by what you're doing?

You're just making things worse.

Are you Vanessa?

Hope.

Why are you together?

Hope.

Hope, wait.

Hope!

Hope!

Hope!

Hope, what's happening?

Wait a minute.

You were right.

Hashtag Media had something

to do with your ex's sex video.

Why are you helping me?

Because you're pitiful.

You hold yourself in such high regard,

when you're just being toyed with

by these average men.

Hey.

That was the new guy, right?

Don't ruin it.

Besides, you can't escape from everything.

My dear.

What do you really want?

I just want to understand.

The thing is,

not everything has explanations.

Not every question has answers.

Or some people just

don't want to explain because

they're either cowards or selfish

or have no accountability.

So what are you going to do?

Thanks for this, Hope.

At least,

we'll finally get things straight.

What bullshit is this?

Calm down.

The nerve.

Sit down, Brian.

I'm sorry, Hope.

But I don't enjoy being ambushed this way.

This is how I want

to celebrate my birthday.

Can't you give me this?

So are you going to admit it?

That you uploaded the video.

Again, I didn't upload the video.

Can we end this crap, please?

If your question is whether

Brian and I are together,

the short answer is no.

That's not what I was going to ask.

So what is it?

Self-sabotage, right?

You know what, Hope?

If you're just going to take us

on a guilt trip tonight, I'd rather pass.

I still have work tomorrow.

It's good you don't have a show tonight.

At the bar.

I go to bars

because I help the women there.

You're from an NGO too?

It would have been easier

if you were a prost*tute.

No wonder you knew Brian.

We're from the same world.

Do you want to try?

You know, what if all this time

it was Brian who uploaded the video?

Why would he expose himself?

You said it yourself.

Maybe he got tired of all the guilt.

He won't admit it.

He'll never admit it.

So just tell me.

Please, just tell me how the video ends.

Why do you want to know?

Did he say "I love you" after sex?

Is that what happened?

What else did he say?

Did he propose to you?

You're just torturing yourself.

Tell me.

What for?

Because

he never did that to me.

There's no point in comparing.

He did something to you

that he never did to me.

It's always like that.

I don't know about you guys,

but I don't have a history of cheating.

Hope

See? You finally threw your punch!

You've been acting nice in front of Hope.

Why? So she wouldn't find out

you were the uploader?

I can't get mad at you.

We're both evil.

But you must be even worse.

You're the one ready to ruin

your ex's life just to get revenge,

ignoring the fact you neglected her,

that's why she looked for someone else.

I thought the world would stop because

because I was grieving.

I was so selfish.

Why did you do it?

I wanted to ruin Brian's life.

I was hoping that if I did,

I wouldn't be as angry

at Vanessa

at myself.

And ultimately,

I wanted Vanessa and I to start again.

But we were never the same again.

But you still love her,

that's why you didn't upload

the whole video?

It doesn't go away that easily.

What else do I need to know?

Tell me everything now!

Hope, even before you got into Hashtag,

I had already approached them.

I eventually came to my senses.

Especially when I found out

other people got affected.

That the guy who stole my girl

also has his own girlfriend.

Is that why they hired me

out of nowhere?

So everything was a lie, after all?

Yes, I was the one

who endorsed you at Hashtag.

I felt hurt for you.

You got cheated on and lost your job.

The same way I wanted to be loved.

Miguel

Vanessa

I love you so much.

I've never felt this way before.

Let's go.

How about your NGO? And your girlfriend?

I've had enough of her.

I don't know myself anymore

when I'm with her.

She treats me like

I'm some kind of project.

She keeps track of me on a spreadsheet.

She's yet to know

how to love someone truly.

I wouldn't be this miserable

if she knew how to handle a relationship.

You really took pity on me, didn't you?

You tracked me down.

You flirted with me.

You offered yourself as a rebound.

Fate had nothing to do with it.

Was it effective?

Did it lessen your guilt?

It didn't.

But it did lessen my sadness.

So between us two, I was the real rebound.

I became a distraction

so you could move on.

I was your Hashtag Media, is that it?

Sure, at first, I pitied you.

You're the only person

who understood how I felt.

We're in the same boat.

We were both gave up on.

That's why I wanted you to like me.

I wanted you to like what you see,

that I am a changed man

and you could trust me.

That I'm not a reject.

That I didn't get cheated on

and abandoned.

That I'm brand new, just for you.

Miguel, this isn't going anywhere.

You don't like me anymore?

We're just meant to be

each other's rebounds, Miguel.

Let's stop fooling ourselves

that we're more than that.

I am not the end.

"I am not the end."

I am not the goodbyes.

"I am not the goodbyes."

I am not the wounds.

"I am not the wounds."

I am not my job.

I am not my stress.

I am not my salary.

I am not the dreams I didn't reach.

I am not my plans from yesterday.

I am not my "what nows" for tomorrow.

I am not perfect.

I am Miguel Agustin III,

a businessman,

and I'm the one who uploaded

the sex video of

Brian Villogo and my ex.

And I acknowledge

that what I did was a cybercrime.

I'm also talking to Brian's lawyers

and my ex's.

I want to apologize to

to Hope Celestial,

whom I stalked,

manipulated and lied to.

Can we talk?

I will miss my bus.

Even just for 30 minutes?

I'll only talk

within the time you can spare.

I also sent you an email.

Maybe you can read it now?

Right now?

What's this?

I know it's easy to promise you

that I'll change.

That I won't make

the same mistakes I made before.

I know I can do that,

with the right words,

a bit of acting,

using my charm,

I can make you believe me.

That's who I am.

You're not just a one-time customer.

Just like that?

It's hard to do business

with someone with a bad record.

I know that.

That's why I'm not just making promises.

I'm giving you my plan of action.

You can open that Excel file.

BUILD AN NGO FOR VICTIMS OF SEX SCANDALS

FOCUS ON FEEDING AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS

You did all this?

Only an idiot would say

you don't know how to love.

It only means that

they can't reciprocate the love

you're capable of giving.

But I'm ready.

I'm willing to re-learn, to unlearn,

whatever it is I should do

until I can give you the kind of love

that will make you happy.

And I'll never give up on you,

not for a single day.

I'll be monitoring that Excel file.

Manila, Manila

-What the heck.

-Sorry.

What is up with you guys?

I'm sleeping over here.

Don't expect me to be

at your child's christening, okay?

So annoying. I'm trying to sleep.

Quite early for christening, I think.

True.

We should have a wedding first

You guys ruined my sleep.

A HOPEFUL SMILE