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Never regret thy fail,

O Icarus, of the fearless flight,

For the greatest tragedy of them all,

Is never to feel the burning light.

Oscar Wilde

Benjie...

Hey, Benjie...

Benjie, wake up.

Hey! Come on, I'm going to be late!

Benjie!

Hello?

Hello, Love, have you transferred the money?

Yes, I'll have it transferred.

- Okay, I'll just wait for it. - Wait for it.

Thank you, Love!

Carlo...

Yes?

Can you take me home?

I just took a cab going here.

I can't. I need to take care of something.

Where? I might be going the same way.

I need to drop by The Den.

It's on the opposite side.

Please?

So we could spend more time together.

Mika...

We can't.

I'm sorry.

Just book a ride.

- Hello? - Love, have you transferred the money?

It's done. I sent the money.

Thank you, Love!

You'll have enough for the kids.

Thank you so much! You take care.

- Okay, bye! - Bye, Love!

- You take care. - You, too!

Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Okay, repeat.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Hey, you've been practicing for a while now,

yet you still can't get it right!

- Don't interrupt us. - Stop bugging us!

Unbelievable!

Your moves are not erotic enough!

Let me show you how it's done.

- Yeah, show us! - Let's go!

Remember what I taught you.

You boys don't have the moves. I'll show you!

That's it?

Old man, don't dance like that.

Grab something to eat first!

So that's why no one is guarding the entrance. You're here inside!

- Oh, Madame is here. - Sorry, Ma'am!

You're in trouble!

And you chose to dance with the boys instead.

- He's been messing around. - You're going to be fired!

- You've been here awhile. - Go back to your post!

- We can't practice our routine. - Hi Ma'am.

How was the rehearsal?

- It was good. Hi madame. - We're still fresh!

You're all sweaty.

- But still smelling good! - Where is Primo?

That's the problem.

He's not here yet.

He is late again?

Calm down, Madame. You know him.

He might have overslept after our gig last night.

That's nothing new.

Has he ever arrived early?

Anyway, are you ready for your group perfromance?

Yes, Ma'am, we are ready.

The three of us are ready,

but Primo has not joined our practice yet.

Why don't you call him?

- I will give him a mouthful. - I don't have my phone here.

No need!

I'm here!

- There he is. - There's your best buddy.

No, he's your best friend.

He needs to take care of that.

That's the way it should be.

Madame.

You're always late!

I got home very late.

And I was really tired last night.

Let him be.

Never mind. Rehearse your performance.

Make sure you practice.

- You're always late. - Let's go!

Come on, boys!

Let's go, dude.

- It's already late. - We'll run out of time.

- As always! - Again.

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And do this.

- Wave again. - One, two, three, four,

sway, sway, sway.

- Did you get it? - We have a routine after that, right?

- Yeah, this one. - Oh, right!

Move.

Don't mind him.

Okay, we are holding a towel here.

And we'll do a turn.

- Five, six, seven, eight. - Let it go.

Let's just continue and focus on our routine.

Hold your towel like this.

- And then? - Turn around.

Just a second.

Delivery for Carlo Asuncion.

You're new here?

What?

Someone else used to bring my order.

Ah! That's my buddy, Sir.

The one who usually delivers your order.

He has to be somewhere, so I'm covering for him today.

I could use the money.

Is that so?

Here.

And here's the tip.

Thank you, bro!

Bro, I'll go ahead.

By the way, I left the payment for our electric bill.

On top of the refrigerator.

Why should I pay?

I did not order this.

But you already opened it, sir.

I reminded you not to open the package,

if you are not planning on paying for it.

I told you I did not order this!

Dickhead!

Don't lash out at me, sir.

I'm just the delivery man.

- But you're delivering the wrong package - What's going on here?

What happened?

This is not what I ordered.

Cut him some slack.

Let me handle this.

He is new to this.

I'll take care of it.

He delivered the wrong package.

Here you go.

What happened?

Such a pighead.

I already told him not to open the package,

if he is not willing to pay for it.

But he still went and opened it.

What was his reason?

He insisted it's not what he ordered.

Damn it, it's not my fault.

I'm just here to deliver the package.

There really are scammers out there.

Why don't they just find an honest work?

But you can't blame them as well.

That's the thing.

What about you? What do you do anyway?

Do you have an opening?

This work sucks.

Either I get killed,

Or I will end up killing someone.

Okay, you can come with me.

But...

Freshen up first and change your outfit.

You better look and smell good.

I smell okay.

Fine. I'll bring this back to my friend, anyway.

Alright.

Follow me.

Come on.

What is it that you do?

- Call boy. - No way, man!

I knew it.

I was just kidding.

Is that what you think of me?

Who knows?

We don't know each other well.

I'm helping you out.

Do you want it or not?

What kind of work is it?

Just come with me.

This is honest work. Promise!

- Are the speakers working today? - Yes, it sounds better.

Clean that part well. It's dusty.

- Yes, ma'am! - Hey there, sir!

Bro, where are we?

It's like a secret bar.

Welcome to The Den!

What's a Den?

It's a private bar for rich ladies.

Looking for some good time and good company.

I knew it! You're a call boy.

I told you, I'm not.

Madame!

Oh, Carlo!

Madame!

Who is this?

Madame, this is…

I'm Angelo.

- Right... Angelo. - Why did you bring him here?

You know this is a private place.

I took pity on him.

He's looking for a side hustle.

What's up with you?

You know that I don't just hire anyone here.

You should know that.

He can assist us backstage.

He can help around.

Come on, Madame.

Please.

Come on, please!

- She's saying yes. - Okay, fine!

- Yes! - Just for tonight, okay?

Have him sign our non-disclosure agreement.

- Yes, ma'am. - You know the kind of guests we have here.

And you, kiddo.

Make sure you don't tell anyone about this place.

- Yes, ma'am. - Alright.

Thank you, Madame.

Thank you, ma'am!

- Get that in order. - I told you.

This looks cool.

- Do your job! - So yeah.

What you need to do here...

The speaker, take care of that.

You assist the dancers.

Here's the dressing room.

These are the props and costumes.

Over there are the make up kits.

And you can't be a slowpoke here.

You need to move fast.

What is this place, really?

And are you like macho dancers?

- Keep it down. - Why?

If Madame hears that she'll get mad at you.

Isn't that what you really do?

For folks like you, you call us macho dancers.

But here, we are performers.

People tend to look down on macho dancers.

But we are all just trying to make an honest living.

- You're right. - Come on, I'll introduce you.

- Guys! - Carlo!

This is Angelo.

- This is Benjie. - Hey, man.

I'm Benjie. I jump high, but fall deep.

Dickhead.

This is Jason.

I'm Angelo.

He doesn't say much,

but he's also a favorite here.

That's because they don't know how he really talks.

But when they hear him.

They will know he's a shithead himself.

Asshole! Unlike you, I'm not a womanizer.

- Come on. - Coach!

- Oh, Carlo! - Coach! This is Angelo.

- I'm Angelo. - Call me Coach.

- He's our new assistant. - Cool.

Are you boys ready?

- We're ready, Madame. - Are you good?

- We are dressed up, ma'am. - We're all ready.

Where is Primo?

That, we don't know.

He is missing again.

Unbelievable! What time is it?

That guy should be tied up to a post.

Can you handle with just the three of you?

- Of course! - Yes.

- Yes, we can do it. - Alright

- We can manage without him. - We can adjust.

I'll just do his routine.

- Okay, good. - Yes, you can do it.

I'm here.

Oh, there he is.

You don't need to do my routine.

- There's my idol. - You're always late!

I didn't hear my alarm.

What if I just take you out from the opening production?

Take it easy.

I'm just going to dress up.

- You're too worked up. - Because you're always late!

- How old are you? - Thanks, Bro.

I'm eighteen years old.

- Oh, so young! - Still fresh!

- Kiddo, what's your name again? - I'm Angelo, ma'am.

Come with me.

- Where to? - Come.

This is Ms. Tonette. She is a big time guest here.

This is Angelo.

He is new at the club.

Ms. Tonette wants you to join her table.

- Is that okay? - What?

She is a generous tipper. And she just needs someone to talk to.

There is no touching involved, or anything like that.

I just can't refuse her.

- You're good? - Okay, ma'am.

- I'll leave him to you. - Alright.

Take a seat.

This is Bianca. My niece.

- Hi, I'm Angelo. - I'm Bianca.

How old are you?

I'm eighteen.

So young!

But you don't need to be too formal.

It makes me feel older.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Hey, you're making fun of our newbie again.

No, I was just checking him out.

- This is Bianca, my niece. - Oh, hi. I'm Carlo.

Bianca. Nice to meet you!

If you must know.

Tonette is one of the most loyal members here.

And she is very picky.

What member?

- What does being a member mean? - Yes, I'm a member.

Haven't you briefed this one?

Oh...

All our guests here are exclusive members.

It's not easy to get access here.

But with the right price.

You can do anything here.

I can drink all I want.

I can be whoever I want.

But of course, restricted.

And that's what we are paying for, here.

We need to go backstage now,

and prepare for our next performance.

- Sure. - Let's go.

We will go ahead, Ma'am.

Cheers!

Of course, you should really be affectionate to the customers.

Hey, you were great earlier.

Let's have a drink later! My treat.

Angelo! Come here.

- Oh yes, I forgot. - This is for you.

Hey, thanks bro!

- Thanks for assisting us earlier. - Thanks man, this is a big help!

Kiddo.

- Ma'am. - Come here.

Yes, ma'am?

Here, this is from Ms. Tonette.

It seems her niece was fond of you.

- Ten thousand pesos? - Of course!

Is this for real?

- What's that ten thousand? - I just sat with them!

Yup, that's normal here.

- Take it. - Thank you, Madame!

That's pretty common here.

And that's for your hard work.

You deserve that.

Thank you, Madame!

Madame, what do you think of this one here?

What's the verdict? Are you taking him?

Take him, Madame.

He got lucky already on his first night.

He's right.

Given that he was supposed to just aid and pick up our props.

He was too good at picking up.

Do you know how to dance?

A bit.

Leave it to me. I'll teach him our moves.

Besides,

we need someone fresh and young.

- Right? - For sure.

Take him.

You're right.

Moreover, I'm already fed up with these guys.

That's mean!

I changed my mind, don't hire him anymore.

- Just kidding. - Okay, I have to go now.

Thank you, Madame.

Told you, man!

Thanks, man!

- You got a lot tonight, dude! - You should take us out for drinks!

Thanks, man!

And give that back to us!

Earlier, you suspected I was going to sell you out.

Yet now, you want to crash at my place.

I can't believe you.

I'm really sorry, bro. Come on.

I just don't have a place to go.

- Come on. - Okay, fine.

My apartment has a spare room.

It's cluttered though. Are you okay with that?

That's okay, bro. I can even take the couch.

Okay.

Thanks, bro.

For what?

For helping me out tonight.

That's nothing.

Why are you being nice to me?

And now you're letting me stay at your place.

Aren't you scared I'll rob you?

- Why, are you going to steal from me? - You never know.

Then go ahead.

I only have some stuff at home.

Stuff I mindlessly bought.

At the time I was still reckless with my money.

So why are you being nice?

You remind me of my brother.

He is so much like you.

He usually gets into trouble.

Many times, I have to pick him up at a bar.

I see.

Let's go.

Can I ask you something?

Isn't that what you've been doing?

Have you been doing this for a while?

Which one?

Do you really earn that much?

Oh... yeah.

If you're a dancer.

I, myself, have always been a dancer.

I see.

Aren't you embarrassed about the kind of work you do?

Why should I?

What if others find out?

Well...

I earn thirty or fifty thousand pesos with just one performance on stage.

What's wrong with that?

Then I talk to the guests,

That's another charge. What's wrong with that?

Don't they take you home, too?

It's not that kind of club.

Of course, there are those who ask. But it's still up to you.

There are guests who request an escort.

They want someone exclusive.

In turn, the pay is all yours.

Others agree to stay with the guests.

So their future is already secured.

I see.

That's the problem with those who don't know what we do.

When they hear “macho dancer”,

they think of us as a gigolo or call boy.

But are green with envy on how much we earn.

This used to be my brother's room.

Pardon the mess. I haven't been able to clean up.

No worries, bro.

I'm just sleeping anyway.

Okay.

Hey, look at all those shoes!

This looks very stylish.

- That's not mine. - This is brand new!

That's my brother's.

You've been hitting on this for a while now.

Since I wasn't able to buy you a gift,

here, take this. That's for you.

- Really? - Sure!

Thank you!

- Do you like it? - Of course!

Here.

Oh, let me do that. Thanks, Bro!

- I'll leave you now. - Sure, I can manage.

Thanks, bro.

There are some clothes there.

Just pick your size.

- Sure, thanks bro! - Alright.

Shit, it's noon already?

Hey, you're up.

Don't you have school?

I did not enroll this semester.

That's why I have to work for now. So I can save up for my tuition.

Grab a bite first.

This smells delicious.

I didn't know you can cook.

Hmm, your fried rice is a winner!

I'm definitely going to gain weight.

You're a great cook!

But,

If I were you,

you should continue your studies.

Your cooking skills will go to waste.

Don't worry.

We'll work on it together, so you can finish your studies.

Is that cool, bro?

Wait until you taste my adobo.

You're a fine cook.

Here you go.

Dig in!

That looks good!

Here.

When did you learn to cook?

Oh...

I really wanted to become a chef.

Why didn't you pursue it?

Well...

I plan to pursue it when I get to Canada.

I have a friend there, too.

He is based there now.

That's where he studied and got a job.

He said it's better there.

My brother and I plan to migrate there,

but...

Where is your brother now?

He's gone.

Sorry to hear that.

Don't think about it.

It's been a while since.

Almost four years.

How did he die?

You ask too many questions. Why don't you just eat?

Sorry.

Is that why you plan to leave this line of work?

I was still young when I started.

Almost the same age as you.

I got blinded by lavish things.

Money and luxury.

Until I realized, I'm not fit for this work.

I'm not going to last here.

So I need to plan

for my future.

How old are you anyway?

I'm 24.

That is still young!

How about you, have you decided?

Are you going to take the job at the club?

I just need to dance, right?

And entertain the guests?

If that's all, I'm in.

Okay, here's the plan.

I'm going to teach you what you need to do at the club.

And once you've saved enough for school.

You are going to quit.

Do we have an understanding?

Okay.

Can you promise me?

I said, yes. Let's just eat.

Do you have a rehearsal today?

Oh...

No, we don't.

Carlo is mentoring the new kid.

Excuse me.

I have to take this.

Ma, can you call later? I'm at work.

Who is that, your mother?

Yes, it's my mother.

What's wrong?

She's asking for money again.

Didn't you send money last week?

I did.

But she's a big spender.

Go ahead. Send her money. It might be for an emergency.

I don't have anything to send yet.

Here, send her money.

This includes your allowance for this week.

No, never mind. It's embarrassing.

Don't be. Take it.

It's for your mother.

You're sure it's for your mother, right?

Of course!

Would I lie to you?

Where are you going?

To the club.

This early?

We have a rehearsal.

Stay a bit longer.

No, I can't.

I'm always late.

Madame might get mad again.

I'll go ahead.

Wait, stop!

Stay a little longer.

I just told you to leave later.

Didn't you hear me?

Are you that stupid?

Is this what you want?

- Bro! - One, two.

- Carlo! - Three, four.

Yes?

- Let's have a drink first. - Bend some more.

One, two, three, four.

Hey! My legs are hurting already.

- Rest for awhile. - Okay, let's take a break first.

- What have you got there? - How is he?

- Can he do it? - He sure can.

Keep at it, man.

You got this.

- Where are the boys? - My only struggle are my legs.

- There you are. - They are killing me.

Yes, Madame.

Where is Primo?

He's not here yet. Even Benjie isn't here.

He followed suit? Can you call him?

You know he won't answer our call.

Damn it. Okay, I'll ring him.

Where are those two?

Maybe he has some errands to attend to. Or he slept late.

Madame.

You are late again.

You keep on calling.

Where is Benjie?

He's not here.

You asked me to come.

When we're not even complete.

Benjie isn't here yet.

Madame has been calling him as well.

- But he is not answering. - That's true.

Is that my problem?

Bro, don't talk like that.

You can't tell me how I should talk to him.

Stop, both of you. You are at it again.

That's enough. You stay there.

What?

Stop it.

Try to call Benjie again.

Bring him here.

The last time he missed practice...

He was gone the whole night.

And took a leave altogether.

What will happen if he doesn't show up?

Who will take his place?

Madame, Angelo here.

- He can do it. - Good timing.

- Will that do? - Yes, he can do it.

Really?

- Yes, Madame, he can. - Can you show me?

Play some music.

- Let me see. - Come on.

- Just do what I taught you. - Are you serious?

Of course.

- Bro, I haven't memorized the steps. - You got this.

- I bet he's not a good dancer. - Just follow what I taught you.

Calm down. That's why I want to see first.

You worry too much.

He's ready, Madame.

- Okay. - DJ, play some music.

You got this.

Five, six, seven, eight.

There!

- There you go. - Carlo.

Teach him the moves.

Make sure he knows the steps.

I don't want a foul-up.

- I'll see to it. - You handle it, okay?

Are you kidding me?

You're seriously bringing in that kid?

He's an amateur!

Wait a minute.

You started here as an amateur, too.

But that one is just starting out.

I don't want to be with him onstage.

- What do you think of yourself? - I'll leave you to it, then.

- The leader? - Don't you see his timing is not good?

I'm the boss here.

- And that's my final decision. - That's what you say.

Continue practicing. Teach him, Carlo.

You can do it, man!

Don't mind him.

Congrats. Madame liked what he saw.

I told you.

- Thanks, bro. - You can do it, man!

Let's go finish our drinks.

Don't mind him.

He's really a douchebag.

That's okay.

He's really like that with all newbies.

Won't you be reprimanded?

It's better to let her anger pass.

Than to meet her head on, now.

Where will you head to then?

I don't know yet. We'll see.

I might just go out for drinks.

Do you want to have dinner?

No way.

We might be seen by your congressman.

I'll get in trouble.

That's not happening.

He won't be back until next week.

He's out of the country.

Never mind.

I just remembered. A buddy of mine was also inviting me for a drink.

I'll drop by his place.

Do you want to meet up after?

Is that what I am to you?

Someone to jack off?

What do you mean?

You meet up with me only when you're horny.

Or when you don't pick up a girl.

Why?

So?

Isn't that our setup ever since?

What if I want something serious?

Do you think we can have that kind of relationship?

Why not?

Abbie.

Look, we have the same line of work.

I dance at the club.

You have a sugar daddy.

Do you really think this could lead to something serious?

I'm sorry.

I was just kidding.

Hey.

Don't be nervous. You got this.

We have a big audience.

That's normal. You can do this.

Besides you don't have to be the best dancer.

You just need to seduce the ladies.

And don't listen to Primo. Let him be.

Just do what you can.

- Come on, it might be our turn already. - Let's go.

- Hey, do you still have drinks there? - Madame seems to like this one.

Ma'am, you seem to be in a good mood.

Of course!

With this kiddo here.

We got very good feedback from our members tonight.

Especially from Tonette. She is growing really fond of you.

Good job!

- Thank you, Madame. - Let's cheers to that.

Cheers!

Like what I told you.

This kid here has the potential.

I believed you.

That's why I gave him a break.

I was never in doubt.

Good job.

Of course.

Here, have some appetizers.

Here, man.

I still don't think you should have lined him up.

Whoa.

Why, are you afraid to get replaced?

If anyone is going to be replaced, it's you.

The guests here are getting tired of you.

Don't worry, I'm going to leave this place soon.

That's good.

And I don't want to be like you.

Submissive to his sugar mommy, like a dog.

What did you say?

- Isn't it true? - That's enough, Bro.

- Isn't it true? - Stop it, you two!

With just one call from Tanya, you will come running.

Just like a pet dog, right?

- Do you dare? - Stop that.

That's enough, Bro.

- Hey! - Stop it!

You should leave.

Get out.

That's enough.

Why did you have to confront him?

He is such an asshole.

- Who thinks highly of himself. - Let him be.

- Don't mind him anymore. - Let's just drink.

- You're ruining our night. - Cheers!

- Cheers! - Drink up.

We were in a good mood.

Such an asshole.

Don't mind him.

Here's your breakfast.

You never fail to surprise me.

It looks yummy.

That's definitely appetizing.

Go on, have some.

Won't your aunt get mad?

She will only get mad if she finds out, right?

And besides, I own this penthouse.

I might be the one caught in the middle.

And because you're also her type?

But don't mind her.

I had you first, didn't I?

If you want, you can stay here.

So you don't have to pay rent anymore.

Come on.

- Wait. - Why?

I'm still a virgin.

If you want, I'll just do you.

Seriously?

Lick me here so I'll come right away.

I'm about to come.

I'm coming.

Hey, Angelo.

- I found you at last. - Ma'am.

You haven't paid your rent for months now.

Oh right!

Thank goodness!

Here you go.

It's everything I owe you.

So are you renewing your rental?

Not anymore. I'm leaving the week after next.

You are moving out?

Yes, Ma'am. Thank you!

Okay, then. Thank you.

- Hello? - Hello, Love.

Hey, Love, what's up?

Love, how are you there?

I miss you.

When are you coming home to Samar?

I'm not sure yet.

You know how it is here at work.

We're always busy.

Can't you go on leave?

I really miss you.

I don't think I can.

But I'll try to ask my boss.

Okay. Don't worry.

When you get home, I will cook you your favorite dish.

How's our youngest?

Already drinks lot of milk.

- He's starting to look like you. - He's always giggling.

Really?

Send me some video, please.

Sure, don't worry.

I'll send it later, so you can see your son.

Okay, I have to go.

- I'll go back inside. - Okay, Love, bye!

- Is that your wife? - Bye, I love you.

Shit, you surprised me.

Of course, who else?

I can't say for sure. You might have found another partner, too.

Idiot! I'm not like you.

That's how it is.

And I'm too young to be tied up.

So what is it with Abbie?

Of course, it's still better to have someone to go back to.

You're a jerk.

By the way...

Does your wife still think you work at a call center?

Of course.

She doesn't think it odd.

That you're earning that much, as a call center agent?

They expect that if you work here in the city.

You get paid that much.

What about your businesswoman?

- Does she know you have a wife? - Let's just go. You're too nosy.

That's what I'm afraid of.

If she finds out, I'm dead.

She's really fallen for you.

Who knows, she might put up with it.

What about Abbie?

What about her?

Isn't she with a congressman?

That's her problem.

She's the one who insists on seeing me.

Aren't you scared?

You might get beaten up one of these days.

That's not going to happen.

As if you don't know me.

I'm good at hiding, remember?

Come on, let's go. They might be looking for us.

- Okay, you take care. - You too.

Bye.

- I'll pick you up again, tomorrow, okay? - Okay, I'll be waiting.

Let's go.

Thank you.

You're so generous to me.

That's nothing.

If that's what you want...

I'll give you what you want.

But not there.

I might get pregnant.

Aunt Tonette might find out.

So what do we do?

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Just be gentle.

What's this?

What is that?

Credit card bill, you piece of shit!

You spend three hundred thousand a month?

- I don't know. - Here is the list.

This is the list of everything you bought.

It's as if you are living the life!

You are wasting all my money.

- You're too much. - Are you kidding me?

Don't you talk back to me.

Your only talent is your dick.

Without me.

You will just be begging for alms on the street.

You won't have money to waste.

Don't you have anything to say?

That's because you are dumb. Uneducated and dumb!

How are you, ladies?

Are you enjoying yourselves?

We have a good show for you tonight.

Have fun!

Did you enjoy the show of our boys tonight?

Yes! We enjoyed it.

- Aren't they the best? - Yes.

And so hot, right?

Hey, Tanya!

Madame!

How are you? I haven't seen you for a while.

How are you doing? Should I bring Primo over?

No.

Who is that?

That's Angelo. He is our new guy.

I want him.

Sure. Have a seat first.

I'll bring him over after his performance.

- Angelo! - Yes, Madame.

Come here, quick.

- I'll introduce you to Madam Tanya. - Okay.

Madam, this one here, is as fresh as the month of May.

This is Angelo.

- I'm Angelo. - Hi.

I'll have him.

Okay. Sit beside Madam.

- Come on, have a seat. - Thank you.

So, how old are you?

I'm eighteen.

You don't have to be so formal.

Do you want to order anything?

Sure, I'll get a waiter.

Waiter!

How about you, what do you want?

Just some vodka.

One vodka, two bottles of beer.

And a bucket of ice.

- Anything else, sir? - That's all.

Thank you.

So how did you end up here?

My buddy Carlo. He helped me get in.

Oh, Carlo, huh?

Carlo has been here for a long time now.

For sure.

I was telling him that I needed money.

So he brought me here.

Well, that's everyone's story.

Money.

- I need it to pay for my tuition. - I see.

Seriously, bro?

Scooch over.

- Primo, you're not done yet. - Bro! What's that?

Never mind that.

Just because Tanya asked for you. You think you have the upper hand?

This one is so tanked up, Madame.

You should apologize to Tanya.

- Primo, stop it. - Primo.

Are you serious?

Stop it!

Come on, Tanya.

What's wrong?

Why?

Is his dick bigger than mine?

- That's enough, bro. - Primo, stop it.

- Have some respect. - Who are you anyway?

And what about you?

Primo stop it, you're embarrassing yourself!

Son of a bitch.

I put up with you.

I did everything for you.

All your sexual fantasies.

And now you are trash talking me, like I'm nothing?

Don't play the victim here.

You also gained from this, didn't you?

You were all out, wasting my money.

Can you just be a man, and let this shit go!

- Move on! - Tanya.

- We're done. - Tanya.

Primo, let it go.

Tanya.

- Cut it out. - Guard!

- I've had enough of you. - Primo!

Come on!

Boss, that's enough.

Stop it, Primo!

- You son of a bitch! - Screw you!

Enough already.

- Hey! - Stop it.

Hey! Are you Benjie?

Hey! What are you doing?

- Shouldn't we help him? - Shit, man.

Don't say a word.

Be quiet, Angelo! If you don't want to get into trouble.

Benjie!

Benjie!

Call Madame!

Benjie! Stand up, bro!

Bro! Benjie!

Bro, it hurts!

Sorry, sorry.

You were beaten up.

Why didn't you listen to us?

Never mind.

Can you move?

Wait a sec.

Come on.

Slowly.

Let's go inside.

Don't rush it, okay?

Ouch, it hurts!

Stay here with Carlo for a while.

As we let the situation cool off.

It hurts, Madame.

Don't be too dramatic!

It's all your fault!

If you only use your mind,

instead of your balls,

you wouldn't have ended up like that.

You know who you're up against

when you hooked up with Abbie.

I didn't know that he'll track me down

with people who look like him.

Don't make a joke out of it.

You've been beaten black and blue.

Of all the people to have a relationship with.

Why did you have one with a similar job?

I'm not in a relationship with Abbie!

Okay, let yourself believe in what you want yourself to believe in.

Same goes with Angelo.

Did you already warn him, Carlo?

Yes, Madame. I already warned him.

I don't know if he listened.

Tanya is difficult to deal with.

Even Tonette is looking for you.

Same goes with her. She also has a tendency to go crazy.

Straighten up.

I know you have something to tell me.

Why didn't we help him?

I thought we're his friends.

It happened before.

To my brother.

What?

One member got obsessed.

And learned that he was with other girls.

He was ordered killed.

Adrian!

Adrian!

Bro! Bro!

Adrian! Adrian!

You worked with your brother in the club?

Are you serious?

We only had each other, Angelo.

We went through a lot.

We did everything.

To live.

I don't care.

If I were you, I won't let that happen to my brother.

Why?

If I let you help Benjie, can you do something?

Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

You can't even handle yourself.

You don't understand.

Those people, they are too powerful.

One wrong move.

They can have us kidnapped.

Beaten up and killed.

That's how dangerous our job is, Angelo.

You just think it's all fun,

or booze.

But, no.

You don't know how dangerous our job is.

Ever since it happened to my brother.

I have decided to straighten up my life.

I wanted to leave this job.

I've been thinking.

Instead of paying every month

for your condominium,

why not just live with me?

How about your husband?

This is our resthouse.

We haven't used this for a long time.

And...

We're nearing the finality of our divorce in the States.

Besides,

we don't care about each other anymore.

By the way,

I want you to stop working in the club.

If I stop, I won't have any money to send to Mama.

I'll take care of it.

Is there a problem?

Don't you want to live with me?

It's not like that.

We haven't been together that long.

In my age,

I don't believe in how long or short a relationship is.

But,

We've only been together for months.

What's the problem?

I've been with my husband for nine years.

Before we got married.

Then what?

He cheated on me.

From the very start,

I told you.

That I like you.

I thought we were clear on that?

I know that.

I also like you.

I just feel ashamed.

For everything that you did for me.

It's just money.

You're my concern.

What is it?

Don't you like me?

What kind of question is that?

I love you, you know that.

Then,

Come live with me.

Okay, sure.

Thanks by the way, for letting me use your credit card.

I was able to buy everything I need.

Don't think about it.

It's just a small amount.

Let's see each other again tomorrow.

I'll have you picked up at the bar.

Where are we going?

Didn't you tell me you wanted a car?

So you don't need to tag along with Carlo.

No need.

That's too much.

It's okay.

By the way,

I wanted to ask you something.

I don't use drugs.

Come on.

It's fun! I'll teach you.

From what I heard, It's dangerous.

It's not.

Is that what you always do with Primo?

What? Of course!

Primo did everything I wanted.

Just like a dog.

That's why I got bored with him.

Is that what you'll also do,

when you got bored with me?

Hmm...

No.

You're different from him.

You're smarter.

Younger.

And bigger.

- Hello? - Love?

Love.

Why did you just call now?

Sorry if I was not able to call you.

I'm busy with work.

Oh, my love's so hardworking.

How are you there?

When I got home, I immediately fell asleep.

That's okay.

By the way, has your boss paid you?

Yes, I'll have it delivered tomorrow.

Sure, I'll just wait for it.

Alright, our youngest is looking for me.

- Okay, sure. - Bye, love!

Take care.

You too, take care!

- I love you! - I love you, too.

Alright, Love, bye!

Okay, bye.

Angelo, where are you going?

What does this mean?

Are you leaving me?

Damn you! After using me, you'll just leave me?

Come back here, Angelo!

Angelo!

Fool! I'll tell my aunt about this!

- Everything's okay. - You'll take care of everything.

- Okay. - No problem.

Madame.

Miss Tonette, how are you?

Hi.

Where's Angelo?

He went with Tanya.

One of the daughters of our member.

Do you want me to call Carlo instead?

No need.

I have to go. I still have something to do.

Thank you.

I prepared something for us.

What do you mean?

I want you to have sex with someone,

while I watch.

And then I'll join you.

Are you serious?

Isn't it awkward?

Why? Can't you do it?

Isn't that what men want?

Are you really a man?

What?

Are you going to do it or not?

Let's do it, please.

Babe, next week. I'll go home to our province in Samar.

What's the occasion?

I just miss Mama and Papa.

- Next week? - Yes.

Okay, I'll check my schedule.

I'll go with you.

No need, Babe.

It's too much from you.

And I know that you're a very busy person.

I wouldn't stay long.

Around two days. And then I'll be back.

Okay.

Jason.

- Yeah? - Are you fooling me?

No!

Why should I fool you?

Just make sure that you're not fooling me.

If I learn that you're fooling me,

I might have you killed.

Don't say that, Babe.

Why would I fool you?

I'm not fooling you.

Don't worry.

One member requested.

That she'll have a bachelorette party.

For her niece.

She'll need a dancer. And she requested for you, Carlo.

Okay, when?

Tomorrow in Pasay City. I'll send you the address.

Bring along this kiddo. He's also part of the request, okay?

- Yes, Madame. - Okay.

- We'll go there. - Okay.

- You know what to do. - Yes.

Tomorrow.

- This hits hard. - Really?

- It will take you to heaven. - Sure.

How much is it?

Hey.

What's wrong, Bro?

What are you doing?

She left because of you.

That came from Tanya, right?

Why do you care?

I'm working.

I told you stop seeing that woman.

You don't know how dangerous she is.

Don't meddle with me.

I know what I'm doing.

Really?

You told me.

You needed this job.

To pay for your tuition.

What did you do?

You didn't even enroll.

What is it to you?

I earned that money.

So you shouldn't give a damn on how I'm going to spend it.

You're ruining your life.

Really?

Why do you care?

Who are you?

You're not my big brother.

You're not even my sibling.

Oh, he's been dead for long.

Who is it?

Is this where Angelo dela Guardia lives?

Why are you looking for him?

Please tell him it's his relative.

Just a second.

Someone is looking for you, sir. He said he is a relative.

It's okay. I can manage.

- You can go back inside. - Okay, sir.

This letter is for you.

That's what you deserve.

Cheater!

Help! Help!

Let's go.

Come on!

How is Benjie?

Madame, he already left the condo.

Abbie picked him up.

Unbelievable!

They seem fine.

Let them be.

I want to properly say my goodbye.

Why? Are you leaving?

Yes, Ma'am.

I'm pursuing my plans to go to Canada.

That's good to hear.

- I'm so proud of you. - Thank you, Ma'am.

And with that. Let us have some drinks.

Sure.

Let's drink to your dreams!

Cheers!

- Take care of yourself there. - Yes, Madame.

Thank you for all your help.

I will never forget them.

Jason!

Hey! He was shot!

Someone was shot!

He was shot!