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A chunk of mud can turn into a beautiful masterpiece

once molded by my mother's hands.

She knows the right way to handle it,

the right grip,

and the right pressure

to shape it well.

But that's still not enough

for it to be tough.

They need to be exposed to heat,

and bathe into fire.

While cautiously observing the pot to avoid burning.

Hello Ging,

you called.

Hello, mom.

School is over but Gabo still isn’t here!

Just wait for him, he’ll be there.

Okay, mom. He’s already here.

What took you so long?

I had a passenger who lived far away.

Let’s go!

- Hurry up! - You’re grumpy again!

You took so long to fetch me!

Hey, don’t be mad.

Why don’t you try waiting for so long?

I’m hungry. Just hurry up.

Ma’am Libay, here are the pots made by the children during the workshop.

They wanted to give you these as a sign of their gratitude.

So beautiful!

Give them my thanks.

Go ahead and put those inside.

Bring these pots to the shelf, okay?

Over there.

Or over here, so they won’t break.

- Okay. - Thank you.

Okay.

You should’ve at least messaged me that you’d be late.

I don’t have load for texts. You’re just repeating yourself.

Ging, you’re home.

- And why are you frowning? - Because Gabo was late.

And I’m already hungry, mom.

Well, go on inside.

I’ve prepared food for you. Go on.

I’ll join you in a bit.

Gabo, why is she in a bad mood again?

I don't know.

You know what?

It’s better if you eat with us.

Come join us.

No, I'm good, Ms. Libay.

It's embarrassing and I don’t want her to get mad at me again.

Alright, then. Tomorrow again, okay?

Hold on. Hold on.

Ma’am, here’s the pot for the church.

Gabo, can you hand this over to Father?

Sure. I’ll take care of it.

Okay, then. See you tomorrow.

- Take care! - Thank you.

How's school?

Is he your boyfriend?

Let me see.

Mom!

Why don’t you show it to me?

I was just watching a K-drama.

Just watching a K-drama?

Then why are you hiding it from me?

Fine then, let's eat.

That looks good!

Mom?

Don’t you want to love again?

For what?

To fight over with someone again?

As long as you’re with me, I’m fine.

What if I’m the one who finds someone?

What will happen to you?

Hold on!

Do you have a boyfriend?

I don’t have a boyfriend, mom.

Really? Are you sure?

I don't have one, you know that, mom.

Didn’t I promise that.

I’ll finish my studies first before getting a boyfriend.

Then what did I see earlier?

It looked like you fought with Gabo again.

Isn’t he the guy that’s been following you around?

Gabo, really?

He’s just like an older brother to me.

He’s not my type, mom!

And now you know the concept of liking someone!

Ging, remember what I’ve been telling you, okay?

- Degree before romance! - Degree before romance!

I know that already, mom!

Girls, look at me! I’ll teach you how to suck a dick.

First, start with the head, then move to the bottom.

Then take in the whole thing.

Abi, try it!

- What? - Come on!

You're such a hypocrite!

Don't tell me you haven’t done it before?

I haven't.

Really? That means you haven’t been…

Even by Gabo?

She’s not his type.

But try it anyway.

Here’s your chance for a free lesson.

- Try it! - Go ahead!

Go!

You’re so boring. Don't be fussy!

You’re more boring than the pots your mom makes.

Let’s go, girls!

Miss, looks like you need this.

Go on.

You don’t want that to stain your clothes.

Thank you.

Are you a student here?

Yes.

High school?

Senior high.

You’re like my niece.

She looks like a kid, but she’s actually a young lady.

Ging!

Ging, let's go!

I’ll go ahead, then.

Alright, God bless!

Mister!

- Let’s go. - Mister!

- Let's go! - Hey!

Who's that guy? Why were you talking to him?

He let me use his handkerchief.

I wasn't able to return it because of you!

What if I tell your mom?

I’ll tell her you’ve been talking to strangers.

Go ahead! I’ll even go with you.

Look at this!

Hey!

You don’t know him.

He might’ve done something shady.

- Mister! - Hey, my friend!

Can you give me your freshest ones?

I haven’t seen you in a while.

Do you live here now?

No, I just passing around the area.

Just finished my delivery.

Do you have a husband?

I haven’t caught one yet!

It’s impossible that you don’t have suitors with your good looks!

Oh no, they'll just bring problems.

I’m already happy with my life.

You're still young, Libay.

You can still get married!

So you have a partner in raising your kids.

Look at the two of us.

We've found each other!

Not for me. That’ll just give me a headache.

So how much?

Just one hundred pesos, for you.

- Come back again soon, okay? - Thank you!

After time passes by,

little by liitle the heat from the pottery kiln creeps.

Ging? What are you doing? It's time to eat!

Every drop of sweat will fall

like water in a parched throat.

Is he coming?

What's with that face?

You again.

It’s none of your business.

- Hurry up. - Here we go again!

Why? What's the matter?

None of your business!

Hurry up!

What do you mean ‘none of your business’?

You’re always like this.

You’ve been quiet for a while.

I know there's only two reasons why you write in your diary,

it's either something good, or something bad happened to you.

So, which one is it?

Nothing.

I was just thinking about the guy I met the other day.

The man who gave me his handkerchief.

I thought he was going to drop by the waiting shed again.

Why are you even looking for him?

I just wanted to return his handkerchief.

You’re acting like that just because you didn't see him.

Don’t tell me he’s your type?

No way!

I just wanted to return his handkerchief

and thank him.

His face looks kind and gentle.

What?

That’s all an act.

You’re too trusting!

Don't be so negative!

Besides,

he dresses like an old man.

He looks ready for his own wake.

I told you I don’t like him.

That’s what you said,

- but what does your diary really say? - Hey!

Hey! Don’t!

Give it back to me!

Hey!

- Hey! Give it back! - So, what's written here?

What does it say?

Hey! Don't read it! Give it back!

Give it back to me!

Here you go!

You’re so annoying!

Whatever!

You keep looking too far away.

What are you mumbling about?

Nothing. I said, I’m just here.

Let’s go. I'll take you home.

Okay!

Let’s go. Hurry!

Don't rush!

So grumpy.

Mind your feet.

Mom, I’m just going to bike around.

Ging!

Ging, I have something to tell you.

What is it?

I'll tell you later. Go ahead.

Okay, mom.

Take care, okay?

Be careful!

Yes, mom. I'm a big girl now, I’ll be fine.

Bye, mom!

- Ouch! - Miss? Are you alright?

Are you alright? Let me help you!

You?

You know me?

You were the guy I saw last week.

You lent me your handkerchief.

Ah!

Oh yeah,

I remember you.

But I don’t have your handkerchief.

That’s fine.

It’s only a handkerchief.

You can keep it.

I don’t want to impose.

Thank you for always being there to rescue me.

It looks like helping is a hobby of yours.

Not really.

I just follow the ways of the Lord.

As written in Hebrews 13:16,

Let’s not neglect being kind to strangers,

These are sacrifices pleasing to the Lord.

Maybe you need to go to the hospital, or clinic,

you look like you hurt yourself.

Oh, it’s nothing. I’m fine.

I'm alright!

Well, then, I’ll go ahead.

Next time, be more careful.

There won’t always be someone there to help.

May God bless you.

May God bless you too.

He looks so gentle.

He seems kind.

You don’t even know him that well,

but by the way you’re talking it’s like you've known him for a long time.

Why do you need to burst my bubble?

I don't always get crushes. But you’re being like this.

But he’s so old.

He could practically be your dad, or uncle.

If you’re going to feel that way, pick the right guy.

Like someone closer to your age.

Like who?

You?

Why would I like you?

You’re just a tricycle driver.

It's like you don’t have any ambition in life.

That's below the belt, Ging.

I can still protect you and take care of you.

Sorry.

I’m sorry.

Your word hurts, Ging.

See that tricycle,

just give me a few years and I’ll change it for a taxi.

Then every day, you’ll get to ride an airconditioned vehicle home.

I know I don't have a chance with you.

I doubt I’d even get a pass from your mom.

I’m sorry, Gabo.

I love you, but you’re like my older brother.

Older brother, really?

I'll go ahead now.

Older brother? Seriously?

Where are you going?

I have something to give you.

Ging!

Ging!

I have something to give you!

Brother?

Looks like your girl left you.

Maybe you want some company?

No.

Out of the way. Because I need to go.

What a snob!

Mom?

I’m home.

Ging, you’re here!

Come here. I'll introduce you to someone!

Thank you.

Where did you meet?

We met in town, around a week ago.

I was making a delivery

and he helped me carry my goods.

He’s a missionary from Cebu who was assigned here.

So, I told him he can stay here with us.

You’re a missionary?

That’s right, Ging.

Do you know what your name means?

Why don’t you tell her?

Abigail is your real name, right?

Do you know what that means?

Joy of the Father.

So beautiful, right?

But how can I be “joy of the father” when I don’t have a dad?

There's a crack here.

This one.

- We'll just put it here. - Thank you!

Thank you.

Ging?

Why aren’t you dressed yet?

Gabo's arriving any moment now.

Abigail!

I was just fixing this, mom.

I’ll go and get ready.

Abigail, hold on.

Remember when I told you that I wanted to tell you something?

I remember the day you asked me if I wanted to love again.

I didn’t expect this,

nor did I plan it.

But it looks like the Lord had other plans for me.

Mom, I know that you let go of your dreams

when you got pregnant with me at a young age.

Of course, I also want you to be happy.

Thank you, Ging!

Love, have you told her?

What is it, mom?

Uncle Jeric is my mom’s boyfriend.

Who’s Jeric?

The guy who helped me when I fell off my bike.

The one who lent me his handkerchief.

Oh! The guy you met at the waiting shed.

The one who looks old!

So Jeric is his name.

He’ll be living with us too.

Mom said that’s because he’s assigned to the next town.

What’s so funny?

I mean.

I just can’t believe that your crush is now your mom’s boyfriend.

He could even be your stepfather,

that’s why you call him Uncle Jeric, right?

What’s so funny about that?

Why are you mad?

You’ve been Uncle-zoned.

You now have even less of a chance with your Uncle Jeric.

So, move on, okay?

Hey!

You move on too! Because I’ll never ever like you, Gabo!

We’ll never be together!

Hey!

I can't even joke with you!

That must’ve hurt.

Abi’s right, Gabo.

Just move on, already.

There are more fish in the sea.

You never get tired of following me around too, huh?

You’re more persistent, following Abigail around.

Why do you keep waiting around for a fruit that’ll never fall for you,

when there’s one that’s easier to pick and reach?

Abi, you're mine!

You're mine, Ging!

Gabo!

- I love you, Abi! - Gabo, it hurts!

- Screw you! - Screw you!

Go screw Abi!

Screw you!

Mom?

Mom?

And do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul.

But rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Those who are not able to kill...

Now let's read the first verse on the first page.

- Be careful. - The prayer for the speedy recovery

of the sick.

Only the Lord can heal us.

We lift our prayers up to you for those who are sick.

Hi! Hello, Ging!

- Good morning! - Bless them with relief...

Ging, come closer.

Look at your uncle Jeric.

It’s a relief to have him here, right?

It’s as if we’re brought closer to the Lord.

Just continue reading.

Oh, Ging, I’ll be gone for a while, okay?

Aren’t you taking me along?

No, I’ll be gone for a while, and you have school on Monday.

Don’t worry, your Uncle Jeric is here to take care of you.

Love, I’m sorry I couldn’t go with you.

I still have many towns to visit here.

Don’t worry about it.

All I need is a van.

What’s more important for me is that you’re here to take care of my daughter.

And you Ging, be good, okay?

- Okay. - Don’t give your Uncle Jeric problems.

- For you. - That’s for me?

Thank you, my love!

Thank you.

Abi?

Sorry! I'm sorry!

Thank you!

Ging, don’t be trouble to your Uncle Jeric okay?

Yes, mom.

And you my love, I’ll call you once I reach town. okay?

Don’t worry about us.

Just take care of yourself.

Take care, mom!

Try this.

I used to always cook this in the seminary.

It’s good.

What are you writing?

My diary.

About what?

Your boyfriends?

No, it’s just my diary. I don’t have a boyfriend.

I can't have a boyfriend yet.

I want to finish college first, because that’s my promise to my mother.

So what's in there?

I just write poems.

I want to become a writer and write a book one day.

Wow!

Am I in there too?

Sorry?

No.

I’m just kidding.

I just want us to be comfortable with each other.

Your mom left you in my care, so you’re my responsibility.

Are you okay?

Are you afraid of me?

No, I’m not.

I’m just getting used to you being around.

But, as for me.

If I’m feeling anxious, I read the bible.

It calms me down.

How about you?

What calms you down?

Come on.

I’ll show you.

This is what my mother taught me.

Sometimes...

you have to add a little bit of water.

So you can easily mold it.

Then just a little bit of pressure to avoid ruining it.

You should try it.

So that’s how you do it?

Here. Just follow my lead.

There you go!

I agree, this is easier!

I didn't expect it to become this hot.

You'll burn yourself no matter how hard you avoid it.

You can't stop if from breaking,

when it stays too long in the fire.

You’re all sweaty.

This is wrong.

There's nothing wrong if the both of us want it.

It's a blessing from above.

I'm still a virgin.

Don't worry. I'll be gentle.

I saw Gabo!

What?

It's my friend, Gabo. I think he saw us.

Who?

Gabo?

Gabo?

Gabo!

Gabo saw us, he might tell my mother!

What we did was wrong, Uncle Jeric!

That shouldn’t have happened!

It’s what you wanted, right?

I just gave you a chance.

I didn’t want that.

You didn’t want it?

Then you shouldn’t have let it happen.

I also wanted it, so I gave in.

But what about my mother?

She loves you.

She’ll be hurt if she found out what happened between us.

She won’t get hurt.

She won’t get hurt, if you don’t talk.

I’ll take care of you.

No one will know about this.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Forgive me, but I can’t stop myself.

We thought you’ll arrive tomorrow.

No, I finished my deliveries early.

Okay.

Take care of the crates, okay? Just unload them.

Be careful!

Babie!

- Ma'am? - Babie!

Babie, where’s Ging?

She’s still upstairs.

- She hasn’t gone down? - Not yet, ma’am.

Oh, I see.

- I'll check on Ging! Thank you. - Okay, Ma'am.

Come back right away!

Uncle Jeric, not there.

Jeric!

Ging!

Ging!

Ging?

Jeric?

Mom?

- You’re here. - Ging!

Yes, I finished my deliveries to Mr. Zafra quickly.

They asked me to go out, but I declined them.

I really missed you two.

- How were you two? - Oh, love!

You’re back so soon.

How were you two?

We’re okay.

Did you behave?

- Yes. - She’s very obedient.

We really bonded.

What kind of bonding, huh?

You two have a lot to tell me,

but before that I’m going to prepare our food.

Okay.

You two stay here.

Your mother can’t know what happened between us,

we don’t want to hurt her, right?

What about Gabo?

Do you need help, love.

Gabo, let’s talk.

I know you saw us last night.

Mom will get hur, t if she finds out.

Don’t tell anyone, please!

What are you doing, Ging?

Didn’t you tell me you’ll take care of me?

Ging!

I told you before, right? I love you.

Help me, please!

Please!

Ging!

I love you, Ging.

This won’t happen again, Gabo.

I gave you what you wanted.

Keep your end of the deal.

Don’t tell anyone.

You know, I’ve always wanted to get married.

But I stopped hoping that will ever happen.

Why?

You think I won't marry you?

I’m happy with what we have, love.

Even if you don’t marry me.

But if that’s what you want, that’s what I’ll do.

I’m a servant of the Lord,

that’s why I need to properly introduce you to Him.

You don’t need that.

You’re already beautiful.

But my mom is more beautiful.

Do you want to be like your mother?

Let’s go down, the food is ready.

Mom might be looking for you.

Are you avoiding me?

No.

Then why won’t you talk to me?

You and my mom are getting married, right?

Then go talk to her.

Are you jealous?

I love your mom,

but I love you too.

Ever since something happened between us, I felt so restless.

I can’t sleep.

I can’t even work properly.

Mom might see us.

That won't happen.

Ging!

Ging!

- Ging? - Mom!

Ging? Come down, let’s eat.

Okay, mom, I’ll follow.

- I’ll wait for you, okay? - Okay, mom.

Jeric, love, it's time to eat.

Love, I’ll be going to the town of San Sebastian next.

I’ll be there for a few days.

Maybe I’ll stay there for a while.

Where will you be staying there?

I know someone from the church, I’ll stay with them.

Okay, Just send a text if you need anything.

Ging, are you sure about the course you’ll take in college?

Entrance exams will be next month.

Ging?

Ging, are you okay?

Why do you look so pale?

I just lack sleep.

I’ll go ahead, I don’t want to be late.

Ging!

Ging!

Ging!

You’re pregnant!

Who got you pregnant?

Who? Who?

Who?

Tell me!

Tell me who did this to you?

I told you.

I told you.

- I told you. - Love.

I told you not to be like me!

- I told you so many times. - Love, that's enough.

You don’t listen to me!

- Love, that's enough. - You don’t listen to me!

Ging!

I raised you well, only to let yourself get pregnant!

Don’t you know the hardship, the pain…

Love...

Enough. Enough.

To raise you, only for you to be like this!

Only for you to get pregnant!

Stop it, stop it.

Calm down.

Love, that's enough.

Stop crying.

Do you know anything?

Do you know anything?

Who did this? Who?

Who?

Tell me.

I have to tell you something.

For how long?

I don’t know.

I don’t know…

I don’t know what to do, Gabo.

That's enough, Ging.

I’ll take responsibility.

I’ll be the one.

I'll be the one.

Stop crying.

I’ll have you imprisoned, you demon!

Libay, I beg you, please have mercy!

My grandson is too young.

You grandson touched a minor.

That’s not right in the eyes of the Lord!

In just one year, Abigail will turn 18.

I’ll just wait.

I’ll do anything.

I’m ready to take responsibility.

Alright.

Wait for Abigail to turn 18 and give birth.

You’ll live here and not move far away.

I had so many dreams for you.

This is what I feared.

For what happened to me to happen to you.

I’m sorry.

I’m sorry, mom.

I didn’t mean for this to happen.

You know...

I was destined to be unfortunate, look at what happened to you!

But that already happened, right?

That’s already there.

I have no choice but to accept all of this.

You’re lucky that Gabo will take responsibility.

That’s the only lead you have over me.

But mom, I don’t know if I really love Gabo.

You should’ve have thought of that before spreading your legs in front of him.

You wanted that, right?

Then deal with it.

What if,

you’re really not the child’s father?

I love you.

I want to protect you.

I’ll take care of you.

Whatever happens.

Get out of here. Gabo might wake up.

Ging?

Ging!

Ging!

If you won't take the responsibility for this,

don't go near me.

But this is also what you want, right?

Stop it!

You’re here.

Where have you been?

Tell me, where have you been?

Where have you been?

It’s none of your business.

Don’t cry.

Everyone in this orphanage is loved by the Lord.

I also love you.

So, you must love me too.

How was the check up?

It was okay, mom.

They just prescribed vitamins I needed to drink.

Then give it to me, so I can buy them.

I’ll take care of it, Ms. Libay.

I still have money from my savings.

I’ll also take care of Abigail’s check-ups.

The doctor said you needed to eat, so eat up.

Thank you!

Are you okay with that much rice?

Aren't you ashamed of Mom and Gabo?

I can't get you out of my mind, Ging.

I always think of you.

Wll you please stop it?

You let Gabo take responsibility, right?

I only did that to hide what’s going on between us.

I know that is my child.

That's mine.

You’re mine too.

Tonight we will get out of here.

I'll take you away from here.

Isn't that what you want?

We will leave this place.

We will run away.

We will be together.

We will get out of this place.

Jeric! Jeric!

Jeric!

Jeric!

My daughter!

- What's wrong? - Mister, mister, please give me a ride.

Okay! Okay!

- Do you know him? - Hurry!

That's Jeric! That man who got my daughter pregnant.

Here?

Miss?

Do you know him?

Miss Libay!

Gabo?

You need to know something about Jeric.

What about Jeric?

This is Miss Mira, she’s looking for Jeric.

Because he’s the one who got her daughter pregnant.

He’s not a real missionary.

I let him stayed at our house, until I found he kept raping my daughter.

He ruined my daughter’s life.

You need to stay away from him,

because at every town he stays in, he gets someone pregnant.

I’ve been wanting to tell you something too.

I only hid it because Ging didn’t want you to know.

I caught them that one night.

Ging asked me not to tell you.

When the baby was formed,

she only ran to me because she didn’t know what else to do.

Jeric doesn't want to take the responsibility for the child.

He’s the one who got Ging pregnant.

He’s the one who got Ging pregnant.

That’s why I took responsibility,

because I couldn’t stand seeing your daughter like that.

I love your daughter very much, that's why.

That’s why we need to get her away from Jeric.

That man is a beast.

- Let's go and save, Ging. - Yes. Yes.

My daughter!

Let’s get her away from Jeric.

Let's go.

I’ve been looking for you!

What are you doing?

We’re leaving.

I’m not going with you.

What?

I won’t leave my mother.

I hurt her many times.

I can’t add more.

You’re not at fault, Ging.

I can’t do this to my mother, because I love her.

And if you really loved her, you will never hurt her.

No one will get hurt.

We’ll just make each other happy.

No! Stop it!

Don't touch me!

Take this blessing from above!

Help!

Stop it, please!

Help!

Mom!

- Help! - Ging!

Damn you!

- You monster! - Love!

Don’t you dare call me love!

Damn you!

Die!

Screw you!

Monster!

You monster!

Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Ging?

Ging!

Ging!

Ging!

Ging!

Ging!

Ging!

Ging!

My mother used to say the life of a person is like the clay used in pottery.

You need to care for it from the very start, so that it won’t break.

Ging!

Because if it falls into the wrong hands, it could be toyed with into ruin.

I hope in the next life I’ll carry my mother’s lessons.

I never get tired of reading this.

I formed many new dreams because of her.

Continue with your studies, okay?

Of course.

Don’t get tired of loving.