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Yes, ma’am! It’s cold in there, ma’am.

Hi, ma’am.

Good evening.

Wait a moment, ma’am.

Ma’am, here’s the key.

She really is beautiful.

At first glance, she already gets to you.

I shouldn’t be looking.

But even though I see her here all the time,

I still never get tired of staring.

Who is she?

Why does she check in every night?

And always with different men.

Her eyes are so beautiful,

even if I see her here all the time,

I never get tired of looking.

So sometimes,

I start wondering who she really is,

and how she ends up checking in every night with different people.

Of course, she’s also become a favorite among my coworkers.

They’re thrilled because they say her arrival feels like a bomba star.

The wives and girlfriends of those assholes don’t stand a chance!

They’re insanely jealous of her customers.

She never runs out of customers.

There are just so many people stuck because of the curfew.

They can’t travel and don’t have papers.

Instead of getting picked up and maybe forced to sweep at the camp,

they’d rather come here.

At least there’s air-conditioning.

And if you can afford it,

you can even get a little something to pass the time.

That curfew’s been around for way too long.

You’re not allowed to wander the streets at dawn.

Places like Aliwan Inn are the only ones allowed to stay open even during curfew.

Fuck, people are forced to change the way they live.

There’s no freedom anymore.

The people on top control everything, all bravado and nothing else.

That’s why I always tell my coworkers

not to drool over her, because she’s just like us.

They don’t notice

how sad her eyes really are.

Shit.

I’m thinking too much.

Focus, Rico. Focus.

Mila’s noticing you.

Hey.

What are you doing there again?

You’re spacing out again.

Oh, nothing.

I’m just killing time here.

I’m getting tired of this place.

Go on. Focus on your book first.

I’m exhausted.

Nothing’s getting into my head.

What if I take a break?

Why now?

You’re so stubborn.

At least you get to study.

Not yet.

Finish what you’re doing first.

Your exams are coming up.

I’m really tired.

Finish that first.

I’m exhausted.

That’s Mila for you.

You can do it.

So spoiled.

A little difficulty and she quits right away.

Never satisfied.

It’s fine.

Go ahead, just rest.

I’ll just come along for the ride.

I’ll help take the stress off, so you don’t get grumpy.

Just a bit. I’ll just grab something.

Okay.

You know this?

Of course.

You want to relax, right?

This feels good.

It helps you relax.

Really.

- You sure? - Of course.

Here, your turn.

Is this okay?

It’s fine.

I won’t put you in danger.

Go on.

- Alright, fine. - Just try it first.

It feels good, right? Here, one more, one more.

Just try it.

So you can relax.

See?

Look. It’s fine, right?

See? It's good, right?

It’s relaxing.

Like this.

Shit.

I don’t have a condom.

Oh, shit.

Feels good.

Rico, just stay here for now.

Five minutes.

- Babe. - Just five minutes.

I can’t anymore.

I’m running out of time.

I’ll get stuck because of the curfew.

Come on, let’s just do it tomorrow. I’ll make it up to you tomorrow.

What are you wearing?

That’s so tacky.

If my friends see you again wearing that, they’ll say something.

You look so tacky.

And my mom might see you here.

I’m dead if that happens.

Babe, this is our job.

This is the uniform we’re required to wear.

I'll be back tomorrow.

Alright then.

Bye.

Okay?

Just stay there for now.

I’ve been seeing you there for a while.

Oh.

I’ll just time in.

Just return it later.

So? Do you see that woman outside?

Crush is hanging around again.

Damn, she’s really something.

Look! Every time I see her, it’s like I can already smell her perfume.

It smells like...

apples and roses.

Something like that.

Hey.

Shit.

What’s that smell?

Like a breeze of love and happiness.

What perfume are you wearing?

- Smells like liniment. - Hey.

Yours is even worse.

- Oh? - Oh!

You're clearly hopeless.

[scoffs]

You know, as long as there’s life, there’s hope.

You know, once I save up a whole month’s salary,

I swear I’ll finally get to taste

and see that fragrant rose of hers.

You’re still weak because you’re young.

You don’t have any game.

- She’d never go for you. - Oh, wanna bet?

Bet?

You just don’t believe in me.

Hey, bro.

Hey, sir. Good evening!

Yeah, you know already. Is mine ready?

Hurry up, Ping.

You know how it is…

- Just a moment. - Damn, this guy you’re with.

I miss Elar.

- What now? - Where is she?

That’s old news. She’s changed—

Sir, everything’s ready.

- Absolutely sure. - Sir, here it is.

Yup, everything's clean.

Good, good.

Enjoy, sir!

- Shit! - Hey?

That’s a lot of money.

What?

Nothing! I said it’s a lot of money.

Let’s go.

You’re already bad with women, now you’re deaf too.

- Really? Mine is this much? - Let’s have a toast.

Cheers!

I’m sure

his dick won’t even get hard later.

About that…

You, you talk too much.

Don’t you miss me?

- So much, so much. - Man, they’re calling for drinks.

- This will really get me going. - If only this wasn’t VIP.

- I will punch him in the face. - You really drink a lot!

[sighs]

That old guy’s so lucky.

He gets to taste my crush.

If it were me, I’d only take a piss break from her.

More!

You really have no chance there.

Support me, bro.

Cheers!

I’m just telling the truth.

- I'm already feeling down. - How’s your business?

It’s doing really well.

Of course we should celebrate,

- your businesses, right? - So smart...

- She’s just getting him drunk. - They’re successful now.

But yeah, sure.

What can we do? We’re not contractors.

Let’s celebrate that.

Alright, alright, alright.

I like that, I like that.

Here, this just came in on the news.

The value of the peso is rising again.

They say it’s because the economy is improving,

according to experts.

It’s expected to continue—

Oh, welcome to Aliwan Inn.

Welcome to Aliwan Inn.

Good evening.

Ma’am.

Thanks for yesterday, by the way.

Shit.

I think I’m losing my mind over this woman.

No.

No!

This is wrong.

Ma’am.

Here’s your key.

Enjoy, madam, enjoy.

Hey! You prick!

Why wasn’t the key handled right away?

You’re really slow in the head, huh?

What do you want? I’ll go ahead and do it!

This kid, seriously.

Don’t think about her.

You’re handsome.

Don’t think about her.

Just Mila.

Mila.

Shit, my girlfriend is gorgeous.

And I’m falling for a hooker?

Are you stupid, Rico?

Are you stupid?

It’s fine.

Just handsome.

Looks like I fit Mila’s parents’ taste, huh?

Nice!

Like Bembol Roco!

So what are Mila and I doing later?

You’re unbelievable!

There she is. Come here.

Oh, you’re already here.

Wait a bit.

We’re still waiting for someone.

Is someone else coming?

Of course. Just wait.

- Let’s wait for him. - Looks like she already has a boyfriend.

There he is.

Wait.

Why are you dressed like that?

Bro, you’re way too straight to the point.

Aren’t we partying?

Babe,

we’re going to get into a fight there.

Come on, go change first.

Wait a minute, bro.

What the hell?

Who are you?

You’re just a friend here.

Hey. Wait.

Bro, you’re just her boyfriend, not her husband.

Why are you butting in?

You’re just her boyfriend, bro, not her husband.

Hey!

Hey!

Rico!

- Hey! - Hey!

Rico!

- That’s enough! - Screw you!

- Rico! Stop it! - Stop it!

Rico!

- Screw you! - Wait.

Come on.

Stop it!

You’re just a friend, okay?

Damn you.

- Get up. - Don’t ever come back here.

Alright, stop it, stop it, stop it.

Are you okay?

Oh shit, you’re bleeding.

Why did you do that to my friend?

Huh?

Why?

You’re just like mommy!

Everything.

They even forbid how I dress and how I speak.

You want to forbid me?

What do you even want from me?

Huh?

What do you want?

What do you want?

Do you want me to become a nun?

You’re all like dictators!

I’m so damn tired.

I’m so damn tired of obeying.

It’s exhausting.

You’re all pissing me off!

Maybe I went too far.

Because that asshole was way too full of himself.

And then there’s Mila.

I can’t even tell whose side she’s on.

Just because her friend has wheels?

She gets mad at me right away?

I’m instantly the bad guy?

I was just being honest.

Shit.

That's enough.

So you’re an asshole now?

I'm your boyfriend, right?

Right?

I’m just your girlfriend, Rico.

I’m not your wife.

Shit, this isn’t mine.

Hey!

What are you doing there?

Come on, the curfew enforcers are already there!

So now you’re really ignoring me?

We’ll get caught there.

Let’s go!

Hey!

Come on!

Come on!

So much drama!

We might get caught because of you!

It’s being reported that several youths were arrested in Cubao.

They are currently detained at the nearest camp.

One group claims they were forcibly detained.

But authorities insist

they were just made to cut grass inside the camp.

Like I said,

that’s better,

being arrested and punished than joining the rebels.

Rizal was really wrong.

The youth is not the hope of the nation.

Now it makes sense.

That’s why there are barely any guests tonight.

How annoying.

Rico?

Ma’am?

I’m in a bad mood.

Can you play some music?

It won’t work if you don’t put anything in.

Here.

I have some.

I can feel that you’re sad.

If you have a lot of problems, just close your eyes.

Just close your eyes and feel the music flowing through you.

Then,

forget all your problems.

Let’s dance.

Do you know how to dance?

No, I really don’t know how to dance.

I’ll teach you.

From that night on,

Elar and I kept talking.

I got to know her more as a person.

Not just someone my coworkers fantasize about.

Oh. You’ve been here for a while?

You’ve got some too.

Damn.

It won’t light.

Here.

Look.

I bought this in Quiapo.

Only fifty each.

My matches might’ve gotten wet.

Can you light it for me?

This is nice.

Light it.

She turned out to be simple.

Easy to be with.

I was lucky that Elar stayed with me

when I was down.

Lucky she didn’t leave.

But shit...

We had to hide so her customers wouldn’t notice.

When it’s just the two of us, she’s like a leech?

But when others are around, I still have to call her ma’am?

And say yes?

Damn it, right?

Ma’am, sorry.

I didn’t know you were still here.

I thought there was no one left.

Alright, ma’am.

Hey.

Stay here for now.

Shit, she's beautiful.

Rest for a bit.

Stay here for now.

Stay here for now.

Ma’am, I’m going to clean now, ma’am.

Your time is already up, ma’am.

And there’s another guest coming.

Is that so?

Just because we’re close now,

I’m not VIP here at Aliwan anymore?

Ma’am, please, ma’am.

I still need to clean, ma’am.

Sit here for a bit.

Sit down for now.

Sit.

Ma’am, please.

I need to clean now, ma’am.

Geez, just sit down already! Do that later.

Ma’am, please.

I really need to clean now, ma’am.

Because there are more guests coming.

Alright.

On one condition.

Call your ex.

Mila.

Call her now, and I’ll leave.

Promise.

Call her now.

What am I supposed to do?

You're taking too long!

Here it is, ma’am.

- Hello? - Ma’am.

- Damn you! - Hey, give that back, ma’am!

What?

You’re so dramatic.

Why are you so mad?

It was just a joke. What’s the big deal?

You’re unbelievable!

Do you love your ex that much?

Oh, come on.

You’re way too serious.

It was just a joke. What’s wrong with you?

Ma’am, please.

I really need to clean now, ma’am.

Just chill here for a bit.

Stay here for now.

What is that? Let go of that first.

Come on, ma’am.

I really need to clean now, ma’am. There’s another guest coming.

I still have so much to clean, ma’am.

So much to clean?

Go ahead.

I’ll just start screaming.

You won’t even let me talk to Mila.

I’ll just tell them

that…

you come in here

even when you still have a guest.

What?

Come on already.

Just stay here for now.

Ma’am.

What?

Don’t you like me?

Ma’am.

Ma’am, wait.

What?

Are you that scared?

Don’t you like me?

Took you long enough to give in.

You know,

I only started hustling here so things would work out with Mila.

She’s kind of

high class.

That’s why I worked here at Aliwan.

So at least,

I could give her something, even just a bit of luxury.

She never asked me for it.

I just wanted to give it to her willingly.

Because I also wanted to prove to myself that

I could provide for her.

And you know what?

It’s kind of funny.

I reached a point in my life

where I thought I was going to marry her.

Turns out, I wasn’t.

Look at now.

Where is she?

Nowhere.

You know,

before I became like this,

I had dreams too.

I wanted to be a nurse.

I wanted to save money.

I wanted to work abroad.

But…

you know,

I wasn’t lucky.

That’s why I don’t want to talk about it. God, you’re so dramatic.

Sorry, Rico.

I was wrong.

I pushed you away.

Sorry, Rico.

I didn’t take care of you.

It’s my fault.

I love you so much.

Right?

Right?

Because…

I don’t want to stay with my mom anymore.

Let's be together.

- Bro. You take over, okay? - Oh?

I’m just stepping out for a bit.

Wait, where are you going?

I’ll come back, just a bit.

Hey, it’s your work time.

- Yeah! - Rico!

Boss' going to kill me again.

This kid...

Hello, good afternoon. This is Aliwan Inn.

How can I help you?

Hello.

Is Rico there?

This is Mila.

- His girlfriend. - Oh.

Oh, yes, Mila. What made you call?

Can I talk to him?

That’s the thing, he was in a rush.

He suddenly left.

Is that so?

Didn’t he tell you where he was going?

He didn’t say anything either. I don’t know what’s up with that kid.

Please just tell him that I called.

Thank you.

Alright, alright.

I’ll let him know.

Shit, looks like your grandma is still there.

Hey, stop it.

Come on, don’t be shy.

Come on, go in.

Sorry about this.

This is all we’ve got for a house.

Elar, what would you like?

Water? Coffee?

Or food?

Bread?

What do you want?

You’re alone here?

Ah, yeah.

I’m alone here.

No, really. So what do you actually want?

I’ll get it for you.

What do you really want?

You’re really alone here. You sure?

It’s just me. Why?

There’s no one here. You can even check upstairs.

What do you want?

I’ll get it for you.

You.

Come on. Let’s go there, maybe there are people outside.

Come on.

Rico!

Mila!

Mila.

Miss, how much are you?

Five thousand. Can you handle that?

Don’t worry, I can pay you.

Alright.

Just make sure you take a bath.

That bastard’s lucky.

Your girlfriend’s getting laid again, bro.

Wait, wait, wait.

She’s your girlfriend now, right?

No.

Alright then, I’ll take this to the kitchen.

Hey, alright, man, alright. Anything else needed here?

I never saw Mila after that.

The person I thought I’d grow old with,

just disappeared.

I won’t deny that I still think about her.

Especially when Elar reminds me that we can never be together.

Are you happy?

Why do you always ask?

If I’m happy?

What...

I’m thinking?

If it feels good?

If you can’t understand the reason why,

just close your eyes.

I already know we’re just short-term.

I already know the time will come when she leaves.

But I can’t stop myself from feeling angry.

Why can’t I give the life that the person I love needs?

Shit!

Why was I even born poor?

Are they the only ones allowed to be happy?

Shit.

What about us down here?

Screw all of them.

Yes, sir. Sir. Thank you, sir.

I’ll take care of that, sir. Alright.

Thank you.

All clean. Room 305.

Sir, 305. They said it’s checked out.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hello.

Yes sir, our crispy pata is available.

Okay, one crispy pata.

Then spaghetti.

And one juice.

Yes sir, we have a bucket. Six pieces.

Move aside, bro.

Oh, alright.

You'll pay later? Okay.

Sir, thank you.

- Please wait about ten minutes. - What a jerk.

To 15 minutes.

Okay, sir.

Bro, there’s an order, bro.

Yeah, crispy pata, spaghetti, and what else…

One bucket of beer.

Okay, okay. To room 279.

279.

Thanks, bro. Thanks.

Screw you!

Hey!

Rico!

Hey, Rico! Stop that!

Hospital!

Call someone!

Sir, are you okay, sir?

What did I do?

What was that?

- Sorry. - Rico!

I didn’t mean to.

Damn! I can’t do this anymore.

I can’t!

What do I do?

If I go out now,

I’ll get arrested because of the curfew.

Shit, what now?

I don’t want to drag anyone else into this.

I’ll just go out.

Yeah, just go out.

- Don’t mind it. - Bro, call the hospital, bro.

If you mind it, it’s the same.

Just leave, Rico.

Just let yourself get caught.

Just let yourself get caught.

Reports say that citizens are beginning to pour out

into the streets.

They’ve had enough of what’s happening in the country.