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Rachel is the only one who could do this to me.

I know my daughter.

I'm sure she would never do this to you or to anyone.

Here. This is 3,000 pesos. Ride a cab home.

Don't you ever disrespect Magda!

- Jordan! Otap! - That's your last warning!

I said stop it!

Your mom posted your bail. You can go home now.

Isn't your school holding a graduation ball this year?

Yes, but I don't want to go.

No one will agree to be my date, anyway.

I will.

- Just be strong! - Just be strong!

[THEME MUSIC PLAYING]

What are you going to wear

to Magda's graduation party tomorrow, Jordan?

He can wear my barong.

Hopefully, it would still fit him.

That's a good idea.

Thank you, Pa.

Magda is amazing, isn't she?

She beat all of her classmates in their school.

She worked hard for that.

You saw how much she values her education.

And she's planning to go to college too.

How about you, Jordan?

- Here we go again. - [KIKO CHUCKLES]

I just want to know what your plans are,

and what your dreams are.

Pa, I'm already living my dream.

What? Being a bum

and hanging out all day at Goryo's shop?

I'm not just hanging out there. I'm working there too.

Listen, Jordan.

You're a natural with computers.

You'll go far if you continue your studies.

You're a smart kid. Don't waste that.

[SIGHS] You know what? I'm sorry, Pa.

I disappointed you again.

I just can't do anything right, can I?

If only I could be a perfect child too,

like Magda and Baste.

Maybe you'd be happier if he survived instead of me.

- Jordan. - Jordan.

Jordan.

Look. It's nice, right?

Yeah, it's really beautiful, Betchay.

When did you wear that?

During my cousin's wedding.

They gave us these really fancy clothes to wear.

It's really pretty.

And I'll do your hair and makeup too.

Okay.

Let's tie your hair in a bun.

No, it needs to be down so it would cover this.

You don't need to hide that. Everyone knows about it now.

No way, Betchay.

Even if the whole school knows about this,

they won't stop making nasty remarks about it.

I don't want to hear their insults all night.

And besides, Jordan's with me.

You know him.

He'd fight anyone who picks on me.

Oh, there's no doubting that.

That friend of ours sure is protective,

especially with you.

[CHUCKLES]

Magda, have you never wondered

why Jordan is that protective of you?

Why should I?

He's like that with everyone, even with you.

You know what I mean. He's different with you.

I think...

you're special to him.

Special?

You know...

Maybe he likes you.

[LAUGHS]

Are you serious? Did you say Jordan likes me?

Uh-huh.

Come on. You see how he treats me, right?

Best friend, that's because he cares about you.

Well, I guess so.

But he only cares about me as a friend.

It's impossible for Jordan to like me, Betchay.

Why do you think it's impossible?

Because we already talked about it.

Jordan, I don't think any guy would ever like me.

I mean, look at this.

- Don't say that. - [MAGDA SNIFFS]

That man might just be out there somewhere,

or maybe he's already beside you.

[LAUGHS]

What? You?

What's so funny about that?

You only like pretty girls.

Pretty girls like you.

Alright, Jordan. Stop joking around.

I'm serious, Magda.

I love you.

[CHUCKLES]

I know you're just saying that because I'm your friend and

you want to make me feel better and you want to cheer me up.

But you don't need to do that, Jordan.

You don't need to pressure yourself to be my boyfriend

so I'd have a boyfriend, alright?

Magda...

This is better, anyway.

We don't need to complicate our friendship with love.

Because if you become my boyfriend,

we might break up in the future,

but if we're just friends,

we can be friends forever.

Really? You talked about that? When?

After my 16th birthday.

So, he really doesn't have any chance

of being your boyfriend?

There's absolutely no chance.

Why don't you stop talking and start eating?

- This is good. - Yeah.

My son looks so handsome this evening.

I'm always handsome, Ma.

Alright, alright. [CHUCKLES]

Presenting Miss Magda Mendoza!

["ITATAGO NA LANG" BY RJZON PLAYING]

Good thing I was able to borrow a car.

The jeep would've stuck out like a sore thumb.

It would've been fine.

Let's go in.

Wait, give me a second.

Why?

I'm getting cold feet.

Come on. Don't be nervous.

I'll be right beside you, okay?

Come on. Let's go inside.

[RACHEL] Thank you.

Excuse me.

Oh. Hi, Magda. You're here.

I thought you said you weren't coming.

I changed my mind.

Then change your mind again and go home.

[LAUGHING MOCKINGLY]

Why should I?

I'm part of the school's graduating class,

so I have every right to be here.

Why should you?

Because you don't belong in this event.

You'll ruin all of the pictures in the ball

and you'll ruin this night for everyone.

[CHUCKLING]

What's your problem?

She's my problem.

I don't want her here.

Well, we don't care. Let's go, Magda.

Just go away, bro.

If you don't step aside, I'll break your face.

I said go away, didn't I?!

- Alright, I warned you. - Bring it on!

- Jordan, no. - Security! Security!

Get this guy out of here!

- You big chicken. - What's going on here?

They started it.

We were trying to go inside and these guys harassed us.

- Let's go. - Why? Don't mind them.

Walk away, punk.

Hide behind your security, you big baby.

We shouldn't have left.

You have every right to be there, Magda.

I know.

I'll be there if they try to mess with you.

Yes, I know that.

It's better that we left. We'll just get in trouble there.

You might get arrested again.

I'm sorry if I ruined your night.

Don't say that.

I'm glad you were there.

You know, I can take care of myself,

but it feels nice to have someone

stand up for me from time to time,

so thank you.

[CHUCKLES]

[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]

Let's go home?

Wait.

Can we stay out a bit longer?

Grandpa might get upset if he finds out what happened.

Can we eat there to kill some time?

But it looks like they're about to close.

Jordan, I know I said I didn't want to go home yet,

but you didn't have to leave me in the car.

Sorry about that.

Hey.

The park's closed. What are we doing here?

You said you wanted to eat, right?

What's that?

[MAGDA GIGGLES]

Do you like it?

It's like we're at your graduation ball.

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

Shall we?

"Shall we"? Are you sick or something?

[MAGDA CHUCKLES]

Wow.

Thank you.

[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]

I prepared these for you.

These are special.

Wow!

[MAGDA LAUGHING]

You always know how to cheer me up.

[SOFT MUSIC CONTINUES]

Shall we dance?

[CHUCKLES]

You're so formal tonight. [CHUCKLES]

Jordan, thanks for all this.

This is nothing. I didn't want Pa's shirt to go to waste.

[CHUCKLES] Right. And Betchay worked hard on this dress.

And believe me, she struggled to make me look good.

You know what?

People underestimate you because you do the same to yourself.

I'm just saying the truth.

Magda...

You're not ugly.

- The truth is, you're beautiful. - [CHUCKLES]

Are you drunk? How much did you drink?

I'm serious.

You should tell yourself that you're beautiful.

Because that's the truth.

Okay. But it should always be like this...

[CHUCKLES] Just like that, see?

Or this.

I hope so.

What are you doing?

Making a wish. Praying. Anything.

Asking for a miracle, for my face to look better.

["KAILANGAN KITA" BY REGINE VELASQUEZ PLAYS]

[GUARD] Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

What are you doing here?

Just hanging out, sir.

Hanging out? You know what time it is?

It's late. The park's closed.

- Go home. - My friend will clean this up.

- Sorry, sir. - Sorry.

You have the highest grades among your graduating class.

You have honorable mention, are a salutatorian,

and of course, the class valedictorian.

James, you have the Honorable Mention Award.

As for the salutatorian, Rachel, that's you.

Congratulations, Magda, you are our class valedictorian.

Sir, does this mean I get the scholarship?

Yes.

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much, sir!

[MAGDA CHUCKLES]

[UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING]

It was a difficult year for all of us, but we made it.

So congratulations, graduates.

[APPLAUSE]

Let me first introduce our special guest

for this commencement exercise,

our very own and dear commissioner, Conrad Suarez,

[APPLAUSE]

And today's guest speaker,

one of the most successful businessmen in the Philippines,

ranking no. 23 in the Philippine Forbes list,

the owner and CEO of Royal Wellness Beauty Institute,

Doctor Lukas Narciso.

[APPLAUSE]

We would also like to acknowledge

the presence of Mrs. Vanessa Narciso.

[APPLAUSE]

Thank you for gracing this event, Mrs. Narciso.

Ladies and gentlemen, graduates,

please welcome your valedictorian...

- Get your camera ready. - Okay, here we go.

[DADO] Get ready.

Miss Rachel Suarez.

[APPLAUSE]

["KUMAPIT" BY YENG CONSTANTINO PLAYS]

Always remember, Magda, you'll never beat me.

[LUKAS] Congratulations.

[CONRAD] Good job.

[APPLAUSE]

["KUMAPIT" BY YENG CONSTANTINO CONTINUES]

Why's she the valedictorian?

They had a final deliberation.

We both know that's not true.

We know why you're the valedictorian.

- Because I'm the best. - Because you cheated.

[SCREAMS]

- She did this! - I'm all the way over here.

How dare you do this to my daughter.

Do you have proof that it was me?

You should know your place.

Rachel won't stop me from achieving my dream.

Never give up!