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[There's a saying that the day of the wedding is the start of the many great things to happen in a woman's life.]
[That's why it's also significant that everyone that is important to her is there on her wedding to witness the new chapters unfolding in her life.]
Classmate, hello! Thank you for coming.
Shame on me if I didn't show up, right? Mmmm.. Of course.
You know this is our celebration because all of us were able to pass the exams.
So just take a sip and don't worry, that won't get you drunk. Enjoy, ok? See you. --Ah, ok.
C'mon. Let's dance.
How about if we just sit here and talk?
We're having a party and you want to just talk? Hello?!
What the... what's wrong with you? Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm really sorry.
Sorry? Sheesh! You're disgusting.
You're such an idiot, Lally. Why'd you mess up? That was so embarrassing. I'm so stupid.
Miss, are you mad at that guy earlier? Huh?
I think you're mad at him. That was really a good aim, what you did there. Right on his shirt. He was soaking wet. Hehe.
Ha? --The guy...
[I don't know who this guy is. We just met. But there's something different about his laughs.]
[Even his shining eyes. I have to admit that even though I just met him, I already like him.]
[That night, I was extremely happy because I know that that was the start of my friendship with Vincent.]
Sir!
There he is. There's my baby.
Hey, Ma. Hello.
--Someone called and asked for you earlier. What's her name? Girlie? She said you left her at the bar.
C'mon, son. Let's eat. Ising, we're all here. Are you hungry, son?
Yes, Ma. Ok, c'mon. Sit down. Dad, That girl was "bad trip". She's more interested in dancing than having a nice conversation.
--Son, if you wanted to "have a chat" with her, then why didn't you just brought her to bed right away? That could've ended your night better, don't you think?
Oh my goodness, Armando. Stop teaching nonsense to your son.
--What nonsense are you talking about? Isn't it true? Mmmm.
--You do know that when I was your age, I have roughly a hundred women before I married your mom.
You are one barbaric person, Armando. I really don't know why I married you.
--Well, isn't that the truth? Especially you. You were really pining for me, begging for my attention.
Begging? --Right?
--Vincent. Yes, dad.
--You listen. You do remember that your uncle Manuel and I are the only two male siblings in the family? --Uh-huh.
--And we both have only one son. Unfortunately for him though, his son is "shoke".
Shoke?
--Shoke. Gay. He found out that his son is gay. Oh my... --Mmmm.. it's true.
That explains why the last time I saw Sandro, he was asking what eye cream I was using.
--See? He's already thirty yet he still doesn't have a girlfriend. Because what he really wants is another guy.
That poor boy. Manuel should've brought him to a psychiatrist. I'm sure the doctor could've fixed him.
--Elaine, there's no hope fixing that boy. His gayness is full-on.
--Look, he now has a live-in partner. Your uncle already disgraced him but still nothing changed.
--You're the only hope left to continue our lineage. It's fine with me if you will have many children.
--That's what men like us are. We're like farmers. We just plant and plant our seeds.
Armando, you're so scandalous. You're the worst.
--Scandalous? Really.
--If I were your uncle, I have long killed my son because of shame.
--Just think of it. A General, having a gay son? Huh!
--Good thing my only son is a straight man, right? Just go after those girls. That's fine. Go and multiply.
Oh, please. That's enough. I can't listen to this anymore. Ising, hurry up. We're starving. --Elaine, why are you getting upset?
--What I'm saying is true. There are tons and tons of gays nowadays. Be thankful we have a straight guy for a son and is not, in any way, infected by Sandro.
Good for you that you have finished enrolling. I still have to go back tomorrow because I miss the cashier's cut-off time.
Ahh.. Hi! This is for you.
Oh my gosh! You're this lesbian's type.
No, this is not from me. Over there.
What are you waiting for? Give it to her. Just take it.
Thanks for this. You shouldn't have though. Now, I don't know how to hide this from my mom.
Why? Aren't you allowed to be given such things?
I didn't mean that. I just don't want her to think that there's something going on.
You mean you don't want her to think that someone's courting you. Ha?
Yup. I'm courting you and I want to start by telling you my full name, Vincent Soriano. And that I'm on my fifth year at Ateneo (Uni) taking up Engineering.
And an only child. That's sad, right?
So sad to the point I came up with 2 imaginary brothers, namely B1 and B2.
My siblings that look exactly like bananas.
Sorry. The way I laugh is embarrassing.
No way. That's actually what I like about you. And that you're fun to be with, not pretentious.
That's why I would really like to get to know you more, Lally, if that's okay with you.
[That day, I don't know why, but I was really happy, when I was with him.]
[So happy I forgot my mother's reminders and her warning with regards to dating while still studying.]
I hate sunsets. Huh?
When I was young, this is usually the time my dad comes home from work. My sister and I used to wait eagerly for him. One day, he didn't come home.
We then just heard he went away with his other woman. So there. That's why I hate sunsets because they always remind me of him.
Give me your hand. Huh?
Just trust me. Why?
I give you this ring so as to replace the bad sunset memories.
From now on, everytime you look at the sunset, instead of feeling sad, you'll be smiling since this is the time I came into your life, the time we started our relationship.
Started?
I love you, Lally and unlike your father, I will never ever leave you. So, what do you say? Are we on? Hey? Are we?
I don't know... I...
I'll take that as a yes, alright?