My Cactus Heart Page #6

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Thank you, dad.

Hello, Arianna?

You will be the first to hear the news.

So... our run is over?

Well yes.

Your run is over.

Because

I have a booking cooked up for you.

Kuala Lumpur...

and then Singapore.

And Aussie bars.

They're Australians...

and take note expatriates.

Auntie, auntie, dad!

It's our dream come true!

I have a job at Singapore.

We can pay off our debts!

Carlo, relax. This is confidential.

Okay. Let's not jinx it.

Okay, I'll see you then!

- Bye!

- Thank you, Arianna. Thank you. Bye!

Let's keep this a secret first.

My dreams are coming true!

I can visit my mom's grave in Singapore!

I finally have something to show up

for in front of Sandy's family!

I'm not just a singing waiter anymore!

Yes!

Find out where your mother is buried.

For sure, that's the first thing

you'll go to.

And you'll probably visit every day

for two years.

I wouldn't want to be kept away

from Sandy for so long.

I'm sure she will be so proud of you.

You think?

Of course. Who wouldn't?

You're finally achieving your dreams!

You know Arianna,

she's the first and last girl for me.

It's really her.

- You said that the world is hard...

- Where are we?

- Straight ahead. Just straight... Stop.

- We can make it through

- Ready... one, two, three!

- I'm just here for you

I only have one simple joy

That I could make you look at me

from time to time

- What would the world be if I were alone?

- Alright, just watch your step.

But it would be so fun

if we were together...

- Can I love you? If that's

alright with you. - Sandy...

- Let's just laugh at this crazy world

- this is for you.

I'll be right by your side

I'll do anything just for you.

There.

I'll do everything...

I wish you'd be mine

I wish you'd be mine

This is exactly what I imagined

when I was drawing my soul mate.

Huh?

Nothing.

How are we going to dance

when there's no music?

I'm sorry.

I used up my budget with the candles.

But... don't you hear that?

Huh?

The music.

I think so.

It's really strong.

The two of us... we have just one beat.

Sandy...

I love you.

Oh... why?

Why are you sad?

My whole life, I was never really sure...

if my family was happy...

if I was happy.

But now,

I've never been more sure... with you.

You know, when I first saw you...

I had no doubts.

When I saw you at the gate, I told myself,

"She's my soul mate...

but she doesn't know yet. "

But I knew.

I already knew.

Sandy, thank you for this night.

I'd have to say goodbye.

What?

I have some good news, Sandy.

You're... leaving?

Two years, Sandy.

Two years in Singapore!

I already have a job there.

My band and I will play.

I'm not just a waiter anymore.

You can be proud of me!

Sandy...

I can finally pay our house debt.

I can start a business.

And if I have some extra cash,

I'll buy you a ticket.

And we'll explore Singapore together.

You'll finally be able to visit

your mother's grave.

Yes.

Isn't it lucky?

Two years.

I'll message you every day.

And when I have enough load, I'll call you.

We'll always chat through the webcam,

okay?

Because I'd always want to talk to you.

Hey... why are you frowning?

Aren't you happy for me'?

I'm happy for you

But...

It's not you... it's me.

Just tell me, Sandy.

I can't.

A long-distance relationship?

Carlo, I'll just hurt you.

Me... or you'?

Us.

I know it's hard to understand but...

I don't want to be alone.

I can't wait for you.

I don't want to be left again.

Sandy, I'll be coming back.

That's also what my dad said before.

He said he'll come back for us.

Yes, he does come back but...

we were never complete again.

Sandy, I'm not your father.

Please, believe me.

Please, Sandy.

I'm sorry.

You're just too afraid to love, Sandy.

Who said that I already love you?

I'll be leaving someone behind...

who can't wait for me.

I've never felt this bad.

What should I do?

You know, if mom were still alive...

she'd know what to do.

Your son is growing up.

When are you going to tell him?

- Okay. Basically, everything's in place.

- Yes, sir!

Good!

You're really resigning.

I'm sorry, Bene.

I just think that it's unfair that you're

trusting me so much.

But I'm not even sure

what it is I really want.

But you already know who you want.

You're just afraid to admit it.

I might have made you hope.

At my brother's shoot, I think I made you

think there's something between us.

Sandy, is that a sin?

That...

you were able to show me

that I needed to back off...

because you finally found

what you're looking for.

Other people search their whole life

to find a love like yours.

Sometimes, they don't even find it.

But you're being forced by the Universe.

He is your soul mate.

Is this your guitar'?

Dwight, come here.

Carlo'?

Is... that my son'?

Son...

Come, give your mommy a hug, Carlo.

I came all the way from Melbourne.

Your father called me.

You told me she's dead.

No, no... it's not your

father's fault, Carlo.

We had an arrangement in Singapore.

He will sign the divorce papers

so I could marry Joseph.

Dwight's father.

But I can't contact you.

I can never see you.

You gave up your right to see him!

You left us!

Why won't I leave you?!

You don't have dreams!

I got tired of making a living for you!

That's why you looked for a different guy!

Now I'm the one at fault?

Who else?

- I was the one who brought him up.

- Stop it!

- What's your problem?!

- I brought him up with Au...

- because you weren't here!

- I'm already here!

Stop it.

Stop it.

Dad, do you remember...

when I used to light candles

for mom here during All Souls Day?

Yes.

I was really mad at your mother then.

I wanted to get even with her.

But I thought what would be better for you.

Should I tell you that she's already dead.

Or that you know the truth

that she left you?

I didn't think it was good for you

to think that.

You're a liar, dad.

But you grew up to be a decent man, right?

You're still a liar, dad.

Forgive me, son.

Dad.

You know what hurls most?

You're my idol, dad.

And I told myself...

I wish I was just like you.

I rarely love...

but when I do, it's forever.

We're the same dad. Losers.

But dad, that's where our similarities end.

Because I will really work hard, dad.

I'll make all my dreams come true.

And when I finally have my own family,

I'll do everything to provide for them.

I don't want them to go through

what we went through.

Son...

Yes, dad.

Happy endings only happen in the movies.

Why did you pause it'?

It's your favorite part. True love's kiss.

They're nearing their happily ever after.

I can always rewind that.

I can always go back.

But I can never get this moment back.

It's your fault, mommy. You and daddy's.

Why did daddy have to leave us?

But I thought you're happy

when your dad visits.

It's so hard to pretend...

When I saw you get hurl...

I told myself

that I didn't want to end up like you.

I don't want to be crazy in love.

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