Till My Heartaches End Page #3

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We have to talk.

You're right. We need to talk.

When I was a kid and my mom

and I used to live in Kamias...

there's a bakery near our apartment

that sells the best kinds of bread.

And then?

They're closed now.

The owner passed away.

He was the one who bakes.

But now, I found this bread

that's as good as that.

Really?

Yes, there in Kamuning. Here it is.

Let's taste it.

I've been looking for this for so long.

This is exactly the same taste

as the one I used to eat.

- Let me taste it.

- Come on...

- take a bite.

- Wait.

- You're right.

- I told you.

- Where did you get this?

- In Kamuning!

That's exactly the same taste

of the bread I used to eat.

You know what this is? Destiny!

Imagine, I found it.

Agnes, they wanted to ask-

Good evening!

Gemma, this is Powie, my friend.

Powie, this is Gemma, my cousin.

You're the one

who's studying to be a chef.

- Yes. That's her.

- Hello.

So that's you!

Yes, that's me.

Powie. Wake up!

Hey. Get up!

Someone's waiting for you downstairs.

She's been pestering me.

Who?

You're early.

How are you?

Tell me the truth,

are you hiding from me?

Where did that come from?

I've been texting you

and you don't reply!

I've been calling you

and still no reply.

Come here.

You know that when

I'm in the coffee shop...

I can't use my phone.

Are you in the coffee shop 24/7?

From what I know,

your shift is at nine in the evening.

- You don't even call or text!

- It's my fault.

You jerk, you're hiding from me!

Haven't we talked?

More than anything, we're friends.

No expectations whatever happens, right?

Alright, just to end this,

go on and slap me.

I don't know if I should be amused

or get pissed with what you're saying.

Where are you going?

Next time that you play with a girl,

make sure that you got a good alibi.

If you just don't look good,

I accepted the call to punch you.

But it's okay. Thanks, but no thanks.

And one more thing, Pao.

If you're bragging about your looks...

remember that there are a lot of guys

more handsome than you.

And those guys

don't have to take the train...

or ride like a monkey at the back

of jeepneys and buses.

Pao...

Pao, may I ask you something?

Go ahead.

I'll tell you if I can't answer.

Where are your parents?

They're here.

Both of them?

Yes, but they have

their own families already.

My mom was pregnant with me

when she was still sixteen.

But my grandparents do not want her

to marry my dad...

because my dad's parents

do not want her.

Until now, my grandma

still dislikes her.

My dad has a new wife,

my Aunt Mia.

They have their children already.

My mom met an Australian guy

and went with him to Melbourne.

And you chose to stay here?

What am I going to do there?

Make friends with kangaroos?

So that's why you're a working student,

and you live in a boarding house.

I don't want to be

a burden to other people.

How can you be a burden

when they're your parents?

Agnes, they have their own families now

and I'm not part of them.

You got more questions?

I want to look for another job.

Nothing's gonna happen with me

in that coffee shop.

What job do you want?

I still don't know.

I just feel like I'm wasting my time

in the coffee shop.

Okay.

What do you mean okay?

It's okay that you're

thinking about those things.

I myself cannot imagine you

making coffee forever.

You're smart.

You're educated.

And you're not happy

with what you're doing anymore.

That's what I'm saying.

This is destiny.

You don't need me to know those things.

Agnes, I need you. You complete me.

Fine, I'll be your cheerleader then.

- Go, Powie, go!

- You'll be my cheerleader!

I'm so happy that you're there.

Ouch!

What are you doing here?

What's your plan?

I'm applying for a new job.

What job?

Anything that will fit my character.

I don't know a job

that looks for jerks.

I might try sales.

Of what?

There are lot of things you can sell.

Fertilizer, feeds, cars,

insurance, medicine...

- coffins...

- I'll try real estate.

Real estate?

Do you know anything about it?

Your training is only on making coffee.

Do you think I'm stupid?

Where did you have lunch?

In a restaurant near

the office I'm applying to.

What did you eat?

What kind of question is that?

You're like my mom.

Is it wrong to ask that?

I don't memorize all the food

I ate the entire day.

Cheer up, you can do it.

I've been walking around all day.

Going up and down for interviews.

I did everything

but I still can't get a job.

Don't be like that Pao.

Just like my dad told me...

if you don't believe in yourself,

who else would believe in you?

Agnes, is it wrong for a person

to have too many dreams in life?

Of course not.

It's worse for a person

to be hopeless and stop dreaming.

Don't give up.

I'm here, your cheerleader.

You can do it.

Hello?

Hello good morning.

Is this Mr. Paolo Barredo?

Yes, speaking. Who's this?

Yes Mr. Barredo. This is the

human resources department of...

Platinum Land

Development Corporation.

See, your hardwork paid off.

When are you going to start?

There are still

a lot of papers to process.

Two to three percent,

is that big enough?

It depends on the condominium

or townhouse that you will sell.

Say you sold 1.5 million,

how much is your commission?

Around 30 to 45 thousand.

That's just for one condo,

if you'll be able to sell.

It's hard being a sales agent.

I have a cousin

who graduated with honors...

but until now,

he still hasn't sold any condo.

It's not like that.

There are a lot there

who are great in school...

but are failures in the real world.

That's why I don't believe

in those honors.

It's useless in the real world.

What's important in this job

is your self-confidence.

You have to be confident.

Are you early or am I late?

We're supposed to meet at 5:15 right?

Agnes, anything wrong?

I'm not used to what you're wearing.

Does it suit me?

I need to look good for my new job.

I know but why is it that

everyone is looking at you?

You're still surprised?

I'm good-Iooking.

You're so full of yourself.

Agnes, what's wrong?

- Are you okay?

- Aunt...

mom and dad won't be able

to come home for Christmas.

How did you find out?

He e-mailed me.

He told me his job assignment

came late in Riyadh...

so he won't be granted

a three-week leave.

So he won't be able to come home.

I really pity my father.

He's been working there

for so many years.

Even during Christmas, he has to work.

He's doing it for me and my mom.

At least you understand him.

Yes I understand him,

but I'm just afraid to be alone.

It's sad when you're alone

during Christmas.

Well, Aunt Baby is there,

Gemma too...

- and...

- I'm not counted?

So I'm not counted?

That's not what I meant.

Of course you're counted.

I promise that you won't be alone

on your birthday...

or during Christmas, New Year...

until Holy Week, Valentine's Day,

National Heroes' Day...

Or whatever, I promise you that.

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