Ma'am, are you okay?
Huh?
Are you feeling sick?
No, I just remembered something.
You look deep in thought.
By the way, ma'am, I just wanted to ask...
Have we ordered the supplies for the pastries?
Yes, this afternoon.
Okay, ma'am.
I'll just do our inventory.
You seem to have a slight fever, ma'am.
Maybe you should rest for a bit.
Alright, I'll be in the kitchen.
Good morning!
Miss Beautiful is here again.
You like her, don’t you?
Who wouldn’t find her beautiful?
She’s gorgeous,
and sexy too, like a model!
She actually is a model.
How did you know?
She’s a regular customer, so...
we chat sometimes.
You're staring.
Are you trying to melt Miss Rita with your eyes?
Rita, huh?
You should court her.
She’s not my type.
Then what is your type?
Never mind, you might get jealous.
Oh, please.
Stay here, I’ll go to her.
She's so beautiful.
Hi, Ella.
Good afternoon, Ma’am Rita.
Come on,
just call me Rita.
Rita.
I actually have something for you.
Oh, that’s too much.
I have plenty of these already.
I think it’ll fit you.
Check it out.
You like it?
It’s beautiful.
But...
I don’t think it suits me.
And besides, I’ve never worn anything like this before.
My dad would get mad.
Why?
It suits you perfectly!
I’m very sure.
Oh no, I don’t think so.
When you get home, try it on, okay?
Then video call me,
so I can see.
That’s embarrassing.
I’ll try.
Ella!
My boss is calling me.
Excuse me.
What’s that?
Miss Rita gave it to me. It’s for swimming.
Why? Is it your birthday?
No.
I don’t know. She just gave it to me.
And you accepted it.
There might be something in return.
Huh? She didn’t ask for anything.
Miss Rita is just really kind.
Next time, don’t just accept things from people.
Yes, ma’am.
And don’t get into relationships with customers.
Yes, ma’am.
Alright, go ahead.
I got scolded again.
What now?
Because of this.
What is that?
Did you order it?
Are you crazy?
Why would I order something like this?
Ma’am Rita gave it to me.
You know, I’ve noticed something about that Ma’am Rita.
There’s something different about her.
She always wants to talk to you.
She always stares at you.
I think she’s into girls.
That’s harsh!
Just because she gave me something?
Don’t be sad.
Smile!
Smiling suits you better.
Come on, smile.
I’m going back now.
Ma’am Ariel might scold me more.
That one too!
She’s probably into girls as well!
Cut it out.
Don’t you know how to prepare coffee yet?
I know the simple concoctions,
but if there’s something I don’t know,
I was told to call you.
So I’m your angel, huh?
Good thing! I do look like an angel.
Maybe.
And since I’m your angel,
I’ll teach you how to make the ones you don’t know yet.
Let’s experiment!
Oh really? Alright!
Dark mocha frappe!
Put ice cubes in the blender.
Then, one cup of fresh milk.
Add 30mL of dark choco syrup.
Of course, don’t forget the sugar, sweet like me, 20mL.
20mL.
And of course, the dissolved coffee.
Now close the lid.
Easy! Blend it.
There!
There you go.
Oops!
Now pour it into the cup.
That’s it!
Okay.
Now, for the final touch, let’s add whipped cream.
Taste it!
Delicious!
So good, just like me.
What?
Nothing.
Thanks.
Why did you turn off the lights?
Do you really not like me?
I don’t.
Then what was that kiss for?
Nothing. I just wanted to try.
Go ahead, try again.
You know, I have something to confess.
Since the day you got here,
I’ve always liked seeing you.
Why?
I’m falling for you!
Oops!
Falling in love is not allowed.
Dino,
no one can know about this, okay?
Why? Are you regretting what we did?
I don't.
We can’t let Ma’am Ariel know or suspect anything.
She’ll get mad.
She told me not to get into a relationship.
Why?
I don’t know.
Just keep this between us, okay?
We might both lose our jobs.
Oops! Oops!
- Good morning, Ma’am! - Morning, Ma’am!
How’s everything here?
Everything’s fine. Ma’am, I got it.
- Take this to the kitchen. - I’ll take it, Ma’am.
Everything’s fine, Ma’am.
There's not much customer anyway.
By the way, sorry for being rude with you the other day.
It’s okay.
You’ve only been in Manila for almost a month,
so you’re not yet familiar with...
how customers behave.
Just because someone is beautiful and sexy
doesn’t mean she’s a real woman.
Some are discreet.
Tomboys. Lesbians.
So, Ma’am Rita...
is into women?
Haven’t you noticed?
I can sense it from a mile away.
Well, there’s nothing wrong with someone’s sexual orientation or preference.
I just think...
if there are deceitful men,
there are also deceitful women.
If there are predatory gay men,
there are also predatory lesbians.
Maybe Miss Rita is just really kind.
You know, kindness like that...
Over time,
there’s always something in return.
I’m sure in your province, you’ve seen cases like that too.
Someone once courted me,
he was so nice.
But when I rejected him,
he threatened me with all sorts of things.
That’s why I moved to Manila— to get away and look for a job.
Are you into women too?
No, Ma’am. I’m a woman.
I just feel uneasy around lesbians, but...
I’m okay with them.
Hmm...
I thought you didn’t like people like them.
No, Ma’am.
I even have lesbian friends, but we’re just friends.
If you want to try, just let me know.
Huh?
I said, let me know if you want to try on what Miss Rita gave you.
I’ll help you put it on,
then I’ll tell you if it suits you.
Alright.
Hey, Miss Rita hasn’t been dropping by.
Yeah, it’s been a few days.
Wait a second,
you like her, don’t you?
No, I don’t.
Really?
I don’t go for tall girls.
I prefer someone shorter,
- so I can put my arm around them. - Pfft!
That was just a side hug and you're already in love?
No way! You’re full of yourself!
Dino, Ella!
You two handle things here, okay?
I have somewhere to go.
- Yes, Ma’am. - Yes, Ma’am.
Take care, Ma’am.
Ella.
- Hello? Mom? - Hello, sweetheart?
How’s everything?
Your dad had another asthma attack.
Huh? What happened?
He ran out of medicine.
I’ll figure something out, don’t worry.
I’ll send money right away.
Thank you, sweetheart. Take care.
Ella, can I have some water?
Thank you.
Are you crying?
Sorry for asking, is something wrong?
It’s nothing.
Come on.
No need to be shy.
My mom called.
She said my dad ran out of medicine,
so he had another asthma attack.
And my salary isn’t until the end of the month.
Don’t worry about it.
Here. Just pay me back when you can.
Really?
Oh my, thank you so much!
No worries.
I really appreciate it.
This is the payment for my order...
you can keep the change.
When’s your day off?
Every Monday.
Okay.
If you’re free on Monday, let’s meet up.
I’ll treat you.
So you won’t just be stuck in this coffee shop all the time.
Thank you, Ella.
See you on Monday?
What’s this “See you on Monday”?
Ma’am Rita invited me out on Monday.
She said she’d treat me.
And you agreed?
I haven’t answered yet.
Don’t you dare go with that woman.
You’re busy on Monday, right?
No, Ma’am.
That’s my day off.
It’s a holiday.
Lots of customers. Come in to work.
Alright.
Why does my baby look like she’s deep in thought?
Ma’am Ariel told me to come in on Monday.
Oh? Don’t you want that? It’s better if we’re together.
Plus, extra pay.
That’s not what I was thinking about.
Then what?
Ma’am Rita asked me to meet up on Monday.
And Ma’am Ariel was there when she said, “See you on Monday.”
So, Ma’am Ariel told me not to go.
She told me to work on Monday instead.
Do you want to go with Ma’am Rita?
I didn’t say yes.
I was just thinking that I could go so I could go out for a change.
Oh, so you just want to go out.
Then I’ll take you out.
When?
Our days off are different.
Monday, after we close the store.
I’ll take you out.
At that hour?
I’ll take you to heaven.
Idiot!
You're crazy! We might get caught!
Later, after we close the store,
I’ll take you to heaven!
Crazy! I’m on my period.
Damn it!
Are you guys still far?
We had to stop by a coffee supplier.
She’s still inside.
Then she said we have to go to the bank first.
Only then can we go to the supermarket.
You’re taking so long!
Ma’am’s not coming back here, right?
Yeah, why?
Just one, please!
Come on!
I really can’t!
I'm gonna hang up. Ma’am might arrive any moment now.
Bye-bye.
- Oh, good afternoon, Ma’am. - Hi.
Here’s one tall matcha for you, Ma’am.
Thank you.
Alright Ma’am, if you need anything, I’ll just be over there-
Ah, wait. Stay with me for a bit.
I feel like I’m all alone here.
And I look like a sad girl when I’m by myself.
But some customers might come in.
You can leave later.
Where's your co-workers? Where are they?
Out buying groceries, Ma’am.
Ah, what’s your name again?
Dino, Ma’am.
Miko.
You’re cute.
Thank you, Ma’am.
Are you alone?
I was supposed to meet someone, but they stood me up.
So annoying!
But never mind.
You’re here, baby.
- I’ll do it, Ma’am. - Ah, I got it.
Tall.
Grande.
I'm close!
Thank you, Ma’am.
Thank you, Dino. Let’s do this again next time, okay?
Come back soon, Ma’am.
Oh, I got it.
Who was that?
She even blew you a kiss.
“Thank you, Dino.”
“Let’s do this again next time.”
Ah, no one.
Just a former co-worker.
She just passed by for coffee.
She finished her matcha so fast.
She was in a hurry, she said she had somewhere to go.
Alright, I’ll take this now.
Is this hers?
Oh, yeah.
I didn’t get to clean it up.
“She finished her matcha so fast.”
“She was in a hurry.”
How would I know?
I wasn’t watching her while she drank.
I was right here at the counter.
That’s why she just said goodbye and left.
Behave yourself.
Oh, why does my baby look so sweaty?
Are you tired?
You look really exhausted.
I knew it.
Did Dino leave already?
Yes, Ma’am, you were busy.
He didn’t get to say goodbye.
He said he was heading to his cousin’s birthday.
Hmm...
Here’s your salary.
Thank you, Ma’am.
Ma’am, this is too much.
You might have made a mistake.
I meant to do that.
Because you’re obedient and kind.
So next time, always listen to me okay?
Yes, Ma’am.
Can you make me ah, uhh...
Mocha frappe?
Alright, I know how to make that.
Thank you.
Oh.
- Sorry, Ma’am. - Careful!
Hold on, let me help you.
Are you okay?
Stop bothering me! We’ve been over for a long time, haven’t we?
You can still come here, but don’t expect anything.
And I have someone new now.
It’s over! Stop pushing it!
That’s why you, don’t get into a relationship—
it’s just a headache.
I’m stepping out for some fresh air.
Ella, take care of things here for now.
Take care, Ma’am.
Hey.
Who do you think Ma’am was talking to?
I don’t know.
She doesn’t really talk about that kind of stuff.
Maybe that’s why she’s always in a bad mood.
Maybe.
- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Would you like to order anything, Ma’am?
Hi, Ella.
I’ll just go to the counter.
That’s okay, Ma’am. I’ll take your order here.
What do you recommend?
Something cold to cool down my day.
Dark mocha frappe.
You might like it.
Alright.
Just the right amount of sweetness— so my world gets a little sweeter too.
I got you, Ma’am.
Rita. How many times should I tell you that?
Joking!
It’s because you won’t sweeten up my life.
You’re quite the teaser, Ma’am.
I’m serious.
I’ll get your order, Ma’am.
Is the café owner here?
She just stepped out.
If she comes back,
tell her I was here.
Do you know each other?
Just tell her.
Okay, Ma’am.
It’s not like I forgot my obligations to you.
I still send money, don’t I?
What more do you want?
What you’re saying is impossible.
Alright, alright.
I’m at work.
Why’d you go quiet?
Is something wrong?
I saw you earlier.
You were talking to someone.
Who was that?
It’s nothing.
Don’t think about it.
A serious conversation?
Maybe you want to talk about it?
That was a long time ago.
You don’t want to open up, huh?
Fine.
I won’t tell you anything either.
I had a girlfriend before.
She got pregnant.
We didn’t live together because we both couldn’t handle it.
After she gave birth, we worked together to support the child.
But she became distant toward me.
Until I caught her with someone else.
I broke up with her.
Because the one thing I can’t stand is being lied to.
Then why did she call you?
Maybe you’re not supporting your child?
I send them money every month.
I make do with my salary.
Maybe…
She wants to get back with you.
She’s asking me to reconcile with her,
for the child’s sake.
She says she’s changed.
That love can be learned.
I don’t love her anymore.
But for the child.
I never fail to provide for them.
You know,
it’s good that you’re not neglecting your child.
But when it comes to relationships,
you should follow your heart.
That’s what I’m doing right now.
Sit down.
There’s no one here anyway. You’re not busy.
Come on.
On Monday, you’re free.
Let’s go out.
I don’t have a day off anymore.
We’re short on staff here.
Ma’am hasn’t found new hires yet.
That’s against the law— no day off?
It’s fine. I don’t do anything at home anyway.
And it’s extra income too.
I’ll be straight with you…
I like you.
Like how?
As a friend?
As a partner— can I?
If we’re together…
I can help you more with your problems.
I’ll take care of you.
If you want, you can live in my condo unit.
That’s fast.
A condo already?
You don’t need to pay back what I gave you.
Ella!
What’s going on here, huh?
Why are you sitting there?
You’re a staff member, not a customer.
I told her to sit.
We’re just talking.
Talking?
Or flirting?
Mind your words, Ariel.
Are you jealous?
Why would I be jealous, huh?
We’ve been over for a long time.
And besides,
you’re the one who keeps coming here!
I’m a customer.
I can come here
whenever I want.
I’m the manager-owner here,
so I have the right to decide whether to let you in or not!
Excuse me!
We both started this café.
That was before. Not anymore!
So please, okay?
I’m asking you.
Please leave, Ma’am.
You don’t want me?
Because you can’t admit
to yourself
that after all this time...
you still love me.
Ma’am…
Would you like us to stay with you for now?
Maybe you need someone to talk to.
Alright, have a drink with me.
Get the glasses and the liquor.
Alright, Ma’am.
You might get drunk, though.
Let it be.
I rarely drink.
Let’s drink.
Cheers!
Everything you heard is true.
I thought
Rita and I would last forever.
But I found out she had another man.
It hurt so much.
What chance did I have against a rich,
good-looking guy?
So I returned everything she invested in me.
I continued running this business to keep myself busy.
But she keeps coming back here, doesn’t she?
Like nothing ever happened.
What’s your plan now, Ma’am?
I don’t know either.
It would be a waste to close this place, right?
You’d all lose your jobs.
As long as she never comes back here again.
Cheers!
That was the first time we really drank.
I was so drunk I couldn’t go home alone.
When I woke up,
I was in a different bed.
And someone was hugging me.
Do you know who?
Rita.
When I pulled the blanket off,
we were both completely naked.
I had no idea what happened.
I’ve had a few boyfriends before.
But what Rita made me feel was different.
That’s when I discovered that I could love both men and women.
You know…
I see Rita in you— when I first met her.
Don’t you miss what we had?
Let’s do it again.
He’s asleep. He’s even snoring.
I don’t know what happened earlier.
It was nothing.
Just think of it this way—
Ma’am cares about us since she’s not closing the café because of us.
She just needs someone who understands her.
Do you think it will affect our jobs?
No. Why?
No reason.
Well, there you go.
Let’s just forget about it.
We were just drunk.
Bury it as an experience.
It’s that simple.
Okay.
For you, guys.
What’s this for?
My birthday is still far off, Ma’am.
It’s a thank-you gift for not leaving me alone that night.
Open it.
I’ve never worn anything like this before.
Me neither.
- This must be expensive. - Keep it safe.
We’ll use it for a special occasion.
Ma'am?
What occasion?
You'll find out when the day is near.
If you go along with what I ask on that day,
I have an even bigger surprise for you.
Oh, why are you here?
Ma’am left.
And there aren’t any customers yet.
You know, I’m really wondering why Ma’am gave us those things.
Me too.
- Do you think… - What?
She wants what happened between the three of us to happen again?
I don’t think so.
- You know, someone once told me… - What?
That there was a sexy party here.
And the guests were only wearing underwear.
Maybe it’s something like that.
I don’t like that.
Too many people.
It’s embarrassing.
I’m more for private parties.
Do you want to have a private party later?
We can wear those outfits. What do you think?
How about I smack you with this? You’re crazy.
You’re just playing hard to get.
Wow.
Come on, let’s just try it.
Ella, can you call Dino?
Okay, Ma’am.
Dino, Ma’am is calling you.
Yes, Ma’am?
My birthday is next week.
I was thinking we should just celebrate among ourselves.
Is that okay with you?
Wow, Ma’am! Advance happy birthday!
That’s perfectly fine with me.
Especially with me, Ma’am.
I’m not really a fan of big crowds anyway.
I’ll make you a special cake, Ma’am!
Make sure I’ll be surprised.
Yes, Ma’am! Promise!
I got you.
What are you looking for?
Just checking if I have everything I need for Ma’am Ariel’s cake.
Powdered sugar, cornstarch…
It's complete.
Everything’s here.
Only one thing is missing.
What? Come on, let’s go buy it.
A super-secret surprise.
That’s what’s missing.
That’s the last thing.
- Now it’s complete. - Alright, alright.
We won’t tell anyone.
Alright, alright.
Thanks.
Thank you.
What did she say?
- They said it’s okay! - Yes!
You’re really good at—
Give me one.
In your dreams.
Thank you.
- Here’s the payment. Bye! - Come again!
Sorry. I can’t make it.
I have work that day.
Okay.
Bye.
Looks like it’ll just be the three of us celebrating.
That’s okay.
You might be sad, Ma’am, because your special guest won’t be coming.
Don’t worry, Ma’am.
Ella and I got you.
We’re sure you’ll be surprised on your birthday.
Is that the cake?
Secret!
My wish for you, Ma’am,
is that you finally find someone
who will truly and faithfully love you.
Happy birthday, Ma’am Ariel!
Dino said “true love.”
So my wish for you is something that comes with true love.
More exciting and happier sex life to you, Ma'am Ariel.
Happiest birthday to you!
That’s also my wish for myself.
I invited a special guest tonight.
But suddenly, they couldn’t make it because of an urgent call at work.
Still, I’m happy because the most hardworking people in our cafe are with me.
That's both of you.
I also have a surprise.
What is it, ma'am?
It's your birthday and we're the ones you're surprising!
I've decided to stay in Singapore for good
because we will be opening a special coffee shop there.
I was supposed to be with my special guest tonight.
Are you closing the café?
That’s a surprise.
Wait.
The best is yet to come.
I’m leaving the café to you.
You two will manage it.
Really, Ma’am?
It’s a surprise!
Thank you, Ma’am.
Now, we have a surprise for you too.
Happy birthday, love.
I thought you had work?
Would I really choose work over you?
And besides, your two angels here at the café are really good at convincing people.
You guys!
Are you really okay now, Ma’am Ariel and Ma’am Rita?
We talked, we were honest with each other, and we got back together.
Wait, I’ve been noticing something for a while now.
Are you two together?
You actually look good together.
Game?
Game.