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.