WARNING: Maraming dialogues toh kaya mahaba

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Sa kasalukuyan...

Nagpatuloy sina Regina at Serena/Dulce sa kanilang pagplaplano.

"I'm impressed. You've managed to bring down Leith and Lola." - Regina

"Kanino pa ba ako magmamana, Mama?"- Serena/Dulce

"Hmm." - Regina

"What's next?" - Serena/Dulce

"2 down. 1 to go. We've weakened their forces, now we'll weaken their assets. At ang tatargetin na'tin, this time is Helena. I will work underground. Isasabotahe ko ang kanilang mga transactions sa black market. While you and Athena continue what you're doing. Start appealing your case too. Nakalatag na ang mga ebidensya..." - Regina

"Yes, mama." - Serena/Dulce

"Kamusta kayo ni Clarke?" - Regina

"We're ok. He's better than I thought." - Serena/Dulce

"Are you falling for him?" - Regina

She paused for a while.

"What do we intend to do with Lola?" - Serena/Dulce

"You didn't answer my question. But the answer is clear. What did I tell you about falling in love?" - Regina

"I'm not in love." - Serena/Dulce

"Not yet at least." - Regina

"Don't worry, mama. Makakaasa kang hindi kita bibiguin." - Serena/Dulce

"Good. Leith is still in prison, served up with Karma. As for Lola, don't save her like you did before. She's not your friend. Athena will take care of her. Focus on Clarke." - Regina

"Yes, mama." - Serena/Dulce

"Konting tiis na lang, Dulce, at makakamit na na'tin ang hustisya. Umuwi ka na. Be careful, my dear. Madilim ang daan." - Regina

"I'll be fine. Thank you. Good night." - Serena/Dulce

The next day, Dulce was busy at the office making phone calls and all that shit. Then pumasok si Clarke at dinalhan ito ng lunch. So it's kind of a date at the office.

"Oh, lunch na pala. I didn't notice." - Dulce

"I knew it. Napakabusy kasi ng mapapangasawa ko, kaya I brought lunch." - Clarke

"Aww. Thank you, Clarke. Ang sweet talaga. Kain na tayo" - Dulce

Kumain sila at magkwentuhan.

"So how's everything?" - Clarke

" *sighs* Grueling. Hellish. But manageable. I'm calling my lawyers to appeal Serena's case." - Dulce

"And you? Ok ka lang?" - Clarke

"I guess. I'll be ok." - Dulce

"Dulce, ayoko namang umepal, pero, what about our wedding? I know it's really not the right time. But..." - Clarke

Napatigil si Dulce. Right. May wedding pa pala.

"Umm, Clarke..." - Dulce

"I understand." - Clarke

"No, what I was trying to say is, we might start planning tomorrow. Kinausap ko yung wedding coordinator. Would it be alright with you?" - Dulce

"Wha- Oo naman! Tatanggi pa ba ako? Ikaw na yan eh! I love you talaga, Hon." - Clarke

"I love you too Hon. Don't worry, after all this mess, I promise, matutuloy na ang kasal."  -Dulce

At naghalikan sila. Halik na mas lalong lumalalim. Isinara nila ang pinto at pinatay ang ilaw. Dahan-dahang hiniga ni Clarke si Dulce sa lamesa at binaba ang halik sa leeg ng kasintahan. Dulce starts unbuttoning his top while giving him torrid kisses on the lips, and Clarke removes her blazer, exposing her laced sleeveless crop top. She swiftly swaps their position. Now, she's on top of him. She unbelts him and kisses him again even deeper. He slides his hands to her thighs. As he pulls her strap down, Dulce pulled away from him.

"I'm sorry... I-I can't..." -Dulce

Dali-dali siyang nagbihis ulit at inayos ang opisina.

"Dulce, bakit? Why did you stop? Is everything ok?" - Clarke

"Y-yeah... I'm ok.." -Dulce

"No you're not. Tell me. Mayroon pa ba akong di nalalaman tungkol sa'yo?" - Clarke

"Clarke, just please, let me go... I'll talk to you later. I will tell you everything...Just give me time to tell you..."  -Dulce

"Dulce, kung ikakasal man tayo, dapat alam ko ang lahat tungkol sa'yo." - Clarke

"Then you should've thought of that before you proposed to me!"  -Dulce

"Dulce, Hon wag ka namang magalit oh. I just..." - Clarke

"Want to know the truth?? The truth is you can't handle the truth. This is me Clarke. Ano pa ba ang kailangan mo?"  -Dulce

"Then why did you stop?" - Clarke

"And why can't I? Yun lang ba? Yun lang ba yung kailangan mo??"  -Dulce

And she aggressively kisses him and randomly touches any part of him.

"Eto ba? Eto ba?!"  -Dulce

"Dulce, stop! It's not what I meant! Gusto ko lang malaman ang totoo. Ano pa ba ang tinatago mo?" - Clarke

"The truth is slammed right in your face. You just turn a blind eye on it. All I was asking for, was time to gather my strength, and tell you... And if you can't, then better yet, forget everything."  -Dulce

She gives him back the ring.

"You're no different, Clarke." -Dulce

She walks out as Clarke begs her to stay pero dumiretso siya. But she knew she fucked up. Nakarating ito kay Regina. Of course, she inquired the details and understood it very well but still it was a wrong move in the time of war. So with the help of Athena and Regina, Dulce should bring him back to her arms.

This was the plan, Athena tries to seduce Clarke, and Dulce should interfere. Mag-aaway sila then lalayo si Athena. Dulce will talk Clarke through it then.

Before doing it, Athena confronts Dulce.

"Wait lang, so you did that just because you snapped? Or baka naman nahuhulog ka na kay Clarke kaya gusto mong umiwas sa tukso? Or is it because of Lola? Are you in love?" -Athena

The truth is she couldn't go on because she remembers what happened between her and Lola. Kaya siya natigilan. Because of the memory of Lola.

"Love is for children, Athena." -Serena/Dulce

"Yes, love is for children. But we're not children." - Athena

"Then love is not for us..." -Dulce.

"No, love is not for us, but we are for love." -Athena

"Eh ganun pa rin naman yun ah. Binaliktad mo lang." -Dulce.

"Nope. Iba yun. You're just lost for words and you can't refute me anymore." -Athena

"Ayaw mo talagang magpatalo noh?" -Dulce

"Of course not. Ako kaya yung nagturo sa'yong mamilosopo kaya dapat mas magaling ako." -Athena

"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk." -Dulce

"Hey, Dulce. You are my sister. You don't have to feel like kailangan mong magtago sa akin o kailangan mong magpakatatag palagi. I would never rat you out for having emotions. Knock on my door, I'll be there." - Athena

"I think that's just the problem, Athena. A lot can happen in a year, enough to change someone. But 7, 8, 9 years? It's an awfully long time to devoid oneself of emotions... "  -Dulce

"You know, the fact that you care and you believe in others tells me you're not a hopeless case, Dulce. You're not emotionless. Dulce, what you've been through within the course of a year? That was a lot of trauma there. You've been hurt - hell, hurt is an understatement. It's normal to be scared. You're a badass, but you're still human." - Athena

"Am I? The lengths we go to para lang makapaghiganti... Sometimes it just doesn't sit right with me.  We're tearing other women down. Niloloko natin ang mga inosente. I understand war can be dirty... but up to what extent? How low can we go? How long before we become what we seek to destroy? What sets us apart from our enemies? Where is the line between good and evil?"  -Dulce 

"And you just proved my point. You care. You have conscience. And that is more than enough. You may wear that mask of deceit, but deep down, you have a heart of gold. The lines are not completely blurred in your perspective." - Athena

"And that could be the death of me. I can't have lines in my battle field if I want to win... Lines that are... "  -Dulce

"That? It's ok. You can tell me. Hindi ako magsusumbong kay mama." - Athena

"I don't know if I'm falling for Clarke or for Lola... A part of me wants to believe that my bestfriend did what she did back then not because she hated me, but because she loved me. I want to believe her. It doesn't make sense... Because if she loved me, why would she give me hell? I want to love her again. But I can't. There's too much bad blood between us for me to just throw it all under the rug... And Clarke... I care about him a lot. He was my friend too, one of the kindest people to me. I don't want to hurt him... I can love him, but I don't want to... because if I do, I'd sentence him to death... I guess I wasn't ready, he was. And it all just fell down back at the office. And I don't know what to do..." - Dulce

"You're being too hard on yourself. Look, sometimes, it's ok to love them both. Life isn't a fairytale where you have this one true love. Here's a truth many fail to recognize, driving them insane over some pathetic guy: you fall in love more than once. The most important person you should love... is yourself. So you do that right now. You fight for justice, you clean your name... " - Athena

And they went on with the plan.

Nilapitan ni Athena si Clarke at minamasahe ito sa likod. Nagulat naman si Clarke.

"Hey cutie! Ano ka ba? It's just me. Please stay. Let's have a chit chat. Shall we?" - Athena

"And about what?" -Clarke

Hinipuan niya si Clarke.

"Anything... Come on, cutie. Alam ko namang tinanggihan ka ni Dulce. That b*tch." - Athena

"Don't call her that. And stay away from me."  -Clarke

"Woops. You might change your mind once you know the truth about her." - Athena

"What truth?"  -Clarke

"Ows. Not so easy. Let's have fun first... Come on, alam kong nangangati ka na diyan." - Athena

She tried to kiss him, lightly teasing him as Clarke backed up. 

She wasn't going to kiss him. It'd be borderline sexual assault. She just had to act, although she does think he's cute. 

She moved ever closer and was about to land a kiss.... until Dulce grabbed Athena's hair.

"Stay away from my fiance." -Dulce

"Whoa. Easy girl. No need to be so rude about it. You don't even deserve him if you just treat him like shit." -Athena

"You are in no position to comment on our relationship. It's none if your business."  -Dulce

"Freedom of expression, girl. I'm just saying."  - Athena

"Ever heard of right to privacy? Right to remain silent? Now get out. Stay away from my fiance."  -Dulce

"K fine. But Clarke, I'm open, anytime."  - Athena

She winked at him as she left at binulungan niya si Dulce "Infairness, yummy siya." Tinaliman niya ito ng tingin. 

"Dulce? Wha-" -Clarke

"Clarke, I know, I'm sorry. I was a total jerk yesterday, I left off... It's just... I didn't know kung kaya mo pa akong tanggapin--"  -Dulce

Bago niya pa matapos ang pagsasalita, sinunggaban na siya nito ng halik.

"I don't care, Dulce. Kahit ano pa yang sekreto mo, tatanggapin ko. Tatanggapin kita because I love you... Just don't leave me again... Hindi ko na kayang mawala ka pa sa'kin." -Clarke

And then sinabihan niya ito na gising na ang kanyang mama "kuno" atsaka ipapakilala niya ito kay Clarke. The rest of the fake story was narrated by Regina to Clarke, na meron siyang bitter past "kuno", na may bf sya noon na pinipilit siyang makipagtalik kaso ayaw niya so nagbreak sila, tas nalaseng daw siya at sinamantala ng ex, najontis kaso nalaglag yung bata kaya ngayon, she can no longer bear children. Tumulo ang luha ni Dulce upon hearing Regina narrate more lies. Naaawa na siya kay Clarke dahil para sa kanya, hindi ito deserve ng Clarke. This just shows Dulce's humanity, na kahit palaban siya at tila'y isang robot, may konsensya pa rin siya. Pero alam niyang kailangan niya itong gawin kaya hinayaan niya lang ito. From then on, naging ok sila lalo ni Clarke. Mas tumibay ang relasyon nila. Hindi siya pinilit ni Clarke na makipagniig. He now knows that delicate truth that Athena was referring to- Dulce is sterile. Nirespeto niya ito. Sinimulan na rin nilang ayusin ang kanilang kasal. Like he said, tanggap niya si Dulce no matter what.

Meanwhile, sinimulan na rin ni Regina ang pagpuntirya sa sindikato ni Helena. It was a win lose cycle between them. Mahaba-habang bakbakan toh.

Patuloy si Athena sa pagpapasipsip kay Helena at kinakagat rin ni Helena ang pain. 

"Thank you, Athena. You know, I wouldn't know what to do without you. You are every inch the daughter every mother would be lucky to have." -Helena

"And any daughter would be happy to have you." -Athena

"Sana nga ikaw nalang ang naging anak ko." -Helena

"The pleasure would be mine, Tita." -Athena.

"Call me Mama." -Helena.

"As you please, mama." -Athena

"Now that's better." -Helena.

Patuloy ring nambibwiset si Serena/Dulce sa Pamilya Howell just to spice things up at hindi mawala ang pagdududa ni Helena.

"Well, well, I see you've grown fond of your new pet, Tita Helena." -Dulce

"I see your still an annoying tail searching for its body, Dulce." -Helena

"Oh no, I'm the head searching for the annoying tail, and I think I've found it." -Dulce

"Oh please. Wrong tail, Dulce. We're the heads. And no, we don't need the tails. Get lost." -Athena

"Only if you fetch the ball, Athena. Well, gotta go.  Nice chatting with you. Mag-ingat kayo ah? Baka makagat niyo ang sarili niyong buntot. Ciao, cagna!" -Dulce

"Ciao, Cagna!" -Athena.
(Ciao Cagna- Bye bitch. Well at least accdg to google translate.)

"You know, she was like a daughter to me too, until she made the biggest mistake na kalabanin ako. I hope you're not the same as her."- Helena

"Rest assured mama, non mancherò di deluderti. Wag kang mag-aalala. Shall we prepare for the big night, mama?" -Athena
** non mancherò di deluderti= I will not fail to disappoint you

"We shall." -Helena.

And simultaneously, inserted rin yung mga love stories nina Lia, Athena, Theo at Clarke, and Dulce. Lia is the good girl, Theo and Athena are the bad guys and sex buddies. Kaya nabibwiset si Lia. 

"Athena, nakita ko kayo ni Theo... Nag-iisip ka ba?? Pa'no kung mahuli ka? Alam mo bang delikado yung ginagawa niyo?" -Lia

"Whoa, whoa, easy ka lang Lia. Now, you're questioning if I have a brain? Lia naman, alam ko ang ginagawa ko. And so what if mahuli ako having sex with Theo? It's my personal life. Labas na yun sa misyon natin." -Athena

"Seryoso ka? Hoi, inaakit mo si Lola at Clarke diba? Pati pa ba si Theo? Tsaka Athena, baka paghinalaan ka nila. Alam nilang magkaibigan kami ni Theo, at alam nilang kaibigan ko si Serena. Pinaghihinalaan na kami. Pag makita ka nilang kasama mo si Theo, baka paghinalaan ka rin at mabulilyaso tayo." -Lia

"Then, magpractice ka, because apparently, you're a terrible liar. Lia, I'm not the one who needs to watch your backs. Sa susunod kasi, wag ka nang bumuntot kay Theo, dahil sa totoo lang, you're the closest acquaintance to Serena. Ikaw lang ang mapaghihinalaan. Theo can deny your friendship. I can make up alibis. But you?" -Athena

"Eh sira ka pala eh. Magkakampi tayo diba? Dapat lang na magcooperate tayo. At talagang bubuntot ako kay Theo. Yun ang utos nina Regina at Serena." -Lia

"Oh? I don't think so. If you're really that afraid, stay home. Unless, you really want to be with Theo."

"Hindi ah. Ok lang akong di kasama si Theo. Ginagawa ko lang yung misyon ko. Ang sakin lang naman, baka pwede mong bawasan yung kati mo."

"Excuse me? You know what, you're acting like Theo's possessive girlfriend. Stop it. And stop telling me how to do my job. Kaya ko ang sarili ko. I've gone through so many near death encounters you'll never know, but I'm still here, alive. I won't jeopardize this mission. I know what I'm doing. And you? Do you? Like you said, magkakampi tayo. I know you don't like me. It's ok. I can live with that, 'cause I don't like you either. But set aside your emotions. Because if you don't, yan ang lalaglag sa'tin... I have to go." 

And after her meeting with the investors at Helena's company, and her daily errands, she decided to go drinking at the bar just to pass time. Well, actually, she's supposed to head back home but she's still pissed off with Lia kaya nagpapalamig siya sa bar. By chance, she bumped into Clarke. She was just sitting by a corner until Clarke approached her.

"Ms. Jimenez. Drinking this early?" -Clarke

"Well, cutie, what a coincidence, Mr. Montevista. I believe it's already past 6, so..." -Athena

"Hmm. What are you doing here?"

"Drinking is my pastime, Mr. Montevista. --"

"Clarke. Call me Clarke."

"Well, Clarke, what are you doing here?"

"Just met a friend."

"At a bar? Seriously? Wait til Dulce finds out"

"Parang nag-iba ang ihip ng hangin ah. Was that concern for your enemy?"

"And perhaps you've had a change of heart? The last time you pushed me away."

He let out a sigh.

"Spit it out. You're a terrible liar."

"Why should I trust you?"

"Don't. You shouldn't. Sa mundong ito, wala ka nang mapagkakatiwalaan."

"You're a mysterious woman."

"And you know nothing, Clarke."

"You're exactly like Dulce. Both mysterious women, stubborn, yes, but strong. Siguro kung nagkakilala lang kayo ng mas maigi, baka nagkasundo kayo."

"No. I don't need a backstabber. Hindi ko kailangan ng tusong taksil sa kumpanya ko."

"Magkapareho nga kayo. Both with trust issues."

"Sometimes, we are what we hate. That's what they say, same sides of a magnet will repel each other."

"Indeed."

"Spit it out Clarke. Or better yet leave."

"Dulce is sterile. That's why I'm here. To drink it away."

"So?"

"What do you mean so?"

"Tsk. Men. Having second thoughts?"

Tumungga muna siya bago sumagot.

"Nope. I love her too much. We'll find ways. Adoption, surrogacy... We'll try everything. I'm not giving up"

"Well. If you ever had a child, he/she would be so lucky to have you as a father. It's ironic, isn't it? Sometimes the most decent people who deserve something don't get it. Meanwhile the bastards get the blessing and they just throw it away. I could tell. I was orphaned too. My parents- biological parents, threw me in a trash box. And Alphonso adopted me. I was more of an annoyance to him though and I have no idea why he took me in. He either spent his whole time at the office in hopes of avoiding me or spends his spare hours making me do his dirty jobs. Maybe that's all I am... Someone who could clean up his mess. Panakipbutas."

"I beg to disagree. You're more than that. Right in front of me, I can see a woman with a great potential. Sayang nga lang, nagpagamit ka sa mga Howell's."

"Shut up. I know what I'm doing. I found my refuge in them. Finally, I felt like I'm part of something great..something good... 

"They're not. They killed my brother and the woman I once loved. Hinding hindi ko sila mapapatawad. Pinagsisisihan kong nakipagrelasyon pa ako kay Lola."

"Hmm...  You're a good man and you're lucky. You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you've grown up with your family- complete family, and you have a woman who could love you for eternity. I couldn't hold a relationship for long. One night stands work best for me. No strings attached."

"Why are you trusting me with these information?"

"I'm not."

"You do know na pwedeng-pwede kong gamitin against you ang mga nalalaman ko, right?"

"So? Go ahead. Show me what you are."

"I'm a broken man. That's what I am. I never knew who my father was. All I know is he's dead before his time. Mom said his name is Roman or something like that. Yes, I was born with a silver spoon but everything comes with a cost too high to pay. Si Mom, is a busy woman. Barely got time. And Jonathan was his favorite. So you see, you're not the only one with a sob story."

"I did tell you not to trust me... You do know na pwedeng-pwede kong gamitin against you ang mga nalalaman ko, right?"

"It's ok. I'm glad to have known you a bit, Ms. Jimenez."

"Athena. Call me Athena. And yes, it's good to know we have quite some things in common..."

"Toast to that then?"

"I'm not the one with a fiance."

Tumungga pa rin si Clarke. And so did Athena. One shot, became two, and two became three. Three became more until they were both sort of tipsy. No, more of, Clarke was tipsy. Athena is ok, sanay sa inuman.

"Sarap mong kasama." -Clarke

"Shut up. You're just drunk."

"I mean it... Athena?"

"Mm?"

"What was that truth? When you said, I might change my mind. What did you mean?"

"You know the price to pay."

"Please?"

"You know nothing."

"Then let me know."

"The truth is...

we all wear our masks of deceit. And unraveling what's underneath will never be easy. You think you have but you haven't."

"I think I have."

And he kissed her. She responded but pushed him away immediately. She knew her limits. She would've fucked him if she wanted to. Pero iniisip niya si Dulce.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that."- Clarke

"It's ok. That was pretty amazing if you weren't drunk. Go home."

"I'm not drunk. And I'm not going home. Sabihin mo muna sa'kin ang totoo."

"You can't handle it."

"I can."

"Go to the big night this weekend, then."

"What are you up to, Athena?"

Hindi siya sumagot. Ngumisi lang siya.

"Please, wag mong saktan si Dulce. I'm begging you."

"Bold of you to beg after you just kissed me... Ikaw ang dapat na mag-ingat, Clarke. Goodbye."

Athena told Dulce of course. But it was okay. Yes may konting kirot sa puso niya but no biggie. No time for love in the midst of war.  She was trained to be a cold-hearted soldier. Kaya ganito siya.

Clarke told Dulce about the kiss, but she didn't get mad. Clarke was relieved. Part of Dulce could not get mad at Clarke because she ain't a saint either. She slept with Lola.

Yea, this part is bullshit. This is just a lame overview of how things would go. Basically, while they're fighting for justice, love twists are happening between Lia and Theo, Athena and Theo, Clarke and Athena, Dulce and Clarke.

Meanwhile, as for Lola, pagala-gala siya sa kalsada, suffering he r share of karma. Nanakawan siya ng mga gamit. And men took advantage of her vulnerability. Regina satisfyingly watched it. And she even showed a video of it to Dulce. Noong nakita ito ni Dulce, her face was calm and stern. Walang bahid ng awa o gulat. Walang emosyon. But she was hurt deep inside. Not only because mahal niya ang dati niyang best friend, but more so because no woman ever deserves to be treated that way. She couldn't stand it, so she made an alibi that she had to prepare for the big night. Of course, Regina's not buying it. She knows her daughter very well. She may have mastered the art of masking her emotions but she's the mother after all. 

Athena, on the other hand, picks up Lola and lets her stay in her separate house, just to prepare her for the big night. Dapat andoon rin siya para harapin na ang mga kasalanan niya. Ayaw sana ni Lola na pumunta pero pinilit siya ni Athena.

Si Serena naman, nakipagmeet up na sa lawyer niya para sa kaso niya. It turns out that it's not gonna be easy. More likely, this will all be futile since serena is dead and there is no worth bringing up a case of a dead persona. This is what made the team decide na kailangan nilang harapin ang desisyong iniiwasan nila- to unveil the truth and only the truth, to unravel the mask of deceit.

Kaya dumating na nga ang pinakahihintay na gabi ng lahat. This night was actually supposed to be in celebration sa muling pag-angat ng kumpanya ng mga Howell's. But that's where they're wrong.

W8, outfits lng:

Dulce:
(Kayo na bahala pumili. Lahat maganda at bagay eh. Hirap pumili)

Athena

Lola

Regina

Helena

Lia

Miranda

Of course, andyan rin sina Clarke at Theo.

Prior to that, habang nasa kotse, bago bumaba, may aaminin sana si Dulce. 2 bagay ang aaminin niya sana kay Clarke.

"Dulce, bakit kailangan nating pumuna rito? Hindi naman tayo invited."

"It's a big night Clarke. I have to be here. And so do you."

"I understand. Of course, kahit hindi ko totally gusto toh, I'll go. Susuportahan kita."

"That's not what I meant. You deserve the truth after all... Clarke you've been a really great boyfriend, and fiance. You don't know how much you've made me happy. But Clarke, I don't deserve you. There are 2 things I have to tell you, dahil ayokong sa iba mo pa malaman toh. But please, wag kang magalit."

"Ok? Kinakabahan ako ah..."

"First, you remember Lola? The scandal and all? Yung kahalikan niya.... that was me."

"WHAT?!"

"I know, I'm sorry! I HAD TO DO IT! That was a part of the play!"

"WHAT THE HELL? WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GO THAT FAR??"

"I-I...Look, I'm sorry... Please... "

"What else do I have to know?"

"Clarke, I-"

Pero hindi na niya natuloy because kinailangan niya nang pumasok as part of the mission. Athena brought along Lola. Of course, uminit ang dugo ni Helena but Athena helped her keep her cool for the sake of reputation. Nakatanaw lang si Regina mula sa malayo. Sina Lia and Theo nagbibiruan. Theo admired Lia's hidden beauty. Sa pagdating ni Dulce, siyempre nagalit si Helena, kasi di siya invited. Well, Athena saves the day. 

"YOU. What are you doing here? Hindi ka imbitado rito!" -Helena

"Oh, I guess you didn't get the memo." -Dulce

"What tricks do you have this time?"-Helena

"Tricks? No, tita, wala nang tricks. Just the truth." -Dulce

"Hm. Get out!"-Helena

"Make me. But I'm sure you can't" -Dulce

"We'll see about that."-Helena

"We'll see." -Dulce

"Mama, keep your calm. Let her be. Hindi niya na mababago ang nakatadhana. As for you, tutto è pronto, Dulce. È facile ingannare questa vecchia." -Athena
**Tutto è pronto, Dulce. È facile ingannare questa vecchia- Everything is ready, Dulce. It is easy to deceive this old woman..

"Ben fatto, Athena. Ciao, cagna!"-Dulce
**Ben fatto-well done

"Ciao, cagna!"-Athena

Lola felt something was wrong kaya she tried to warn Helena but Helena wouldn't listen.

Then, lumapit rin si Miranda kay Dulce. She was trying to strike a deal.

"Well, I like the idea of tying up, but parang ang layo naman po ata ng bakery and pastries business niyo tita, sa cargo business namin."

"It's not inconceivable, Dulce. We've been looking for a new partner for delivery purposes. Would that be so bad? Lalo na ngayong ikakasal ka sa anak ko."

"I'll think about it, Tita. For now, we'll enjoy the night. Shall we?"

"Of course."

And then, malapit na ang announcement. There's some sort of special persona talking in front. 

Dulce is standing at one side enjoying her drink, and bigla siyang inapproach ni Helena. Tapos si Clarke naman, pinigilan ni Athena na makisawsaw pa kina Dulce. Then, nakabangga naman ni Lola ang nagtatagong si Regina.

Ito actually, yung scene na'to, iniimagine ko kung paano siya lalabas or i-eexecute, like for cinematic purposes. So bale yung plano ko, parang separate locations silang dalawa nina Helena at Dulce, tas sa kabila naman sina Athena at Clarke, and on the other side naman sina Lola at Regina, pero yung lines nila, nag-ooverlap. Yung parang connected yung linyahan nila, so it appears like there's some sort of parallelism to build up suspense. IDK if that's what you call it. Basta. So the dialogue below, yun yung effect niya. Hindi sila nag-uusap together as a group, pero yung lines are connected. 

"Dulce. I know you're up to something. And I know you're up to no good. But before you do so, think twice... Get out of here. This is the last time I'm telling you."- Helena

"*scoffs* hmm *laughs it off*" -Dulce

"What? What's funny? Do you think I'm joking?" - Helena

"No. You are the joke." -Dulce

Then nagkabanggaan sina Regina at Lola.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry..." -Lola

"It's ok. You're Lola Howell right?" -Regina

Then back to Dulce and Helena.

"*Sighs* Dulce, please, you were like a daughter to me. Hindi mo pa ako kilala. I don't want to hurt you. But the next time I tell you to leave will be the last time I'll ever treat you like a daughter."

"*scoffs* Ooh. Scary. *Scoffs* You know, you're funny. You? Treat me like a daughter? Since when? Sarili mo ngang anak, hindi mo tinatrato ng maayos. Ako pa kayang hindi mo kaano-ano?"

Then back to Lola and Regina.

"Mhm, yes, I am. And you are? Parang hindi pa kita nakita before..." -Lola

"No. You haven't. It's a surprise you made it to the party, even after the recent mishaps." -Regina

"What?" -Lola

Then back to Dulce and Helena.

"You are in no position to critic my parenting style." - Helena

"Then you are in no position to tell me that I'm like a daughter to you. Because I will never be. I would never want to be. Sobrang malas ng mga anak mo, for having a monster of a mother like you. Andami mo nang inapakang tao, pero ni isang krimen mo, wala ka pang napagbabayaran." - Dulce

Then Athena at Clarke naman. Clarke was approaching Dulce, and Athena stopped him

"Hey!" -Athena

"What do you want?" -Clarke

"Oh now, nagiging cold ka nanaman sakin? Damn, you're a bipolar." -Athena

"Bakit? Ano ba dapat? There's nothing between us." -Clarke

Then back to Lola and Regina.

"I heard. I heard you got broken in, that you were broken hard, and rough. Hurts like hell, doesn't it? Being alone in the streets, desperate for help, but still, no one hears you, and no one cares. And yet, you still manage to get back on your feet and act as if nothing happened. Excellent, really." -Regina

"E-Excuse me?" -Lola

Then back to Athena at Clarke 

"I get it. Because of Dulce right?" -Athena

"Honestly, I don't know anymore! She keeps lying to me! And to hell with it, you're a liar too. Everything you ever told me, were all lies! Why does everyone keep lying to me?!" -Clarke

"Like I said, you know nothing. Everyone lies because you can't handle the truth."-Athena

"I can." -Clarke

"You can't"-Athena

"I demand the truth." -Clarke

"The truth? is slammed right in your face, but you turn a blind eye on it." -Athena

"Dulce...She once told me that." -Clarke

"Of course, she would. She learned from the best." -Athena

Then back to Dulce and Helena 

"What? How dare you accuse me? Wala kang alam, Dulce. You know nothing." - Helena

"I might know a few things, Signora fenice."-Dulce
**Signora fenice or madame phoenix is Helena's code name in the underground business.

"How did you-- Who-" - Helena

Then back to Lola and Regina.

"Who are you?" -Lola

Then back to Athena at Clarke

"What do you mean?" - Clarke

Then back to Dulce and Helena 

"Ano pang nalalaman mo? Sino ka?"- Helena

"Hm. Tita, we don't reveal ourselves too easily. I thought you knew. But I guess..." -Dulce

Then back to Lola and Regina.

"Oh dear, you'll have to learn the arts of the mask of deceit." -Regina

"Mask of deceit?"  -Lola

Then back to Athena at Clarke

"Like I've said, everyone in this world, wears their own masks. Their masks of deceit. We all put on a face, faces to be exact. Iba't-ibang hiram na mukha ang ginagamit natin. Because let's be honest---" -Athena

Then back to Dulce and Helena 

"...A genuine and a fragile face exposed to the reality will never survive the cruelty of this twisted world. So we choose, to stay in our comfort zones, hidden behind our masks, to protect ourselves, to protect the ones we love." -Dulce

Then back to Lola and Regina.

"Everyone believes that we are the strong person we are. But truth be told, there's more to what they see beneath that mask. Yet the eye is sharp and sets prejudice to cloud the truth, and that's the cycle of deceit." -Regina

Then back to Athena at Clarke

"Beneath that mask, is a force stronger than what meets the eye, a force too much for humanity to bear. Do you want to know what lies behind that mask?" -Athena

"What?" -Clarke

Then back to Dulce and Helena

"The truth. Behind the mask is the truth no one can handle, the reason why a mask was forged. To hide the truth people deny. Worry not, Signora fenice. It all ends tonight." -Dulce

Then back to Lola and Regina.

"Ciao, Lola. Goodluck." -Regina

"Wait-" -Lola

But Regina was gone before she even knew it.

Then back to Athena at Clarke

"Is that it?" -Clarke.

"No. There's more." -Athena

Then back to Dulce and Helena

"Question is, are you ready for more?" -Dulce

Tamang tama rin, tinawag ng special persona si Athena, na tumalikod na kay Clarke at umakyat sa stage. She was hailed for being the major stockholder and all that blah blah. Basta same rule applies sa kung ano nangyari kay Perfida sa Contessa. Of course shooketh sina Lola at Helena. This was not what was agreed.

"Thank you for this recognition. You know, I'd really love to take the credit but... I don't deserve this, because I am not the major stockholder anymore. Tonight is a celebration to thank this one person who salvaged what was left of Howell's empire. And that is none other than, Dulce Veleno." -Athena

There was a commotion but none the less, nagpalakpakan ang lahat. Tinaasan lang ng kilay ni Dulce si Helena as she went up the stage. Lumapit naman si Lola kay Helena. Then sina Athena at Dulce ay nagkamayan at nagyakapan as Dulce claimed the throne. Before Dulce could even speak, nagreklamo ma agad si Helena. It was impossible.

"No! This cannot be happening! Athena?! What is the meaning of this??" - Helena

"It means, it's game over, Helena." - Dulce

"Wait, this is not right. This was not done with due process!" -Lola

"Athena, show her." - Dulce

At sinampal naman ni Athena ang mga papeles sa mukha nina Lola at Helena.

"And that's proof na dumaan ang lahat sa malinis na proseso." - Athena

"Wait. Hindi naman toh pinangalan sa kay Dulce ah... It was addressed to...Serena Galvez?" - Lola

"THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! PATAY NA SIYA!" - Helena

"OO. Patay na siya. Dahil pinatay niyo siya!" - Dulce

"What are you talking about? She died dahil may sunog. It was an accident. Walang may gusto non.  Ano nanamang paandar toh, Dulce??" - Helena

"Oh? Playing dumb? Ladies and gentlemen, witness, Helena's very own son, confessing what his mother and sister cannot!" - Dulce

Then, the video of Leith's drunk confession of his crimes na narecover ni Athena was played on the big screen through the help of Lia na nauto ang nagfafacilitate sa media. Nung hahabulin sana ng coordinator si Lia, Theo interfered. Everyone's jaws dropped with the confession.

"Wag na kayong magmalinis! Umamin na nga si Leith eh. Alam ko na ang lahat! Kayo ang nagpasunog sa kulungan. Umamin na rin si Dina, ang inutusan niyong ipasunog ang kulungan para mamatay ako, at ang anak ko!" - Dulce

"Dina??? Wala kaming kilalang Dina. Baliw ka!" -Helena

"Sandali... Did you say, pinatay ka? At ang anak mo? Are you... Serena??" -Lola

She clapped and smirk.

"Finally! You figured it out. Oh yes, ako ang babaeng inapakan niyo, at inapi para maprotektahan ang reputasyon ninyo. But thanks to that, muli akong nabuhay. And I came out stronger, with the mask of Dulce Veleno. I told you, this all ends tonight. Simula pa lang toh ng lahat. MAGBABAYAD KAYO." - Dulce

**Evil laughs, lalapit pa sana sina Helena at Lola at Clarke pero nagkafire effects sa stage na natabunan si Dulce then biglang namatay ang ilaw. Pagbukas ng ilaw, wala na sina Dulce, Athena, Lia, Theo at Regina. And the room was full of blood. Then sa harap nila, naiwan ang envelope na may warrant of arrest. Gimik lang toh nina Regina.

Of course, they were all terrified. It's like seeing a ghost return to their lives. Lola and Clarke wanted to talk more but they didn't have the chance to confront the woman they once loved. And Helena, she lost everything- she lost the company and now, she'll have to face her crimes.

Of course, bago makulong sina Lola at Helena, si Dulce muna kaya nagtago muna siya bago maaresto.

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