Full Episode | MMK "Wedding Booth"

The term "friend zone" may be trendy these days, but it's an old concept. It's a situation between two friends where one wants to be more than that. But once you're in the friend zone, that would be hard to accomplish. I'm sure many of us can relate to what our letter sender for tonight has gone through. So that's how it feels to marry the person you've loved for so long. Dear Charo, my heart was pounding, it felt like it could jump and fly with sheer happiness. This is the happy ending that I n

ever imagined I'd want when I first met Marq. I am Gel Tulabing and I'm a... transferee from another school and... I'm supposed to be a sophomore now but since... I shifted to another course and I didn't acknowledge my old accountancy course, I'm now an irregular freshman. And I prefer the course I'm taking here in Negros Oriental Computer College, which is Computer Science. [sighs] Uh, hi. I am Marq Peonila. Uh, a freshman. Anything you want to say about yourself, Mr. Peonila? -I have four sibl

ings, uh... -[professor] Um-hm? I'm the only boy. -He's cute, isn't he? -He sure is. Do you know some hot girls? They're all over you, man. -Look at those ones. -You're asking me? Like this. Man, lots of girls like you. [Marq] Hey! I got this. He's really something else. The Marq Effect is really something. It works on all the girls. What is The Marq Effect? [boy 1] You don't know? It's like this. The Marq Effect means when you look at Marq's face, boom! Your heart will pound like crazy, you can

hardly breathe, all you can hear inside your mind is... Marq, Marq, Marq, Marq! -[chuckles] -Dude, you sound like you've personally experienced it. Hey! Come on. So, haven't you felt that yet? No. Really now. Or maybe you're just pretending. But the truth is, deep inside you, -"I love you so much, Marq!" -[laughing] [Marq] Really, guys. -Move over. -Hey. -Here we go again. -What the heck are you saying? You know, Gel and I are buddies. Right, buddy? -Buddy, really? -Yes, buddy. Buddy, my butt.

-Oh, yeah? -You play. Here. -Okay. Uh, what song do you want? -How do I meet girls, man? -Introduce us to some, man. -Maybe you have a love potion. -I need to memorize this. -Hey. Dina. Dina! -Hey. -Right? -Hey. -Hey. -You know them, don't you? Marq, this is Dina. She's my best friend. We're dorm roommates. Hi. I'm Marq, by the way. -[boy 1] He gets them all. -Dina. Uh, hi! Hi. How are you? All right. I don't want to be late for class. [boy 2] What's her name? Oh, yeah. That's Marq? The campus c

rush who is not your crush? [boy 1] What now? -What's wrong with your eyes? -What? I just really don't see what other girls see in him. Well, okay, he's cute, he's got a nice physique, he's nice, sweet... But I really don't... No. I don't get you. -All right, I'll go ahead. -Okay. [Charo V.O.] In our college, Marq is the campus crush. But I'm not one of his admirers. Because we share several classes on our first semester, we became friends. Gel, are you okay? Look what grade I got in Analytical

Geometry. Seventy nine. [clicks tongue] If keep at it, my average might go down to 85. That won't do. I'd lose my partial scholarship. That's the only help I can give my parents. It's a big deal and I could lose it. But however much I try to study Analytical Geometry, I just don't get it! I can help you if you want. Yes. Uh, I can give you exercises and techniques to make it easier to understand. Really? You don't mind? Of course. -Yes! You really don't mind? -Not at all. Yes! [upbeat music play

ing] Here, help me with this. The... -Which one? -...Pythagorean theorem, -this... -That's easy. -This distance thingy... -I'll teach you. Teach me, okay? Come on, let's start. Marq? -[Gel] let's go. -Can you teach us, too? -We have exams, too. -Is it all right with you? -Oh, thank you, man. -I love you, bro. Hey, that's too much. Come, on, let's start. -Let's go. -Let's go. [Charo V.O.] Marq and I get to see each other more frequently after that. But if I only knew what's going to happen next,

I shouldn't have agreed to let him tutor me. You're not listening to me. When you're doing the exercises, it seems so easy. When I do it, it's like trying to understand an alien language. As some people say, Math is like love. It is simple but it can get complicated. Really? You're comparing it to love? Why? Is love also an alien language for you? I wish. But I know too much about it. I've been cheated on, hurt, cried. But don't worry. I'm okay now. I've gotten over my ex. Are you sure? That yo

u don't need someone to hold your hand and say that whoever your ex is, he's a fool for not choosing you? Thank you. So that's how you do it. Those lines make the girls fall for you in droves. Do you rehearse that in front of a mirror? Of course not. Is that what you think of me? That everything I do, I do to make girls fall for me? No. A little. Because it seems like you like being with girls. You know, it's because I only have sisters. They taught me all about caring for women, respecting them

, and giving them affection. So it's not just all about courting girls. Maybe that's why I turned out this way. [V.O.] The Marq Effect means when you look at Marq's face, boom! Your heart will pound like crazy, that you can hardly breathe. all you can hear inside your mind is... Marq, Marq, Marq! Uh, Gel? Are you okay? Uh... Show me again? Okay, to make it easier to understand... [coughs] You see, the formula for distance includes ab, ac, and cv. To do it, you have to draw an x. [Charo V.O.] The

Marq Effect. It's not only because he's handsome, but also because he's sweet, a gentleman, a boyfriend material. And I didn't expect to be one of its victims. So after that day, I no longer know how to act around him. [sighs] [Marq laughs] Congrats! [chuckles] That's all. I just want to thank you for helping me get my grades up. -Okay, thank you. -That's nothing. -Wait, where are you going? -What? Uh, you want to grab some snack? -Let's celebrate. Come on. -Uh... Perfect timing, I'm starving.

Bestie? -[Dina] Hmm? -Which hairstyle looks better? A ponytail? Loose? Or ponytail with curled ends? Uh... what's with you? Why are you suddenly fixing your hair? What's going on? Are you going to an event? Or do you have a date? Does it have to be a date? Can't I just want to look nice? I just want to look nice for school. You like someone, don't you? Is it Marq? Of course not. [Dina] Oh, I knew it! You were just pretending, but you do like him. -Right? -No, I really didn't like him. [scoffs] "

Didn't?" So you do like him now? Gotcha! Right? You know... [clicks tongue] I really like him! I really, really like him. What am I going to do? So what's your problem? You actually have an edge over all the girls in school. You're his closest girl friend. And I think he likes you, too. All you need to do is make him feel that you like him, too. To give him the idea that you can be "more than friends." So he'll start courting you. What? You really think he likes me? Yes, that's very likely. Afte

r all, with all the girls fawning over him in school, you're the only he gives the time of day to. Because we are friends. And as far as I know, you're the only one he tutored in Ana Geo. Again, because we're friends. But you want to be more than his friend, right? Yes or no? Yes. But as one accounting theory states, "never assume unless otherwise stated." So... So you're going to find out so you don't have to assume. [upbeat music playing] [Charo V.O.] What Dina said is hard to do because when

the next semester came, I got all major subjects in my load. I no longer have classes with Marq who is two years behind me. -[Marq] Sir. -[laughs] Oh! -You're really something, Dina. -[Marq] Gel! Hey! Marq! It's been a while. How are you doing? You're right. Uh, I have more subjects now, you see. I have more major subjects, so I'm always busy. Hmm. Too bad, we don't have a class together. Yeah. Do you want to come with us? We're going to see a movie and have dinner after. Come on. Oh, uh... I ha

ve to finish a school project. I have a meeting with my group. Uh, maybe next time. Yeah, sure. -Okay, Gel. -[Gel] Okay. [Dina] Okay. [clicks tongue] That's okay. There'll be another time. [sighs] This isn't the first time I asked him out, Dina. I always ask him out and he always declines. If he really likes me, he'd grab the chance. I don't think he cares to spend time with me. Maybe he really isn't into me. Are you okay? Of course, why wouldn't I be? [Charo V.O.] I told myself to forget my fee

lings for Marq. It's just a crush, anyway. I'd easily get over it. You know, Gel is graduating this sem, but she still doesn't have a boyfriend, still haven't fallen in love. Maybe we should call you Mother Superior. You might end up being a nun. Come on, of course, I've fallen in love. What, with MarQ? But you never told him how you felt about him. So I should confess my feelings first? But I'm the girl. Why not? You still have a chance with him. Gel is over Marq, you know. Right, bestie? Um-hm

. -Really? -I am totally over him. Since we're all single, why not go on a group date on Valentine's day? -Are you game? -Um... -It's set, then. -Wait a minute. I'm not sure because... -Why? -Dina might be with me then. We could already be dating by Valentine's day. How's that? Right on, dude. Of course. That's how it goes. -[girl 1] Is that for real? -[boy] Here, look. -Are you okay? Want to eat? -Um-hm. Okay. [Gel] How about you? Okay, I will, too, later. -Later, after... Hey! -Hey. Dina. Why

are you dressed this early? Our group date isn't until 7:00. Uh, I'm meeting someone real quick. You're going out? -Yes. -What if you don't make it? No, no. Okay. -Hey! -Hey. Marq? What are you doing here? Didn't Dina tell you? Tell me what? -What? -[chuckles] That's okay. Now I can ask your permission to take your bestie out. We're going out but I promise you, I'll get her back by 7:00. You're going out on a date? Don't worry, I'll take care of her. All right, you better go. You... might not ge

t back in time. -Don't be late. -Let's go, Dina. -[Dina] Bye, bestie. -[Marq] Bye, Gel. [dramatic music playing] [boy 1] Next Valentine's, we have to go on a group date again. [girl 1] So you're assuming that by next year, we're still single? I don't want that. -[boy 1] What's wrong with that? -[girl 1] Oh, I don't know. [girl 2] As long as I'm not busy next year. -So? -So? I can't say yet, but group da-- Whatever! Okay, let's go. -We have to go? -We just got here. -That's right. -We'll go ahead

. -[boy 2] What's with you? -[girl 1] Oh, come on. We still have somewhere to go, come on. -Guys-- -Take care, guys. [girl 2] All right. Don't-- You! Where did they go? Gel... Were you crying? Your eyes look swollen. Are you okay? Mom called from Tanjay. There's a problem at home. That's all. All right, Gel, I'll go inside. [Charo V.O.] I felt so hurt by what happened. That's how I realized that what I feel for Marq is not a simple crush. But I do know that I don't have a right to be angry. So I

just started distancing myself from Dina and Marq. Especially when they started going steady. -[Marq] What? -[Dina] Aren't you hungry? [Marq chuckles] Okay, let's eat. But I want a banana roll... [melancholic music playing] [Charo V.O.] After three months, Marq and Dina eventually called it quits. Dina went home to her province. I graduated and immediately got an offer to teach in the computer college where I graduated. I accepted the offer and moved to another boarding house. I was determined

to move on and excited to begin my new life. We will try to help and cooperate. -Okay? -[class] Okay, ma'am! [class clamoring] -Wait! Wait! Shh. Okay? -Full course. -Okay? Shh. -All the way. Behave. Behave. Anyway, let's start. -Okay? -I'm sorry, Ma'am Gel. Um... Sorry, Ma'am, I'm late. [class clamoring] [boy 1] Ma'am, he's late. Okay, okay. Next time, come early, okay> -Late, wow. -[Gel] Um... So, welcome to our subject, Project Management for Software Development Task. So, I'm your professor a

nd my name is... Gelyn... Tulabing. But you can call me Ma'am Gel. [screaming] -[screaming, chanting] -Ma'am Gel, Ma'am Gel! -Ma'am Gel, Ma'am Gel! -[girl 1] I love you, Ma'am Gel! [boy 1] You're the best! Where is she? -She's just here. -Where is she? Maybe she's in the room? [boy 1] She can't be gone, she was just here. [girl 2] Where could she be? [boy 2] She sure walks fast. [Charo V.O.] Even if I don't want to, I know I have to avoid Marq for my own sanity. So even if I was his teacher that

semester and even his thesis adviser the following one, I did all I could to keep from getting close to him. Okay, Ma'am. -Can you sign this, too, Ma'am? -Okay. I thought Ma'am Gel is joining us for dinner? I don't think so. Some students still have to see her. -Let's go. -Let's go, I'm hungry. All right, let's eat. -[Belle] Has he graduated? -[Gel] Yes. He graduated Cum Laude last March. You know, I am so happy because, finally, I can now breathe easy. I felt so self-conscious on my first year

of teaching. I was always avoiding him, staying away from him. Now, I'm free! Uh, don't you feel guilty? Because before you had a falling out, you were really friends. I think he still wants to be friends with you. Actually, yes, I do. But... how can I get over him if he's always around? If he's still a part of my life? I got so hurt before, so I'm done. But was he a god friend to you? A very good friend. You know what? You're using your Psychology teaching tricks on me. You're manipulating me.

Yes, of course, I have regrets that our friendship ended that way. But that's better than ending up in tears. You know, you're so dramatic. I don't get it. -Because I stayed away? -[Belle chuckles] Ma'am Belle, Mr. Cenia asked me if I know someone who play the piano, so I gave him your name. Can you do it? -Can you join the Para planning? -Uh... Ma'am Gel. [whispers] It's Marq. You're making me your unwitting subject, you know. No. It really is Marq. [mimics] "It's Marq." [clicks tongue] Ma'am

Gel. Marq. What are you doing here? I'm going to teach here, too. You know, I'm nervous. But I'm glad you're here. You can guide me since I'm not used to this yet. Excuse me, okay? Excuse me. [mellow music playing] Give me your hands. Now, lean all your weight on me. Go on, push me harder. Did it work? Did it ease off your nervousness a little? Because you're letting the pressure off. Somebody taught me that. Thank you, Gel. I'll be teaching for the first time, you see. I'm still nervous. I stil

l don't know what to do. You can do this. Uh, Gel... We're okay, right? [Charo V.O.] I couldn't resist Marq, so we started getting close again. But I told myself that whatever happens, a friend is all he could ever be. Just a friend. We're too serious with our work. Hmm... Thank you. [whispers] It's just chocolates, Gel. Just chocolates. [inhales] -It's just choc-- -[Marq] What? -[Gel] What? -What did you say? Oh, no, you see- I just reminded myself of something. -Yes. -[Marq] I see. [Gel] Thank

you. [chuckles] [Marq] Okay. [grunts] ["Pakisabi Na Lang" by Ice Seguerra instrumental playing] Let's do the intro, okay? [plays "Pakisabi Na Lang" by Ice Seguerra] [Belle] You'll come in right here. Hey, what's that? -Oh! -One piece a day? Because it's too sweet. Or you're saving it because it's from Sir Marq? It's just too sweet. -Stop analyzing it or whatever. -Hmm... Go on, what's next? Okay, let's do it. [Belle chuckles] MARQ CAN WE HAVE BREAKFAST TOGETHER TOMORROW? GEL SURE... What do you

think of this? There. This one's nice. What do you think? -Okay? -Yeah, it's okay. -It's okay? -[chuckles] Did we buy a gift for Ma'am Cerezo? She might get hurt. Don't worry, we've bought everyone a gift. Really? Oh, and thank you for agreeing to go halfsies on Christmas gifts. That's nothing. Come on. -Have a seat. -It saved me some money. Sit down. I thought this couldn't happen again. The two of us, friends. After you graduated, you started teaching. [sighs] You became quite distant back th

en. But I understand. You're a teacher, you just wanted to be professional. Especially when you were just starting at your job. [breathes deeply] You think that's the reason why I was avoiding you? Is there another reason? I missed you, you know. You're one of my real friends, Gel. And I'm happy to have you in my life. I'm happy that we're friends, too. [Marq] Uh, Gel, I have to go. Oh, all right. See you tomorrow, Ma'am Gel. [Charo V.O.] I was so upset with myself. I felt like I was a big trait

or to Marq. And most of all, to myself. Because no matter how much my mind tells me that Marq is just a friend, my heart is deaf and blind. Why do you ask when you're always together? [chuckling] Sir Marq, what's really between you and Ma'am Gel? Are you courting her? Oh, no, Ma'am. [chuckles] We're really just friends. Are you sure? -Of course. I'm very sure. -[chuckling] Okay. Come with me, let's get some more drinks. [Gel] Is this the venue for the NOCC faculty Christmas party? Yes, Ma'am. Yo

u look so pretty, Ma'am. -[Gel] merry Christmas, sir. -[man] Same to you. [mellow music playing] -Hey! -Ma'am Gel! Sir Marq! -[Marq] Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. -Hello. What took you so long? -Sorry, I'm late. -You're so pretty tonight. -Oh, thank you. [chuckles] -You're blooming. Uh, we'll just get some more drinks. -Uh, okay. -Okay. What's with him? Um, excuse me. What? likes you, too! Belle... There you go again. I know you're just forcing yourself to see him as just

a friend. I understand that you don't want to get hurt. But I think it's possible for you to be more than that. And from what I saw tonight, I know it's possible. [Gel] Belle, like they say, never assume unless otherwise stated. Gel, I swear. He was stunned when you walked in. You can even ask Ma'am Lyn and Ma'am Becka. A man wouldn't react that way if he only thinks of you as a friend. After all, you just assumed that he sees you that way. But you never once showed him how you feel. What if he

feels that way, too? Just as scared to say anything for fear of ruining your friendship? That would be such a shame. -[clapping] -[man] Give it up for Ma'am Gel! [clapping, cheering] [crowd] Duet! Duet! [man] That's okay! That's okay! -Duet? -[crown chanting] Duet! Duet! -Duet! Duet! -Come on! [cheering, clapping] [man] Do it, Sir Marq! I don't know what I'm going to sing. This one. [plays piano] Hey, what's that song? You both know this. -Uh... -Wait, -we don't know that. -[Gel] I don't know th

e lyrics. I have the lyrics here. [chuckles] Really now. [plays intro of "Pakisabi Na Lang" by Ice Seguerra ] [both sing] ♪ I want them to know ♪ ♪ That I'm in love ♪ [crowd cheering] ♪ It's my one and only dream ♪ ♪ Tho I want to say it ♪ ♪ I don't know where to begin ♪ ♪ If you see them ♪ ♪ Please tell them ♪ ♪ Tell them that I love them ♪ ♪ It doesn't matter If they love someone else ♪ ♪ Tell them not to worry ♪ ♪ I'm not expecting anything ♪ ♪ I know that it's a long shot ♪ ♪ There's nothing

I can do To change that ♪ ♪ Anyway please tell them ♪ [Charo V.O.] But what if it's true that both Marq and I want to be more than friends? As the days passed, my feeling that it was the case, became stronger. Do not bring us to the test and deliver us from evil. Amen. We can do this, Ma'am Gel. Yes, Sir Marq, we can do this. [pounding music playing] Good afternoon, students and good afternoon, teachers! And welcome to... ...NOCC Got Talent! [cheering] [Marq] Gel, have you seen the various stud

ents' booths? -Come on, let's check them out. -Uh, Sir Marq, before we do that, I want to... ask you something because of what Belle told me. She said that during the Christmas party... she saw you... -We got you, Sir! -Hey! -Wait, what's this? -Who's this? -Goodness! -Relax, Sir. -Is this you, Miss Tolentino? -[chuckles] Just wait. -Where are you taking us? Hey! -Go straight. You'll pay for this in class. -What's this? Here? -My students are really crazy. [Gel] What are you putting on me? -Here

! -[hooting, clapping] [cheering] -[Gel] Just you wait! -[Marq] I have a shirt on. -Nice one, Sir! -Wait! -One, two, three! -[firework going off] [crowd] Long live the newlyweds! [cheering] -Let's begin the wedding. -You guys are something else. -[cheering, hooting] -Oh, you! Let's give it up for the newlyweds. Okay, I'll read the... Okay. -We're going to begin the... -[chuckles] ...wedding of Sir Marq Peonila and Ma'am Gel Tulabing. Sir Marq, do you accept Ma'am gel as your wife, the other half

of your heart for life? For poorer and for richer, in sickness and in health, and you'll love her forever as per -God's scared commandment? -That's too long! Yes, Father. [crowd cheering] [girl] Wait, I'll fix the veil. [boy priest] For Ma'am Gel, do you accept Sir Marq to be your husband and other half of your heart for life, For poorer and for richer, in sickness and in health, and you'll love him forever as per God's sacred commandment? [Gel] Hmm... Fine. Yes, father. [cheering, clapping] [b

oy 1] Ma'am looks like she's just forcing herself. [boy priest] I now pronounce you husband and wife. [crowd] Kiss! Kiss! [girl 1] Take the veil off! [Charo V.O.] So that's how it feels to marry the person you have loved for so long. My heart was pounding so hard, it felt like it could jump and fly with happiness. This is the happy ending that I didn't imagine I'd want the first time I saw Marq. But this is the happy ending I can no longer deny that I want for us. -Thank you, Ma'am. -They took b

ack my bouquet. [coughs] So, what now , Ma'am? We're married now, so... where do you want to go for our honeymoon? You know, Sir Marq, I was about to tell you something but we got interrupted. Uh, actually... I also have something to tell you, Ma'am Gel. All right, you go ahead. It's my last semester of teaching, Ma'am Gel. I realized that I don't love teaching, so I want to find a job where I can use my education. You're leaving? Hey. What's with that face? [chuckles] Come on. I'll still be her

e until the end of the semester. And I don't even know yet what I'll do next. Even if I won't be teaching here anymore, let's make sure not to lose contact with each other. We'll still see each other out there. That's what I want, I hope you feel the same. Of course, I want that, too. So, are you supporting my decision? Does my opinion matter? I don't think so. It matters, Ma'am Gel. Tell me if you think I should give it more thought. If you think I have to, that's what I'll do. Whatever makes y

ou happy, that's what you should do. Thank you, Ma'am Gel. Maybe this is all we really are. Maybe we're not really meant for each other. Something's always keeping us apart. First, it's Dina. Now, this. But he did say you'll still see each other, didn't he? He's just leaving the school, not your life, Gel. You still have a chance to tell him how you feel about him. I've already tried doing that. I tried to but it's too hard. So I can't... I can't do it again. [Belle] You can't just leave it at t

hat, Gel. Maybe this is how it should be. Maybe it's better for us to stay this way. What if he really doesn't feel the same way about me? That... [sobs] ...would make things even worse between us. If he'd still be teaching in NOCC, we might be able to patch things up. But now, he's leaving. He's going to forget me even more. But do you want to stay a coward after all these years? It'd better to see him go knowing you did everything to give yourselves a chance. [Gel V.O.] Dear Marq, I just don't

know, I just don't know the reason why I'm trying to write this letter to you. It's not in my personality to do this, but I take the risk. I take the risk for me to be able to attain inner peace. Probably, one of the main reasons that I wrote this is because you ought to know something. Something that I've been hiding for almost five years now. I just don't know if you already have an idea about it. But if none, then I'll tell you what. Good afternoon, Sir Marq. How are our students doing? Uh,

it's okay. They're okay. [dean] You're not having any problems with them? Oh, not at all. [dean] How about the lesson plan? Actually, I'm doing my lesson plan later. -Um-hm. -So I can present it to you, -discuss it with you tomorrow -I'll be waiting for it. -Yes, ma'am. -Okay? -[chuckles] Uh, ma'am, -Okay, thanks. -Yes? -I'll go ahead. Sure. No problem, Sir Marq. [Charo V.O.] I was a coward. After that, Belle also left teaching to continue her medicine course. I lost both Marq and Belle. I didn'

t hear from them for almost a whole semester. Hey, Ma'am Tessie, my lunch is really yummy. [Tessie] Have you heard from Marq? [teacher 1] No, I haven't. Oh, I wonder where he works now. [teacher 1] I don't know. Ma'am Tessie, -I'll go ahead. -[Tessie] Okay, sure. [Belle V.O.] You were so dear to me. Thank you for being a friend and for the friendship. If ever there comes a time that I may hurt you, believe me, I didn't mean it. [Gel V.O.] Are you okay, Belle? Is something wrong? [Belle V.O.] You

'll find out in time, Gel. Anytime you need someone to talk to, you know you can call me. SENDING Come on, girl, that's so old! You need an update, that's ancient. -Uh, okay. -Oh, it's up to you. -Good night. -Good night. You should go to bed, too. That's enough. If I update my account, should I use a new photo, too? Yes, you should. Use a new one, -it's been a year. -[Gel] Okay. -Okay, I'll take my photo. -Good night. Go on and update it, girl. -I'm doing it now. -So more people will add you. -

More boys. -Okay. MARQ PEONILA DINNER WITH HER... [dramatic music playing] [all] Happy birthday, Sir Roger. -[hooting] -[woman 1] Happy birthday! -Hey. -[man 1] I'm glad you came. -[woman 2] It's my song. -Oh. [indistinct chatter] -[man 1] Come on, let's eat. -[man 2] Sure. Here comes the chicken. Your turn, Ma'am Gel. -Can I have some roast pig? -[man 1] Oh, sure! -It's still cooking. -Ma'am Gel will sing first. -[man 3] Someone will sing. -[cheering] ♪ I want you to know ♪ ♪ That I'm in love ♪

♪ It's my one and only dream ♪ Ma'am Gel sings really good. -♪ Though I want to tell them ♪ -[man 1] Sir Marq! -Come in. -[Gel] ♪ I don't know... ♪ -[man 2] Come in, Sir. -[man 3] Come in, Sir. -Happy birthday, Sir Roger. -Thank you. -[woman 1] Hi, Sir Marq. -Hi. [woman 1] Where do you work now, Sir Marq? Uh, I'll just get some ice. [Roger] Sir Marq, have a seat. -How are you, Gel. -Hey, Marq. [sighs] I'm sorry, I didn't text you. I'm looking for a job, you see. But... Until now, I still can't

decide on what job. I think it would be best to teach part time in NOCC. That would be fun, wouldn't it? We'll be together again. Do you really think I'd be fine with that? You think I'll be fine seeing you again? Are you that insensitive, Marq? Don't you really know how I feel about you? You think I'd like seeing you around? Don't you really care how I feel? You really don't know? You really don't notice that I've loved you for so long? You don't? I tried. I tried to stop this feeling. But it's

also your fault. With the way you make me feel, the way you act around me, the things you say, you made me feel like I'm special. But you really are special to me, Gel. Why not me? Why not me? Why Dina? Why Belle? Why is it always my friend, my best friend? But never me! Why, Marq? Marq... Is there something wrong with me? Why can't you love me? Do I lack something? Do I? [Marq] there's nothing wrong with you, Gel. Do you think... I never thought about courting you? That I never wanted us to be

more than friends? It's so easy for me to love you that way, Gel. But I didn't want to. I don't want to, Gel. You probably know what happened between Dina and me. We broke up. Afterwards... there's nothing left of our friendship. I didn't want to take that risk with you. Because you're one of the most important women in my life. And I'm afraid of losing you. I'm sorry if I hurt you. If I gave you false hope. It wasn't my intention. Maybe that's just how I show... care and affection to the peopl

e I love. And I love you, Gel. I love you so much. I hope that after this, I won't lose you. [melancholic music playing] [Gel] So when do you really want to graduate? [Marq chuckles] -MJ! -Sir. -How are you? -I'm graduating now. [indistinct chatter] [Charo V.O.] But that's how it is, right? You may go through tough times, but if friendship runs deep, you can patch things up with the help of time and space. Belle and Marq broke up eventually, while Marq and I have kept our friendship. Even if he

eventually left teaching for good, even if he didn't reciprocate my love, I still regret nothing. As the saying goes, it is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all. And that's what I really learned from my chaotic love story. "One may compare my love for Marq to a beautiful rainbow. Fleeting, but what matters is I that I had a glimpse of it. Sincerely yours, Gel." It's hard to get out of the friend zone once you've been assigned there. But as Gel and Marq's story showed us

, friendship should not be considered a consolation prize. Because, sometimes, this is the kind of love that is stronger and lasts even longer than any kind of romantic relationship. This is Charo Santos. Good evening, Kapamilya. [theme music playing]