The Write One - First Season

Ours was a love story like no other.

It's like a film written by Ricky Lee.

But in our version, she's no damsel in distress.

She needed no saving.

As a matter of fact, I was the one who needed to be saved.

Mister!

Help! Help!

There's a giant crocodile!

Sorry, Mister. I'm going to an audition.

Sorry.

This is not the first time I've seen her.

I've known her for a long time.

She was my classmate in college.

If there's one thing permanent in our lives,

it's change.

Everything changes.

You can change everything.

That's the nature of reality,

according to our Greek philosopher Heraclitus.

Professor, I think...

I think my father would disagree.

Why is that, Miss Trinidad?

Because for him, a lot of things are permanent in our lives.

Like death, taxes...

including his fear of my mom.

She was popular in college.

I'm not sure if she knew me.

All I know is...

my world becomes brighter whenever I see her.

Maybe you're wondering why I didn't introduce myself to her...

Why I did not approach her...

Why I did not befriend her...

Why I didn't try to court her.

Let's just say I'm waiting for the right time and opportunity

to approach her.

Unfortunately, I ran out of time.

That was the last time I saw her.

The next semester,

we heard she dropped out of the university.

And no one could tell what had happened to her.

I was like Ely Buendia the next time I saw her.

The same way he saw

his kind of ugly friend in a magazine.

She was wearing yellow, and her hair was green.

But unlike in the song, I didn't judge her.

Instead, I felt pride,

because the world deserves to know

the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

The woman who can make my heart beat fast and slow.

Is this fate?

Or is it divine providence?

Imagine, after a long time, here she is.

We are on the same trip.

This is supposed to be an escape from the city.

But here I am,

facing the feelings I've long been trying to escape.

Has the Universe given me the right time

to introduce myself to her?

Is this the beginning of my happily ever after?

Those who are getting off, be ready.

We'll be at the bus stop in a few minutes.

This is the stop!

Time to wake up!

Wake up!

This is your stop.

We've reached Huse**a!

Hurry up!

Is it true that like a rosary, love is full of mystery?

Love isn't so mysterious, Son.

People just make it complicated sometimes.

For me, love is very simple.

Love is an act of bravery.

You need to be brave when opening your heart to others.

Love is an act of bravery.

Has everyone gotten off?

Oops.

Hey...

Sorry, I wasn't looking.

I'm sorry.

Ouch! Ouch!

What? Here! Get this! Who are you?

You've been following me!

You think I wouldn't notice?

Pervert!

-What do you mean? -Pervert!

I'm not a pervert!

You're a robber!

Come on, Joyce!

I'm Liam!

That hurts!

How do you know my name?

Are you a stalker?

-No... -A rapist and a stalker.

-Robber! -I'm not...

-No! -It's a rapist who's also a stalker!

Help!

Joyce! Joyce, calm down!

I'm Liam. We were classmates in Agustin!

It stings.

You were my classmate in Agustin?

Yes, we were classmates in Philosophy 101 under Professor Malvarosa.

It hurts.

We were classmates?

-Yes. -Are you sure?

Yes, I am. We were classmates.

What did you say your name was?

Liam.

Liam?

William Herrera.

Go on.

-Do I just pour it? -Yes.

Sorry!

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

Sorry. Well, it was your fault.

Why were you following me?

Honestly, you can't blame me.

You know how dangerous this world is for women.

Innocent women get killed...

It's so unsafe nowadays. I'm sorry.

Sorry.

That's okay, Joyce.

You're right.

I should apologize because I startled you.

But I didn't mean it.

It's okay.

So...

What lesson did you learn today?

What lesson did I learn today?

Pepper spray hurts.

Also...

that pepper spray can be used any time of the day.

And that...

I shouldn't just follow anyone without being careful.

You can be mistaken for a crook.

Look at what I've done to you.

Sorry.

Wait, so why were you following me?

Do you need...

Did I owe you money I haven't paid yet?

Sorry! Sorry!

-This is embarrassing! -Joyce!

-Joyce! -Sorry!

You don't owe me anything.

Nothing.

I followed you, because...

I wanted to...

At that moment, I wanted to confess to her.

The truth is, I followed her

because I wanted to introduce myself to her.

I was hoping I could ask out to have coffee with me.

Or maybe see a movie.

But just like before, I didn't have enough courage.

-Cheers to our professor! -Cheers!

Cheers!

Instead,

I told her that Malvarosa, our philosophy professor,

will be having a send-off party.

She and her husband would be migrating to France,

and she is inviting all of her students.

And that's the reason why I followed her.

Thought she might want to attend.

She was one of our professor's favorites, after all.

That's what I was saying...

Let's take a picture!

Everyone. One, two, smile.

Maybe he's looking for a girl he can dance with.

We have to find a girl.

Oh, you!

Come on, let's eat.

-Oh, yeah. -Let's go.

-Ma'am. -Go get some food.

Are you waiting for...

a shooting star so you can make a wish?

Am I not too old to make wishes upon a star?

You're right.

I am also a believer of...

hard work.

I work hard to get the things I wish for.

I believe that...

someday...

all your wishes will come true.

I hope so.

You might be feeling cold.

Thank you.

So what does William Herrera do?

How are you?

How's life after college?

I just started as a management trainee in my dad's construction company.

Rich kid.

Rich kid my foot.

I'm not.

Yes, you are.

No.

Yes.

But I'm hoping that after six months,

I'll be promoted to project manager.

Assuming that I won't disappoint my father.