Meet Me In St. Gallen

Ma’am...

Ma’am, your phone is ringing. You should answer.

It must be your boyfriend.

Hello?

Celeste, where are you?

On the way home, on a taxi.

Where exactly?

We’re along Commonwealth now.

Well, you haven’t gotten far yet. Get back here immediately.

Ma’am, didn't you approve that already?

Yes, but I have some revisions in mind.

Ma'am, you could have told me before I got on a ride home.

You are still on Commonwealth, right? You're not yet home.

Come on, this is urgent!

Fine, I’m going back.

Sir, can you take me back? I’ll just pay you extra.

Ma’am, can’t you see how slow we’ve been going?

If we turn back, we’ll get stuck in traffic.

Now, it will be my loss.

I did say I will cover the cost. If you would?

Ma'am, even if you pay extra, I'm still at a loss.

If you want, you can pay for my boundary.

What?

Your taxi stinks!

The nerve.

I want this to be more dynamic.

I want to shock the client with this presentation.

Maybe you need a terrorist if you want to "shock".

I heard that.

You know, Celeste, you could have been good...

but you don’t appreciate the opportunities I’m giving you.

You’re too proud.

You think I’m out to get you? I’m actually challenging you.

I want you to be the best that you can be.

No other company will hire you with that attitude.

So just do your job.

I have another meeting. I’ll be back in a couple of hours.

I’ll check that later.

All I want is for you to hear my voice

It wakes with the light of morning

The sun is setting When will I be heard?

But I do not mind the darkness Because the stars shine at night

A star A star

I am a star

I shine because I'm famous for another reason

The truth is people treat me like a nobody

But it's all right because I don't care

I might be someone to look up to Or someone you're fed up with

I maybe a little speckle in your eyes I’m the sun of my own world

I understand my fate

Even as I try to understand more, not everyone can reach the universe

The gap is great, so he cannot be enlightened

This is what I got into, so I need to accept it

Yes, I accept I just wish to ask you

Why is it when people see a star, it's fall will grant their wish?

All I want is for you to hear my voice

It wakes with the light of morning

The sun is setting When will I be heard?

But I do not mind the darkness Because the stars shine at night

A star A star

So that’s it?

That’s what you call a song?

Was that the band you were bragging about?

You told me you’ll quit.

You need to review. Your exams are next week!

What? You'll fail Physiology and Anatomy again?

Jesse.

Your father is talking to you.

I won’t flunk.

There. We have an agreement.

You’re not sinking into this low life of yours, okay?

I’m ashamed of you.

- You were not even good earlier. - Dad.

What are you looking at?

Hello?

Celeste, where did you go? Why haven’t you finished your job?

Ma’am, the computer crashed, that’s why I stepped out for a bit.

I haven't eaten. I'll just eat first.

I don’t believe you.

You haven't done what I've asked you to do.

Ma’am, even if you check, the file’s been corrupted.

So I left because it's of no use.

You never run out of excuses, do you?

Ma'am, why would I make excuses? I even came back. I was on my way home.

I am not making up excuses. I am telling you the truth.

I could have been home by now, right, ma'am?

What you're saying is impossible.

No, ma’am, it is not impossible. because we’re in the Philippines.

This is a third world country.

Everything that could possibly go wrong has already gone wrong, okay?

You're so good at talking, aren't you? You're so good at making excuses.

You're full of explanations.

What? What did you say? Well, dang. How can I not explain myself?

I’ve been going on and on, but you are not listening to me.

You keep on calling.

How am I supposed to work on a corrupted file?

Are you raising your voice at me?

Yes, ma'am, because you don’t get it. We are going in circles.

I am exhausted too! I want to go home!

I don't like your tone. Apologise to me.

Apologise? Me? Why? I won't apologise, ma'am.

Do you have any idea what I do? I am a graphic artist. Artist.

Do you know what that means?

What are you talking about?

You are an employee. You are being paid, by me, every month.

Well, that is not how it works. I am an artist.

What I mean is I want to be free. I need some room to be creative.

I cannot always follow your orders.

Because, honestly, ma'am your instructions are always so vague,

entirely unhelpful and unimaginative.

So forgive me, okay? Not a chance. This is not acceptable, ma’am.

You have nothing to stand on.

You talk big, but you haven't proven anything.

- Ma’am, I quit. I resign. - What...

I love my work, but I love myself more. Goodbye.

Are you the only one with a company? No.

Is my life over? No.

How dare she...

Hey, miss, why did you cut in line?

- I just got here... - You saw that the line is long.

- What the... - Maybe I was just passing by?

I just happened to pass by?

- You had to assume the worst? - You have no concern for elders.

So I can’t stay? Do you own this place?

- Heavy load. - I’ll carry them for you.

Talked so much.

I just stood there...

Taxi!

Taxi!

It’s taken.

Sir!

- Sir, can you take me to Fairview? - That’s far.

Well, we’re in Centris. I’ll pay you extra.

- That's far. My route is Cubao-Makati. - Sir, please!

NOB 322. You're dead meat later.

Oh, shit!

You have an umbrella!

Don’t try anything stupid.

I said don’t move.

Are you following me? Are you a stalker?

Miss, relax.

I’m not following you.

Really?

- Hello? - Yes, hello, ma'am?

- MMDA hotline? - Yes, ma'am.

- Yes, I am filing a complaint. - You have a complaint?

- That’s right. - Okay Is it a PUV?

- Taxi. - What's the complaint, ma'am?

Yes, smoke-belching and he also refuses passengers.

What's the plate number?

- Plate Number N-O-B 3-2-2. - Okay.

- Two 2’s. - Yes, 2.

- What’s the name? - Tarantula Taxi.

- Tarantula? - Yes, right? What a douchebag!

- A douchebag. - Your name, ma'am, please.

Your name, ma'am. Just for the record, ma'am.

You were asking for my name.

Yes, ma'am. Your full name, please. For the record, ma'am.

- Celeste. Celeste Francisco. - Okay, ma'am, thank you.

- Thank you. I’ll follow it up, all right? - Okay.

- Okay, ma'am. Thank you for calling. - Yes.

- Thank you. - Thank you, Ma'am.

What’s so funny?

Hey! You wearing white, what’s so funny?

Not only have you been tailing me,

you’re also eavesdropping on my phone calls. Why?

Miss, your voice is a little loud, so everyone can hear you. Sorry.

That's not it. I saw you earlier.

That’s right. You had a gig earlier.

The one who was singing, and everyone booed. That was you, right?

And then at the comfort room, you were there.

At the taxi bay, you were there too.

So that means you are following me. I see you everywhere I go.

Are you following me? Are you a stalker?

Miss.

Why? Are you ashamed you’ve been found out?

- I saw you. - I am not a stalker, miss.

So what is your deal with me? Do I owe you something?

Did my brother hook up with your sister? I know he’s an ass.

- Is that it? - No. No.

Then what’s your problem?

- Nothing, relax. - Nothing? Okay.

So you think I'm pretty, that’s why you’ve been following me?

No? You think I’m ugly, then.

No. No.

What, then? What do you need from me? Why are you following me?

Because I’m going to call the police. What did you plan to do to me?

See, there's a lot of people. I’m going to call the police now.

Miss, wait. I don't have any plans.

- Relax. - Why were you following me?

I just heard you at the restroom earlier. As if...

As if you were talking to someone. Your boss, probably.

So?

Well, it’s rare to see people like that these days.

Someone who speaks their mind.

Who stands up for herself.

Undaunted.

A douchebag.

I hate douchebags the most.

So you reported the taxi driver?