My Husband's Lover

There's a saying.

that the wedding day is the start

of more beautiful events in the life of a woman

That's why it is essential

for those close in her life to be present at her wedding day.

To witness a new chapter of her life

But everyone was not there

For there is one important person

Who failed to show up.

Sandra is not here.

My own mother.

Don't be noisy.

Your last job experience was 12 years ago.

At Almares hotel. When I was still single, I was a waitress for 2 years

You seem to have a husband.

Why are you looking for work? Your husband doesn't have a job?

Umm...

...he already left us.

Sir, please don't mind my children.

I only brought them because I picked them up from school

But once i start to work here, I can leave them with my neighbor.

But... it seems you didn't finish high school?

But Sir, I'm only applying as a waitress.

I understand.

But nowadays, unemployed college graduates are now vying for the same position.

Who do you think I should hire?

Even if you're only applying as a waitress.

A college graduate with a degree or without?

Lord, thank you for the blessings on our table

And the time we are spending together to share your blessings

In the name of your son Jesus, amen.

In the name of the father, son, holy spirit, amen

Is this the only dish we have?

Shh, mommy has no money and work.

We should be thankful that we still have rice.

But Ate, rice doesnt taste good without the main dish

Lets pretend that we're eating something,

Like.... lechon, mechado and your favorite dish, afritada!

The afritada really taste good!

You're right!

Mommy?

Mommy, why are you getting dressed?

Where are you going?

I'm going to look for money,

so you and your sister can have a proper meal tomorrow.

Just stay here okay?

Don't ever leave.

Evelyn, take care of your sister.

Yes mommy, but where are you really going?

Stop asking questions.

I'll be back soon, okay?

That night,

our mother went out alone.

But when she came back

she was already accompanied by somebody else.

Since then,

my sister and I met different men we called "Uncle".

Mommy, mommy...

Mommy who is he?

Umm, kids. This is your Uncle Victor.

Victor, these are my kids...

Lally and Evelyn

Hello girls. Nice to meet you

Victor, lets go inside.

Girls, I brought you presents.

Lally look at your present, I have many dresses for you.

Evelyn, what are you doing? Go inside now.

Men that my mother clinged to for our monthly needs.

Men that didn't stay long in our lives.

Here, some spending money for you.

Thank you hon. You're really kind, thanks.

My keys are missing, ate. I left it behind.

You have no shame!

Let go of me.

Daisy that's enough, it's embarrassing!

Ma'am, that's enough ma'am.

Let's go.

Please ! Let go of my mother!

You bitch, and you even have daughters?

Is that what you want them to be?

To become a mistress like you?

Come here, get in.

You are some kind of a woman.

Because of you, gossips about us will spread in this neighborhood!

Ate (big sister)

What else are you all doing there, huh?

Go home! There's nothing else to see here!

Go home!

*Ate...

*Anak (my daughter)...

Because of your slutty ways,

I can't face our neighbors again!

Slutty ways?

Is that what you call what I've been doing?

I'm providing for your education

so that you won't end up like me.

My reputation doesn't matter.

Even if I end up being dirty

It doesn't matter...

As long as it's not you two...

And I don't hide what I'm doing

because I don't want to keep secrets from you.

So you'll know,

how much I've sacrificed for you two.

So that you will value every cent I earned.

And then...

this is how you treat me?

I wish you just left us like Daddy,

At least, we would just lose you.

Not losing your mind,

and going wild!

*Ate, where are you going?

*Ate!

That day, my sister didn't come home.

Even when my Mom and I stayed up late waiting.

Hello?

Mommy are you sure that Ate is here?

Yes, that's what her friends said.

Is anyone here?

Hello?

Good morning, sir.

Is my daughter Evelyn here?

Why are you here?

Evelyn... Anak.

Anak, I was worried that something happened to you.

All this time you're just here.

Is this the father of your friend?

Sir, thanks for letting my daughter stay here.

Manny is my boyfriend.

We are living together.

The two of you are living together?

You know what that means right?

You're used to living with other guys, right?

Ate, you're going too far.

Give Mommy some respect, no matter what she is.

She's still your mother.

Lally, that's enough.

Don't fight with your sister.

Manny let's talk.

Because it looks like we're the same age.

My daughter is just 20 years old.

Be thankful she's already 20 or else I could sue you.

My daughter is still studying.

That's why I'm begging you.

Break up with Evelyn. Return her to me.

Please mom, I don't want to go with you!

Evelyn, don't be like that...

I'm sorry already...

Please try to understand me.

I didn't go to school.

I didn't finish anything.

I didn't have a choice.

That's why I did things I know you didn't like.

I wish, Evelyn, that you won't become like me.

Evelyn, I'm begging you.

Please don't ruin your life.

My sacrifices for you.

My dreams for you and your sister.

So please come home.

Ate...

Don't just allow Mommy to kneel in front of you.

Ma, come on. Please stand up Ma.

Please Evelyn, let's go. Let's go home.

You go home already. Look, people are staring.

It's embarrassing. Get out of here.

Lally, you two leave!

Leave! I said go home!

Evelyn!

Anak, let's go home

Anak (my daughter)!

Because of what my sister did,

Mom poured all her attention and dreams to me

that was meant for me and my sister.

Mommy

Why you enrolling me here?

Why not at my old school?

I don't like co-ed anymore.

It's better that all of you are women here

You won't be courted by anyone.

It so happens you're so beautiful anak.

But mommy, this is a private school.

The tuition here is expensive.

Anak, I managed to save money.

I calculated it already.

It's enough for you to finish school.

I'll find a way to meet our daily needs.

It will be easy. Come, let's go.

But mommy, I don't want to burden you

Anak, why are you worrying about me?

Anak, look at it this way.

This school is famous.

Esteemed. Distinguished.

If you graduate here

You'll easily get into major companies

And you can be proud of it.

And that's what I want to happen to you

That you'll have something to be proud of

That you've attained something good.

So don't go against me

I'll make the decisions for you. Let's go.