The Other Wife

Hello? Yes…

Yes, double-check the delivery because

checkpoints in Manila are strict due to the lockdown.

Yes, I'm aware.

There might be delays with the shipment.

Yes.

You might not be able to reach me right away.

Yes.

I'm with my wife.

Alright, you know what to do.

Update me, okay?

Thank you.

Bye.

Janis…

I hope that everything you’ve been through

in that hospital,

all the hardships and all your problems,

I hope you try and forget all of it, okay?

Leave it all behind.

By the way,

someone will be coming to stay with us.

Remember Luisa?

My childhood friend.

I've told you about her, right?

I thought that at least

you'll have someone to talk to

because I'm always working even when I’m home.

You'll have help around the house, too.

Is it okay with you?

Janis?

Janis…

Hey…

Hey, hey…

Are you alright?

Huh?

Yes.

- I'm okay, sorry. - Alright then.

Okay.

We're here.

Yeah, okay.

Alright.

Okay.

Okay.

Wait there.

I'll just open this.

Here we go.

And this one.

Here.

Wow, it's nice.

Really?

Yeah.

I came here before quarantine

to check on a few things,

and I did a bit of cleaning.

Ah, you came here?

Yeah.

By yourself?

Yeah. Just me, why?

Nothing.

What's this?

Did you receive my package?

This is too much.

I can't wear this.

Don't be silly.

It's just for Ronnie's eyes anyway.

Did you push through with your vacation?

Yeah, we just arrived.

Want to come over?

Are you kidding?

You're going to lock me up

in the same house as Ronnie?

I might end up killing your husband.

Anna…

take it easy.

I don't care.

I'll tell the whole world

you're married to an asshole.

Anna...

how many times do I have to tell you

that Ronnie isn't cheating on me?

He's..

He's not going to do that

because he loves me and…

I see...

He loves me...

You sound straight out of Sweet Valley High.

How do you explain the kiss mark you saw on his tummy?

Is that part of 'he loves me'?

We couldn't tell for certain

if it was a kiss mark, right?

It could be anything.

It could be…

I don't know...

an insect bite or…

Classic Janis.

Always making excuses despite the obvious.

All because 'he loves me!'

Okay,

I think you're just being a little too much now…

Oh, come on, Janis.

Look, everything's going to be okay.

Okay?

- Janis? - Everything's going to be okay.

Hello?

I need to go.

How are you settling in?

Do you like your room?

Yeah.

It’s—

It’s actually really nice.

I like the...

the white sheets and the white curtains.

That’s good.

I know this is how you like things…

Yeah.

Did you fix this all up for me?

Janis, what's the matter with you?

Why don't you believe me?

What?

No, no...

It’s nothing...

It's because…

You never liked—

Sorry, you never liked fixing things around the house,

but I do appreciate them.

I appreciate everything that you're doing.

Janis…

- Yeah, yeah? - Janis, relax, okay?

I'm relaxed.

There you go again.

We came here to relax, didn't we?

Yeah..

Okay?

I'm relaxed.

I'm just… yeah.

Okay.

You like your coffee black.

I know you missed this.

Yup.

Morning!

Babe.

Good morning!

This is Luisa,

my childhood friend I've been telling you about.

Oh, hi.

Janis!

We finally meet!

Hi!

- Come, have a seat. - Nice to meet you.

- Sit down. - Okay.

Thanks.

I hope you don't mind if I crash in?

Don't worry, guys.

I won't get in your way.

I'll be in my room.

I won't go out, I promise.

It's okay.

So, are you really okay with it?

Of course, babe.

Ah, well...

I'll just step out to buy some groceries.

We might run out of food.

Okay.

- Okay? - Alright. Okay.

You guys are so sweet.

Oh,

not always…

Would you like some coffee?

Ah,

I don't drink coffee.

Tea.

Sure.

Tea.

Tea. Okay.

Ronnie tells me you're a doctor.

Janis.

What?

I'm asking if you're a doctor.

Sorry...

Yeah.

Yes...

Uh...

Well…

I just resigned.

Yup. I decided to take a break, so…

How about this?

Drink this.

Thank you.

I personally selected those leaves.

Ah, really?

I got it from a folk healer in Siquijor.

Girl...

it's just tea.

Yeah..

Mmm...

It's actually good.

Quite soothing.

Well,

Janis…

Let me know