ASHMATT ONE SHOTS

In grief and sadness

Sarah is in Bangkok for her commercial shoot with Kathryn. The crew are still setting up and she just sat on the corner waiting for Matt's call.
Ms.Gela: Sars, mukhang seryoso ka diyan a. Waiting for Lovey's call?
Sarah: Opo e. Sabi niya kasi siya tatawag.
Ms.Gela: O ayan na (she moved away when Sarah's phone rings)
Sarah: Hi Lovey! (Opens her FaceTime) You look sad? Umiiyak ka ba?
Matt (sniffs and wiped a tear on his cheek): Hi Love. I just finished the show and Papa called. Nonno died.
Sarah: Oh....I'm sorry to hear that, Mahal. Be strong, ok?
Matt: I will be heading back home the soonest. Alam ko na.... he has been fighting his illness for months now and malungkot lang ako that I'm not there on his last day.....last breath.
Sarah (bit her lip and felt bad for Matt): Hey.... I know your Nonno understands. He's proud of you.... I'm sure of that. Isipin mo na lang at least now makakarest na siya from all the physical pain and he is now with God. Just pray for his eternal peace. How I wish I can give you a hug ngayon.
Matt: Yeah. I wish that too. When are you going home?
Sarah: 2 days shoot kami e. Saan ililibing si Nonno mo? Sa Cebu ba?
Matt: Yeah. He will be cremated in a few days. Sa Alabang muna then will be flown to Cebu. Malabo naman yata if makakapunta ka for the funeral. Just visit in Alabang na lang. Ok?
Sarah: Ok. Lovey, hang on.... Alam ko hindi madali because you love your Nonno dearly. Just pray for God to give you strength and also for your Nonno's soul.
Matt: Yeah I know. Thanks Love.
Sarah: I love you....
Matt: Love you too. And I miss you.
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Sarah: Hi Lovey! (Walks faster to him and hugged him) Are you ok now?
Matt (hugs her tighter): I am now. Thank you for being here. (Kissed her cheek) Tara....nandun sila Papa at Mama.
All eyes on them as they walk in. Matt held her hand and led her to his parents.
Sarah: Good evening po Tito and Tita. Condolence po from me and my family (made beso to Papa Gianluca and Mama Glenna)
PG: Thank you Sarah. Great to see you. I thought you are in Thailand?
Sarah: I just arrived last night, Tito. I wanted to be here for Matt and your family.
MG: Thank you, hija. We really appreciate it. Tell your Mom and Dad thank you din sa message nila. They sent it through text to Matteo.
Sarah: Sige po Tita. I will tell them. I'll say a prayer po muna for Nonno. (Matt went with her to pay respect to his Nono's ashes) How come you never told me na nagtext si Mommy sa yo?
Matt (shrug): I never thought it would matter. I'm happy na kahit papano unti unting nakukuha ko na ang loob nila. I already called her to thank them.
Sarah: And ngayon ko lang alam na meron siya ng number mo?
Matt (smiled): Si Tito Delfin ang may number ko. Hiningi niya para kung mawala ka....... sa akin ka niya hahanapin. Baka itanan daw kita.
Sarah: Sira! Ikaw talaga! But I'm glad na you are able to smile na. Tara... Pray tayo. Para ngumiti din si Nonno.
They both offered prayers and later had a quick chat with some of the visitors at the wake. Sarah also talked with Paolo, Giorgia and their other relatives. May mga nagpapapicture pa with her.
Sarah: Lovey, I would like to stay late kaya lang may photoshoot pa ako tomorrow.
Matt: It's ok, Love. Thankful na ko na nakapunta ka. (Squeezed her hand as he led her outside) Ang dami pa nagpapicture sa yo. Mahirap talaga pag superstar ang girlfriend (smiles)
Sarah: Sus! (Kinurot ang tiyan ni Matt) Try ko magpaalam sa kanila ni Daddy. Baka makapunta ako sa burial.
Matt (his eyes lit up): Really?! In Cebu? Oh please Love. I really really like it if you're there. Although baka pagkaguluhan ka na naman.
Sarah: Oh? So huwag na lang?
Matt: Hindi. Try mo lang. If papayagan ka nandiyan naman ako at si Kuya Joe to protect you.
Sarah: Ows?! Bagong bodyguard na ba kita? (Smiles) Joke!
Matt (smiles): You always make my heart feel lighter, Love. Thank you. (Pulls her for a hug and kissed her forehead)
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Matt: Love, finish na ba shoot mo? (Asked her when he called her)
Sarah: Few more shots na lang. How are you?
Matt: I'm ok. Why are you wearing the red suit? It's too tight on you. Masyadong sexy. At marami pang nanonood.
Sarah: Ha?! Naku nag browse ka na naman sa Twitter no? Gianmatteo.... Ayan ka na naman.
Matt: Sorry... Ang sexy kasi. A fan had picture of your back and damn you're too sexy! Si Bang talaga!
Sarah: Hey! Love... Bawal bad vibes. Eh kasi bakit ba nagstalk ka na naman sa Twitter. What time ang funeral tomorrow?
Matt: Around 11am ang mass. Are you coming here?
Sarah: Bakit? Ayaw mo?
Matt: Of course I want you here. Pinayagan ka? (Sounds hopeful)
Sarah: Yes. I will be going with Kuya Joe and Ate Evelyn. Pumayag po sila. Valid reason naman daw po kasi. They want also that I will be able to comfort you this time. Alam naman nila, Love, how much I am willing to give in our relationship. They already have a glimpse of how serious we are.
Matt (smiles): Thank you, Lovey. For giving me a special place in your heart. Hindi ko masukat kung gaano mo ako pinasasaya. I love you! See you tomorrow.
Sarah: Love you too.
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Sarah with Kuya Joe and Ate Evelyn met up with Matt and his family before they went to the church.
Sarah: Hi Love! (Kissed his cheek)
Matt: Thanks so much Lovey for being here. (held her hand) Hi Ate, Hi Kuya (Ate Evelyn and Kuya Joe said condolence to him)
MG: Sarah, you're here. Ang aga naman ng flight niyo.
Sarah: Good morning po Tita. (Kissed Mama Glenna) We took the early flight po kasi we will be going home din early evening.
MG: Oh! I thought you're staying overnight? Well anyway, we appreciate your presence and I'm thankful your parents allowed you to go here. Matteo, take care of Sarah. Marami yatang tao sa funeral.

Sarah went also to greet everyone especially Papa Gianluca who was delighted to see her. The mass went well with her sitting alongside Matt and his family. A lot of those present asked to have picture with her or both of them. Matt hold her hand firmly as they walked to the cemetery. Lot of employees in their businesses were there and had their picture taken.
Sarah: Love, I'm sorry. Mukhang nawala yata ang mga tao sa thought na funeral ito (whispers to Matt)
Matt: Don't worry. The family understands. Celebrity tayo pareho so it's understandable. Superstar ka pa (smiles as he whispered back) What's important is that you're here. (Kissed her forehead)
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Their relationship is really for keeps...
Both are willing to be there for each other whatever it takes. A relationship will last if both ends give extra effort. I will continue to pray for them. 😍🙏

#Ashmattforkeeps