At a large mansion in Alabang, Maya enters the house. At 25, she is simple, hardworking, and reserved. She is the trusted assistant of Sir Lance, a 30-year-old bachelor and CEO of a multinational company. Lance is kind, but firm in his work. The only thing he knows about Maya is the story of the other assistant: that Maya is considered a “misfortune” in her province.
Every month, Maya almost always deducts part of her salary to send home. When other staff members ask her about it, she replies, “For Junjun, Popoy, and Kring-kring.” The conclusion they draw is that Maya has three children by the time she’s still so young.
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