A Very Special Love

A Very Special Love

Year: 2008

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Cathy Garcia-Sampana

ComedyRomanceDrama

Laida Magtalas, a diligent family‑supporter, dreams of finding her prince charming. The object of her affection is Miggy, the youngest heir of the powerful Montenegro business family. To get closer, Laida takes a job as editorial assistant at Miggy’s new men’s magazine, “Bachelor,” hoping proximity will turn fantasy into reality despite the odds.

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1

Laida's job interview at Flippage

Laida begins her day with a job interview at Flippage, Miggy Montenegro’s men’s magazine. The interview room fills with tension as Miggy pushes a hard edged vision for the issue. Despite the chaos, Laida’s calm poise and practical instinct leave a memorable impression that signals her potential fit for the team.

Morning Flippage offices
2

Miggy's heated meeting triggers a team walkout

Miggy leads a heated meeting about Bachelor, tearing into ideas and belittling colleagues. His domineering style triggers a walkout from half the creative team, fracturing the project. The scene establishes Miggy as a volatile boss who demands loyalty under pressure.

Morning Flippage offices
3

Laida is hired after delivering Miggy a coffee

In the wake of the chaos, Laida is hired on the spot after delivering Miggy a coffee left by an attendant who had walked out. The small, courteous act shows her willingness to step in and help, catching Miggy’s attention. She officially joins Flippage and becomes part of the Bachelor team.

Morning Flippage offices
4

Laida starts working closely with Miggy, unaware of his tyrant side

Laida starts working closely with Miggy, defending his decisions and supporting him even when others doubt him. She remains largely unaware of the harsher truth behind his ego, choosing loyalty over confrontation. Her devotion keeps Miggy from seeing his own flaws clearly.

Soon after Flippage and Bachelor offices
5

Laida's loyalty blurs boundaries and fuels rumors

Laida continues to cater to Miggy’s whims, often blurring the lines between professional and personal matters. Gossip swirls as her proximity to him fuels rumors about their relationship and her motives. The newsroom atmosphere grows tenser as colleagues question her reasons for staying so close to him.

Following days Flippage newsroom
6

Miggy publicly humiliates Laida over an article suggestion

Laida makes a suggestion for an article, and Miggy publicly humiliates her in front of the staff by forcing her to say the word sex. The blow stings and shakes Laida’s trust in his leadership. The moment reveals the cruel side of his management and the impact on the team.

Next day Office
7

Miggy realizes the call to the printer was Laida's doing

Later, Miggy realizes it was Laida who arranged the last minute call to find a printing press for a rush magazine overhaul and feels embarrassed by his outburst. He confronts his temper and acknowledges her initiative. The acknowledgment marks the beginning of a shift in how he treats her and the team.

Same day Office / Printing room
8

Miggy attempts a reconciliation with pizza

To ease the rift, Miggy orders pizza for the team and serves Laida a slice in a conciliatory gesture. Laida remains distant, choosing not to engage with the attempt at reconciliation. The moment signals growing emotional distance even as a tangible attempt at repair occurs.

Evening Office
9

Laida cares for Miggy at his apartment

Laida is summoned to Miggy’s apartment and finds him ill with little food and no one to care for him. She looks after him, even missing her mother’s birthday in the process. The care she gives exposes Miggy’s vulnerability and deepens her concern for him.

Night Miggy's apartment
10

Miggy awakens to Laida by his side

Miggy wakes up to Laida by his side, tending him and showing a nurturing side that he has rarely shown. He realizes his feelings for Laida and longs for her closeness beyond professional boundaries. As a result, the workplace climate starts to improve and the team grows more cohesive.

Next morning Miggy's apartment
11

Miggy reveals his past and seeks growth

With this new awareness, Miggy reveals the truth about his past: he was an illegitimate child who was adopted into the Montenegro family after his mother’s death. His drive to prove himself to his father and older brother explains his relentless, sometimes harsh approach. The confession brings a tempered humility and a willingness to grow.

Following day Office / Personal
12

Laida helps Miggy become a true team player

Laida helps Miggy learn to be a true team player, balancing ambition with loyalty and empathy. As he becomes more approachable, productivity and morale rise at the company. Their evolving partnership demonstrates how love and respect can reshape a workplace.

Following days Office

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