An Inconvenient Love

A heavy rainstorm forces Manny and Ayef into a chance encounter when Manny lends his umbrella. They share a brief conversation and part ways, leaving a trace of curiosity about each other. The moment also hints at the larger story of Manny's undercover life and the challenges they will face.

To hide from police hunting participants during a rally against Wilfredo's company, Manny pretends to be dating Ayef. They navigate public displays of affection and start looking at one another with less trepidation. The ruse forces them to rely on each other in new ways.

Ayef and Manny discover their workplaces are near each other, and Manny becomes a frequent customer at 24-Ever. Through daily encounters, Ayef learns more about Manny's family and befriends his autistic half-brother Dobs. The routine deepens their connection beyond the initial pretense.

Ayef learns that her domineering mother Terry sabotaged her Singapore internship to trap her in the Philippines. She rides with Manny to 24-Ever and vents about their families and future, finding a shared sense of release. They begin to pivot toward a more serious romantic arrangement.

Ayef and Manny decide to enter a romantic relationship for 100 days, conditional on whether they can sustain it under ongoing life pressures. They start the clock on a visible commitment while juggling ambitions and family expectations. The pact sets up an ongoing test of their bond.

Over the following weeks, Manny’s activism becomes known to his father, complicating their dynamic at home. Ayef also passes her Singapore internship interview, validating her plans and brightening her future. The couple’s bond grows amid new freedoms and new tensions.

During a date, both fall drunk and confess that they have fallen in love. The admission marks a turning point from casual romance to a deeper, more serious commitment. They continue to explore their feelings while facing inevitable obstacles.

Manny invites Ayef to a birthday dinner with his family, where Wilfredo grows incensed when Ayef reveals she met Manny at the rally. Manny's mother Meryl arrives and accuses Wilfredo of infidelity with Agnes, Manny's stepmother. The dinner exposes fault lines within both families.

Outside, Ayef asks for a break-up, citing Manny's failure to stand up for her during the dinner. Manny counters that she loves him only in less stressful times, revealing tensions about genuine support versus appearances. The exchange fractures their early momentum and tests their resolve.

The next day, Terry apologizes to Ayef for sabotaging her dreams and blesses the Singapore internship. Manny, meanwhile, sees Wilfredo abusing Dobs and decides to stand up to his father, then moves out with Agnes and Dobs. The family conflicts push Manny toward independence and clarity about whom he stands with.

On the end date of their supposed 100 days, Dobs reminds Manny of Ayef's promise to join him in a drawing session. Manny goes to find Ayef, hoping to salvage a connection before she leaves. The moment intensifies the sense that choices now will shape their futures.

Terry tells Ayef she is heading to the airport for her Singapore flight and passes along Manny's request to see her. Ayef runs to meet Manny at a rally, where they decide their romance is permanent as Manny wishes her good luck on her journey. The moment seals their commitment and hints at a shared future beyond the 100 days.