Ice (Kai Montinola) and Olsen (Kyle Echarri) almost lock lips while exchanging promises in the February 27 episode of "Roja."
Once a social media star, Ice makes a comeback to her vlog after surviving the La Playa Roja siege, where her companions, Mama Ona (Xilhouette), Bogs (Emilio Daez), and Jules (AC Bonifacio), unfortunately did not make it. Facing the camera, Ice struggles to contain her emotions. “Gusto ko lang i-share na wala ako ngayon kung hindi dahil sa mga taong nag-save sa amin [mula] sa mga hostage takers. Isa na don si Liam Roja (Donny Pangilinan),” she tells her viewers.
“Alam kong maraming namba-bash sa pamilya niya ngayon, pero andun ako eh. Na-witness ko siya. Nakita ko na binuwis niya ‘yong buhay niya para mailigtas ‘yong iba.” Ice continues to defend Liam, as his family is currently facing public scrutiny after the revelation that Greta (Lorna Tolentino) is the mastermind behind the siege. “Kaya as much as Liam is a heroic person, hindi niya kayang iligtas ang lahat. Kinailangan niya rin ng tulong.”
Ice goes on, this time name-dropping Olsen. “Kaya shoutout na din sa’yo, Olsen Bonifacio. He’s a security officer of La Playa Roja. Marami din siyang nailigtas, kasama na ako dun.” Ice expresses her gratitude toward him. Later on, she mentions to Olsen that the sit-down video she posted will be her last vlog, as she wants to focus on studying nursing.
“Na-realize ko rin na pagliligtas talaga ng buhay ang purpose ko dito,” Ice states, having an epiphany after helping the victims escape the island. Olsen responds, facing her, “Masaya ako na nahanap mo ‘yong purpose mo.” He shows his support, especially with her plans to fly to Canada to pursue her career and be with her mom.
Though this revelation saddens Olsen, he gently holds Ice. “May aaminin ako sa’yo. Gusto kita,” he says. “Pero gusto ko ring matupad mo ang lahat ng mga pangarap mo.” He assures Ice that no matter how long it takes, he will wait for her. Olsen slowly leans in, their lips nearly touching. Ice interrupts and tells him to wait if he truly means it.
“Pangako ko sa’yo, Olsen. Babalik ako.” These words warm Olsen’s heart, and the two embrace tightly by the shore.
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