Carlo took a deep breath before continuing. "The Department of Health actually provides free antiretroviral (ARV) medication to anyone who tests positive for HIV, as well as other out-patient services up to a maximum of six hundred dollars per year. Between 2013 and 2015, the government increased funding for the HIV program, and it now pays for seventy percent of all HIV response funding.Local governments have also increased their efforts by providing resources and implementing innovative HIV prevention services tailored to their specific communities. Quezon City, for example, has three Sundown clinics that offer rapid HIV testing and counseling to MSM and TGW, as well as HIV treatment in a non-stigmatizing environment. Since 2012, the city has increased its funding for such initiatives and is leading a push to encourage other local government units to do the same!""What other diseases can be acquired after having sex?" asked Tricia again."You can also get herpes genitalis is a co
Unknown to Tricia, her father was standing at the back of her door and was listening the entire time. He went back to his room then took his old phone which he charged and then contacted Efron. They actually made a pact that they would protect her no matter what happened and Efron bowed to become a successful man so Tricia will fall in love with him. Luckily, Efron answered his call who is currently watching T.V. "Hey Uncle, why did you call at this hour? I am currently watching T.V, is there something wrong with Tricia?"Yes... she is actually going to meet up with Carlo again. Please try to stop her, this is getting out of hand... I already lose my wife and I cannot afford losing my daughter, she is the only family that I have!""Actually Uncle, in as much as I'd like to stop her, your daughter would not listen to me. But I can still follow her to ensure that she won't be harm anymore. Although I wanted you to know that the authority will arrive there tomorrow to conduct an intervi
Tricia cooked something for her father when someone knocked on the door. She was confused because she was not expecting anyone to arrive. Upon opening the door, it was Tristan. Her jaw dropped on the floor in surprise, she looked at him from head to toe and asked. "What the fuck are you doing here? I thought you'd never come back!"Tristan looked down and frowned. "I just want to talk to you for just a few minutes. Would you mind if I come in?"Tricia crossed her arms over her chest and gave him an annoying look. "What the hell is going on with you Tristan? You are no longer friends with Efron right? So we are no longer friends as well. Please leave immediately, I don't want him to catch you visiting me, you'll be in a big trouble!""I will accept any punishment he would inflict on me, after all I am the one who broke my promise to him. I just lost my second brother but I want to make things right Tricia..." he made a pity face to convince Tricia. "Please give me a few minutes, I'll m
Tristan was done cooking but he decided that this is the perfect time to cook for another dish that both Tricia and her father would really love. Finding out that your father has finally talked after so many years is something to celebrate, that's the thought running in his mind at the moment as he felt that tension is rising within this house.Tricia tilted her lips to smile. "I am actually happy to see you're finally okay. But I was just wondering what took you so long to say it, father? I almost lost my hope but now a miracle happened!""Thank you my precious daughter. I was really holding back at first but I've realized that I should talk to while I am still alive. Just so you know, Efron is the first person I talked to!""Well I don't see any problem with that. Efron is a kind person and you knew that he is the one supporting us from the very beginning so I am sure that he was happy to finally see you talking!""Tricia, actually that is the opposite of what I heard to him when I
"Tricia, we both want to have a beautiful life for you and this choice that you made will do more harm than good in the long run!""Sorry father but there is no way you can stop me from going to Carlo. No matter what happens, I will never love Efron or any other guys like him!""You've become really stubborn Tricia... I am sure that your mother is already disappointed with you!""Don't try to bring the pass, that is already gone! Although I also missed my mom like you do, still if she were in my situation I am sure that she would do the exact thing. In order to survive life, you need to swallow your pride!""But Efron was right, there are plenty of jobs available except for this one!""I tried applying to different companies but look what happened to me, I got rejected because of my educational background. Until now, I still regret entering this kind of job but every time I think of Carlo, I think having this indecent job is a blessing in disguise!"There is no words coming from Ronal
Tricia did not take her breakfast, instead she grabbed her pink hand bag and walked away. Ronald continued eating as if he does not care that his daughter will leave to meet up with Carlo. He contacted Efron again in order to release the pain he is feeling right now. Efron answered his call again."What's the problem again? I am on my way to Makati now, although I cannot ensure you that I can stop your daughter!""I am well aware of that. I just want to say that I already confessed to Tricia that I can talk, as a matter of fact, I attempted to stop her from going but she refused to do so, as expected. She ain't listen to the word I say and she even speaks to me rudely as if I am not her father... she insisted that there is no way she's gonna let go of Carlo!""That's awful... now listen to me, I wanted you to know that I am getting tired of chasing someone who obviously has no interest in me. I have come to realize that maybe this is the right time to let go of her since she ain't gon
Thirty minutes later, Efron arrived outside the Makati hotel where Tricia got kidnapped and saw Carlo wearing corporate attire and carrying a paper bar. He looked like he was waiting for someone. Without hesitation, Efron approached Carlo to confront him. Unfortunately, Carlo was looking at the other direction that is why he could not see Efron."It has been a while bastard," said Efron. "How does it feel to win Tricia's heart?"Carlo turned around and looked at Efron in a mocking way. "Look what the cat dragged in, why are you here boy? I thought you already stayed away from Tricia. I hope you are here to congratulate me!""Don't make me laugh, I ain't come here to do that!" said Efron who gave him an annoying look."Then tell me what makes you decide to come here all by yourself and how did you know that I am here? Don't tell me it's just a coincidence because only me and Tricia knew about this place!"Efron frankly told him about the main reason why he came here. "Actually I came h
When Tricia already got in front of them, she looked at Efron and raised and sighed. "Please Efron, you need to leave this place at once. I am coming with Carlo no matter what you said... besides you also committed sin against me!""Sorry Tricia," said Efron, giving her a pitiful face. "Please you need to understand that I silenced my mouth about your father's condition, he asked me a favor to do it!""What's going on with your father Tricia?" asked Carlo. "Is he okay? If not I think we can reschedule our meet up!"Tricia answered right away. "No, Carlo... please don't postpone this meet up. My father is okay, as a matter of fact, I was really shocked when he started talking to me earlier!"Carlo gave Tricia a broad smile. "Perhaps that is something we should celebrate... I mean it's really a good news Tricia, why don't we try to eat in a fancy restaurant and not in a very cheap fast food chain?"Carlo looked at Efron when he said the last word, trying to hurl insult on Efron who glar