The Ultimate Heartbreak

IN OCTOBER last year, it was Piolo Pascual who admitted to the world that he and KC Concepcion are already in a relationship.

Yesterday in ABS-CBN’s The BUZZ, it was KC Concepcion’s turn to face the same world to admit that the controversial-from-the-start relationship is over.

And oh, how she cried. I would too if the guy you are breaking up with is the ultimate heartthrob. No doubt, Piolo broke KC’s heart big time.

Despite the promise of a big revelation, KC tended to beat around the bush and, for the most part, revealed things we already know. That as early as when she was only 18 years old, Piolo was already trying to pursue her.

She continued to be vague in her confession, saying “may hinahanap ako na napaka-basic lang na hinahanap ng isang babae sa isang boyfriend,” then to further bring us to cluelessness, she adds, “ayoko nang pumunta sa details pero ayokong siraan siya.”

She admitted being tanga and tanggap lang nang tanggap, and that she gave Piolo all the chances he wanted – until the eighth time when she realized it should stop. She revealed that “mas naintindihan kop o kung ano ang pagmamahal.”

She also said helplessly, “ang galing-galing niyang magpa-kilig.” Of course, we know that, too.

KC affirmed that “Piolo knows exactly why we broke up.” But that’s all she’s admitting and this seems evasive because the world would like to know what Piolo knows.

 When KC left for abroad early last month, she was seen on TV Patrol being interviewed declaring that she needs some time to breathe and, in the process, find herself again.

To put more color and perhaps invite intrigue into what she has already said, she answers “hindi ko alam” when asked if Piolo knows about the trip or if he is the reason for her “going away.”

When she came back, in The Buzz, she rattled off activities she did while she was away. She attended a charity ball hosted by former US president Bill Clinton; performed at the opening ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Palembang, Indonesia; and did a US concert tour with Piolo and Yeng Constantino. The last event she talked about so matter-of-factly.

Looks like when she said she badly needed to get away, she actually had a couple of commitments to fulfil.  

With regards to Piolo, he utters one-liners when quizzed about the real score of their relationship. Again on TV Patrol, I heard him say, “Sa amin na lang `yun” when queried. And, in another interview, he gave out a general “we’re good,” when asked then quickly added that he is excited to be performing in the US again.

        And then there’s this thing about John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao. There are too many sides to the story. I saw that interview with Lloydie when he said that his relationship with Shaina is already “boring.” Of course, he made it sound like it was a joke but I think that was the start of the end. As my friend Ana says, “jokes are half meant.”

Soon enough, Lloydie declares, “I’d rather na tumahimik muna ako until sana ay maayos o mabigyan ng closure kung anuman.” That sounded to me like the end is near. If you want to fix a relationship, a closure is not an option.

But why am I digressing …  

Well, it just sets me thinking that words seem to be poor communication tools when it comes to feelings. Or maybe, these celebrities are so used to saying things based on scripts that when it’s time for them to talk about their feelings they are at a loss for words.

Wait, let me rephrase that. They are not really at a loss for words. In fact, they use too many words until whatever they are saying gets lost in translation. My mom once asked me if it was deliberate for them to cloud the issue or to make something out of a non-issue.

Just recently, my managing editor at MOD chided me for my gullibility when it comes to showbiz news, saying after covering them for years, I already should be able to discern the truth from publicity stunt.

Another thing that comes to mind which is quite refreshing is the reality that just like you and me, the megastar’s daughter can get her heart broken or the ultimate heartthrob does not mean he’s the ultimate boyfriend. And that while a lot of girls out there would do anything to be in Shaina’s shoes, it’s no guarantee that most wanted boyfriend Lloydie won’t make you cry.

Okay, I’m sorry for getting carried away …

Going back to the topic of this post, I feel for KC – whether you believe it or not. It’s not easy to have your heart broken, torn to pieces, mangled every which way. And it’s difficult to walk away from the man you love. “He was my first showbiz relationship and it was really serious and ngayon lang ako nakapagdasal ng ganito ka-sobra,” she says in between tears.

So what really happened and why? Did KC enlighten us?

Based on her words, what happened was a case of “Taken ka nga, for granted naman” (remember Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s one-liner?).

For whatever reason Piolo didn’t come up to KC’s expectations – no matter how basic she said that was – KC was obviously taken for granted, not treated the way she should have been or the way she expected to be. Sometimes, trouble begins when we try to teach our loved ones how they should love us. But, of course, we are speculating …

Finally, KC is right in saying that trust is very important in a relationship. And when Tito Boy asked her for one wish, she blurts out, “sana makahanap talaga ako ng true love,” then breaks into laughter.

‘Atta girl! Her heart may be broken but she remains hopeful that she will find her one true love.

Well, that’s entertainment for you. The show must always go on – broken heart and all.