More than a year since they were romantically linked, KC Concepcion and Paulo Avelino have remained close friends.
Friendship or connection
Sharon Cuneta’s daughter added that they don’t know what the future holds, but things are looking up for her and Paulo.
“Kung magtutuloy-tuloy na maganda yung meron kami, kung friendship man iyon or yung connection namin, tuloy-tuloy na magkaintindihan at suportahan namin ang bawat isa na maging better people. Siyempre bakit mo naman ipapasok ang isang tao sa buhay mo kung ikasasama mo naman iyon? So far, parang okay naman, so as long as tuloy-tuloy naman, then we don’t know.”
KC understands Paulo has other priorities and responsibilities, the same way she has her own.
“I think between us, we know naman what we have, what we feel for each other. Honestly, ayaw ko lang siya ma-pressure for anything. He’s 26, tapos ako 28. I’m older than him by a couple of years. Siyempre ako may mga priorities ako na nag-iiba. Suddenly, narerealize ko na gusto ko ng ganito, ng ganyan. Mahirap to talk about relationship because he’s also coming from a different situation na iba din yung priorities namin. Kaya ayaw din naming i-label kasi doon din kami hindi nagmi-meet, to be honest.”
Enjoying the moment
The two don’t want to ruin the kind of relationship they have because of a label. KC shared that she is giving Paulo (he has a son by actress LJ Reyes) space “to grow as a man” and is always there to support him.
“Ayaw naming masira kung ano man ang meron kami. Bilang babae, respeto ko iyon na bigyan siya ng space to grow as a man. Ang importante sa akin, andito ako to improve ang buhay niya, hindi para maging liability,” she said.
Paulo agreed he and KC are enjoying what they have, while working on their priorities and goals. This connection seems more important to them than labeling their relationship.
“Hindi ko sasabihin na walang label kasi we’re best friends, we have this connection. We have different priorities as individuals. Focused naman kami sa mga gusto naming gawin sa buhay. Ayaw ko kasing i-brand as ligaw kasi maganda ang mga nangyayari sa amin. It’s more of what’s happening, it’s more of the connection and the kasiyahan na magkasama kami.”
Reunion project
“Exchange Gift” is KC and Paulo’s reunion project after “MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya”) four years ago.
“It’s something fun to do kasi may mga fans na nagrerequest na una lang naming nakilala sa Instagram. Then suddenly, sila na gumagawa ng way para magkaroon kami ng project together,” KC said.
While stars who are romantically linked to each other avoid working together, the two stars agreed to the project for two reasons.
“The material is really good and it’s also a way for us to give back to our fans. Sila kasi nagrequest nito. Crush ko din si KC, so nakakatuwa na yung ka-eksena mo sobrang ganda. Nakakalimutan mo na lines mo at napapa-adlib ka kasi nakaka-mesmerize yung beauty niya,” Paulo said.
By Karen Valeza | Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom
