MY MANUSCRIPT; THE GAME OF LIFE
FADE IN:
INT. BEDROOM EARLY MORNING
A large, DIMLY LIT, Master Bedroom, cozy and yet uniformed. Inundated with a bookshelf filled with old and dusty books, a computer on a wooden desk, and a nightstand with only a lamp, an alarm clock, and an old paperback novel.
SUPER: MONIQUE'S & SETH'S MASTER BEDROOM
On the bed is an arrogant and yet handsome man, SETH RODGERS. His strong arm around a young, gorgeous women. He seems to be unaware of his actions, because he is in a deep slumber. The women next to him, MONIQUE ADAMS, early 20's, his girlfriend. Both are in a deep, and yet relaxing sleep.
BRING – BRING – BRING went the alarm clock in steady intervals.
Monique began to stir in her sleep. She slowly opens her eyes to see the buzzing alarm clock.
MONIQUE
That time of the morning, again.
Monique rolls over, and glances at Seth. She gave out a sigh. She pauses, and the begins to nudge Seth awake.
MONIQUE
Come on, babe. Con you please get up for
me at least. Fine, don't wake up. I won't
be the one who is late...
(beat)
...again.
Seth rolls over and barely mumbles his answer.
SETH
Mmm...
(beat)
...mommy, just a few more minutes.
Monique rolls her eyes.
MONIQUE
Men...
Monique rolls her eyes.
MONIQUE(cont'd)
...you can never get them to do anything
you tell them to do. Can you please get
up...
Monique nudges him again.
MONIQUE(cont'd)
...or I'll...
(beat)
...I'll make you get up.
Seth begins to stir in his sleep. He begins to mumble incoherently, again.
SETH
Oooh. That sounds nice.
Monique looks over at Seth, a shocked look on her face. Then she grins.
MONIQUE
Babe, Is that what you really want? Ok,
I guess I won't wake you up...
(beat)
...ever!
Seth suddenly jumps up out of bed. His eyes wide. He looks on the verge of tears.
Seth puts on a fake cry, and whimpering voice.
SETH
You...
(beat)
...You mean that you won't wake me up...
(beat)
...ever! Dang...
(beat)
...of torturer, or maybe even an assassin
of my heart.
Seth falls down on his knees, then collapses on the floor. He then starts rolling on the floor laughing. He stands up, and brushes himself off.
Monique gets off the bed, and walks over to Seth.
MONIQUE
You mean if I would never do that sort
of thing. Plus, I love you.
Seth brightens up, and then suddenly looks confused. He takes several steps away from Monique.
SETH
You mean if you don't love me, or
even if I broke your heart...
(beat)
...you would kill me?
Monique walks up to Seth, and gives him a kiss on the lips.
MONIQUE
I'm not some kind of crazy, psycho killer.
Plus, even if I am some sort of crazy
Psycho killer, and I did want to kill
You. I wouldn't be able to.
Seth gives Monique a confused look.
SETH
And why would that be?
MONIQUE
Because somebody else would have
killed you before I gathered up
the nerve to do it myself. Plus, I
am the best thing that has ever
happened to you.
Seth tilts his head, and brings his hand up to his chin. He nods slightly.
SETH
Maybe...
(beat)
...maybe not!
Monique lightly punches Seth's shoulder.
MONIQUE
Ass! You shouldn't even had to think
about it. Come on, we both better get
ready before we're both late.
Monique and Seth walk O.S. towards the left door.