[Night]
Scene is set behind bushes just in front of the Palace gates, Anthony is buttoning his pants and Lady Tremaine is rising from her knees. It's dark outside and there are many lights in the background due to the flaming torches hung against the gates.
Anthony
Thank you my darling, you never seem to disappoint me. I'm here all night for the next three days straight; and heck, I don't know what I'd do without your. . . pleasurable company.
(Strokes Lady Tremaine's face)
I assume you'll be here for the next two nights as well, same time.
(Proceeds to count out coins for Lady Tremaine's payment)
Lady Tremaine
Tell me Anthony, what are you guarding exactly?
{Anthony hands her the bag of coins and laughs a little}
Anthony
You didn't hear? The Princess is-
Lady Tremaine
No, no, no. I heard of the Princess' death, but other royals have died, and there was never this much security.
{Anthony scans the area and checks that no one is listening}
Anthony
The king is dying; he hasn't many years left to live. He wants his son to take the thrown with a princess by his side. So he's throwing a ball in three days time. All unmarried women of a higher class within the kingdom and out will be ordered to attend the ball. Nothing can go wrong and because we don't know how the princess became ill over the time, the King wants all the guards out during the preparation of the ball, and while the ball is taking place.
Lady Tremaine
Really now
(Smirks)
Well that's good news.
Tell me Anthony darling, is there any way you could get my name on that list?
Anthony
Oh, I don't think so love. It would take-
{Lady Tremaine throws herself against Anthony and starts playing around with his hair and traces his lips with her finger.}
Lady Tremaine
Oh but it would mean so much to me, and I'd be willing to do anything to get on that list.
{Anthony gulps nervously}
Anthony
Anything?
{Lady Tremaine gives him a dramatic kiss then looks him straight in the eyes}
Lady Tremaine
Anything.
Anthony
Consider it done.
(Smiles nervously at her)
Lady Tremaine
Oh thank you, I'll be here same time tomorrow and trust me; you won't regret a single moment of it.
(Lady Tremaine smiles wickedly and sneaks away and exits the stage.)