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RoseI have a bad feeling Mike.
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MikeWhy?
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RoseThis is starting to feel weird.
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RoseAnd next month is too far.
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MikeBabe, I told you already.
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MikeI have to plan everything perfectly.
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MikeI want to spoil you silly on our first date.
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RoseCan I at least get a picture of you to know it’s real?
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MikeNo! That would ruin the spice of our relationship.
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MikeI’ve already told you…
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MikeI’m a tall, ginger-haired man with big muscles and melanin 😉.
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RoseI hear…
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RoseI just want to be sure you are not lying to me.
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MikeCome on Rose, you know I love you.
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MikeAnd lovers don’t lie to each other.
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Rose…
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MikeROSE… are you there?
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MikeWe’ve been cool with not seeing each other for months…
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MikeWhat changed? 😔
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RoseEveryone thinks I’m crazy… my mum, my friends…
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RoseThey say it’s insane dating someone I have never seen.
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MikeBut babe, our connection is deeper than physical appearances.
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RoseYeah I know…
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RoseBut sometimes, I think it’s almost too good to be true.
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MikeHow so?
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RoseYour voice is deeply soothing.
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RoseYou always have the right words to say.
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RoseYou send me gifts.
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RoseYou are the perfect gentleman.
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MikeSo, what is the problem?
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RoseWhat if the one thing you are lying about is your looks.
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MikeReally babe!
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MikeGood night we will chat in the morning.
- The next morning
- It is almost noon and Rose is still fast asleep, her mum barges into her room and pours a cup of water on her.
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RoseUrgggh!
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RoseMUM! What was that for?
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MumLook at the time.
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MumShouldn’t you be at work.
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RoseI slept late so I called in sick.
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MumWhat were you doing awake?
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RoseChatting with the boyfriend.
- Rose smiles and tries to pick up her phone.
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MumDROP IT NOW!
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MumWhat is wrong with you?
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MumIt’s been almost a year.
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RoseYes but…
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MumYou don’t even know if he is a robot.
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MumWho falls in love over the phone?
- Rose storms out of the room angrily.
- Rose texts Mike 1 hour later
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RoseThe venue is Grandview restaurant.
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MikeWhat do you mean?
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RoseI can’t wait anymore. Meet me there 5pm tomorrow.
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Rose…or it’s over!
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MikeROSE!!!
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MikeWe agreed to next month.
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MikeAnd I’ve made travel arrangements, which I can’t cancel.
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Rose5pm! I made a reservation.
- Rose goes offline.
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RoseMum, Mum! I need your help.
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MumWhat is it? Why are you suddenly so anxious?
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RoseLook. Red or pink dress?
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MumWhat for?
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RoseI’m meeting Mike tomorrow.
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MumFINALLY! Mystery man is about to be revealed.
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MumWear the pink one. You’ll look so beautiful.
- It’s D-Day
- Rose had been trying to reach Mike all day. He doesn’t pick up or reply so she’s been crying for a few hours.
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MumIt’s almost time baby.
- Rose sniffles as she sits on the bed.
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MumNO WAY!
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MumYou can’t have eye bags on your first date.
- Rose burst into tears.
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RoseHe is not picking my calls or replying my texts.
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RoseWhat if…
- Her mum sits and pats her back
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MumIt’s okay baby. He might just be feeling nervous.
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RoseSince when were you on his side?
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MumJust text him when you get to the venue.
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MumAnd If he doesn’t show up.
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MumWell…
- Rose hugs her mum tightly.
- 4:00pm
- Rose is wearing the pink strapless dress and stiletto heels.
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MumMy God! You look like a princess.
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MumMystery man better show up.
- Rose kisses her mum on the cheek.
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RoseBye mum.
- 4:50pm, Grandview Restaurant
- Rose texts Mike.
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RoseI don’t know what game you’re playing Mike.
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RoseI’m at Grandview, and you’re still not replying my texts.
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RoseIf you don’t come, never speak to me again.
- 15 minutes later
- A short bearded old man walks into the restaurant.
- He looks around confused, and stares at his phone continuously... then runs his hands through his hair.
- His ginger hair... Rose angrily fixates on the ginger colour of his hair.
- She immediately texts her mum.
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RoseMum, he LIED!
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MumOh baby, come home. I am so sorry.
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RoseHe was only truthful about the colour of his hair.
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RoseEverything else is a lie.
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RoseI don’t even want to meet that old bloody liar.
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MumCalm down dear. Should I come and get you?
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RoseNo.
- Rose stands up to leave and her phone beeps… five new messages.
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MikeSorry just got here… my battery died.
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MikeI just entered the restaurant.
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MikeRose, where are you sitting?
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MikeI see several girls in pink dresses.
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MikeRaise your hand so I can find you.
- Rose’s phone rings, it’s Mike. She picks up.
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RoseLIAR! CHEAT! DON’T EVER CALL ME AGAIN!
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RoseI can see you from my table.
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MikeJEEZZZ… Rose, I’m sorry I’m late.
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MikeIf you can see me, then come get me.
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RoseSHUT UP!
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RoseYou lied to me!
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MikeHuh! What has come over you Rose?
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MikeI’ve never lied to you.
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RoseI see you in your mustard shirt.
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MikeYes.
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RoseWith beard all over your face.
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MikeQuit describing me.
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MikeJust point me to your table.
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RoseI HATE YOU!
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RoseHow old are you really? 70, 80, 95?
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MikeWHAT! I’m 28, ROSE!
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RoseMtchewww.
- Rose cuts the call.
- She gets up to leave from the back exit.
- Customers in the restaurant start murmuring as someone is making noise at the counter.
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MikeATTENTION PLEASE! I am looking for my girlfriend.
- Mike is waving in the air.
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MikeShe is petite, curvy and fair. She’s wearing a pink dress.
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MikePlease tell her to stop playing and come get me.
- The old man smiles at Mike.
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Old manThat’s the problem with big spaces like this. I also am waiting for my granddaughter.
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Old manYour girlfriend must be really special.
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MikeShe is. Her name is Rose.
- The old man joins Mike to scream ROSE!
- The security guards charge towards both men to stop them from screaming and disturbing customers.
- Rose drops her bag to the floor and races towards Mike. She embraces him tightly, refusing to let go.
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RoseOh my God!
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RoseI didn’t see you the whole time.
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RoseI thought you were… the ginger haired old m…
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MikeShhhhh...
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MikeI know, love.
- Mike lifts her to his torso.
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MikeIt's okay, you are here now.
- They kiss passionately at the counter for minutes.
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Security guardsAWWWWWW.
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