Confidential
(c) Y. Ruzhytska
15.
ACT THREE
CUT TO:
EXT.GARDENS - EVENING
Neonila and the stranger stand close to each other, their
faces inches apart. Neonila is flushed and intrigued, but
the stranger is oblivious as he stands with a serious face
expression. Neonila mistakes his closeness for romance
potential she never had before. He looks behind her and
notices that they're in the sight of the windows. So he
takes Neonila by the arms and they both stand aside to hide
deeper into the gardens and be unseen. Her mouth is half
open, expecting a kiss. He does not take the hint.
STRANGER
I've been looking for you.
NEONILA
You have?
STRANGER
Yes. There is something important
you should know.
NEONILA
Yes?
STRANGER
It's about your father.
Neonila's hopeful face expression immediately changes into
disappointment as she takes a step back to get a better look
at the man, as if sobered that this may not be as romantic
as she hoped, if at all. Now she's wary.
NEONILA
What about him?
STRANGER
He's not who you believe him to be.
Neonila scoffs in disbelief, smiling bitterly. How foolish
she was.
NEONILA
You are a spy, aren't you?
STRANGER
No, I'm on your side. I work for no
one but myself. And what I seek is
justice. And your safety.
NEONILA
Why would you care about me? We've
just met.