WHEN LAUREN CATCHES WAYNE HUGGING D’NISHA AT HER HOUSE!
INT. D’NISHA’S KITCHEN – EVENING
The kitchen is warm and peaceful.
D’NISHA stands near the stove, carefully preparing dinner.
The sound of cooking fills the room.
She checks the food, adds a few final ingredients, and smiles proudly.
WAYNE walks into the kitchen.
He looks around at the food.
His expression immediately changes.
WAYNE
Wow, D’Nisha. You really prepared all of this?
D’NISHA
Yes.
I wanted to make something special for dinner.
WAYNE looks at the table.
Several dishes are already prepared.
WAYNE
Everything looks amazing.
D’NISHA
You haven’t even tasted it yet.
WAYNE walks toward the table.
He picks up a small plate and tastes the food.
He pauses.
His eyes widen.
WAYNE
This is actually really good.
WAYNE
Absolutely.
You can cook better than most people I know.
D’NISHA
Thank you, Wayne.
WAYNE
I’m impressed.
You put a lot of effort into this.
D’NISHA
I just wanted you to enjoy dinner.
WAYNE smiles and gives D’Nisha a brief hug.
D’Nisha becomes quiet. She doesn’t say anything.
The moment passes quickly.
But neither of them notices that someone outside is about to change the entire mood of the evening.
INT. LAUREN’S HOUSE – EVENING
LAUREN sits on the couch, looking at her phone.
She receives a message.
Her expression changes.
She reads it again.
WAYNE has gone to D’Nisha’s house for dinner.
Lauren slowly lowers the phone.
LAUREN
Why is Wayne having dinner at D’Nisha’s house?
She stands up. Her concern quickly turns into suspicion.
LAUREN
I need to see what’s going on.
Lauren grabs her bag and walks out.
EXT. D’NISHA’S HOUSE – NIGHT
Lauren’s car pulls up outside the house.
She steps out and looks toward the front door.
Her expression is serious.
Lauren walks toward the house.
She reaches the entrance.
Before she can knock, she notices movement inside.
She looks through the window.
Lauren’s face suddenly changes.
Inside, Wayne is standing beside D’Nisha.
Lauren watches as Wayne gives D’Nisha a hug.
D’Nisha remains silent.
She takes a step back. Her frustration grows.
LAUREN
Why has Wayne become this close to D’Nisha?
Lauren watches them carefully.
She sees D’Nisha quietly cleaning the table while Wayne continues talking to her.
INT. D’NISHA’S HOUSE – LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
Anthony is inside the house.
Lauren notices him from the doorway.
She immediately decides to tell him what she just saw.
LAUREN
Anthony, I need to talk to you.
Lauren glances toward Wayne and D’Nisha.
LAUREN
It’s about Wayne and D’Nisha.
Lauren takes a breath.
Before she can finish, Anthony checks his phone.
His expression changes.
Anthony walks toward the door.
LAUREN
I’m trying to tell you something important!
ANTHONY
We’ll talk later.
He leaves. Lauren watches the door close.
INT. D’NISHA’S LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Lauren turns around. Her eyes immediately land on Wayne and D’Nisha.
Her anger rises.
Wayne is sitting comfortably. D’Nisha stands nearby.
Lauren walks toward them. Her footsteps are firm.
LAUREN
What are you doing here?
WAYNE
D’Nisha invited me for dinner.
LAUREN
And you thought this was okay?
D’Nisha stays quiet.
LAUREN
No.
I came here because I heard you were having dinner with D’Nisha.
Then I walk in and see you hugging her.
WAYNE
It wasn’t what you think.
Wayne looks at D’Nisha.
WAYNE
She cooked dinner for me.
I complimented her cooking.
That’s all.
LAUREN
Then why haven’t you said anything?
D’NISHA
Because there’s nothing for me to explain.
LAUREN
Nothing?
You invited Wayne here.
You cooked for him.
And now I find you two together like this.
D’NISHA
I made dinner.
Wayne came over.
We ate.
That’s it.
LAUREN
Then why does it feel like you’re becoming closer to her every day?
WAYNE
Lauren, you’re letting your anger control you.
LAUREN
I’m angry because I don’t understand what is happening!
WAYNE
There is nothing happening.
A tense silence fills the room.
D’Nisha looks between them. She realizes the situation is becoming bigger than dinner.
D’NISHA
Lauren, I never asked you to come here and argue.
LAUREN
I didn’t come here to argue.
I came here because I wanted the truth.
WAYNE
And you have the truth.
WAYNE
D’Nisha made dinner.
I complimented her cooking.
I gave her a hug.
Nothing more happened.
LAUREN
I hope that’s really all it is.
Lauren looks at D’Nisha one more time. D’Nisha remains silent.
LAUREN
I still don’t understand why you two have become so close.
Wayne doesn’t answer immediately.
The room falls silent.
LAUREN
I’m going to talk to Anthony about this.
WAYNE
Lauren, don’t create a problem where there isn’t one.
LAUREN
Then make sure there isn’t one.
She walks out. The door closes behind her.
Wayne looks at D’Nisha.
D’Nisha looks back at him.
Neither says a word.
Outside, Lauren walks toward her car, still angry and confused.
LAUREN
Something is definitely going on.
Lauren gets into her car. She starts the engine.
Her mind is filled with questions.
