SCENE 1 — INT. ANTHONY & D’NISHA’S HOUSE — EVENING
The house is unusually quiet.
Anthony sits alone in the living room, staring at his phone. His expression is distant, as if his mind is somewhere else.
He scrolls through old memories, then stops.
A picture of Shayla appears on the screen.
Anthony studies it for a moment.
A conflicted expression crosses his face.
He quickly locks his phone, but the thought of Shayla remains.
He leans back and takes a deep breath.
For weeks, Anthony has tried to convince himself that his past with Shayla is over.
But tonight, those feelings seem stronger than ever.
Anthony looks up.
D’Nisha notices that something is bothering him.
Anthony pauses before answering.
Anthony looks away.
He doesn’t answer.
SCENE 2 — EXT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — NIGHT
Shayla stands outside, checking her phone.
A message appears from Anthony.
She reads it.
Her expression changes.
The message is simple.
Anthony wants to talk.
Shayla hesitates before responding.
A few moments later, she agrees.
SCENE 3 — EXT. QUIET PARK — NIGHT
Anthony waits near a bench.
He looks nervous but determined.
Shayla approaches.
Anthony immediately looks toward her.
For a moment, neither speaks.
The silence between them carries years of unresolved emotions.
Anthony steps closer, but keeps a respectful distance.
He pauses.
Shayla looks at him.
Shayla remains quiet.
Anthony’s expression becomes serious.
SCENE 4 — INT. SHAYLA’S BEDROOM — MORNING
The next morning, Shayla stands in front of her mirror.
She thinks about Anthony’s words.
A small smile appears on her face.
She chooses an outfit that makes her feel confident and puts extra effort into getting ready.
She looks at herself in the mirror.
She picks up her phone.
A message from Anthony appears.
Shayla smiles.
She puts her phone down.
SCENE 5 — INT. COFFEE SHOP — AFTERNOON
Anthony sits at a table.
He looks toward the entrance.
Shayla walks in.
Anthony immediately notices her.
She approaches the table calmly.
Shayla sits across from him.
Shayla tries to hide her smile.
SCENE 6 — EXT. SHOPPING DISTRICT — LATE AFTERNOON
Anthony and Shayla walk together.
Shayla intentionally keeps the conversation light.
She laughs at one of Anthony’s jokes.
Anthony smiles.
For the first time in a long time, he looks completely relaxed around her.
Shayla notices his reaction.
She understands that her presence is affecting him.
Shayla pauses.
She wasn’t expecting such a direct answer.
A quiet moment passes.
SCENE 7 — INT. ANTHONY’S HOUSE — NIGHT
Anthony returns home.
D’Nisha is sitting in the living room.
She immediately notices something different about him.
Anthony hesitates.
D’Nisha already senses the answer.
Anthony doesn’t respond.
That silence tells her everything.
Anthony looks conflicted.
SCENE 8 — EXT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — NIGHT
Anthony arrives outside Shayla’s house.
Shayla opens the door.
She looks surprised to see him.
Shayla remains quiet.
Shayla slowly looks back at him.
SCENE 9 — INT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — CONTINUOUS
Shayla walks inside.
Anthony remains near the doorway.