The morning is quiet. Sunlight falls through the bedroom window as Amber stands in front of the mirror, adjusting her outfit.
She checks her phone and takes a deep breath before picking up her purse.
AMBER
I’m finally ready. I have to get going before I’m late.
Amber walks downstairs. Anthony is sitting in the living room, looking through his phone. He looks up when Amber enters.
ANTHONY
You’re leaving already?
AMBER
Yes. I have to go take care of Lena’s ten percent. Everything is finally coming together.
Anthony’s expression changes. He looks pleased, but behind that smile, something else is already running through his mind.
ANTHONY
That’s good, Amber. I’m happy for you.
AMBER
Thank you, Anthony. I really appreciate you being happy for me.
ANTHONY
Of course. You deserve to have things work out for you.
Amber smiles and heads toward the door.
AMBER
I’ll see you later.
ANTHONY
Alright. Be careful.
Amber leaves. The door closes.
Anthony’s smile disappears.
Anthony slowly sits back down and reaches for his phone.
He scrolls through his contacts and stops at his lawyer’s name.
LAWYER
Hello, Anthony. What’s going on?
ANTHONY
I need you to listen carefully. I have something important to take care of today.
LAWYER
What happened?
ANTHONY
Amber told me she’s going after Lena’s ten percent. And I want everything handled before she realizes what I’m doing.
LAWYER
Are you talking about the divorce?
ANTHONY
Yes. I want the divorce papers ready. And I want the property documents with them.
Anthony reaches into a drawer and pulls out a folder.
ANTHONY
Amber thinks today is about Lena’s ten percent. She has no idea what today is really about.
Later that afternoon, Wayne arrives at Anthony’s house.
WAYNE
You said you needed me to come with you. What’s going on?
ANTHONY
We’re going to Amber’s house.
WAYNE
Why?
ANTHONY
It’s time to make Amber single.
Wayne looks surprised.
WAYNE
You’re really doing this today?
ANTHONY
Yes. And I have something else for her.
Anthony picks up the property papers.
WAYNE
What about the property?
ANTHONY
Let’s go.
Amber returns home and places her purse on the table.
A knock comes from the front door.
Amber opens it and immediately sees Anthony and Wayne.
AMBER
Anthony? What are you two doing here?
ANTHONY
We need to talk.
Amber steps aside. Anthony and Wayne enter.
Anthony places a folder on the table.
AMBER
What is that?
ANTHONY
Divorce papers.
Amber freezes.
AMBER
Divorce papers?
ANTHONY
Yes. I think it’s time we make this official.
Amber stares at the documents in shock.
Amber sits at the table and begins reading the divorce papers.
AMBER
So after everything, this is how you decided to handle it?
ANTHONY
I believe we both know this marriage has reached its end.
AMBER
And you’re completely sure?
ANTHONY
Yes.
Amber takes a deep breath and picks up the pen.
She signs the papers one by one.
AMBER
There.
Anthony collects the documents.
ANTHONY
Thank you.
Anthony then pulls out another set of documents.
AMBER
What are those?
ANTHONY
Property papers.
AMBER
Property papers?
ANTHONY
Yes. I wanted to make sure you had something after everything was finalized.
Amber takes the property documents and begins reading them carefully.
AMBER
You already prepared all of this?
ANTHONY
Yes.
AMBER
And this property is officially being transferred to me?
ANTHONY
That’s what the papers say.
Amber hesitates.
ANTHONY
If you’re satisfied, sign them.
Amber looks at the papers one more time.
Then she signs.
She signs the remaining pages and places the pen down.
AMBER
Done.
Anthony reaches for the papers.
ANTHONY
Good.
Amber watches him collect the documents.
For a moment, she believes everything is finally finished.
Just as Anthony turns toward the door, Amber looks back at the property documents.
One detail catches her attention.
She reaches for the papers again.
AMBER
Wait.
Anthony stops.
ANTHONY
What?
Amber reads the document again.
AMBER
This doesn’t look right.
ANTHONY
What are you talking about?
Amber checks the property identification information.
AMBER
The property identification number. This information doesn’t match.
Wayne looks at Anthony.
Amber flips through another page.
AMBER
These papers are fake.
Silence fills the room.
AMBER
You gave me fake property papers.
ANTHONY
Amber, calm down.
AMBER
Calm down? You brought me fake documents and expected me not to notice?
Amber walks toward Anthony, holding the papers tightly.
AMBER
You came into my house pretending you were here to give me something legitimate.
She raises the documents.
AMBER
You watched me sign these documents.
ANTHONY
Amber—
AMBER
No! You lied to me.
Wayne remains silent.
AMBER
And you came here with him knowing about this?
WAYNE
I didn’t know every detail.
AMBER
So this was your plan all along.
ANTHONY
You were going to leave anyway.
AMBER
That doesn’t give you the right to deceive me!
Amber throws the papers onto the table.
AMBER
You wanted me to sign something without knowing what I was signing.
ANTHONY
I wanted to protect what belonged to me.
AMBER
By using fake property papers?
Anthony says nothing.
Anthony turns away.
AMBER
Look at me.
Anthony slowly turns around.
AMBER
Why would you do this?
Anthony remains silent.
AMBER
Why?
ANTHONY
Because I knew you were leaving.
AMBER
So you decided to trick me?
ANTHONY
I made a decision.
AMBER
No. You made a betrayal.
Anthony looks away.
AMBER
I trusted you enough to sign those papers. And you used that trust against me.
WAYNE
Anthony, maybe you should explain exactly what happened.
ANTHONY
Stay out of this.
Amber reaches for her phone.
ANTHONY
What are you doing?
AMBER
I’m finding out exactly what these documents are.
Amber walks toward the window while holding the papers.
AMBER
You thought I would simply sign everything and trust you.
ANTHONY
Amber, don’t make this worse.
AMBER
You made it worse the moment you brought fake papers into my house.
WAYNE
Anthony, this isn’t going to end well.
ANTHONY
I said stay out of it.
Amber looks at both men.
AMBER
You can both leave.
Anthony doesn’t move.
AMBER
I said leave.
A long silence follows.
Anthony finally picks up his coat.
ANTHONY
You’re making a big mistake.
AMBER
The mistake was trusting you.
Anthony and Wayne leave.
The door closes.
Amber stands alone in the living room.
She looks at the divorce papers and then at the property documents.
Her anger slowly turns into determination.
AMBER
You thought you could fool me.
She places the documents on the table.
AMBER
But now I’m going to find out everything.
Amber reaches for her phone.
AMBER
Hello. I need someone to look over some documents for me.
She listens carefully.
AMBER
Yes. I think I’ve been deceived. And I want to know exactly what Anthony was trying to do.
She ends the call.
Amber gathers the documents and places them inside a folder.
Outside, Anthony and Wayne walk toward the car.
WAYNE
Anthony, what were you thinking?
ANTHONY
I knew Amber would eventually find out.
WAYNE
Then why did you do it?
ANTHONY
Because I needed time.
WAYNE
You may have just made everything worse.
Anthony looks back toward Amber’s house.
ANTHONY
Maybe.
Anthony gets into the car. Wayne follows.
The car drives away.
Back inside, Amber continues studying the documents.
She notices another inconsistency.
AMBER
There’s more.
She compares the divorce papers with the property documents.
Her expression becomes serious.
AMBER
Anthony didn’t just want me gone.
Amber looks toward the door.
AMBER
He wanted me to leave believing I had nothing.
Amber takes a deep breath.
AMBER
But I’m not going anywhere without the truth.
She gathers the documents and walks toward the door.
The camera slowly pulls back.
Anthony believes his plan worked.
But Amber has discovered the deception.
And now she is ready to uncover everything.
Amber has discovered Anthony’s secret. What will she uncover next?