INT. WAYNE’S BEDROOM — NIGHT

The room is almost completely dark. Wayne stands near the window, staring outside.

Across the street, Shayla walks beneath the streetlights.

Tonight, she looks different. Confident. Elegant. Almost unrecognizable.

WAYNE

So… this is the new Shayla.

Shayla disappears around the corner. Wayne remains at the window.

His smile fades. His thoughts become darker.

WAYNE

I thought I had lost my chance.

WAYNE

But maybe she just gave me another one.

INT. WAYNE’S BEDROOM — LATER

Wayne sits on the edge of his bed. His phone rests in his hand.

He opens Shayla’s contact. His thumb hesitates over the call button.

Then he presses CALL.

SHAYLA

Hello?

WAYNE

Hey.

INT. WAYNE’S HOUSE — NIGHT

Shayla enters. Wayne closes the door behind her.

WAYNE

I want you to be my girlfriend.

Shayla stares at him. She wasn’t expecting those words.

SHAYLA

Are you serious?

WAYNE

Completely.

WAYNE

Whatever you need, I’ll give you.

Shayla finally nods.

SHAYLA

Okay.

Wayne pulls Shayla into a kiss.

For Shayla, the moment feels real. She believes something has finally changed.

The night passes quietly.

FADE OUT.

FADE IN.

INT. WAYNE’S BEDROOM — MORNING

Sunlight enters through the curtains.

Shayla wakes up and looks toward Wayne. For a moment, she smiles.

SHAYLA

Good morning.

Wayne gets out of bed and walks toward the dresser.

He opens a drawer.

Shayla watches him carefully.

Wayne takes out a stack of cash.

He walks back toward Shayla.

WAYNE

Here.

SHAYLA

What’s this?

WAYNE

Take it. Now go home.

Shayla stares at him in disbelief.

WAYNE

You spent the night with me. So that’s the payment.

Shayla freezes.

SHAYLA

Payment?

SHAYLA

You told me to be your girlfriend. You made me believe you actually wanted me.

Her eyes fill with anger.

Shayla steps closer.

SHAYLA

You think I’m that kind of girl?

Wayne says nothing.

Shayla suddenly slaps him.

HARD.

The sound echoes through the room.

Shayla throws the money into his face.

SHAYLA

Keep your money.

She turns around and walks away.

INT. SHAYLA’S HOUSE — DAY

Shayla enters her house and closes the door.

Her phone suddenly BUZZES.

UNKNOWN NUMBER.

She opens the message.

“YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT WAYNE REALLY DID TO YOU.”

Shayla’s expression changes.

Another message appears.

“CHECK THE DRAWER IN HIS BEDROOM.”

INT. WAYNE’S BEDROOM — SAME TIME

Wayne returns to the room.

His phone rings.

WAYNE

She got the message?

He listens.

WAYNE

No. She still doesn’t know the truth.