Bright sunlight covers a beautiful luxury resort.

Palm trees sway in the warm breeze.

Music drifts from somewhere near the pool.

The entire group is enjoying the trip, laughing, talking, and relaxing.

SHAYLA walks along a quiet pathway away from the main group.

She looks distracted.

Her phone is in her hand.

She stops when she hears a notification.

She checks the screen.

A message from EMAN.

Shayla’s expression immediately changes.

She hesitates before opening it.

EMAN (TEXT)

I heard you guys are on a trip.

Shayla stares at the message.

EMAN (TEXT)

I need to talk to you.

Shayla takes a slow breath.

She doesn’t respond.

A few seconds later, another message arrives.

EMAN (TEXT)

I’m coming to see you.

Shayla’s eyes widen.

She quickly looks around.

WAYNE sits with several of the guys.

They’re laughing and talking about the trip.

Wayne looks relaxed.

But his phone suddenly rings.

He checks it.

Nothing important.

He puts it down.

Across the room, SHAYLA walks past quickly.

Wayne notices her.

He watches her disappear around the corner.

Something about her behavior seems unusual.

A vehicle pulls up outside the resort.

EMAN steps out.

She looks around nervously.

She takes a deep breath.

She has clearly traveled a long way just for this moment.

She grabs her phone and calls Shayla.

Shayla’s phone rings.

SHAYLA

Hello?

Eman’s voice comes through.

EMAN

Where are you?

Shayla freezes.

SHAYLA

Why?

EMAN

Because I’m here.

Shayla’s eyes widen.

SHAYLA

Wait… you’re actually here?

EMAN

Yes.

A long silence.

Shayla looks toward the resort.

SHAYLA

Okay. Where are you?

EMAN

Near the entrance.

Shayla closes her eyes for a moment.

She knows this meeting could create problems.

But she also knows she can’t simply ignore Eman.

SHAYLA

Stay there. I’ll come to you.

Eman waits near the entrance.

She looks around.

Then she sees Shayla approaching.

The two women stare at each other.

For a moment, neither says anything.

Shayla finally walks closer.

SHAYLA

Eman…

EMAN

Shayla.

They exchange an awkward hug.

Eman pulls away first.

Her expression is emotional.

EMAN

I didn’t know what else to do.

SHAYLA

You could’ve called me.

EMAN

I did.

Shayla looks away.

EMAN

I needed to see you face-to-face.

SHAYLA

Why?

EMAN

Because everything has gotten complicated.

Shayla sighs.

SHAYLA

You came all the way here just to tell me that?

EMAN

No.

A beat.

EMAN

I came because I don’t want things to end like this.

Shayla becomes quiet.

Shayla and Eman walk deeper into the garden.

The resort sounds become quieter behind them.

EMAN

I found out everybody was coming here.

SHAYLA

So you followed us?

EMAN

I came to talk to you.

SHAYLA

Eman, this is not the place for this.

EMAN

Then where is?

Shayla stops walking.

SHAYLA

You don’t understand.

EMAN

Then explain it to me.

SHAYLA

I’m trying to enjoy this trip.

EMAN

And I’m trying to get answers.

SHAYLA

Answers about what?

Eman takes a breath.

EMAN

About us.

That word hangs between them.

SHAYLA

There is no “us” to talk about anymore.

Eman looks hurt.

EMAN

That’s really what you think?

Wayne walks outside.

He looks around for Shayla.

He spots her in the distance.

But then he notices someone standing with her.

Wayne squints.

He takes a few steps forward.

His expression slowly changes.

He realizes it’s Eman.

Wayne stops.

His jaw tightens.

EMAN

I didn’t come here to cause a scene.

SHAYLA

Then why did you come?

EMAN

Because I care about you.

Shayla looks at her.

EMAN

And I needed to know if there was still a chance for us to talk.

Shayla’s expression softens slightly.

But before she can respond—

A voice comes from behind them.

WAYNE

What is going on here?

Shayla immediately turns around.

Her face drops.

Eman looks toward Wayne.

Wayne walks toward them slowly.

SHAYLA

Wayne…

WAYNE

I asked a question.

SHAYLA

Eman came to see me.

WAYNE

I can see that.

EMAN

I didn’t come here looking for trouble.

WAYNE

Then what did you come here looking for?

EMAN

Shayla.

Wayne’s expression becomes colder.

WAYNE

You traveled all the way here to see Shayla?

EMAN

Yes.

WAYNE

On our trip?

EMAN

I didn’t know how else to talk to her.

The tension rises.

WAYNE

So let me get this straight.

He points toward Eman.

WAYNE

She shows up out of nowhere.

WAYNE

Then you two disappear into the garden.

WAYNE

And I’m supposed to believe this is nothing?

SHAYLA

Wayne, stop.

WAYNE

No, Shayla.

WAYNE

I’m asking because this looks crazy.

EMAN

Don’t blame her.

WAYNE

I’m not talking to you.

EMAN

But you’re making it about her.

WAYNE

Because she is the one standing here with you.

SHAYLA

Enough.

Both Wayne and Eman look at her.

SHAYLA

This isn’t what either of you think it is.

WAYNE

Then explain it.

SHAYLA

Eman came because she wanted to talk.

WAYNE

About what?

SHAYLA

About our past.

WAYNE

Your past?

SHAYLA

Yes.

The three walk toward the pool area.

People from the group begin noticing the tension.

Some conversations become quieter.

WAYNE

Look, Eman.

WAYNE

I don’t know what your intentions are.

EMAN

My intentions are simple.

EMAN

I wanted closure.

Shayla looks down.

EMAN

Maybe I wanted another chance to talk.

EMAN

But I didn’t come here to disrespect anybody.

WAYNE

Is that true?

SHAYLA

Yes.

Wayne slowly exhales.

His anger doesn’t disappear, but it becomes controlle