Fan Fiction |
by Mimosa & Carmen
Gallen shoots a stare at his friend as if Roger were an alien.
GALLEN: Say it again!
ROGER: (coolly) I need your home-made Tiramisu cake not a minute after 7. Flora goes to bed early, so I’ll have to deliver it before 8.
GALLEN: (stutters) But… but… tell me again why I should do this? Why should I help you to court the girl I love?
ROGER: (grins) Well, let just say I know something that you desperately want to know!
GALLEN: (turns sharply) You found out what Louis told her?
ROGER: (doggedly) Do I have the Tiramisu?
GALLEN: (nods obediently) Yes! Tell me then…
ROGER: By 7 o’clock?
GALLEN: Okay!
ROGER: With double expresso?
GALLEN: Whatever you want, now tell me!
ROGER: Well, I think he wants to make a major alteration to the script. Flora will be the lead female, replacing Kenix!
Gallen jerks his hand over the steering wheel, making the car swirled to the middle of the opposite traffic lane… Roger screams, and Gallen smiles apologetically
GALLEN: (hastily) Sorry, buddy! Just a bit overwhelmed by the news…
ROGER: (sneers) I don’t want to be killed now. I’m about to enjoy quality time with my beautiful biu mui tonight.
GALLEN: (groans) And I’ll have to be your baker?
ROGER: (ignores Gallen) I think I’ll don on your new leather jacket! It looks good on me!
GALLEN: (cries) God, why do I have a friend like you?
ROGER: (puts on a straight face) Why? I’m such a great friend! You should be thankful that I’ve spent my time and energy spying on Louis for you!
Gallen grunts disagreeably, but his heart has been singing the moment he heard about the news. If Flora becomes the female lead, then Helen and Tim will have a better ending, perhaps? The thought of Flora staying until the end of the filming brings a content smile to Gallen’s face. Roger spots that:
ROGER: Ah, look who is dreaming!
GALLEN: (retorts weakly) I have the right to dream!
ROGER: Well, keep dreaming. I don’t think Louis changes the plan for nothing…
GALLEN: You mean… He does that to make Flora fall for him? (turning the idea over in his head) I… I don’t think so! I think Louis is very professional, and he spots the true talent in Flora. Simple as that!
ROGER: (shrugs) Denial! (seethes under his breath) Idiot, you’d better act before Louis sweep her away.
Gallen smiles again. Just be by Flora side, even if it means working, feels great!
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Flora's place:
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In the hallway
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Roger rushes out of the elevator to find himself pumping into another person. He yelps:
ROGER: Look out! My cake!
PERSON: Roger?
ROGER: Moses? (looks left and right) Where’s Flora?
MOSES: She went to have dinner at her uncle’s house. She told me she should be back half an hour ago… (paces up and down impatiently)
ROGER: (curious) Why are you here?
MOSES: Oh, just have some urgent thing to talk over to her.
ROGER: (nosily) about ATE?
MOSES: (hesitates) Yes, sort of!
Roger feels the uneasy in Moses’ manner. That’s puzzling, Roger thinks. Moses is usually very cool and dexterous when it comes to business. Why now… But before Roger would poke his nose into the matter again, the elevator’s light dings.
Stepping out of that is their lovely Flora, chatting cheerfully with the man beside her..
ROGER: Hi there… Hi Bowie!
MOSES: Hi, you’re finally here.
BOWIE: (surprises, to Flora) Have we mistakenly gone to the TV station? Why is everyone here?
MOSES: (step up and address Flora unceremoniously) We need to talk! (to Bowie and Roger) Sorry, but if you don’t mind.. It’s urgent
Flora senses the seriousness in Moses’ tone and made a face. Bowie laughs:
BOWIE: Raymond is waiting down stair for me anyway. See you all tomorrow! I’ll be stopping by ATE set for lunch.
ROGER: Bye Bowie
FLORA: (turns the key and talks over her shoulder) Biu Gor, you need to talk to me too?
ROGER: (walks straight into the room before Flora has a chance to invite him) Yes, but I’ll wait after your manager’s done with you. I’ll be in the kitchen.
FLORA: Okay, there’s fruit in the fridge, help yourself!
Roger walked into the kitchen with a sulky face. Why would Moses has to discuss business at this particular hour of this particular day, when he, Roger, decides to have his plan carried out?
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Flora's living room
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Moses can’t wait for Roger to disappear before turning to Flora
MOSES: Louis has just called!
Flora’s eyes lit up:
FLORA: Yes? He did? So he’s decided? I’m in for the second part? (jumps up excitingly)
MOSES: (sternly) Hold there Flora, have you forgot?
Flora is slightly taken aback by the grimness of Moses’ voice. She turns to see Moses with his browns knitted tightly
FLORA: (perplexed) Huh? Forget what? And why such a serious look I see on your face?
MOSES: (sighs) Flora, you can’t accept that offer. Your health is more important! You should not put off the operation one more time. It’s important to have it done now, Flora!
FLORA: (smiles sweetly) Don’t you see it, Moses? This is my big chance! I want to improve my acting, and Helen is such a good role. (eyes Moses sincerely) This is a great chance for me, Moses!
MOSES: (uneasy) But I already signed you for another contract starting August. If you accept this ATE alteration, then you won’t be free until July… When will you find time for your surgery?
FLORA (stubbornly) Between July and August.
MOSES: It can’t be done within a month, you know that!
FLORA (turns to face Moses squarely) I’ll take the chance, I’ll put off the surgery if need be. But I want you to say yes to Louis. I’ve grown very attached to Helen!
MOSES: (sighs again) I know it’s vain to try to talk you out of this… But I’m very worried for your health!
Flora smiles and gives her manager’s back a friendly pat. Dragging him by his hand, she leads him toward the kitchen…
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In the kitchen
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FLORA: We’re done! Biu Gor, what’s that you have?
ROGER: Your favorite Tiramisu!
Flora rushes toward the counter at the mention of her favourite desert dish. She hops onto one of the stools and, with her hands under her chin, fixes her gaze eagerly on Roger’s hand. Roger laughs. All the unpleasant feelings have seemingly vaporized the moment Flora gets near him.
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Moses lingers a bit in the middle of the room, then walks to a chair and sits himself down. From where he stays, he could see the lovely profile of Flora’s face. Who would say behind that loveliness is such a determine soul? Her determination will advance her career far and wide, he’s sure. But still, Moses is worried.
Yet he doesn’t know whether he is more concerned about her health, or about Helen having more time beside Tim?
Moses feels a tingle of guilt. He should be more professional, but somehow… Well, it is just a bit too obvious that Gallen has feeling for Flora. Many of times Moses has witnessed the ever gentle admiration in the way the actor look at his co-star. Little Jess is probably right, those on-screen scene might very well revokes real feelings.
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FLORA (waves her hand in front of Moses) Dear Moses, please come back! (giggles) I think I have successfully passed my sleeping disorder to you.
MOSES: Oh, uh, sorry… What’s this?
Moses stares at the chocolate-color, creamy-looking wedge of cake Flora has handed him,
FLORA: Try it, you will like it! It’s called Tiramisu, an Italian desert.
Moses nips a teeny bit… He’s never a fan of sweet. He looks up to see both Roger and Flora staring at his face.
MOSES: Hmm (mumbles while trying hard to hide a wink) I think it’s okay
FLORA: (pouts) Only okay? This is the best desert around! Only that (eyeing Roger) Biu Gor would never let me know where he gets it from. Why a secret?
ROGER (coolly) So you would have to spend time with me whenever you have the crave!
FLORA: Ha ha, funny! But I love you anyway!
ROGER: (teasingly) You don’t love me, you just love the food!
She makes a face toward Roger before launching herself wholeheartedly into devouring her portion of the cake.
Roger and Moses watch her in amusement…
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P.S. Sorry everyone... Louis is busy at the last minute, so he decides to make his appearance on the next chapter instead, ;) (I think he's afraid of some readers, yeah!)