Theater sketch
Background: Alexander and Phay have been seeing each other in secret for a while. She is more sensible and careful not to be seen with him. He is completely smitten and tries to see her all the time. She is a maid in his fathers household.
(enter Phay SL. Alexander follows behind her. She doesn't notice. She walks through a "Door", takes of coat. sighs. Alexander crosses behind her.)
Alexander
Phay- (she spins around, completely startled. He places right hand fingers on her mouth and one hand on her shoulder/neck. She reacts by placing her hand on the one over her mouth.) Shh, my dear, I didn't mean to frighten you.
Phay
Oh, no you... just startled me is all- what are you doing here?
Alexander
What a way to welcome me, love. (still clutching her left hand)
Phay
(she backs up, curtly curtsies) What can I help you with sir?
Alexander
There's no need to be so formal.
Phay
(looks down) I don't know what you're talking about.
Alexander
Look at me princess. (she looks) (beat)
Lady
(off) Annaphay!
Phay
(averts her eyes) If I may be excused sir-(he starts to protest) I must to go.
Alexander
Phay- (reaches over and places his US hand on her US arm)
Phay
Please, I have to leave. (she turns to leave. He runs in front of her and puts his hands on both of her arms.)
Alexander
I have to see you again! (a bit forcefully)
Phay
Alexander-
Alexander
(more calmly) When may i see you again?
Lady
(off) Annaphay!! (Phay flinches a little)
Phay
(beat) Tomorrow night. I have kitchen duty tomorrow night. (she turns to leave. He grabs her hand, pulls her in and gives here a two second stage kiss. Both pull away. He, still holding her hand, "gives it back" to her. She runs a few steps. Pauses. He's watching her. She turns to see if he is looking and quickly turns back and runs away.)
You're a good writer. Keep writing. Try more screenplays too. Write in your journal every night on your mission and write stories about your adventures to your family. You'll only get better!
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