THE HONEYMOON

STILL IN ANNABELLE'S BEDROOM

30 minutes later, Annabelle carries drunk David to the couch after he suddenly fell asleep on the floor.

Annabelle: (Taking off his shoes) You think I would let you sleep on my bed?. Nonsense!. You're going to sleep here. I don't care if you roll and fall. (Rises to her feet after taking off his shoes. Watches him sleep) How dare you look cute after what just happened?. (Sighs and grabs her blanket and pillows on the bed) I'll just sleep downstairs (leaves her room and walks downstairs).

The Next Morning

David wakes up and finds himself on the floor, in Annabelle's Bedroom.

David: (Confused, stutters) What...what am I doing here?. (Suddenly anxious) I hope I didn't do anything wrong. She's not here either. (Checks his watch and realizes he's late for work) Oh sh*t. (Immediately walks to the door when it suddenly opens and Annabelle is standing right in front of him. Stutters again) Uh.. (scratches his head in regret).

Annabelle: Next time you drink yourself to the limit, I hope you can remember the direction of your room. (Remembers he tried to raper her, suddenly upset) If you ever try to do what you did last night..(pauses, realizes she's over reacting) just don't go anywhere near my room (pushes him out of the room while making her way in and slams the door).

David: (Confused for a while. Suddenly confident) I would've kicked her out if not for the fact that we're married. Her room?, this is my house! (walks to his room).

2Hours Later

Annabelle is in the kitchen, helping Beatrice cook breakfast. David is on his way out when Susan suddenly arrives.

David: (Surprised) Mom?. What are you doing here?.

Susan: What do you mean what am I doing here?. I came to send you both off for your honeymoon.

David: (Getting frustrated as his facial expression changes) Honeymoon?.

Susan: Yes. Have you ever seen a couple getting married without a honeymoon?, of course not. You two need to spend some time with each other, in the same space at all times. (Flaunting her generosity) Besides, I booked two tickets for you two, to the most luxurious resort ever with the most beautiful beach..(David suddenly interrupts her).

David: (In a loud voice) Mom, please!. Just stop!.

Susan: (Surprised) David?.

David: You know you forced me into getting married to a girl I don't even know. And now you want me to go on a honeymoon with the same girl which I barely know. (Suddenly calm) I did what you wanted, I got married. So please do me a favor, do not force me. I'm late for work, I'll talk to you later (walks away, but Susan keeps calling him).

Susan: David!!!, David!!!. (murmurs to herself) Such a disrespectful child!. (Suddenly sees Annabelle who has been listening in to their conversation approaching her with a cup of coffee. Her mood suddenly brightens) Anna (kisses her on the cheek as a form of greeting, being careful not to spill the coffee. She later accepts the cup from Annabelle).

Annabelle: I'm sorry, I heard you screaming.

Susan: (Apologetic) No, no, it's my fault. I shouldn't be doing this, it's your home now. You know, I only came here with the intentions of planning your honeymoon, but he won't listen to me. (Tries to convince Annabelle by looking pitiful after bringing out the tickets from her bag) To think I spent a lot of money on this. Such a fine resort and a beautiful beach. Good for fresh air, don't you think?.

Annabelle: (Is she trying to make me buy into her silliness?) Why don't you go there with a friend?. I mean, spend some time away from David. I know how much of a pain he must be sometimes. It must be so hard for you. (Susan tries to talk, but Annabelle interrupts her) Try to get some fresh air. It's good for you. As for David, let me handle him (Doing exactly nothing. If you think you came here to convince me, then you've certainly gotten a taste of your own medicine).

Susan: (Sips her coffee, while making a decision) You know you're right!. I do need a vacation (Annabelle nodes in agreement and Susan continues sipping her coffee).

Later In The Evening,

In David's Office(Work Place).

David's secretary suddenly walks in after knocking

Secretary: Sir (hands over some files), these are the documents you told me to work on. I finished them a few minutes ago.

David: Thank you (his secretary turns to leave when he suddenly stops him). Wait.

Secretary: (Stops and turns) Yes sir?.

David: There's something else I want you to work on. (Writes Annabelle's full name on a piece of paper and hands it over to him) Find out about this person. I want to know anything and everything about any sort of information you can get.

Secretary: Are you saying you want me to do a background check on this person?.

David: Whatever information you can get.

Secretary: Yes sir. I'll take my leave now (leaves the office).

David: I have to know who you are and what you're up to Annabelle. And why does my mom like you so much?.

Later At Night,

In David's House.

David returns home and meets the maid cleaning the living room.

Maid: Welcome home Sir.

David: Thank you Beatrice.

Maid: (Notices David standing on one spot while looking around) If you're looking for madame, she decided to take some fresh air by the pool.

David: (Trying to pretend) I never said I was looking for her. I'll be down in an hour after freshening up. What's for dinner?.

Maid: Chopped fried pork with mushroom soup and some perfectly baked sweet potatoes. Mam said it's good for the health.

David: (Getting irritated at the mention of Annabelle) Did I ask you who made dinner?.

Maid: I'm sorry sir.

David: You know what?, forget what I said. Just fix me something to eat after I finish taking a shower.

Maid: Yes sir.

David: Thank you (walks upstairs to his room).

Maid: hmmm (He won't let me mention her name but then he wonders about her whereabouts?. Such a funny couple). I'll just serve him whatever Mam made (walks to the kitchen).

At The Pool Side

David walks outside and walks to the direction of the pool.

David: (Arrives at the pool when he suddenly sees Annabelle sitting beneath the water. Confused) What the hell is she doing in there?. (In a loud voice) Annabelle, Annabelle!!!. (She doesn't answer) She isn't responding. Annabelle!!.. (Suddenly panics when he notices she isn't moving) What do I do? (quickly jumps into the pool and carries her up to fresh air).

Annabelle: (Pushes him away) What are you doing?.

David: What do you mean "what am I doing"?. I called you several times, but you wouldn't answer.

Annabelle: That's because I couldn't hear you beneath the water.

David: (In a loud tone) Are you stupid?. What were you doing sitting there?. Are you planning to commit suicide?.

Annabelle: (In a loud voice) Why would I want to kill myself?. Even if my life sucks right now, I don't plan on wasting my life because of you. I was just simply playing a game. It's a game I would always play with my sisters when we go swimming. Why do I even bother explaining to you? (walks out of the water).

David: Great!. I guess that's the "Thank you" I get for saving your life (walks out of the water).

Annabelle: (Drying herself with a towel) I didn't ask you to come save me.

David: (Moves closer to Annabelle) I don't ever want to see you in the water again if you ever do something so stupid like that (quickly snatches the towel from her, wipes his upper body and hands it back to her).

Annabelle: (Feeling disgusted) Ewww..I can't use this after you just dried your whole body with this.

David: I'm going in. Stay here and catch a cold if you want (starts walking away when Annabelle curses and follows him).