In a rather teenage decorated room, etc with speakers, a large television, sofa set chairs and a table. Two boys sit in the chairs, opposite to eachother, one on each arm.
ROMEO: Yoo, Ms. Stella says we'll be receiving quite a package this afternoon.
IVAN: It's about time we got serious a little. ( Pulls out his phone from the cushions and checks the time by the screen) It's time!
ROMEO: We're already set. Let's just wait for Collin and the others.
IVAN: Huh! This will be a long day.
ROMEO: You feel it too? Oh about Treasure, I heard she's back in the country now.
IVAN: Yap! I was also told.
ROMEO: And her sister? ( Looking curiously at Ivan)
IVAN: They're all here. ( Replies calmly)
ROMEO: Will you meet them?
IVAN: Them?
ROMEO: I mean her. Will you meet her?
IVAN: It'll depend. I might have to meet her mother first. But not today though.
ROMEO: Bro, to be honest, I actually don't know how I'll approach any of them. It's been four years and a half. Bet they hate us.
IVAN: We did nothing wrong.
ROMEO: That's what you think!
IVAN: Then am speaking for myself.
ROMEO: Bro, you threw away their trust.
IVAN: So did you
ROMEO: ( Irritated) Exactly!
IVAN: So what's your point? ( Stares at his phone screen then at Romeo)
ROMEO: Ivan, do you still care about her? Even just a little bit?
IVAN: Do you still care about Stacy?
ROMEO: I do. A lot!
IVAN: So what's with Nicole then?
ROMEO: Stop dodging the damn question. Do you still care about Treasure?
IVAN: ( Sighs) Umm....Nah! I don't think I even remember how she looks like.
ROMEO: Seriously, you literally remember Hannah from ten years ago, it's just been four years and a half.
IVAN: Yeah. Feels like centuries. My mind is so blurry these days.
ROMEO: ( Laughs sarcastically) You haven't even made twenty four yet...quit bluffing.
IVAN: But does it matter Romeo? What is it to you if I care or not?
ROMEO: It's nothing to me actually. Something just tells she still thinks about you. And I bet she longs to see you very much.
IVAN: ( Sarcastically) Oh wow...high IQ huh?
ROMEO: Hahaha....laws of nature man!
IVAN: So do you love Nicole? Or is she showing you red flags.
ROMEO: Psst!
IVAN: Or are you on pause hahaha
ROMEO: Nicole thinks she's the best girl anyone in the world would ever get!
IVAN: ( Mockingly) Hmmm.....she doesn't know your Queen is back!
ROMEO: Middle finger for you bro
IVAN: ( Laughs out loud) She played you dirty bro
ROMEO: ( Irritated) F- off
IVAN: Piff.... nailed it hahaha!
As they talk, Romeo hears a knock at door and gets up for it.
ROMEO: I think it's Collin. ( He opens the door and outside stands Collin and two other boys behind him)
COLLIN: Salaam Aleikum brothers!
IVAN: Since when are you a Muslim?
ROMEO: Is that even the correct pronunciation?
IVAN: Bet he doesn't even remember what he just said.
COLLIN: Eh! It's a hot vibe in here. Had any drinks?
ROMEO: Not until you say you didn't bring any.
COLLIN: Of course I did. Can't forget the vibe purifier. How are you guys though?
ROMEO: We're good
IVAN: Great!
COLLIN: Alright! I think we should head off now. We're a little late.
IVAN: Peter and Harry?
COLLIN: They're outside, speaking on phone.
ROMEO: They finally got girlfriends?
COLLIN: Long story
IVAN: Hmmm( Looks at Collin, in a serious gaze)
COLLIN: ( Notices and nods his head)
ROMEO: ( looking at the both of them) That school huh?
IVAN: ( Calmly) Yeah.
COLLIN: Hmm.... we'll have to check it out today .
ROMEO: All of us
IVAN: Yes! All of us!
COLLIN: ( With a deep sigh) It's good we know. Let's head out. Peter, Harry, we're off!
( The five of them get into the car and head off for the road)
- To chapter 3 -