Double Attachments
Scene 1
Sunset. Basketball court. There is a basketball ring at the center, bleachers at both sides of the ring, and a tumbler, a towel, and a bag below the ring. In the entrance, footsteps are heard.
VINCENT stands in front of the basketball ring and shoots the ball. LEVI enters on the left side with his girlfriend, NOREEN.
LEVI
(cheerful)
Nice shot, tol! We are on our way home. You can join us if you want. Are you done already?
NOREEN
(worried)
Yeah, it’s getting late. My stepmom will get mad—
VINCENT
(exhaust)
And that’s because of LEVI. Wait for me. I’ll get my things first.
VINCENT gets his tumbler, towel, and bag while carrying the ball. VINCENT walks toward LEVI and NOREEN.
VINCENT
(softly)
Ahm, by the way, have you already told NOREEN about our flight next week?
NOREEN
(angrily)
What? You’re leaving? You never mentioned anything!
NOREEN exits angrily on the right.
LEVI
(loudly)
Babe, wait! VINCENT look what you’ve done!
LEVI follows NOREEN on the right.
VINCENT
(Shouts)
Wait, LEVI!
VINCENT follows LEVI and NOREEN on the right.
Scene 2
Morning. Ninoy Aquino International Airport. There is a crowd scattered on the stage.
VINCENT and LEVI enter on the right holding their luggage and stop at the center facing the audience.
VINCENT
(softly)
Hey, did you already talk to NOREEN? I’m sorry about what happened.
LEVI
(upset)
Don’t worry, I sent her a letter about our flight. Let’s just not talk about it.
ANNOUNCER
(calmly)
The flight from Manila to England will leave in an hour. All passengers, please board your plane.
VINCENT and LEVI exit on the left side of the stage.
Scene 3
Morning. NOREEN’s house. Living room. There are three sofas at the center: one facing the audience and two facing parallel at each other. Moreover, a table rests at the center faced by the three sofas.
LISA, stepmom of NOREEN, stands in front of the sofa and reads the farewell letter from LEVI.
LISA
(annoyed)
“Dear Noreen, I’m sorry” — This man, again! Why can’t he understand that I don’t want him for NOREEN!
LISA tears the letter into pieces then sits on the sofa.
Scene 4
Afternoon. NOREEN’s bedroom. There is a bed at the center, a desk and a lampshade at the right.
NOREEN enters on the right and slams the door.
NOREEN
(angry)
I hate him! Why didn’t he even send me a message?
NOREEN lies on the bed and cries heavily.
Scene 5
Evening. Backyard. Fences are surrounding the stage and a tin trashcan at the center.
LISA enters on the right holding the letters she hid from NOREEN and stops beside the tin trashcan.
LISA
(annoyed)
Sorry, honey. I have to do this for your own sake. You will not have a better future with that bastard. This is the only way.
LISA throws the letters in the tin trashcan. LISA picks a lighter from her pocket, lits the trashcan on fire, and exits on the right.
Scene 6
Morning. The University of London. Football field. There is a net on the right side and bleachers at the center facing the audience.
AVA enters on the left, sits on the bleachers, and reads a book. VINCENT enters on the right side and walks towards AVA.
VINCENT
(softly)
Is that John Green’s?
AVA
(shy and softly)
Oh! Yes, he’s one of my favorites.
VINCENT
(cheerful)
Mind if I sit beside you? By the way, my name’s VINCENT. How ‘bout yours?
AVA
(shy and softly)
AVA.
Scene 7
Morning. The University of London. Hallway. Lockers aligned in the center. There’s a group of students chatting on the right side.
VINCENT stands in front of his locker on the right.
LEVI enters on the left.
LEVI
(cheerful)
Hey, man! Did you miss me?! We have been occupied with school lately, huh?
VINCENT
(shocks)
Hey, man! How you’ve been? You, sure, are right. I did miss you. I have lots to tell you. Come with me to the cafeteria, we have a lot of catching up to do.
VINCENT and LEVI exit on the left.
Scene 8
Cafeteria. There are multiple tables with four chairs each on the stage. On the right side, there is a counter facing the audience.
LEVI and VINCENT enter on the left and sits on the center table.
VINCENT
(excited)
Bro, England was amazing and the school here is stressful. However, I have some good news to tell you.
AVA enters on the left. LEVI stares at AVA as VINCENT continues to speak.
VINCENT
(happy)
I saw this beautiful lady here at the university. Last night, I finally asked her out. I think she likes me too.
LEVI
(happy)
Oh, really? Great!
VINCENT
(cheerful)
There she is!
LEVI and VINCENT both stare at AVA.
AVA walks towards VINCENT and LEVI and stops at their table.
AVA
(cheerful)
Hello, VINCE! Tonight, at 8 P.M. don’t forget!
VINCENT
(softly)
Yes, of course. By the way, this is my friend, LEVI.
AVA
(cheerful)
Oh, hi, LEVI!
AVA and LEVI shake hands.
Scene 9
Evening. Outside the restaurant. The stage is wet with a rainy ambiance.
VINCENT and AVA stands parallel to each other.
AVA
(happy)
Thank you for tonight, I really enjoyed it. Don’t bother accompanying me on my way home. I can handle myself.
VINCENT (worried)
Okay, sure. Just message me as soon as you get home.
AVA exits on the left and VINCENT exits on the right.
Scene 10
Evening. Dark street. One lit lamppost at the center backstage.
AVA enters on the right side and stops in the middle. LEVI followed AVA behind with silent footsteps.
LEVI grabs AVA’s arm.
AVA
(Surprised)
Oh gosh, you surprised me. Are you heading home?
LEVI
(softly)
Yeah, It’s really dark here. Let me accompany you.
AVA and LEVI exit on the left
Scene 11
Midnight. Bedroom. There’s a bed at the center, a desk on its the right, and a lampshade and a phone on the top of the desk.
AVA sits on her bed.
Phone rings are heard.
AVA gets the phone
AVA
(confused)
7 missed calls!? In the middle of the night?
AVA calls LEVI on the phone
AVA
(worried)
Hello, Levi? Is there something wrong? Let’s just talk about it tomorrow, okay? It’s already late, goodnight!
AVA puts down her phone and sleeps.
Scene 12
Morning. Outside the house of AVA. There’s a gate on the right, trees aligned at the center, and light post on the left.
AVA enters on the right.
LEVI enters on the left after AVA.
AVA
(shocked)
Oh? Levi? You’re here, again?
LEVI
(stuttered)
Uhm, I was just passing by. Are you on your way to school? Can I come with you?
AVA
(softly)
Uh, yeah.
Scene 13
Afternoon. School canteen. There are multiple tables and chairs at the center. A counter on the left. Group of people eating on the right.
VINCENT sits on the center-most table, AVA enters on the right side and approach VINCENT.
AVA
(poker face)
Sorry, I’m late. I just finished some stuff.
VINCENT
(smile)
It’s fine, you look unwell. Is there something wrong?
AVA
(frightened)
It’s about LEVI.
LEVI enters on the right and approaches AVA and VINCENT.
LEVI
(happy)
Hey, can I join you?
VINCENT
(cheerful)
Sure, LEVI. Oh, AVA what is it again?
AVA
(uncomfortable)
Um.
VINCENT
(in a hurry)
Wait, excuse me. I have to take this call first.
VINCENT stands and walks to the right.
AVA
(serious)
Hey, LEVI. Don’t get offended but I feel like you’re always following me and I think VINCENT must know this.
LEVI
(softly)
So you found out about it already, huh?
AVA
(angry)
What do you mean?
LEVI
(unhesitant)
I really like you and you know if you like someone, you’ll find ways to make them like you back.
AVA
(mad)
Are you out of your mind? That’s not right LEVI, you’re making me feel uncomfortable. And what kind of best friend are you to VINCENT?
VINCENT enters on the right and gets back to his seat.
VINCENT
(worried)
What’s the matter? Is anything wrong?
AVA
(pissed off)
Ask your so-called best friend?
VINCENT
(angry)
What the hell, LEVI!? What did you do?
LEVI
(proud)
Isn’t it obvious? I want her. You always get everything you wanted, it’s kind of unfair on my behalf. I want something for myself, too.
VINCENT stands from his chair violently.
VINCENT
(pleads)
This isn’t you, LEVI. Are you even aware of what you’re doing? We’ve been friends since we’re young. All these will go to waste if you’ll spend your time on this stuff. You have someone waiting for you in the Philippines—NOREEN. Have you forgotten about her? I’m always focused on my career, never felt love before. This is my first time and maybe the last to find someone to love. Wake up! Work that kindness within you!
AVA stands.
AVA
(Shouts)
Stop! You two, stop this!
LEVI stands as well.
LEVI
(upset)
I’m sorry. My emotions got ahead of me. You two looked perfect together, and I saw AVA as an ideal girlfriend. So when I was given a chance, I took advantage of it. You two can enjoy the rest of the day, I’ll get going. I think, I’ll go back and work things out with NOREEN.
VINCENT
(softly)
I hope this would serve as a lesson to you. I’m sorry, things went rough for you. I failed to be the friend you deserve.
LEVI exits on the right.
Scene 12
Morning. NAIA. People are scattered on stage.
LEVI enters on the right and stops at the center facing the audience.
LEVI
(excited)
Here I come, NOREEN. I’ll fix what is needed to be fixed.
LEVI exits on the left.
Scene 13
Afternoon. NOREEN’s house. Living room. There are three sofas at the center: one facing the audience and two facing parallel at each other. Moreover, a table rests at the center faced by the three sofas. Knocks are heard.
NOREEN opens the door on the right. LEVI enters carrying a bouquet of flowers and chocolates.
LEVI
(cheerful)
Hey, it’s been a while.
NOREEN
(shocked)
What are you doing here!?
LEVI
(upset)
You never replied to my letters.
NOREEN
(confused)
What letters?
LEVI
(confused)
You never saw them?
NOREEN
(disappointed)
No, not even once. I think this has something to do with my stepmom.
LEVI
(cheerful)
If that so, this time I will fight for us. Can we start all over again?
NOREEN hugs LEVI.
LEVI grabs NOREEN’s right hand and exit on the right.
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