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Chapter 65 - chapter 65

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(Damian now sits on a chair, dressed formally on set, a script in hand. His leg is crossed, focused on reading. Nearby, Mr. Mah scrolls through his phone. Ella approaches.)

ELLA

Good morning.

DAMIAN

Yeah… morning.

(He scans the script, eyes stopping on one line: "Are you my destiny?" His mind flashes back to the dream.)

DAMIAN (thinking)

What is my destiny?

(Mr. Mah walks behind him, still checking his phone.)

ELLA

So… how's it going?

DAMIAN

Can you pass me the bottle, Anne?

(He doesn't realize what he just said. Ella turns to grab the bottle.)

ELLA

Sure, Alex.

(She hands him the bottle—but both freeze a moment later, realizing what they said.)

MR. MAH

Who are Anne and Alex?

(Both glance at him, startled.)

DAMIAN

I… don't know.

ELLA

Maybe… just some random names.

DAMIAN

Yeah. Just names.

(Mr. Mah's phone rings. He answers as he walks off.)

MR. MAH

Yeah, I'll be back… Yes, I was saying, on Saturday it's—

(He walks away. Silence.)

ELLA (thinking)

But… how does he know Alex?

DAMIAN (thinking)

How does she know Anne?

ELLA

Ahh… the bottle.

(Damian grabs the bottle, opens it, and takes a sip before closing it again.)

DAMIAN

Yeah. (pauses) Umm, Ella?

ELLA

Yes?

DAMIAN

If you don't mind… can we talk after this shot?

ELLA

Ah, okay.

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SCENE CHANGE – AFTER THE SHOOT, INSIDE THE VANITY VAN

(Only Ella and Damian are inside. A heavy silence fills the air.)

ELLA (thinking)

Why isn't he saying anything?

DAMIAN (thinking)

Should I just ask directly?

(Both speak at the same time.)

ELLA & DAMIAN

Well, I— (they pause)

DAMIAN

You go first.

ELLA

No, you go.

DAMIAN

Okay… well, how do you know Alex?

ELLA

Oh, I was going to ask the same—how do you know Anne?

DAMIAN

You answer first.

ELLA

Okay, well… remember I told you about that dream I based my story on?

DAMIAN

Yeah, but the names were different in that one.

ELLA

That's because, back then, my dreams were silent. But now… I hear voices. And one of those voices said the name Alex.

(pauses) And you?

DAMIAN

Same. I've been having those dreams too. (surprised) Hey, do you have any scar—like on your neck or something? (he rubs his neck)

ELLA

Scar? No, why?

(Damian pulls his shirt collar down, revealing a faint mark on his neck.)

DAMIAN

Because of this.

ELLA

Oh… so that's why you always wear turtlenecks, jackets, and hats.

(realizing)

And during shoots… it was covered with makeup.

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