By skyforbes Shopping Mall Bar Scene.
Ben hands Sera a small package.
BEN
There was no time for me to
write a card, with you
breathing down my neck all
day., so you'll just have to
wing it, baby.
He laughs and this induces a coughing fit. He downs his drink
and holds up the empty glass to let the waitress know she
should bring another.
BEN
Open it.
She does so. It is a pair of onyx earrings. Black onyx set in
white gold.
SERA
(pleased)
Your color.
BEN
I think you should wear one
at a time. One of these… and
one of your others. In fact,
I was going to buy just one,
but I didn't think it would
fly… as a gift, I mean.
His new drink arrives and he takes a swallow straight away.
SERA
I'll wear them tonight… one
of them.
She looks at him, aware of what she has said, wondering how
he is reacting. She smiles and Ben takes a deep swallow,
finishing his drink. His mood suddenly changes.
BEN
Yes… tonight. Put it on.
She does so. Ben helps her, bringing his face down close to
hers.
BEN
You'll be able to feel it,
sharp and hot under your ear,
as one of the brothers is
driving your head, face down
into one of the penthouse
pillows.
They are both suddenly deeply shocked by what he has said.
They sit in silence for a while. Sera is close to tears. Ben
gets up suddenly, puts down a couple of bills and walks away
from the table. When he is almost at the door Sera gets up
and quickly tries together up all of the packages.
SERA
Ben, wait… please wait for
me.Ben hands Sera a small package.