Kisses Before Death

The Interview

scene: morning _Knight Enterprises_CEO's office.

Emma(FL)

First day. Don't mess this up, Emma.

Steven(Emma's bro)

you've got this. you're smart. confident. beautiful.

Emma(FL)

I'm shaking already. This company is way too big...

Steven(Emma's bro)

Relax. it's just an interview. you'll kill it.

[Scene:Elevator_50th Floor_CEO office]

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

you must be the new applicant. Emma, right?

Emma(FL)

Yes. I have an appointment with Mr. knight.

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

(pause) you're early. Impressive...and unexpected. (eyes scanning her outfit)

Emma(FL)

Thank you. I just want to make a good impression.

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

(smirkling) Good luck with that. He's not....easily impressed.

[Scene: CEO's Office _ Door Opens]

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

Mr. Knight, the girl here.

Alex(ML)

Let her in.

Emma(FL)

Good morning, Mr. Knight. I'm Emma Miller.

Alex(ML)

sit.

Emma(FL)

(sits nervously, clutching her file)

Alex(ML)

Impressive scores. And yet... no experience.

Emma(FL)

I'm fast learner. I just need one chance.

Alex(ML)

One chance....is all it takes to destroy everything.

Emma(FL)

Sir?

Alex(ML)

Tell me. Why do you want to work here?

[Episode end]

The Interview

Hey here is your episode 2.

Emma(FL)

I want to build something for myself. A life I control. Not one controlled for me.

Alex(ML)

Control...interesting word.

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

I can handle her onboarding if needed.

Alex(ML)

No. I'll handle it myself.

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

(pause) As you wish, sir.

[Scene: Sofia storms out, Emma left alone with Alex]

Alex(ML)

You're hired. Start today.

Emma(FL)

Wait---really? Just like that?

Alex(ML)

Your eyes told me everything. You're not here to play games.

Emma(FL)

I'm...thank you, Mr. Knight.

Alex(ML)

Alex. Call me Alex.

Emma(FL)

Okay...Alex.

[Scene: Hallway--Sofia texting angrily]

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

(To unknown number) She's already in. He looked at her differently. I won't let this girl ruin everything.

[Scene: Outside -- Steven on a call]

Steven(Emma's bro)

Call me the second anything feels off. I don't trust that company. Or its CEO

Emma(FL)

I'll be fine. I can handle him.

Steven(Emma's bro)

People like him don't play fair, Em..Be careful.

[Final Line -- Alex, alone on his office]

Alex(ML)

(looking out the window) Emma Miller.... I don't know who are.... But your presence feels...dangerous.

End of ep 2 ....

First Impressions Burn Fast.

Hi everyone....

Here is your EP…3.

Emma begins her first day at Knight Enterprises--but the tension is already suffocating. Sofia’s jealousy starts to boil. And Alex...his gaze feels like fire.

[scene:Office floor -- Morning Buzz]

Nina(Emma's Co worker)

Hey, you must be new! Emma, right?

Emma(FL)

Yeah. Just joined today... Still overwhelmed.

Nina(Emma's Co worker)

Don't worry. Stay away from Sofia and you'll survive.

[Scene: Alex's Office -- Moments later]

Alex(ML)

You're late.

Emma(FL)

I--I thought my shift starts at 9?

Alex(ML)

With me, it starts when I say it does.

Emma(FL)

(whisper) Harsh start...

Alex(ML)

I don't like soft people. Be useful--or leave.

[Scene: Sofia watches through glass wall]

Sofia(Alex's assistant)

(voice note to Richard) She's already in his office again. I swear I'll make her beg to leave.

[scene: Emma at desk, texting Steven]

Emma(FL)

This place is ...intense. Alex is so cold.

Steven(Emma's bro)

Told you. don't trust him.

Emma(FL)

But...something about him feels broken.

[scene: Alex alone, staring at Emma's file]

Alex(ML)

Emma Miller.... That name...why does it feel like blood?

End of ep 3.....hope you like it..

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