(phone ringing)

Hello sweety!

When are you gonna get ready? We have been waiting for you for 15 minutes already. (says melan's one of the friends Laura. )

Melan: coming dear. just on my way.

Laura: ok come soon.

after 5 more minutes melan arrived where her friends were waiting.

Kim (Melan's other friend): we have been waiting like forever. sighs! now come on let's go.

Laura: There is a surprise waiting for you.(both Kim and Laura are tittering)

Melan: Really! what is it tell me no.

Kim: You will know once we get there.

Melan: How mean. pouts! suddenly remembers.. Hey btw where is Rose(Melan's best friend and childhood companion).

Laura: She has already reached there stupid.

Melan: ohh! then what are we waiting for let's go. yeaaah.

(All friends are going to a pub for their graduation celebration party. )

(then they called a cab and reached their destination in half an hour)

Laura: Hurraee! we are going in Mel you give the cab fare. (Laura and Kim walk hurriedly in the pub.)

Melan: here (gives the driver money )

After taking money cab went away.

Melan goes in but stopped in between and turns.

I think I feel someone behind me. Whatever, it may be my illusion. shrugs

then she turns and goes inside then suddenly a hand appear and grab her shoulder.

Melan shouts.

Hey Hey scradey cat it's me. (says Peter her other childhood friend)

Peter: why were you so surprised just now. Is everything fine?

Melan: calms down. Yeah! everything is good. but what are you doing outside?

Peter: Nothing just attending a call. let's go inside.

Melan: ok! smiles.

reaching inside they goes where their other friends were.

Rose: (hugs melan) hey! where were you? we have been waiting for you.

Melan: (hugs back) oh my Lord! you look awesome.

Rose: don't try to change the topic. smiles

Melan: smiles showing her teeths.

Kim: come on guys let's drink and get wasted tonight.

everybody says in unison whoooo....

they order drinks martini, taquila and beer...

Melan: guys you know I can't handle drinks well so please I won't drink.

Peter: well I agree. you should not drink.

laura: hey mel's bodyguard. let her drink today it's our celebration party.

Peter: don't force her.

Laura : sighs! alright alright. lemonade for the lady please.

they all chat and drink. suddenly music changes "DJ got us falling in love again" from Usher ...all shouts....

Peter asks melan for a dance she gave him her hand then they get on the dance floor... their friends cheers...

they start dancing in rythm.

suddenly Melan's phone rings.

she sees it's a unknown number but still excuses herself from Peter and

says " I will just come in five minutes"

ok come fast says Peter.

Music was very loud so went to washroom to attend the call.

click! opens door of washroom then thud! door close sound.

Melan hesitates but still picks the call.

Melan: Hello ! who is there ?

Unknown voice: "I know what you did four years ago."

Melan frightens then start quivering...

Introduction of the Characters

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Aston Watson(ML)

Current age - 29 yrs

Occupation - CEO of Watson Empire

Father - George Watson (Chairman of Watson Empire)

Mother - Elizabeth Watson(Former Actress)

Brother - William Watson -26yrs

Grandfather - Andrew Watson (founder of Watson Empire)

Friends - James Collins and Jackson Moore

(one more character is there but that's a surprise)

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Melan parker(FL)

Current age - 23 yrs

Occupation - Student at a XYZ University

Father - Daniel Parker (Founder and Chairman of Parker Enterprises)

Mother - Daisy Parker (dead)

Brother - Harold Parker (CEO of Parker Enterprises) - 29yrs

Brother's Wife - Elina Parker (Works as Manager in Parker Ent.)

Step Mother - Lisa Parker

Step Sister - Jenny Parker 21 yrs

Friends - Kim, Laura (high school friends), Rose and Peter (Kindergarten friends)

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Call disconnected

Melan keeps shaking in fear...

and started crying.

In other side Peter with others

Laura : isn't she taking too much time in the washroom. should I go and see her.

Kim : Let's go together.

Laura : okay.

Kim to Peter and Rose who are now dancing together : Pete we will go and see Mel you guys continue.

Rose : okay go

Kim and Laura both go to the washroom to look for Melan and but she is nowhere to be found. they continue there search for her then Kim suddenly hear sobs sound then she follow the noise and opens the last cabinet of washroom and found Melan crying sitting on the floor.

Kim : shouts Mel...What the he** ...what are you doing here? we have been looking for you.

And why are you crying? what happened?

Laura : Let's get her out of there first.

they both get melan out of there and her into the balcony where they calms her down..

Kim : now will you tell us why the he** were you hidding and crying there?

Laura : hey Kim chill. Mel come on tell us what happened why were you crying?

Melan : (after cleaning her face with tissue)

Nothing guys j.. just ..mother ...I keep remembering her today.... sobs

Laura : ooh my poor baby! just relax. I know you miss her a lot ...

we also miss her Mel. but we can't just stay in the past you know. so remember her smile whenever you feel sad. I am sure she will be happy to see you smiling. okay.

Kim : sorry for shouting at you (holding her ears and tongue out )

now shall we go they must have been waiting for us.

Melan hugs both of them and then go inside after some time.

Melan is still uneasy from the phone call but try to stay clam.

After going inside Rose is having drinks at the counter alone..

Kim : Hey ! where is Peter?

Suddenly lights went off and only a show light appear on Melan .... she raises her head and squints..

then there comes a voice which belongs to Peter (walking towards Melan also in other light)....

"Mel.. we have known each other for 18 years and we are very good friends. we share each other feelings. Everytime I am need of your help you have always been there for me since they are my homework or my breakfast."

Everybody laughs....

" But today I want to tell you my true feelings. I had a crush on you since childhood and I want us to be more than friends."

now Peter is standing in front of Melan then suddenly went on his one knee.

Everybody looking with awe...

Melan is surprised from the sudden gesture and looks at him with embarrasing expression..

Melan : Pete ! What are you doing ? Please get up..

then Peter went through his jacket's pocket and pull out a square ring box...

Peter : "Mel ...I want to make to make you my lifeline...Will you marry me?"

Melan gasps in shock...hands on her mouth..

Melan: Please don't do this Peter

Peter: Mel...I love you so much Mel...Please give me a chance..

then Peter hold melan's hand but melan snatches it away...

Peter felt humiliated but still tries to approach her but Melan again rejected him saying 'I like you Peter but as a friend only '

After saying that Melan left the pub Laura and Kim ran after Mel ..

Peter break down Rose take care of him and make him sit on chair

Peter is heartbroken and sobbing

Melan and her friends reaches her home...rings door bell Melan's brother(Harold) opens the door

Harold: Hey Sweety pie! You are early.

Melan doesn't reply and her face is little saddened

Harold: (in concerning voice) what happened sweety

Melan: Nothing brother just a little tired. Where are mom and dad?

Harold: they are already asleep.

Harold's phone rings: I'll just back in a minute and leaves.

Laura: Mel can't you give peter a chance.

Melan: Sorry Laura i don't wanna talk about all this now please.

Laura: ok. As you wish. Let's talk about this tommorow.

Kim: Hey how about meeting tommorow in Sweet Delight.(a restraunt)

Melan : ok I'll see you there and ....(thinks something)

Laura : I know what you trying to ask but chill Peter is alright and Rose is with her.

Melan: then it's alright.

Kim: ok then bye sweetheart we will meet tommorow

Then they both hugs melan and left.

her brother comes 'oh they both left . Have you had dinner'

Melan: yes brother and I feel sleepy.

Harold: ok sweety let's go

Then he takes her to her room...kisses her forehead and says good night then left.....

Melan takes a bath then lies in bed and thinking about today's proposal then eventually fell asleep ..

Peter in the bar with Rose

Rose: Pet stop drinking let's go your house.

Rose takes him to his house settle him in his room in his bed and tries to calm him down

Rose: Pet just forget about whatever happened today

Peter : how can I forget her Rose how can I ...I have love her very much Rose..crying..

Rose is angry then says : Pete I know you love her but she doesn't love you nor she care about you at all.

Peter: I don't understand why would she reject me..

Rose: but I think I know why (Peter looking at rose) she might love someone else

Peter : No! she can't do this..

Rose hugs him to soothe him he hugs back..

Rose : Don't worry Pete I'll always be with you I won't leave you..

Then suddenly she kissed him he was shocked and pushed her.

Peter: this is wrong Rose we can't do this.

Rose try to say something but Peter left her alone in room Rose felt humiliated and left his house....Peter comes after Rose left his house and lies in his bed. He is sad and thinking about Mel fell asleep.

'Peter sees Mel getting intimate with other man trying to stop her by holding her hand but she shakes off his hand and leaves with man saying "You disgust me Peter..I have never loved you ".

Peter wakes up from his dream (Panting) and had a sleepless night. He smoked all night.