The Signature
The Morning After the tense night
Valentina’s penthouse. Morning light floods in. She hasn’t slept. The unsigned contract lies on her coffee table like a snake. Leo is eating cereal at the counter.
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
But what if I turn into a cereal if I eat too much of it?
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Distracted, staring at the contract*
Hmm? Oh. That’s... not how it works, Leo.
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
Then why do you look so worried?
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Forces a smile*
It’s nothing, sweetie. Eat up.
She walks upstairs, her mind elsewhere. After a moment, Leo calls out from the living room.
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
Sis, the TV said your company is sinking.
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
Are we gonna live in a boat?
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*phone buzzes. A text from BLAKE*
Blake blackthrone (ML)
✉️ 9 AM. My office. Your final answer. The clock’s ticking, princess.
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Takes a deep breath, her decision crystallizing.*
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Leo, I have to go to a meeting. Nina will be here soon to take care of you.
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
Okieee
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
Bieee
Leo Sinclair (Fl brother)
Take care
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
Bye..*kissed his forehead*
She looks at Leo’s innocent face. Her choice is made.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*on a call, back turned.*
*Luca stands by the door, holding a pen.*
Luca Dawson (ML Bff/ML PA)
*In a low voice to Valentina as she enters*
He bet you’d be back by 8:59. You’re early.
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*hangs up and turns a predator’s smile on his face.*
Blake blackthrone (ML)
The prodigal CEO returns. Pen....or blood Ms. Sinclair?
Valentina Sinclair (FL)
*Her eyes never leave Blake’s. She snatches the pen from Luca and signs the contract in one fluid, furious motion. The scratch of the pen is deafening in the silent room.*
Blake blackthrone (ML)
*softly, almost a purr*
Welcome to hell, partner.
Author
The deal is signed! What do you think Blake's real terms are? Is it just business, or is this personal?😈
Author
Also, I'm thinking of writing formal character introductions next!
Author
What do you guys think?
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Let me know in the comments and don't forget to like the episode!
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