SUNSET ORANGE

FADE IN

EXT. ORPHANAGE- NIGHT

Someone places a child wrapped in a sheet and wearing a silver

bracelet with pen for a locket, on the porch. Rings the bell and
walks away.

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT. CLASSROOM- MORNING

Children playing around

Little Emily (7 years old) sitting alone, writing in her notebook

for the hundredth time Worst Mommy ever.

INT. MATRONS ROOM EVENING

Little Emily sitting in front of the matron scratching her finger

nails on the armchair without looking up

MATRON
We wont be able to find you
a mum and dad if you are
angry all the time. Nobody
wants to keep angry children
darling. Also, make friends
with someone. Atleast your
roommate.

Emily suddenly stops and looks up trying to say something

MATRON
I dont want to hear any more
complaints.
INT. EMILYS ROOM NIGHT

Little Emily intently watching MIA walking around and doing her
daily chores

EMILY
Mia...

Mia tenses slightly and looks back

EMILY
Can we be friends??

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT.EMILYS ROOM MORNING

Teenage Mia (15 years) throwing and breaking stuff at Emily and
Emily watching her in cold fury.

MIA
How much more do you want to
embarrass me?? Its already
hell living with a total
psycho like you. First you
hated your mother. Then you
had a revelation that she is
a great writer. Based on
what??? That stupid bracelet
of yours!!!

EMILY
Mia, I told you already that
I must let her know that I
understand.

MIA
Are you even listening to
yourself?? So, what do you
think? Your imaginary mother
is going to come to listen
 your presentation about
her?? Do you have the
slightest idea how nuts you
sound? I cant wait to move
out of here. AWAY FROM YOU!

Mia storms out of the room leaving behind the cold and
indifferent Emily.

INT. CLASSROOM- MORNING

Emily standing in front facing of the whole class and reading

from her note.

EMILY
and she placed the child on
the footsteps of the
Orphanage. She kisses the
baby on her forehead and
gently puts the bracelet on
her little hand. Softly
croons the baby to sleep
saying how much she loves her
baby but cannot take care of
her now since she is on a
creative journey. She rings
the bell of the orphanage.
Returns to the side of the
baby, she kisses her again
and leaves with tear filled
eyes

Girls in the class starts whispering and giggling. Mia joins

them smiling and rolls her eyes at Emily.

BACK OF THE CLASS

Alan is goofing with his friends. He throws a paper rocket at

the girls and it falls on Mia. Mia sneak a peek at him.

ALAN
Thats the most ridiculous
story I have ever heard. If
the mother loves her child
she is not going to leave her
no matter what. Unlike you,
I have one so I can tell.
Alan gives a high five to his friends and starts laughing. Mia
stops smiling and looks at Alan confused and annoyed.

TEACHER
Thats enough Alan

Emily looks wounded and finally she looks at Mia and Mia gives
her a smirk. Emily storms out of the class.

INT. BEDROOM- NIGHT

Emily is rolling the bracelet between her fingers and pacing

around the room.

VO (Alan)
If the mother loves her
child she is not going to
leave her no matter what.
Unlike you, I have one so I
can tell. (laughter)

Emily grabs her hair, slides down the floor and starts rocking.
She starts mumbling and humming to herself. Suddenly she stands
up goes to the computer and start searching.

Mia walks into the room. She looks sympathetic towards Emily.
She stands beside Emily for a while thinking something. Then
slowly puts her hand on Emilys shoulder and softly caress her.

Emily looks up at MIA. Emily looks completely vulnerable and

then she turns back to the Computer.

MIA (looking at the Screen)

Who are these people?

EMILY
Writers

MIA
Okay. Are you doing
another presentation?

EMILY
Im trying to find her
Mia turns sour.
 MIA
Who?

EMILY
Im sure she looks like me.

Mia looks disgusted and walks out banging the door loudly behind
her. Emily turns and looks at the closed door for some time then
turn back to the computer

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT. MATRONS ROOM MORNING

Grown up Emily (22 years old) sitting uncomfortable on the chair.

MATRON
So, what have you decided
about your future? As you
know we cant keep you here
for ever.

EMILY
I want to be a writer.

Matron starts scribbling in her files

MATRON
I see. Have you had anything
published yet??

EMILY
No

MATRON
Started writing even??
EMILY
No

Matron stops writing and looks at Emily impassively. Emily

squirms in the chair.
 MATRON
Well That means either you
dont have the talent for it
or you are not ready for it.
In either case, we must find
an alternative. Mia has
started working in a
supermarket and she says
there is another vacancy in
there. She also has a flat
with an extra bedroom. Not
that I imagine shed want to
share it with you. However,
I have asked her to consider
it.

Emily nods her head

INT. SUPERMARKET MORNING

Emily walks in with Mia. Mia leaves her hanging on the doorway
and goes to her friends. A handsome guy watches Emily from
distance for a while and then he slowly walks towards her.

JUSTIN
Hi, my name is Justin. Is
this your first day at work?

EMILY
Yes

JUSTIN
Let me show you around.

Emily looks at Mia. Everyone including Mia is looking jealously

at her. She starts walking beside Justin with a smug smile.

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT. SUPERMARKET AFTERNOON

Emily is going through the stuffs in the supermarket. Justin

comes from the back and hugs her. She starts giggling. Justin
plants a soft kiss on her cheeks, takes a cable from the stand
of cables and leaves.
Emily looks around embarrassed and sees Mia smiling at her. She
smiles back. Suddenly she hears someone talking on the other
side of the stand and looks through the display objects.

Emily sees an older woman and a girl of her age standing there.
The woman is softly caressing the cheek of the girl.

MRS. LINCOLN
Darling, whats it on your
cheek?

ELENA
Its nothing mama. I just
saw it this morning.

The mother suddenly starts examining the hands and neck of the
girl.

ELENA
Mom!! Im ok!!

MRS. LINCOLN
Youre not okay. Baby you
will ruin your beautiful
skin if you dont
take care of it. Lets go
look for some moisturizers.

Emily starts following them with longing and curiosity

The woman moves around asking her daughter about the things she
wants. Later she goes into the bathroom leaving the daughter
outside. At the time, another salesman in the
supermarket try to have a conversation with the girl.

SALESMAN
Hey

ELENA
Hi

SALESMAN
Graduation shopping ahh!!
 ELENA
Kinda

When the mother comes out she asks the daughter to follow her
and both walk towards Emily to stand nearby her stand.

MRS. LINCOLN
I dont want you to get
associated with these
people. Be friends with
those who are worth having
friendship with. Dont lose
focus on what you want to do
with your life.

Emily walks to Mia

EMILY
Mia who is that woman??

MIA
She is a writer of some kind.
I dont know. She has a
gallery I think Of
paintings. Why??

EMILY
Nothing

INT. EMILYS KITCHEN NIGHT

Mias two friends Grace and Lizzy are sitting in the sofa. Emily
and Mia are cooking dinner.

GRACE
Emily, so what are your
plans with Justin?

EMILY
I dont have any plans.
Were not together anymore

MIA
What? Why??
 EMILY
Its not something my mother
would want.

LIZZY
Whose mom??

EMILY
Mine

GRACE
But you dont.

Both Grace and Lizzy looks at Mia. Mia looks grave and
straightens up.

MIA
Lets go inside my room
girls.

FADE OUT

FADE IN

EXT. STREET NIGHT

Emily is staring through the half open window of a house.

The women from the supermarket and her daughter is sitting in

front of the dinner table.

MRS.LINCOLN
I have booked your tickets
for the cultural conference
in Venice

ELENA
Mom, I havent yet decided
if I want to go.
 MRS. LINCOLN
Dont be stupid! Travelling
and getting to know
different cultures all
around the world is the most
important part of a
civilised creative life.
That makes you whole and
helps you to get perspective
on the practices you want to
follow in your life.

ELENA
But Mom!!

MRS. LINCOLN
You should be thankful that
you are getting the
opportunity.

Elena sinks to the chair and eats her food. Emily is looking at
the woman like in a trance.

EXT.STREET - MORNING

Mrs Lincoln is walking down the street with Emily on her tail.
Mrs. Lincoln looks disturbed and looks back. Emily hides inside
a street cafe.

Mrs Lincoln walks into a Building named Silver Streak Press.

Emily starts casing the building and then slowly goes inside.
Mrs. Lincoln is sitting in front of the receptionist and talking
angrily.

MRS.LINCOLN
If he is not going to be
here, he is supposed to
inform me that. I believe
thats your job.

ANN
Mrs. Lincoln Im terribly
sorry. Mr Morgan was here
all day. He was preparing
 for the meeting with you.
Suddenly some emergency came
up with his family so

Mrs. Lincoln keeps on looking curtly at her

Ann straightens herself up

ANN
Ill give him a ring

MRS.LINCOLN
Not necessary. Just Schedule
another meeting. My
assistant will get in touch
with you.

Mrs. Lincoln gets up. While walking out her look lingers on
Emily and her face appeared like she is trying to remember
something and make connection.

Ann walks towards Emily

ANN
Can I help you?

EMILY
I want to publish my story.

ANN
Have you brought the
manuscript with you?

EMILY
No I havent. Who is she?

Emily asks pointing at Mrs. Lincoln

ANN
Rebecca Lincoln

Emily looks confused at Ann

 ANN
Famous curator and
connoisseur. Double
trouble.

Ann stifles a giggle and becomes serious again.

ANN
Well we are publishing her
latest critique. In fact, we
have been doing business
with her for a while.
Between you can sent your
manuscript to us either
online or by post. I
will give you our card.

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FADE IN

INT. OFFICE ROOM (SILVER STREAK PRESS) - MORNING

Emily is sitting depressed on the chair.

ANN
You cant keep coming back
here. There is nothing I can
do for you. I dont make the
rules. They dont want to
publish what you write. You
should try somewhere else.

EMILY
I I just want it to be here.

ANN
Tell me why?!!!

Emily squirms in the chair

EMILY
I.
 ANN
Honey you must start from
the bottom level. Thats how
it works. Publish it online
or do it with some other mid-
level firms. Now if you
would excuse me I have a
meeting to schedule
INT. BEDROOM- EVENING

Emily throws her bracelet to the floor. She slides down the wall
and grabs her hair and starts tugging it violently. She mumbles
and fidgets like a crazy person. She starts chanting softly,
becoming more aggressive every other second

EMILY
I must prove worthy of her.
I must prove worthy of her.
I MUST PROVE WORTHY OF HER.

EXT.STREET- NIGHT

Emily looking at Mrs. Lincoln through the window. Mrs. Lincoln

and Elena are preparing dinner in the kitchen

MRS.LINCOLN
I have a very strange
feeling lately.

ELENA
Whats it mom?

MRS. LINCOLN
It feels as if Im being
followed.

ELENA
Its just one of those
things mom. It will pass

MRS. LINCOLN
Well this one is getting
worse by minute.
While turning around Mrs. Lincoln sees Emilys reflection in the
mirror. She staggers but straightens herself and then takes a
tissue, writes something on it and gives it to Elena. Elena
reads it and looks scared at her. Mrs. Lincoln looks calmly back

MRS.LINCOLN
GO

Elena leaves the room and Mrs. Lincoln keeps on working in the
kitchen.

Elena comes from behind Emily. She tiptoes and comes very close
to Emily and taps her shoulder

ELENA
What are you doing here?

Suddenly the kitchen door flings open and Mrs. Lincoln jumps out
of it. She runs towards Emily and grabs her hand. She watches
Emily closely.

MRS. LINCOLN
I know you

EMILY
I. I was just.

MRS. LINCOLN
You are the one stalking me!
In the bar, on the street,
in the publishers.
EVERYWHERE!!

Emily starts panicking and tries to free her hand. Mrs. Lincoln
tightens her hold

MRS. LINCOLN (Shouting)

What do you think you are
doing? Are you looking for
some easy money? Nobody
comes to my home and
threatens me and my baby
girl. You slimy vermin!!

Mrs. Lincoln turns and looks at Elena

 MRS. LINCOLN
Call the police

Elena looks at Emily

ELENA
Tell us what you want

Mrs. Lincoln looks back at Emily.

MRS. LINCOLN
I know exactly what to do
with you.

She turns back to Elena

MRS. LINCOLN
Gimme your phone.

She holds Emilys hands with one hand and moves the other hand
towards Elena. Emily pushes Mrs. Lincoln forcefully and breaks
free. She starts running, tears streaming from her eyes.

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT. BEDROOM- NIGHT

Emily drunk and wasted lying on the floor.

A time-lapse video showing Emily waking up and leaving the room.

Returning late night drunk. Later she starts using needles and
starts bringing different guys to the room.

FADE OUT

FADE IN

INT. BATHROOM- MORNING

Emily stands in front of three pregnancy detection kit and all

of them positive.
Emily starts pacing in her room. She looks around and then she
runs out.

INT. HOSPITAL- MORNING

Emily is sitting by covering her face with her hand in front of

the doctor. Doctor leans forwards and pushes a glass of water
towards Emily

DOCTOR
Have some water please

Emily suddenly looks up angrily

EMILY
I dont want this child. I
dont even know its
father!!

Doctor softly smiles at her. He leans forward

DOCTOR
Its usual to feel emotional
now. You are nearing your
third month and you are not
fit physically. Could you
please tell me what
happened?

Emily leans backward and looks in pain

EMILY
I was busy. I didnt know it
was morning sickness.

DOCTOR
An abortion is highly
inappropriate at your stage
of pregnancy.

Emily looks terrified

Doctor smile encouragingly at her

 DOCTOR
Have some water. If you want
to eat something in
particular I can order it
for you.

Emily stands up and walks to the window. Doctor follows her and
stand beside her

DOCTOR
If you want to read
something there are plenty
of books in the shelf. Feel
free to sit here and relax.
After that we can talk about
your diet and medicines.

FADE OUT

FADE IN

EXT. SUPERMARKET- EVENING

Emily is talking to Mia after her job in the supermarket.

EMILY
Is it true that even if I put
the child for adoption she
can find me if she wants to??

MIA
That is not true. But she can
request to meet you any time
she wants and you can always
deny it.

INT. BEDROOM- NIGHT

Emily is pacing inside her room mumbling.

 EMILY
I will give my baby an
amazing life. I will. I
will.

Emily sees a flyer behind her door and picks it up. It is an

advertisement of a travel agency. It says if you wish to have
the most exciting life then come to us and be a world traveller.

Suddenly she remembers something.

MRS. LINCOLN (Vo)

Travelling and getting to
know different cultures all
around the world is the most
important part of a
civilised creative life.
That makes you whole and
helps you to get
perspective on the practices
you want to follow in your
life.

Emily holds the flyer tight and smiles triumphantly.

EMILY
Yes. YES!!

.
FADE OUT

FADE IN

EXT. ORPHANAGE- NIGHT

Someone places a child wrapped in a sheet and wearing a silver
bracelet with SEVEN WONDERS for lockets, on the porch. Rings the
bell and walks away.

THE END.