EXT.

SIDEWALK - MORNING

A bike stands out because of the speed it is taking. ARTHUR, 18 years old, is hiding the bike on the way
through the nearest coffee shop right down the alley.

With his laptop, in his hand, he carelessly puts down the bike on the side of the road for he is in a rush.
He needs to find the quiet spot as soon as possible before someone takes it.

ARTHUR

Saan pwede? Ayokong pumwesto na naman sa maingay. Wala na naman ako niyan matatapos.

Upon entering, he saw that someone is sitting on the spot he is eyeing. He has no choice but to take the
spot that is only available. He grumpily sat down at the table and put down the laptop he is carrying.

ARTHUR

Sana naman may masimulan na ako this time.

He gains his focus and stretches his body for a while to start writing the screenplay he is plotting.

Suddenly, two ladies entered the shop with loud voices, not bothering the people that surrounds them.

LADY 1

Ayan na bhie. Ililibre na kita ng kahit anong gusto mo, chika mo na ang latest update.

LADY 2

'Eto na nga bhie, masyado ka namang atat. Orderan mo muna ako bago ko ichika sa'yo.

Arthur lost his focus and tried to do so again but the two ladies continue to make loud noises and kept
chit-chatting.

LADY 1

Ano ba naman yan bhie, high maintenance naman chika mo. Masyadong pa VIP, siguraduhin mong
maganda ang chika mo kung hindi susuntukin kita nang malala.

LADY 2

Oo na bhie, 'eto naman. Don't worry madami akong baon na chika. Order ka na.

Arthur lost his temper and angrily stood up.

ARTHUR

Ano ba naman yan! Ang ingay ingay, akala mo sila lang yung tao dito.

With the laptop in his hand, he walks out the area out of distraction.

LADY 1

Daming eme ni kuya. Frustrated yern.

THE LADIES CONTINUED TO TALK DESPITE WHAT JUST HAPPENED.

INT. COFFEE SHOP - THE NEXT DAY

The next day, Arthur looked again for the quiet spot, but he is really quite unlucky. He is left with no
choice but to do the same daily routine. He roams his eyes around the shop and as usual, he sat down at
the availble seat rather than the quiet spot he needed.

ARTHUR

Heto na naman tayo. Alam ko na ata ang susunod na mangyayari.

A group of friends enters the shop with a lot of noise, and he already knew that he cannot focus because
of the noise.

FRIEND 1

Hay nako girl, sinasabi ko naman kasi sa'yo wag ka na diyan sa jowa mo.

FRIEND 2

Kaya nga sis. Manloloko naman yan, madami pa naman lalake diyan.

FRIEND 3

Kaya nga bff, okay. I know worth naman. No need to remind me.

FRIEND 1

I know my worth daw pero nagpapauto pa din, che!

He intentionally loudened his voice pointing at the group of friends mocking their noise.

ARTHUR

Kanina pa kayo ha! May ginagawa yung tao ang ingay ingay. Wag niyo ako idamay sa karupukan ng bff
niyo, okay. Kaasar.

Again, he frustratedly exits the shop. Going out, he messed his hair with frustration.

He rode his bike on the way home but muttered something loudly before he left.

ARTHUR

Wala na naman natapos. Kaasar naman. Nagfofocus yung tao, iistorbohin. Jowa jowa pa kasi.

EXT. PARK - MORNING

Arthur rides his bike hoping to see a spot that will perfectly suit him. With the laptop in his hand, he
continues eyeing around until he sees a tree surrounded with benches.

He immediately gets off the bike and runs towards the tree. He sits under it and attempts to find peace
and focus needed in writing the screenplay he wants to write.

He happily writes the ideas coming up in his mind not minding any distractions at all.
Without any hesitations, he puts his laptop down and leans on the tree as if without any problem. He is
smiling from ear to ear thinking about his success in the future.

EXT. PARK - AFTERNOON

He continues to visit the tree and writes all the ideas he is thinking of. This day, the time already came.
He edits the script he is working on - his face stiff and his body bent. His focus is composed only to the
script he is writing. He doesn't move even a bit just to finish the script.

A loud click sounded; Arthur suddenly shouted out of delight. He punches the air as if he just got out of
the mental hospital. He sits down after punching the air like crazy. He mutters something about his
struggles all throughout his journey as a writer.

ARTHUR

Salamat! Tapos na rin. After all my struggles, natapos ko na. First step to success, I hope i can succeed. All
my efforts will be paid off soon.

EXT. CITY - MORNING

Arthur decided to go to several film production companies. His first stop is one of the known film
productions.

Along with his bike, he goes to KKK Film Productions.

He happily greets the guard in the entrance of the building.

ARTHUR

Good morning, Manong Guard!

The guard greets him back with a smile.

He went straight to the counter wherein a staff is monitoring.

He asks where the room for the applicants who submitted scripts is.

ARTHUR

Good morning, ma'am. Saan po ang interview room?

STAFF

That way po sir, on the right.

The staff guides him to the interview room where the head producer is at. He slowly enters the room
and a sophisticated WOMAN greets him.

WOMAN

Good morning Mr. Arthur.

Nervousness engulfs his system. He greets her back as a sign of respect.

ARTHUR
Good morning too, ma'am.

The head producer told him to have a seat.

The interview starts and the head producer asks him a few questions. As the interview lasts long, Arthur
becomes chill and answers the question without ease.

WOMAN

Anyways, in regards of your script, may you talk about it more?

ARTHUR

Actually, it is inspired about my journey. I struggled a lot writing my own literary piece. Every writer can
relate, especially that most of us needs peace and focus.

WOMAN

Hmm... Sounds interesting. I can tell you're a good writer.

ARTHUR

Thank you, ma’am, I appreciate your compliment.

WOMAN

No worries. About this matter, I'll send you an email if this is accepted or not. Thank you for your efforts,
you can go now.

ARTHUR

Thank you, ma’am.

Arthur bowed as a sign of respect. He exited the interview room and goes to another management while
riding his bike.

EXT. CITY - AFTERNOON

He goes to another production company, along with his bike, and it goes well like the other one.

The last film production he goes to is the most famous production company in the Philippines - RHF Film
Productions. Nervousness in his system doubles up knowing the standard this management has.

Upon entering, he can feel the serious atmosphere in the building. He goes straight to the interview
room as per instructed by the staff. He opens the door, and the well-known head producer sits in a chair
greets him in a serious tone.

EHEAD PRODUCER

Good afternoon, Mr.

The head producer didn’t waste time and let Arthur sit in the chair.
HEAD PRODUCER

You can sit now.

He asked Arthur a few questions. Arthur answered but suddenly the head producer stopped him. He
spitted out negative feedbacks and negative vibes that hurt Arthur's feelings.

HEAD PRODUCER

May I know something in your script? I need to review it. I could reject or accept it. Two possibilities only.

Arthur answered his question while he observes the script.

ARTHUR

It is all about my journey as a writer. Writing is my passion but-

HEAD PRODUCER

I'll tell you honestly, don't be offended.

He pauses for a while.

HEAD PRODUCER

Your screenplay is trash, to be honest. I can't see any potential in it, I'm not sorry.

Hurt is evident in Arthur's face.

HEAD PRODUCER

I'm really straightforward. Sorry, but I can't accept this. You can go now.

The head producer sent Arthur home with a sad feeling.

EXT. PARK - DUSK

He is riding his bike with a crying face. He kept wiping his face, but the tears kept flowing. He was
saddened by the head producer's words. He stopped by at his favorite spot. He ranted and shouted his
all out, not bothering even if his voice become hoarse.

ARTHUR

AHHH! What did I do wrong? Ganoon ba kapangit ang gawa ko? I can't see any reason why he rejected
myb work.

He continues to scream his burdens.

ARTHUR

Shall I continue my passion? Wala naman nang rasonn pa kung ipagpapatuloy ko pa.

Arthur knelt as his ankles weakened like a slime. He cried under the tree as if he has his own world. He
decided to go home and locked himself in his room.
INT. ROOM - EVENING

Arthur engulfed his self in a blanket in his room. He is casually scrolling the screenplay he made,
checking if something went wrong about it.

Suddenly, an e-mail popped up in the screen of his laptop stating his screenplay is approved by the KKK
Film Productions.

Arthur reads the email sent to him.

ARTHUR

Good eve, Mr. Arthur. We formally announce to you that we will accept your offer. Please meet us on
time tomorrow 7, sharp...

He continues to read the email.

ARTHUR

Sincerely yours... KKK Film Productions?

He went silent but came back alive from the burden he is feeling. He is happy once again knowing that
his script will be produced as a movie. He endlessly screams in joy, until he get tired. His dreams will be
starting to succeed.

INT. CONVENTION CENTER - EVENING

After a year, his artwork bloomed and a become a blockbuster movie with the help of one of the most
famous production managements, his career bloomed like a rocket.

He went up the stage because he is called as the Best Writer of the Year. He happily walked as crowds
around him applauds.

He delivered a wonderful speech about his journey, letting people know that despite his struggles, he
succeeded with his wildest dreams.

ARTHUR

Thank you, thank you. I've been through a lot of struggles as a writer. The pain I had experienced
throughout the approval of the screenplay I had written not long ago.

He tears up reminiscing the past.

ARTHUR

I couldn't imagine I would be one of the writers na aakyat sa prestihiyosong entabladong ito. I'm in so
much joy tonight. I'm quite impressed about myself as well thinking that I made it this far.

He cannot hold back the tears anymore. He immediately wiped his tears in front of the crowd.
ARTHUR

Thank you to all the people that helped me in this journey, especially the head producer of the KKK Film
Productions. You brought me in such an awe. Thank you very much for the opportunity.

He exits the stage with tears of joy, carrying the trophy he had been dreaming of.

EXT. SIDEWALK - MORNING

A bike is rushing through the sidewalk, going to the coffee shop right down the alley. The lad abruptly
gets off the bike and immediately entered the coffee shop. He looked for the quiet spot inside for he has
a script that he needs to do.

Arthur, sitting on the other table beside the lad smiles from ear to ear. He reminisces his unforgettable
experience and how he struggled a lot.

He is side eyeing the lad taking its laptop and notebooks out from its bag as he sips a coffee. Arthur
smiles and casually chilled out of success.