INT. ALINA’S DESTROYED BEDROOM – EVENING
Alina stands frozen, staring in disbelief at the surrounding chaos. The cupboards are wide open, their contents spilled across the floor and her clothes strewn everywhere. She hurriedly pulls open the drawers of her bedside table, searching desperately. Relief washes over her as she sees her cash and valuables still there. Her hands tremble as she grabs her phone, and with shaky fingers, she dials the emergency number.
She reaches for her phone; her trembling fingers dial the emergency number.
But before hitting the call button, doubt flickers across her face. She throws the phone on the bed.
ALINA
(covering her face in distress)
NO, NO, I can’t do this. Nobody will believe me.
Alina’s face lights up slightly as some thoughts pop into her
head. She fetches the phone and dials a number.
INT. KIERA’S FLAT – EVENING
KIERA, mid-30s, relaxes on her sofa with a glass of wine in hand. The TV across from her plays a well-known comedy. Her phone rings, and she glances at the screen. After a deep sip of her wine, she answers.
KIERA
(sounding happier than she actually is)
Hey, Alina!! How is it going?
INT. ALINA’S DESTROYED BEDROOM – EVENING
ALINA
(on the phone)
Thank you, I will see you in 10.
Alina hangs up and grabs a bag, packing it with clothes and essentials, and then she changes her mind. She picks up her handbag, puts her phone, purse, charger and some cash and rushes towards the door.
The door shuts behind her, and the flat goes quiet. Then the door opens again, Alina rushes in, goes to the kitchen, and grabs a bottle of wine before exiting again.
INT. KIERA’S HALLWAY - NIGHT
Kiera opens the door and Alina quickly gets in, scared and tired, she gives Kiera a big hug.
INT. KIERA’S FLAT –LATER
Both Kiera and Alina are enjoying wine and the TV show, Alina still looks distressed. Kiera is looking at her phone.
KIERA
(Sounding tipsy)
How about pepperoni with jalapeños with mozzarella topped with hot honey and chilli flakes? Or
Ham & pineapple, green chillies, jalapeños, red onions and peppers
ALINA
(sounding little tipsy)
Are you serious? Do they still add pineapples to pizza?
KIERA
Pineapples and ham pizza is life.
ALINA
(pretends to leave)
That’s it. I am out of here.
KIERA
(giggling)
OK, I will have your favourite New Yorker with Cheesy Nachos by myself then.
KIERA’S GUESTROOM: LATER AT NIGHT
Alina is in bed, restless. Suddenly, she hears a car engine outside. She glances at the clock- 2.42. She gets up in a flash and peeks through the window.
ALINA’S POV-THROUGH THE BLINDS
A car stops outside, and an unusually tall man gets out and starts walking towards the flat.
Alina slowly backs, grabs her handbag and mobile phone and heads towards the back window, holding her breath, she pushes the glass panel.
As she sticks her body out, she hears a loud thud coming from the front door.
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INT. A FOREST - NIGHT
Alina is running, frequently turning around.
She continues running until she's completely out of breath. She grabs onto a nearby tree to catch up her breath, still vigilant and scanning her surroundings.
After a moment, she slowly starts to move again, feeling reassured that nobody is following her.
Suddenly, a MYSTERIOUS MAN, masked and shadowy, emerges from the bushes. In one swift motion, he lunges at ALINA, grabbing her tightly and covering her mouth to silence her screams. Alina resists, struggling against his hold, but her strength wanes as she feels a sharp prick in her neck.
Her vision blurs, and her consciousness starts to fade.
The man quickly searches her bag, scattering its contents across the forest floor. He grabs her mobile phone and throws it as far as he can before lifting the unconscious Alina and dragging her further into the woods.
FADE OUT.