A Love Ace

FADE IN.

INT. STUDY - DAY

Working behind his computer, Peter looks tired,

PETER (V.O.)

I've done pretty well

in this draft. I need

relaxation.

Reclining on a sofa, Peter picks up acoustic guitar and plays some fingering.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

Today is Valentine's

eve. I wrote a love

song to celebrate

Valentine's Day. I

couldn't remember

the chords myself.

The song is only good

for the Day.

FLASHBACK

INT. CHAMBERS - DAY (2019)

A lady BARRISTER (20s) bumps into Peter.

BARRISTER

You shared your love

song video clip, right?

PETER

(Curious)

Yes, just to celebrate

Valentine's Day.

BARRISTER

About the lyrics...

PETER

Yes?

BARRISTER

You wrote about

Valentine firing love

arrows...

Peter is reflecting.

PETER (V.O.)

She actually follows

my lyrics!

BARRISTER (Cont'd)

It's Cupid!

PETER

(Enlightened)

Oh yes! It's Cupid! I've

to modify it! I'll share

a new version next

year!

END FLASHBACK

PETER (V.O.)

I haven't done any

new recordings since

I turned 65. I haven't been in the right -

mood - the 2019 riots,

the coronavirus

scare and yesterday's

life threat.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.)

But since I said so,

I've to deliver.

Peter tries some guitar chords and fingering.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

The tune and the

lyrics are personal -

my style. The song

may not be an ace

to many. But it's my

creativity.

INT. STORE ROOM - NIGHT

Guitars and amplifiers. After plugging in one guitar amplifier, Peter turns its knobs and we hear rock drum rhythms. Taping an iPadmini to record, Peter plays guitar fingering and sings.

PETER

(In Cantonese)

(Verse)

"How much love," ask I.

"have I sowed?"

"Counting it," says Sky.

"I'd turn old."

(Pre-chorus)

"Way too much!"

(We hear just guitar riffs.)

(Chorus)

Romantic lovers

- a story told.

Love is stronger

Than gold.

There's no rule -

to do anything to please me,

if your heart stays true

to me.

Loving each other

isn't bargaining.

Feeling your partner

You can't help falling...

Love Cupid is...

the most blessed -

firing as many arrows

as he pleases!

Guitar fingering ends.

PETER (V.O.)

Done! I've a new

recording. Make

myself a love ace

even on the eve of

Valentine!

Stopping the recording and switching off the guitar amplifier, Peter leaves the room like an old Cupid.

.

FADE OUT.

The End

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