Everything Is Alright
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Feb 3, 2023
- 3 min read
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL, CENTRAL - 14:15
Arriving in the foyer, Peter checks an electric socket.
PETER (V.O.): My smart phone batteries are very low.
Having plugged and seen phones charging, Peter looks energized.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've a portable battery charger, but I don't know if it's good enough for my engagements later in the day.
Peter opens his laptop and begins typing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): To me, a relaxing and creative evening at home is one of life's greatest pleasure.
Smiling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But tonight, I've other soulful indulgence.
Act 2
FLASHBACK
MONTAGE OF PETER'S MORNING ACTIVITIES
A. 10:00. Peter drives his WIFE to the Queen Mary Hospital.
B. 10:30. Having picked up his wife at the Hospital, Peter drives towards Central.
C. 10.55. Leaving a car park at Lower Albert Road, Peter finds his way to the Hong Kong Park.
END MONTAGE
EXT. HONG KONG PARK , CENTRAL - 10:50
Appearing in the entrance, Peter sees a small pink building.
PETER (V.O.): This isn't the toilet. It's the Marriage Registry.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Here's where I married again - almost 30 years ago.
Finding a toilet nearby, Peter enters it without delay.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Another meeting is coming up.
Later, Peter sits in a bench under a shade and joins a Zoom meeting with his smart phone .
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): This isn't the first time I participate in a Zoom meeting outdoors.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The last time was just weeks ago when my wife and I were on our way to the Airport.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When I was lured to do the voluntary work back in 2016, I was told that I had to attend just four meetings in a year.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yesterday, I attended two, and today another two.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It was only during the run-up to June 30, 1997 that I had similar tight schedules.
Following the Zoom meeting, Peter also surveys the environment.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm going to stay here for about two hours. It has been decades since I last stayed in the Park for that long.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My late Malaysian friends used to frequent this Park whenever they were visiting Hong Kong.
Peter observes the PASSERS-BY.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): This Park is actually very nice. Small things can make people happy.
Peter captures a photo of his sight.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When I was with the Govt, I used to have tight schedules and hectic days, and I wouldn't have my work life any other way.
Peter then makes interventions via Zoom.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've contributed my part in the process.
Later, when the meeting ends, Peter rushes in the direction of another toilet and sees some OFFICE WORKERS.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Now's lunch time, I've to decide where to eat. I don't like queuing for a seat.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In the old days, I'd dream just to take a "never-hungry pill" so that I could keep on working!
RETURN TO PRESENT
Act 3
INT. HKUST BUSINESS SCHOOL - CONTINUOUS
Having taken a look of the harbour, Peter continues to work on his laptop.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My day may be hectic. My schedule may be tight. I'd ensure everything is alright.
DAYDREAMING SEQUENCE
A. Meeting room, Business School. 15:00. Peter is having another HKUST Committee meeting.
B. Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Wan Chai. 18:00. Peter is participating in a dinner gathering.
C. Roads to Airport. 23:45. Inside a Previa, Peter and his wife are about to reach Terminal 1.
THE END
FADE OUT
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