FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 10:00
Smart phone in hand, PETER is checking Quora.
PETER (V.O.): I've got many new answer requests each day.
Scrolling down, Peter sees a notification from Quora.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): 198 people have requested my answers to questions this week?
Tapping a request on screen, Peter inserts an image and types.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've never counted. I just share my knowledge, wisdom and insight.
Repeats.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): This is my way to a leave a legacy behind.
Later, Peter packs his swimming gear and a car jump starter.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me now spend some time with myself.
Act 2
EXT. GOLDEN BEACH - 12:15
Arriving. Peter checks the digital display of time/temperature near a lifeguard tower. We see 12:15 and 34.6°
PETER (V.O.): I haven't come here for over a week now.
Having inflated and worn his cyber-green buoy, Peter swims towards an outer corner of the swimming area.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's cool. I'm clearing my mind too.
Returning to the beach later, Peter checks the digital display again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Okay, I've swum non-stop for over 45 minutes. The temperature has risen 2°?
INT. LAKESIDE RESTAURANT - 13:30
Sitting in a corner facing the lake, Peter is enjoying Seafood Rice in Soup, sipping Ice Orange Drink at times.
PETER (V.O.):Good food and drink. Good mood!
EXT/INT. PETER'S NT HOME - 14:30
Having parked his silver coupe by the roadside, Peter goes to the driveway to start his SMART car. We hear engine-cranking sounds.
PETER (V.O.): Although not swift, it still manages to start. Good!
After moving the SMART car to the front garden, Peter goes to his S13, presses a button near the roof and sees the cabin light.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It seems Okay...
As Peter switches to start the car, we hear a few weak dying sounds.
PETER: Oh!
Getting the jump starter, Peter opens the car hood, connects the cables to the battery and then re-starts the car. We hear strong engine cranking sounds.
PETER (V.O.): Done!
Moving the car towards the front gate, Peter turns on a tap and uses a water hose to spray his cars.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): They deserve a good bath!
Later, at the 2/F terrace, Peter spots some spalling concrete along the drainage.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Perhaps, it's too hot. Let me go and buy some waterproof material to fix it.
G/F. As Peter takes out a white bike, its front fender comes off.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I haven't ridden it for over 10 years. I accept any fair, wear and tear.
EXT. ESTATE ROADS - 15:45
Riding the white bike and staring at the fender-less front wheel, Peter recalls something.
PETER (V.O.): During primary school days, I rented bikes. They didn't have any fender at all.
Twisting the dial forward, Peter changes the bike gears.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): They still work! Surprise!
INT. MALL STORE - 16:00
Having talked to the PROPRIETOR, Peter leaves.
PETER (V.O.): She doesn't have small portions of waterproof concrete to sell today.
Getting on his bike, Peter rides again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'll come again the next time round.
INT. PETER'S NT HOME - 17:30
Penthouse. Cleaning an electric organ, Peter turns it on to play and we hear music.
PETER (V.O.): It still works. I should use it to compose new songs.
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 20:00
Watching TV, Peter also works on his laptop.
PETER (V.O.): For the past four decades or so, I didn't seem to value my time.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Not just be good to others, I should be good to myself too.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I do value my me-time now.
THE END
FADE OUT
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