Wednesday 24 April 2013

friday the 13th


“Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.” The sound of the 20-year old clock ringing was the sound that was heard around the living room of the Parkers.
It was Friday, August 13, 1982 in the quiet and tranquil suburbs of West Area in Vince City. Everyone was in their own homes as the fear of Friday the 13th hit the neighbourhood once again. Even the Parkers were, much to the surprise of the neighbourhood. The Parkers were usually out of the house during the weekends; but this time they decided not to go out. And it was this day where they met their demise.
At half-past ten he arrived. Rain splashed on the steps as he tip-toed and peeped into the window, where he saw the Parkers having a great time. How he wished he could have too, with a wife and a few kids. But no one wanted to marry 

Thursday 18 April 2013

The Power Of Love

Dylan, Carmen and Shaun are good friends. They have been good friends since elementary school and are still even though they have left university.

Carmen's mother, Nina is desperate to get her married in order to focus on Carmen's younger sister, Violet. Carmen tells her mother that she will only get married to the person that she loves truly and deeply.

The trio's friendship become increasingly closer, and Carmen makes a bond with Dylan, leaving Shaun out. Dylan is a bit sensitive and feminine, which makes Carmen to consider him as a friend rather as a partner. Shaun thinks that Dylan and Carmen are together and he becomes jealous.

Unknown to Shaun, Carmen actually loves him, but likes Dylan as a friend more as he can understand her suffering and problems. Dylan however gets the wrong message and thinks that Carmen loves him, so he starts loving her too.

The story gets more complicated when Shaun decides to send his friend, David to woo Carmen. He thinks that if David woos Carmen, he will able to persuade Carmen to fall in ❤ with him.

Carmen is charmed by David and ultimately falls for him. However, the plan is ruined when David falls for Carmen instead! Shaun is so angry with his inability to hatch good schemes and he plots to separate the two.

In the meantime, Dylan is sad as Carmen tells him about David. He is further saddened when Carmen reveals that David is her new partner. Dylan becomes depressed to the extent that he turns to drugs and alcohol.

Shaun decides to find a rebound girl in order to make up for his loss. He is smitten by Carmen's sister, Violet and falls in love with her. Violet refuses at first, but after some persuasion, she ❤s him.

Carmen decides to contact Shaun and plans a double date with him. At home, Violet reveals that she met the best guy of her life and they are now in a relationship. Carmen is thankful, but at the same wondering who is that guy.

Two nights later, the four of them meet at the Harbourview restaurant. Carmen is so excited to meet Shaun's new girlfriend. But to her shock, it is Violet! Carmen is angry at Shaun for dating her sister. Shaun tries to explain, but she storms off in anger.

Back at home, Shaun is waiting idly when Carmen walks in. She apologizes for her rude behavior two days ago. She said that she ended things with David. She reveals her feelings for Shaun the whole time. Shaun rejects her and says that he has Violet and he will always love her. Carmen is sad and walks away(*)

Carmen is so sad and she goes to meet Dylan. To her shock, Dylan is no more living in Park Street. She tries contacting him, and eventually finds him at a bar. She tells him about the problem she has. Dylan is very sad because all she cares about is herself and Shaun. He gets angry and storms off. Carmen is so sad and she begins to cry.
-I-(*)
Two months later, Carmen is now all alone with Nina and Violet. She has not contacted Dylan or Shaun for two months and has also quit her job. Violet bursts in through the door one day with Shaun(oops!) and announces that they are going to get married. Nina is delighted but Carmen is shocked. She leaves the place and exits the house.

Shaun catches up with her at the car park and asks simple questions. Carmen struggles, but eventually she bursts out "Why? Why did you go away? Shaun I really love you. I really really love you. Please marry me. Please!!" Tears start flowing out of her cheeks. Shaun tells her that he loves her too, but he's already engaged to Violet and he can't do anything. Carmen tells him to run away with her, but he rejects and tells her that he will be loyal to his fiancé. Carmen is so sad(**) and cries for him to come back. But Shaun walks away.

A flashback comes into his mind:
Two months ago, when Carmen told me the three words, I was shocked. That's why I said that. I thought she would work hard to get me. But she didn't. She thought it was real. I've got to find Dylan and tell him this. Now, what's going to happen?"

Shaun finds Dylan in the hospital after being knocked down by a car. Dylan relates his sad story of Carmen's rejection and Shaun is shocked. He tells Dylan about Carmen's grief. Dylan decides to marry Carmen in order to make her happy. Shaun is shocked, but Dylan tells him that its the only win-win way to make both happy. Shaun is forced to agree.

Dylan proposes to Carmen, who needs a rebound after the incident, says yes. Wedding preparations soon begin. On the night before the wedding, Dylan, Shaun, Violet and Carmen decide to have the last bachelor night of their lives and celebrate in a disco. Simultaneously, Carmen and Shaun regret their mistake of getting married. They meet outside the disco and hug each other as they cry about not being with each other. They go back to Shaun's place where the two of them have sexual intercourse.(*) Dylan and Violet have a great time at the disco in the meantime.

The next morning is the day of the wedding. The two couples are getting married together. Carmen and Shaun regret their infidelity last night, and decide to tell the truth. However, they do not.

When the priest asks Carmen whether she accepts this marriage, she says "I don't". Same with Shaun. The two of them tell their respective partners that they can't be happy if I'm(C and S) are not happy. The events of the previous night are revealed as well, to the shock of Violet and Dylan. Dylan and Shaun get into a fight(physical). However, Violet stops the fight and tells Dylan that Carmen and Shaun deserve each other. The power of love is also strong between them.

Dylan realizes his mistake and tells the priest to allow Shaun and Carmen to get married. The story ends with Shaun and Carmen getting married at the altar, with Dylan and Violet cheering for them.