FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 12;00
Having taken a look of his Avatars in Quora answers, PETER puts his smart phone aside.
PETER (V.O.): Today is half way to the weekend, I plan to issue my domain name decision tomorrow, and I've an asylum case to deal with.
On his laptop, Peter begins to edit a draft very attentively.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It can be a final draft. Let me check it again tomorrow.
Putting a laptop aside, Peter checks a message.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've been selected as a special client? And stock brokerage fees will be waived till end Sept?
Looking excited, Peter checks a bank account on screen but he can't log on.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, yes, the account has been locked for months. Another bank account in another bank has been frozen too.
Act 2
EXT. PARK/STREET - 13:30
Wearing a hat, Peter looks up at the sky.
PETER (V.O.): It has been forecasted there'll be squally showers and thunderstorms. But it seems the sky is quite indecisive.
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INT. BANK#1 - 13:45
Counter. Working behind a computer, STAFF#1 is serving Peter.
STAFF: You've inputted your previous passwords.
Peter nods.
STAFF#1 (Cont'd): Step-by-step, I'll help you log on your account again. Consider two sets of new passwords...
Peter types on a counter keyboard several times. Later, STAFF#2 appears to check Peter's identity.
PETER (V.O.): The service is very good. I'll use its FortuneLink App to buy and sell stocks.
INT. BANK#2 - 14:30
Counter. Working behind a computer, STAFF#3 is serving Peter.
STAFF#3: Why don't you withdraw some money from the account and keep it active?
PETER: I don't need it as I've another cheque account.
Peter observes STAFF#3 doing this and that. And later, STAFF#4 appears to check Peter's identity.
PETER (V.O.): It's a lot of work for them. But I'm decisive to declutter.
Exit. Peter sees many CUSTOMERS staying put. It's raining cats and dogs outside.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): OMG, how dramatic is the weather! Even if I've an umbrella, it wouldn't help.
Peter takes a look of his clothing and shoes.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): What's wrong is that I don't have the right clothing and footwear. If I was in the beach in a swimming brief, I wouldn't bother.
Peter touches his belly.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I haven't had my lunch yet.
Braving the cats and dogs, Peter exits quickly.
INT. MALL#1- 15:00
Restaurant. Quite wet, Peter is enjoying Fish Ball noodles.
PETER (V.O.): I've wanted to try it as my elder daughter loves it. Now, I know how good it is.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If the heavy rain persists, I'll take the MTR rather than walking home.
INT/EXT. MTR STATION-STREET - 16:00
Exiting the station, Peter buys some papayas from a mobile hawker.
PETER (V.O.): The hawker sells papayas occasionally.
Peter then walks along a covered walkway.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Squally showers and thunderstorms remind me of challenges in life.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's common to all.
INT. MALL#2 - 16:30
Pop-up stores at atrium. Peter checks the one selling small rubber mats.
PETER (V.O.): The store popped up here before. See if it has new items.
Seeing a design of an Shiba Inu posing against the Pisa Tower, Peter buys it without hesitation.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's exactly how I posed when I first visited it in the summer of 1984.
Act 3
EXT. STUDY/KITCHEN - 17:00
Returning, Peter can't wait to put the rubber mat near the main door.
PETER (V.O.): I associate with it as I find it welcoming.
Peter puts the papayas inside a fridge.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've made papayas one of my family's favourite fruits.
Relaxing on a sofa, Peter looks at his smart phone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): No urgent work call. Good, I can join a HKUST meeting tomorrow.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The outcome of my day today is like an interactive drama.
THE END
FADE OUT
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