FADE IN
Act 1
INT. LIVING ROOM - 10:00
Seeing a shared image of an old restaurant on his mobile screen, PETER chats his WIFE.
PETER: Do you know the closed "美而廉" restaurant in Mongkok?
His wife nods.
PETER (Cont'd): I used to go there in my teens.
WIFE: Could you afford that?
PETER: During the summer holidays of 1969, I was working in the Castle Peak Hotel and had two days off each month. My monthly pay was $150.
Smiling.
PETER (Cont'd): Enjoying my holiday, I'd watch three movies, ie the 12:30, 14:30 and 17:15 shows, go to the restaurant for dinner before shopping at Temple Street.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.): It was just me. I didn't have any romantic relationship then.
Act 2
EXT. ROADSIDE - 11:15
At the driver seat, Peter waits inside a New Beetle.
PETER (V.O.): A week ago, my wife twisted her ankle when she stepped onto a broken step in Central.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I massaged her sprained ankle with love, but that didn't help.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): This is my third time waiting here.
Smiling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I'm not complaining. I won't trade my wife's love and companionship for anything in the world.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd):She works very hard during work days. Yesterday, we had dinner at 10:30pm.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): When I was with Govt, I was also a workaholic.
We see Peter's wife returning.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): My wife will drive to do her facial and nail icon afterwards. I'm actually quite free today.
INT. STUDIO - 15:00
Watching an on-line tutorial, Peter is practising the piano.
PETER (V.O.): I focus on pursuing my passions and interest now. I've worked long enough. Just for the Govt - 40 years.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Correct sight-reading and fingering are challenges I've yet to overcome.
Practising notes on the upper and lower ends of the keyboard.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Recently, I've learned how to utilize the full range of the keyboard to contribute to the dramatic effect of a musical piece.
Then, we hear the slow-Waltz-tempo melody of "Around the World" by Victor Young.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I haven't travelled around the world yet. I had my first flight at the age of 25.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): My children have travelled countless times here and there before turning 25!
Practising.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): One right decision I made upon formal retirement was to travel monthly. I'm travelling to Okinawa to see Sakura blossoms next week.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Exploring the world is like finding colourful pieces in a mosaic.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): When I was kid, my parents took me to watch the 1956 movie "Around the World in 80 Days".
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Then, I sat on my Dad's lap.
Sighing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): My Dad lived to age 79. My old Mum is in an elderly home.
Act 3
INT. LIVING ROOM - 22:30
Working on a laptop, Peter inserts an AI drawing called "Life's Mosaic..." into a draft post.
PETER (V.O.): Life is composed of various moments and experiences that come together to create an intricate whole.
Peter stares at the AI drawing.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): My setbacks and achievement, relationships and contribution, travel and exploration are like tiles in a mosaic.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Through tiny pieces, I'm still creating my life's mosaic, endeavouring to make it as colourful and artistic as I can.
FADE OUT
THE END
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