FADE IN
Act 1
INT. BEDROOM - 08:00
While dressing up PETER takes a look of his WIFE who is still sleeping in bed.
PETER (V.O.): Yesterday, we had dinner after 10 pm.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I was in court too, wearing my facemask for about eight hours.
Peter touches the contours of his face.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The mask I wore yesterday was ill-fitting, leading to some soreness.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Today, I'm doing voluntary work and there'll be photo sessions.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Well, I won't wear a face mask today.
Act 2
INT. SHAW AUDITORIUM - 15:30
GUESTS including Peter are witnessing ceremony. A honorary FELLOW is speaking on stage.
PETER (V.O.): We have a lot in common. We didn't born with a silver spoon.
Listening.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): He was studying Accountancy at home. I was studying Philosophy at home.
Listening.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes we're examples as to how smart work can shape on one's career development.
We hear: ...many appointments after retirement...my wife doesn't know what I do...I love you...
PETER: Wow!
A COLLEAGUE sitting next to Peter hears that too.
COLLEAGUE (to Peter): Isn't it sweet?
PETER (V.O.): Is it planned or a spontaneous outpouring of emotions?
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In any event, he has created a memorable and special moment.
FLASHBACK
INT. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 09:25
MEMBERS, including PETER, are taking their seats. A PROFESSOR talks to Peter.
PROFESSOR: Have you hugged your son?
Peter looks embarrassed.
PETER: We discussed about emotional connection and physical touch about a fortnight ago...
PROFESSOR: Hugging is a powerful non-verbal way to express care and love...
PETER: But my family's background and dynamics are such that we've a more reserved approach to physical contact...
PROFESSOR: Physical expression of affection strengthen human bonds...
PETER: Yes, but generational differences influence the level of comfort and acceptance...
END FLASHBACK
INT. STREET/MALL - 18:00
A little rain. Peter is rushing towards a mall.
PETER (V.O.): My wife asked me to arrange to fix two defective smartphones for her. One was done yesterday.
Inside the mall, Peter rushes towards a smartphone stall just to find that it's closed.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Why? I picked up the first smartphone around this time yesterday.
Walking closer, Peter sees a notice: Closing early due to an emergency.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I just want my wife to get back the fixed smartphone the soonest possible.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): She prefers that, although it isn't urgent.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've tried - my subtle way to show my emotional connection.
Act 3
INT. BEDROOM - 23:00
Having input the prompt: "Love Unmasked" in an AI art generator in his smartphone, Peter sees a cubist image appearing.
PETER (V.O.): Public declaration of love is a way to make the partner feel cherished and special.
Peter inserts the image to a text appearing in his laptop screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In so doing, one may also seek acknowledgement and support from one's social circle.
Having typed and edited the text, Peter clicks "save and publish".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I keep my personal feelings and intimate moments in my own private but public way.
FADE OUT
THE END
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