(Whispering to herself) I can’t. I said I could handle this, but...
Yo, you said you were busy tonight. What’s up?
[The MAN (tall, suited, Blacked regular) steps into frame. He notices the phone, raises an eyebrow, but smirks. He leans down, his lips brushing her ear.] -Blacked- Xxlayna Marie - Phone A Friend -01.10...
Oh my god... Xxlayna, your mic is ON.
[Before Xxlayna can answer, a deep voice calls from off-screen.] (Whispering to herself) I can’t
[He pulls her into a deep kiss. Xxlayna reaches out, her hand trembling, and gives the phone a small thumbs-up. Her friend’s muffled voice comes through the speaker.]
[She unlocks her phone, scrolling to a contact. She hits the video call button. After a few rings, a FRIEND’s face appears on screen, grinning.] What’s up
No. Just... needed a second.
[Open on a stylish, dimly lit apartment. XXLAYNA MARIE is pacing nervously by the window, biting her lip. She glances at her phone, then at the bedroom door where the shadow of a tall, muscular figure moves.]