21. INT PRECIOUS’ BEDROOM DAY
STEPHEN IS DRESSED AND SEATED INSIDE THE BED OF WITH A THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSION IN HIS EYES. MOMENTS LATER, PRECIOUS STEPS OUT OF THE BATHROOM ALL DRESSED UP. THEY GLANCE AT EACH OTHER BRIEFLY BEFORE SHE WALKS OVER TO WHERE HER COSMETICS AND MAKEUP ARE AND STARTS MAKING UP. STEPHEN SIGHS AND SPEAKS…
STEPHEN
I have been waiting for you, Precious.
PRECIOUS
You want something?
STEPHEN
I just wanted you to come out and tell me how you want me to carry myself, talk and act today before I step outside to meet anyone of your family.
PRECIOUS
I don’t understand what you mean.
STEPHEN
(Sighs) Yesterday, you complained about the way I am showing you love and care before your folks. I don’t want to overdo anything again. So, you tell me how you want me to go today.
PRECIOUS
Do whatever you like, Stephen. Just don’t overdo the show of affection thing. That’s all.
STEPHEN
Yes, ma. May I go outside and take in some air?
PRECIOUS
(Sighs) Do whatever you like, Stephen. Stop acting as if I have tried controlling you before now.
STEPHEN
I am an actor and you are my director as far as this deal is concerned. You can control if you like.
PRECIOUS
Trust me, Stephen, I know how to control any man I want. But you are not my type. So there is no need to waste my time on you.
STEPHEN
Good. Because you are also not my kind of woman. As a matter of fact, I can’t wait to complete this task and get on with my life.
PRECIOUS
Fine. You won’t have to wait too long, thankfully. After tonight, we just have one more night and we’ll be out of here.
STEPHEN
Cool. Just have my balance ready, please. I’ll leave for my place the moment we step out of this house.
PRECIOUS
Your balance is ready and waiting for you. Don’t sweat it.
STEPHEN
Thank you.
PRECIOUS
You welcome.
STEPHEN TURNS AND WALKS OUT OF THE ROOM…
PRECIOUS
(Hisses) Pompous fool!
CUT
