Chapter 2 : MONDAY WILL TELL
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Chapter 2, Scene I
Narrator: Later that afternoon, Mirabel met Princess in the school garden to apologize.
Mirabel: Hey, Princess?
(Princess doesn't respond.)
Mirabel: Princess, I'm talking to you.
Princess: Hmph. What is it now? Just leave me alone.
Mirabel: I came to apologize.
Princess: For what?
Mirabel: For not calling you when I was going to the cafeteria. I'm really sorry. I promise it won't happen again.
Princess: You promise?
Mirabel: Yes, I promise.
(They hug.)
Mirabel: Can I sit now?
Princess: Why not? Sit.
(Mirabel sits beside her.)
Princess: So... are we going to gist now?
Mirabel: Gist about what?
(Princess lowers her voice and covers her mouth slightly with her hand.)
Princess: Bryan.
(Mirabel raises her eyebrows and shrugs.)
Mirabel: Oh... him. There's nothing to talk about.
Princess: Is it because I didn't follow you that day?
Mirabel: No now.
Princess: Oya, talk.
(Mirabel hesitates for a moment.)
Mirabel: What were you expecting me to say?
(Princess's eyes widen.)
Princess: Don't tell me you... Oh my God!
Mirabel: Don't get me wrong. I haven't said yes.
Princess: Why?
(Mirabel sighs softly.)
Mirabel: I just need some time to think about it.
(Princess nods and leans closer.)
Princess: Okay... but I'm sure he's a good and gentle guy. I've never even seen him with another girl. I swear. I don't know what he's like at home, though, so I can't say much about that.
Mirabel: I only told him I'd think about it. Wait... what's the time?
Princess: Let me check.
(She takes out her phone.)
Princess: It's 2:35!
(Mirabel's eyes widen.)
Mirabel: Oh no! It's Geography period!
(Without wasting another second, both girls rush back to their classroom.)
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Chapter 2, Scene II
Narrator: A few days later, Princess was sitting in the classroom reading a book when Mirabel walked in.
Mirabel: Hi, Princess.
Princess: Mira! Where have you been?
Mirabel: I was just strolling around the school compound.
Princess: Without me?
Mirabel: I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
(She scratches her head awkwardly.)
Princess: It's okay. How was your stroll?
Mirabel: It was cool. I only met Bryan.
Princess: Hope he didn't disturb you?
Mirabel: No. He didn't even say much.
Princess: Wait... let me ask you something.
(She drops her pen and places both hands on the desk.)
Mirabel: What?
Princess: Do you like him?
Mirabel: (Rolling her eyes.) Why are you asking me that?
Princess: Just answer me.
Mirabel: If that's what you want to hear... yes.
Princess: I knew it. Then why don't you give him a chance?
Mirabel: Who told you that?
Princess: Thompson did.
Mirabel: Thompson? Who is Thompson?
Princess: Don't tell me you've forgotten the guy I met at the cafeteria that day.
Mirabel: Oh... him.
Princess: Yes. He's also Bryan's best friend.
Mirabel: Best friend?
Princess: Yes.
Mirabel: (Surprised.) How come I didn't know that? And why didn't you tell me?
Princess: My dear, you never asked. I hope there's no problem.
Mirabel: (Laughs softly.) No, no... let's continue.
Princess: Are you sure you're okay?
Mirabel: Yes. But why did he do that?
Princess: Do what?
Mirabel: Never mind. See you later. Bye.
(She walks away.)
Princess: Mira... what's wrong?
(She sighs.)
Princess: Only God knows what's wrong with her.
(She continues reading her book.)
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Chapter 2, Scene III
Narrator: It was Saturday morning. Mirabel sat on her bed, scrolling through her phone, when it suddenly rang.
Mirabel: Hello?
Thompson: Good morning.
Mirabel: Please, who am I speaking with?
Thompson: It's me... Thompson.
Mirabel: (Surprised.) Tho-Thompson? How did you get my number?
Thompson: Bryan gave it to me. You know I'm his best friend, right?
Mirabel: (Trying to stay calm.) Yeah... I know.
Thompson: What's wrong?
Mirabel: Nothing. Why did you call?
Thompson: It's about what I told you the other day.
Mirabel: About what?
Thompson: Mirabel, I swear I'm not lying to you. I'm serious.
Mirabel: Are you talking about Bryan or yourself?
Thompson: Which Bryan? Don't tell me you mean that smelly guy.
Mirabel: What? What did you just say?
Thompson: You heard me.
Mirabel: Oh my God... what about Princess?
Thompson: What about her?
Mirabel: What do you mean?
Thompson: I mean she has nothing to do with this.
Mirabel: Oh my God... you people are not reliable.
Thompson: Listen to me. Bryan asked me to talk to you on his behalf. Princess wasn't involved at all.
Mirabel: Don't lie to me. I know everything.
Thompson: I'm serious. I'm telling you the truth.
Mirabel: Are you done?
Thompson: What?!
Mirabel: Bye.
(She ends the call.)
Mirabel: Could he actually be telling the truth? No... I don't believe him. Fine. We'll all find out on Monday.
(She smiles to herself.)
Mirabel: Movie go happen.
Narrator: The light fades.
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