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INT: PARIS HOTEL
Nick and Vicky are in the hotel room. He walks over to the french doors, leading onto a balcony. He opens the door, and puts his hand out for Vicky, who is standing in the room.
Nick: Come over here and check out the view, babes!
Vicky holds his hand, and walks over. They stand on the balcony together, Vicky leans her head on his shoulder...
Nick: The city of love... i see why the call it that now. Its perfect.
Vicky looks up, and smiles at Nick.
Vicky: Yeah... perfect. Just like you...
Nick: Dont be silly.... but this is great, aint it? Having the time here together, just you and me...
Vicky: And Luquina, and Tom and Chris!
They laugh...
Nick: Well maybe not completly perfect then!! But this is just about me and you. You mean the world to me....And yeah, i know i sound soppy... but i'm gonna prove how much you mean to me.
Vicky: Nick, i...
Nick: (interupts) I love you, Vicky. More then anything in the world.
Nick kisses Vicky passionately on the balcony, then walks slowly into the room. He calls back through to the balcony...
Nick: Sorry, did you want to tell me something?
Vicky: Me? Erm.... No.... No, nothing...
Vicky closes her eyes tightly, and signs deeply.
Vicky: How can i keep it from him...?
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Ok Vicky you can a) tell him and hope he understands or b) let him find out from Kyle cause you know he will just gloat about it... my advice.. tell him now while you are away from everyone and he can't really run away from you. he would have to talk it over
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INT: FRENCH CAFE
Chris and Tom walk into a posh cafe. They sit at a table, Tom hands over a phrase book to Chris.
Tom: I'm gonna get some postcards from next door- show that lot in Baymoore what sort of places we can get to! Take the phrase book and... order some drinks or something.
Chris: Yes.... mother!
Tom hits him on the arm, and exits the Cafe. An attractive waitress walks over. Tom reads her name tag: Aimée. He talks very slowly, and deliberatly...
Tom: Erm....Bonjour, la femme de beautifull. J'aimerais beaucoup de choses de vous
She replies in English, with a very strong French Accent...
Aimée: Excuse me?!
Tom: (coughs) You speak English?!... Erm.... This is nicely ackward...
Aimée: You want many things from me?!
Tom: Is that what i said?.... Erm... Of... Of course i didn't mean that... I meant.... Drinks! Can i order some drinks....please?
Aimée: you most certainly said that!
Tom: Sorry, i....
An older looking man walks over. Well built, he towers over Tom. He too talks in a strong French accent. Tom reads his name tag: Fredrico
Tom: (mutters) Fredrico... very... Italien...:hmm:
Fredrico: My worker has taken offence to you, and soon after you do the same to me! Explain yourself!
Tom: Sorry, i didn't... Erm....
Fredrico: Us have a certain way of dealing with people like you around here!!
Fredrico clenches his wrist, and throws a punch towards Tom. He moves out the way, and ends up hiding behind Aimée. As he rubs past her body, she screams, and rushes away from him. He holds his hands up in defence....
Tom: Sorry... I didn't mean....
Fredrico launches another punch in his direction. Chris walks back into the cafe, and automatically grabs the phrase book, and talk extremely quickly and loudly...
Chris:Il est arrogant et britannique. S'il vous plaît l'avoir des objections
Chris grabs Toms arm, and pulls him out of the the door of the cafe. They run round the corner a bit, then stop.
Tom: What the hell did that mean?!
Chris: "He's arrogant and British. Please mind him"
Tom: Arrogant?! Was that the only thing you had a chance on reading?!
Chris: I dunno... I thought it was a pretty accurate description!
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EXT. NOTRE DAMN - DAY
Nick and Vicky walk towards the Notre Damn hand in hand. Nick is in ore of the famous landmark, however Vicky has something on her mind.
Nick: Wow! Look at it Vicky...!
Vicky: At what? An old church?
Nick: It's not just any old church...its the Notre Damn! As in the hunchback!
Vicky: Oh great...:rolleyes:
Nick: How much is it to get in?
Vicky: What, have i become a tour guide all of a sudden?
Nick: No but your holding the handbook...
Vicky is flustered and takes her time to get the book out of her handbag.
Nick: Dont bother...I'll just have a run up there and see the prices...ill be back in a bit babes...
Nick kisses Vicky and runs off like a happy child towards the church. Vicky checks to see Nick is clearly out of earshot and gets her phone out. She phones up Amy.
The scene cuts continously between Vicky by the Notre Damn and Amy in the Red Rum.
Amy: Hello...the Red Rum?
Vicky: Amy...it's me...I havent got long...
Amy: Oh Vicky babes...I've heard he's whisked you off to the city of love for the weekend...
Vicky: Yeah...but i need to tell you something...
Amy: You dont sound too pleased to be there hun...
Vicky: I would be in any normal circumstances, but...
Amy: But what!? If Patrick took me away to...
Vicky: I slept with Kyle!
Amy: You did what!?
Vicky: I know...i'm stupid...i was drunk...oh my god Amy! I feel so guilty...
Amy: So you should... does Nick know?
Vicky: No...but it's breaking my heart to keep it from him...I just feel like he should be told...so we can move on...
Amy: Well maybe it's best to tell him the truth then Vics?
Nick walks back towards Vicky.
Vicky: Yeah...maybe it is...
Vicky hangs up the phone and puts it back in her pocket. Nick returns to Vicky.
Nick: 20 euros for a guided tour...not bad eh!?
Vicky smiles half-heartedly as the pair head off towards the church.
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INT. EIFFEL TOWER - EVENING
Nick and Vicky are sitting together in the restauraunt at the top of the eiffel tower. A pianist is playing music to the room, where sophisicated couples are dining.
Vicky: This is just beautiful Nick...I really don't deserve this...
Nick: Of course you do babes! Only the best for you...
Vicky: It's just...I'm not used to this rich life...i feel as tough I shouldnt have it...
Nick: Of course you should have it... you...and Daniel...will want for nothing anymore Vicky...I love you...and want to provide for you...
Vicky: You make it sound like I'm in it for the money...
Nick: Well you're not are you?
Vicky: Of course not!
Nick: Well there you go then... Vicky you are not like any other girl I've been with...your just...perfect... your hunny, clever...drop dead gorgeous and well...I know you and made are for life...
With each word, Vicky's guilt increases to the point where she is in tears.
Vicky: Nick...stop I have something important to tell you...
Nick: Not now Vicky... what I have to say is very important... I couldnt imagine spending my life with any other woman... you and me...are for life...
Nick gets up from the table and bends down on one knee.
Nick: Victoria Mansfield...would you do the greatest honour...of becoming my wife?
Vicky holds her hand to her mouth in shock. Tears run down her face... tears of joy or tears of sorrow?
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Oooo - is Vicky going to confess now ?? Oh what a palava !!! Hes going to be heartbroken!
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INT: FRENCH HOTEL
Nick and Vicky are at the bar near the foyer of the hotel. Luqina is with them. Chris and Tom rush over, out of breath and eager to say something...
Chris: You'd never guess what just happened!
Tom: I was at this restaurant..
Chris: Being an idiot... :p
Tom: Yeah, yeah, whatever! Anyway, this bloke started throwing punches at me cause a said a few things to a waitress! (points to Chris) He comes over, and says some crap in French, and we run for it. The looks on their faces!
Chris: Good ol' Chris saves the day!
Tom: Wouldn't go THAT far!
Chris: Oi, you watch it! I wont bother next time- i'll stand and watch while you get beaten to a pulp by a French Bloke!!
Chris and Tom burst out laughing, followed by Vicky, Nick and Luqina. Tom smiles suspiciously at Vicky- she smiles back... Luqina gives Tom and Chris a look...
Luqina: Come on, whats going on?!
Nick: Going on...?
Chris: The smiles on your two faces!! Come on, what you been up to..... or shouldn't i ask?! :p
Nick looks to Vicky, who says quietly...
Vicky: (quietly) Go on...
They smile at each other, and Vicky holds out her hand to reveal a huge, diamond ring..
Luqina: Omg... your not.... are you?! :D
Nick: We are! We're engaged!
Chris: Good on you mate!
Tom: Yeah, congrats and all that!
Vicky: Thanks. Its great, isn't it?! :D
Luqina looks coyly to the side, thinking...She smiles, with realisation...
Luqina: OMG! Thats it!
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INT: PARIS HOTEL
Luqina pulls Tom over along the Bar a little bit, away from Nick, Vicky and Chris, who are talking about the engagement...
Tom: What did you mean back there, babes?
Luqina: Well.... we're good, you and me, aren't we!?
Tom: yeah...
Luqina: And you know how much i want to get my career back on track...
Tom: Yeah...
Luqina: Well, how about we follow suit?
Tom: Follow suit? With what?
Luqina gestures towards Nick and Vicky...
Tom: You mean get married?! :eek:
Luqina: Come on, we could earn mega bucks with it! All those deals with magazines... OK! Hello!, the works! Magazine rights, newspaper deals, who name it, we could do it! Me and you.... together...
Tom: You want us to get married for fame?!
Luqina: Well not fame exactly...
Tom: Money then?!
Luqina: For my career! I love you honey... we could do it, you know....
Tom: I love you too, but no!
Luqina looks hurt...
Tom: You know how much i love you, and how much i want you to get your career back in line... but i can't marry you to make that happen! I wont be used as a means to boost yuor career... sorry babes, but i just wont!
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EXT: PARIS HOTEL
Luqina storms out of the hotel in tears, after being turned down by Tom. She stands in the empty gardens, alone. Chris Birks walks up behind her, notices shes crying, and smirks. Luqina turns to see him...
Luqina: Sorry, i... i didn't see you there.
Chris: Hey... whats with all the tears?!
Luqina: Just Tom... dont worry about it....
Chris: Come here...
Chris holds her tightly, his hand reaching down her back to her bra strap. She steps backwards, and he follows, standing close to her again.
Luqina: D'ya mind?!
Chris: Course i dont, pretty girl like you
Chris upshes her against a fence, and puts his hand on her cheek...
Chris: Because this is the way we do things around here. Thats the way the buisness works... Jodi did it too, and look where it got her!
He rubs his hand along her leg, up towards her skirt. She tenses up, and pushes him away.
Luqina: Get off me, you perv!
Chris: Ooh, a fighter! Just how i like them! :cool:
Chris moves towards her again, and underdoes his trousers. He pushes her against the fence again, this time more violently. As he pulls down his trousers, he puts his hand over her mouth, to stop her screaming. Luqina looks terrifed. As her eyes well up with tears, she knees him, sending him reeling backwards. He collapses to his knees in pain, and Luqina tries to run away. He grabs her heel on her shoe, sending her too to her knees...
Chris: Oh no you dont!
He crawls over to her, pinches her tights at the knees, and rips them off. She kicks him in the face, and rushes out of the garden, terrified, shocked, and in tears.
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INT: PARIS HOTEL
Luqina rushes through the hotel foyer in tears. She heads for the lift, and gets inside alone. She leans against the wall of the lift, and collapses to the floor, and cries into her hands in tears. He lift stops, and Tom walks in. He realises its Luqina, and kneels down next to her, and hugs her. She wriggles away.
Tom: Luqina! Whats wrong?!
He notices her ripped tights...
Tom: Luqina....?
Luqina: I didn't know what to do...
Tom: What d'ya mean?!
Luqina: I thought he was just looking out for me... trying to be kind... trying to get my career back on track...
Tom: You mean that Chris Birks bloke?!
Luqina cries into her hands again. Tom puts his hand on her back...
Tom: Luquina? Luqina, what did he do?!
Luqina: I was upset about me and you... i just needed some air, some time to clear my head.... i didn't know he was there...
A look of realisation crosses Tom's face...
Tom: Luqina... did he....?
Luqina: He tried to... he tried to... he tried to...
Luqina holds Tom, and sobs into his shoulder...
Tom: Did he try to rape you?
Luqina cries even harder into his shoulder. He puts his hand on her back, trying to comfort her... shocked.
