The Lonely Man and a Stray Girl
EPISODE 0: PROLOGUE
What would you do if you had it all?
Photographer 1
Jovan, look over here!
Photographer 2
Turn your head this way!
Photographer 3
Jovan, stand in the middle! Great, now pose!
Fans
Kyaa!!! It's Jovan! Jovan~ *waves their hands* Please sign here!
That day, Jovan felt like the whole world was watching him shine again. He felt like he could reach the stars as he made his big comeback as an actor.
Photographer 1
Jovan! Look over here again!
(Jovan looks at the camera but is blinded by the camera flashes.)
Kyle Leila Wilson
Mr. Jovan! Are you okay?!
Jovan Ray Wilson
*groans* Yeah, I'm fine. Just got a bit of a headache.
Kyle Leila Wilson
Come on, let's get out of here. The event's over, so we should head back.
(Jovan and Kyle walk to their hotel room. Kyle helps Jovan and leads him toward the bedroom.)
Kyle Leila Wilson
Haa... you're heavier than I thought.
(Kyle starts unbuttoning his shirt.)
Jovan Ray Wilson
*starts waking up* Hey, what are you doing?
(Kyle continues unbuttoning his shirt.)
Jovan Ray Wilson
*sits up and pushes Kyle away* I said, what are you doing?
Kyle Leila Wilson
Sorry, Mister. I really like you. Please let me be with you.
What happens when a friend who feels like a daughter falls in love? Can this relationship become something deeper, or will they just stay partners in the world of showbiz?
EPISODE 1: Strange Kid
Jovan wakes up early in the morning.
Jovan Ray Wilson
*yawns* What time is it? *looks at his phone* Still pretty early.
He starts having flashbacks of his old job as an actor.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Ugh. *ruffles his hair.*
He gets out of bed and heads to a convenience store.
Convenience Store Worker
Welcome!
Jovan grabs two bottles of alcohol and walks to the counter.
Convenience Store Worker
Is that all, sir?
Jovan Ray Wilson
*points at a pack of cigarettes.* Oh, and add that pack of smokes, too.
Convenience Store Worker
That'll be 150 pesos, sir.
Jovan hands over 120 pesos.
Convenience Store Worker
*looks at the money* You're 30 pesos short, sir.
Jovan just stares on the air blankly.
Convenience Store Worker
Um, sir? Hello?
Jovan Ray Wilson
*snaps back to reality* Oh, right. Sorry. Here’s the 30 pesos.
Convenience Store Worker
*frowns* Thanks. *hands him the receipt* Please come again!
Jovan crumples the receipt and heads outside.
Convenience Store Worker
That guy looks mess. *yawns* Now I’m even sleepier.
Jovan sits down at a chair outside the store.
Jovan Ray Wilson
*lights a cigarette* Ah...
He hears a rustling noise from the side of the store.
Jovan Ray Wilson
What was that? A cat, maybe?
He goes to check it out and sees a girl rummaging through a trash can, looking for food.
Girl
*stomach growling* Ugh, I need to find some foods fast. I'm starving!
She spots some dirty food and examines it.
Girl
Oh, this looks okay. Yum!
Jovan Ray Wilson
Hey, what are you doing?
The girl startled, and the food falls from her hands.
Girl
AHH! My food! *looks at the man angrily.* Hey, mister, don’t sneak up on me like that!
Jovan Ray Wilson
Sorry, kid. *pulls out a 100 pesos bill.* Here, buy something to eat.
Girl
*eyes shining* Whoa, money! *grabs it quickly* Thanks, mister!
The girl rushes into the store to buy a meal.
Girl
*comes back to the man.* Thanks again, mister! You saved my stomach!
Jovan Ray Wilson
No problem, kid.
The girl sits beside Jovan and digs into her food.
Jovan Ray Wilson
So, why are you out here alone? Where are your parents or guardian?
Girl
I don’t have any. I'm an orphan. *Coughs* I snuck out of the orphanage because the food is not enough to stop my hunger.
Jovan Ray Wilson
That’s kind of crazy. You shouldn’t be out here on your own.
Girl
Don’t worry! I’m good on my own and also good at avoiding creepy people.
Jovan Ray Wilson
So I’m not creepy person to you?
Girl
Nah, I can tell if someone’s bad or not. *grins* I have good instincts!
Jovan Ray Wilson
*laughs* Sure, kid.
Girl
Hey, I’m not just a kid! I have a name, you know. Call me Kyle.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Kyle? That’s a boy’s name.
Kyle
My name isn’t weird! It’s special because my— *starts coughing heavily* water...
Jovan Ray Wilson
*pulls out a bottle of alcohol.* Wait, no.
Jovan rushes back into the convenience store to buy a bottle of water.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Here, kid. Drink up.
Kyle
*chugs the water* Ahh... You saved me again, mister. Thanks!
Jovan Ray Wilson
Yeah, yeah... I’m heading back now, so you should go home too.
Kyle
Wait! Can I see you again? I want to repay you for being nice.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Nah. *walks away.*
Jovan returns home and flops down on his bed.
Jovan Ray Wilson
So tired. Gotta get some sleep.
He remembers the girl from the convenience store.
Jovan Ray Wilson
What a strange kid. *falls asleep.*
EPISODE 2: New Start
Sound of an alarm clock going off for the fifth time
Jovan Ray Wilson
*groans* Why won’t this stupid alarm shut up?
He yanks the plug out of the alarm clock and throws it across the room.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Stop interrupting my sleep!
Just as he tries to doze off again, his phone rings. It’s his former manager.
Jovan Ray Wilson
What now?
Bert
Finally! Hey, J. How are you? You’ve been ignoring my calls. I’m worried, man.
Jovan Ray Wilson
What do you want?
Bert
Don’t be like that. I just wanted to say hi after you’ve ghosted me for 3 months.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Just get to the point, Bert.
Bert
*sighs* Fine. I want to offer you a job.
Jovan Ray Wilson
A job? Why are you offering me a job? I don’t need one right now. I’m an actor. I’ve got plenty of cash.
Bert
You mean a former actor, right? Besides, the job I’m offering isn’t just about the money. It’s about getting back into things slowly. Don’t you remember what happened half a year ago.
Bert
See? You’re still not over it. That’s why I want to help you.
Bert
I can tell you’re mad at me right now. But don’t worry—I’m always here for you because I’m your manager.
Jovan Ray Wilson
*calms down* Alright, Bert. I’ll listen to you.
Bert
Great! I actually want you to help me work at the drama set. We’re short on staff, and I could really use your help.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Seriously? Work at the drama set? You think I want to crawl back to that place. That’s where my career went downhill!
Bert
J, I’m just really trying to help. Your sister keeps asking me about you.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Ugh, my sister keeps pulling my hair! *groans* Fine, I'll help you out, Bert.
Bert
Really?! Awesome, man! I’ll swing by to pick you up, so get ready!
Jovan Ray Wilson
Sure, talk to you later. *beep*
Jovan flops back on his bed, thinking if he made the right choice.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Ugh... I don't have time for this. I need to get ready.
He rushes to his closet looking for casual clothes.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Not this... not this either. *groans* Why don’t I have any simple clothes in here?
He glances down at the floor, seeing his dirty clothes scattered everywhere.
Jovan Ray Wilson
Oh right, I haven't washed my clothes in two months. Whatever, I’ll just wear my old jacket.
He grabs his old jacket and puts it on.
Jovan Ray Wilson
*sniffs it* This should be fine. Time to head out.
As he reaches for the doorknob he suddenly had flashbacks of his old job and gets nervous about what people might say.
Jovan Ray Wilson
*runs to the mirror* I need to fix my hair. I can’t let them recognize me.
He grabs a pair of glasses.
Jovan meets up with Bert outside.
Bert
Are you really going to wear that on your first day?
Jovan
What? You don’t like my clothes? Just drive.
Bert
Alright, let’s go. J, I promise this job will be great for you.
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