THE SECOND CHANCE : TO LIFE AND LOVE
LIVING TOGETHER WITH BOSS
Victoria
W-what are you doing, Boss!?
Zephyr Martinez
(calmly):
You must master the art of holding a steady gaze.
It projects confidence... wards off potential adversaries.
(She walks away, leaving Vicky stunned. Moments later, Jonicca enters.)
Zephyr Martinez
Joni, guide her through everything this week.
Zephyr Martinez
Arrange for her to stay with me.
Victoria
(shrieks):
WHAT? LIVE WITH YOU?
Zephyr Martinez
(turning back):Any issue?
Victoria
(vehement headshake):N-No... not really...
(A flicker of confusion, disbelief, and maybe... excitement crosses her face. Zephyr’s gaze softens slightly. Jonicca bows and leaves.)
Victoria
(muttering):I’m off...
She follows Jonicca, emotions all over the place — anticipation, nervousness, curiosity.
[At Night | Zephyr’s Apartment]
Zephyr is drying her hair post-shower. Doorbell rings. She opens it one-handed — towel in one hand, the doorknob in the other.
Jonicca
(casually walks in):Evening, Boss.
Zephyr glances past her — waiting for Vicky. Vicky finally arrives. Her eyes widen seeing Zephyr like that.
Zephyr Martinez
(tilts head, stares quietly)
...
Victoria
(blinks, flustered):U-uh…
(She drags her trolley bag inside.)
Zephyr Martinez
(nods):Follow me.Your room.
Vicky follows. Zephyr returns to her laptop in the living room, browsing pictures. Her expression softens, lost in a photo. Nostalgic. Silent.
Jonicca
(peeking in):Boss, dinner’s ready.Where’s Vicky?
Zephyr doesn’t like eating alone. But she often skips meals… or ends up smoking instead.
Once, Jonicca even found her drunk on the floor, clutching tablets… She never asked.
Zephyr sets the table. Vicky and Jonicca arrive.
Zephyr Martinez
(gestures silently):Sit.
Victoria
(glances at Jonicca):...
Jonicca
(nods):It’s fine. Sit.
Jonicca
Vicky, I’ll be going to Wakanda by the end of this week.
You’ll assist Boss in my absence.
Jonicca
I picked you because you’re quick. Observe everything.
If anything weird happens — call me immediately.
Jonicca
(smiles):Call me Joni!
If you do well, we’ll consider making your position permanent.
She throws a glance toward Zephyr, who eats quietly.
Zephyr Martinez
(suddenly):Anything important tomorrow?
Jonicca
No boss.This week’s schedule is light.But after I leave… there’s the MegaWorld Championship.
Jonicca
Top fighters worldwide are joining.This time, you have to go with the girls.
Victoria
(curious):
Why are we even participating?
Jonicca
To break stereotypes.
People still think women can’t guard or fight like men.
This is our chance to prove them wrong — on global stage.
Plus, the winning team gets amazing rewards. And plus, it increases the belief in us !
Victoria
(curious):What’s the prize?
Money?
Jonicca
(nonchalant):
You can ask for anything.
Literal cash, or whatever you want — within limits.
Victoria
(gasp):Anything…?
Victoria
(Moves closer to Joni’s face.)
Jonicca
(teasing):Go brush your teeth first!
Jonicca
*Sigh*
Okay okay…
The championship’s run by billionaires from over 300 countries.Their beds? Literal gold biscuits.
Victoria
(seriously) Wouldn’t that hurt their backs??
Jonicca
(facepalms):That’s what you got from all that!?
Jonicca
(Flicks Vicky’s forehead)
Victoria
(grinning):Our boss… she’s amazing.
Jonicca
(smiling):Yes. She is.
Vicky wakes up early to a faint beat echoing from one of the rooms. Not loud, but persistent. Curious, she completes her morning routine.
As she approaches the room — the beat stops. Zephyr steps out, locking the door. She's drenched in sweat.
Victoria
Go-Good morning, Boss.
Umm… what was that beat I just heard?
Zackeria ( Author)
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