____KALA VILLAGE ________
_____KEVIN's house ______
____/Opening the door/____
_____KEVIN____
(stepping out) I think I'm done here.
_____/Closing the door/____
_____1 day later _______
_____ HENREY's house ____ ______CYNTHIA _____
(smiling) I hope you didn't face any problems during your stay here, Miss Lilian!
______LILIAN ______
On the contrary, I can say this place is even better than my father's house!
_____CYNTHIA _____
(laughing) I'm glad to hear that! But have you decided where you'll go after this? … Please don't misunderstand me, you can stay here as long as you want, but eventually your father will find you. I already heard what happened! I'm sorry that a young girl like you has to go through all this!
_____LILIAN_____
No need to apologize, and even if you kicked me out, I would always be grateful to you. I am aware of the danger if my father finds me here, and I don't want to cause any problems for you! I truly thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
_____CYNTHIA _____
Oh! No need to thank me, Miss Lilian, your favor upon us is huge. If it weren't for you, we'd just be homeless wandering around with no direction or identity! I'm the one who should be thanking you!
_____LILIAN_____
No. No, I just did my duty!
______ HENREY_____
(yawning) Good morning! It seems you two have already bonded!
_____ CYNTHIA ______
Oh! Good morning, Henrey! You'll be late if you don't hurry!
_____LILIAN______
Good morning! Mr. Henrey, I thank you for saving me yesterday! Thank you so much!
______ HENREY______
Late? What's this? … Oh! No need to thank me, I just did my duty. I can't deny that you saved us from death!
______ LILIAN______
I'm glad someone considers me a friend! But I can't cause problems for you, so I'll leave!
_____ CYNTHIA _____
You're leaving?! But to where? You can stay here at least for today!
_____ LILIAN
Really… thank you! But I must leave, I don't want to cause any problems! I want you to live happily and peacefully without any obstacles!
______ HENREY_____
What's going on here? … Oh, that's why you said I'd be late! So you forgot to tell us!
______CYNTHIA_____
Tell us?
______HENREY______
I mean, recently the kingdom's economy has been strong, so I thought of returning as a traveling merchant. I plan to start tonight, pack your belongings!
______ CYNTHIA _____
That's wonderful! Miss Lilian, it seems we'll be together for a long time!
_____ LILIAN_____
W… what, me too… no… thank you, you've already done enough… I don't want to cause any trouble!
_____ CYNTHIA _____
Any trouble? … What are you talking about?! You're already part of our family… no, part of everyone's family in the village!
_______HENREY _______
Of course! She has been since the day she saved us!
______ LILIAN ______
You really are! … Thank you so much, I won't forget this for my whole life (smile).
_______ POV LILIAN ______
I know I'm beautiful and my beauty works miracles, but this is exaggerated. Either they're foolish or I should value my beauty more! I didn't expect that helping some homeless people in the past, just to increase my popularity, would have such a great effect! (boastful) It seems God really loves me! Yes, this is the least you'd expect from the most beautiful girl in the world, simply a perfect girl, hahahaha!
_______ 1 hour later ______
______ CYNTHIA ______
I've finished packing my things! But Miss Lilian! … You… you're not planning to stay in these clothes forever, right?!
______ LILIAN ______
Oh right! I completely forgot about clothes when I ran away, and I didn't bring anything!
______ CYNTHIA ______
(Excited) So, do you know what time it is now?
______ LILIAN______
Time?!
______ CYNTHIA ______
Yeah! It's shopping time!
_____LILIAN_____
Shopping? But I didn't bring any money!
______CYNTHIA _____
Don't worry, it's on me, and if you don't like it, you can repay me later by working as an accountant in our store. Don't worry, you'll get your due since you're working! It also suits your field of study!
_____LILIAN_____
Really?!
______CYNTHIA _____
Yes, so let's go and enjoy a little! … Oh, and let's not forget, I'll put on some makeup to change your look… and don't forget the cloak too!
_____1 hour later ______
______CYNTHIA______
And now you're ready, no need to fear the guards anymore!
______ LILIAN ______
(shocked) I'll never underestimate makeup again! … Th… Thank you, Cynthia (awkward laugh)
_____POV LILIAN_____
Ah! My beautiful face! I'm sorry for ruining it this way. I've transformed from the most beautiful girl in the world, "Lilian," into my aunt "Zoubida," wife of my uncle "Kaddour"!
____/Opening the door/____
_____CYNTHIA ______
What?! Will you stay there?!
______ LILIAN ______
Oh… no, no, I'm coming!
_____/Closing the door/____
_____3 hours later ______
_____POV LILIAN_____
Honestly, I didn't expect this! So this is the life of the poor! I still can't believe I, Lilian, the most beautiful girl in the world, no, in the entire universe, am now living the life of the poor. No servants, no dining in fancy restaurants, no custom-made clothes. Honestly, I didn't even know ready-made clothes could be bought directly from a store! But I'll let it pass since it suits me, and I actually enjoyed a bit!
______ LILIAN______
(smile) Today I really enjoyed myself. We also bought a lot of clothes, and the food here is very good! Thank you for today, Miss Cynthia!
______ CYNTHIA ______
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed today. And there's no need for formality, call me "Cynthia," and I'll call you "Lilian," agreed?
______ LILIAN ______
Yes, absolutely, Cynthia. Just call me "Lilian" from now on! (laugh)
______ CYNTHIA ______
(laugh) Agreed then! … But isn't there someone you want to visit before we leave? We're leaving tonight after all! … You know, a friend, a relative, someone like that!
______ LILIAN ______
Oh! Now that I think about it! There's a friend I should say goodbye to! He lives nearby, so we don't have to go far!
______CYNTHIA ______
That's convenient then!
______ 20 min later____
____KEVIN's house _____
______ /Knocking on the door/_____
_____ LILIAN ______
Kevin! It's me, Lilian! I came to visit you!
_____/Knocking on the door/_____
_____ LILIAN ______
Kevin! Are you here?
____/Knocking on the door/____
______ LILIAN ______
(sigh) It seems he's not here! He must be at work, and I don't want to disturb him. I guess it's best to leave news of him to Mr. Henrey!
_____ CYNTHIA ______
Right! But still, I feel sorry for you! You're leaving the village and won't find anyone to say goodbye!
______ LILIAN ______
No, no, having you by my side is enough! Thank you!
_______CYNTHIA ______
Oh! You're so kind! (smile)
________ POV LILIAN _______
Poor Kevin, now he missed the chance to see the most beautiful girl in the universe one last time! You should have been here when Lilian came to visit you. I'll forgive you this time only because you saved me, hmm!
(Note: Here Lilian forgot that she put on Zoubida's makeup)
_________ 5 hours later _________
_______ HENREY ______
Are you sure you haven't forgotten anything?
______CYNTHIA ______
Yes, sure!
_______LILIAN ______
Me too!
______POV LILIAN ______
It's true, we're leaving! But I must keep this makeup that ruins my beautiful face, just to pass the checkpoint at the village borders! (sigh) I'll miss the village, especially my comfy bed and my dear servants, and my fancy food! Goodbye, everyone! I won't forget your luxury and services for the most beautiful girl in the universe!
______ HENREY ______
I've checked everything, and for Miss Lilian, one of my friends brought your documents and papers of your kingdom membership. This will make traveling easier!
______ CYNTHIA ______
Really? That's wonderful!
______ LILIAN ______
Yes! Thank you all!
______ HENREY ______
No need to thank me!
_____CYNTHIA _____
Yes, we're family after all!
______ LILIAN ______
(smile) Yes!
______POV LILIAN ______
Family then! … That sounds nice. I'll finally get a chance to experience what the kids were talking about before! … Though they should be grateful just for being part of my family. I am Lilian, the most beautiful girl ever! (boastful) Hahaha!
_______ HENREY ______
And now let's go! Goodbye, Kala Village!
_____/Carriage departure/_____