Cruel Intentions Page #23

97 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 97

Sebastian sits at his desk, writing the letter.

SEBASTIAN (V.O.)

The truth of the matter is that being

with you was the only time I have ever

been happy. My whole life has been a

joke. I prided myself on taking joy in

others' misery.

98 INT. MANHATTAN STREET - NIGHT (MONTAGE) 98

Sebastian walks the streets of New York. He seems sad

and lonely.

SEBASTIAN (V.O.)

Well, it finally backfired. I succeeded

in hurting the first person I loved. I

wish more than anything I could take it

back, but I guess that's not possible.

99 INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT 99

Annette continues to read the letter.

SEBASTIAN (V.O.)

Enclosed is my most prized possession...

my journal. For a long time I

considered it my trophy. A sordid

collection of my conquests. If you

really want to know the truth, then

please read it. No more lies.

100 EXT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT 100

We PAN down the side of the building to the ground.

Sebastian lies against the building waiting for Annette

to return.

SEBASTIAN (V.O.)

A car is picking me up tomorrow and

taking me to Martha's Vineyard, where

we have a summer home. Nothing would

make me happier than if you joined me.

I'm a f***ing wreck without you. If

you're interested please meet me

outside my building at nine. If not, I

understand. Love, Sebastian.

101 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 101

Ronald sits and listens as a grieving Kathryn tells her

story.

KATHRYN:

And when I confronted him about his

affair with Cecile he told me it was

none of my business. Then when I said

"Well what about Ronald," he said you

were nothing more than a stupid... the

n word and that you deserved what you

got...

RONALD:

And this happened before you and I

hooked up?

KATHRYN:

It's been going on for a while.

(beat)

Then he called me a disgrace to our

family and that's when he hit me.

RONALD:

Racist piece of sh*t.

KATHRYN:

I'd be careful if I were you. God knows

what he's up to.

RONALD:

He doesn't scare me. I'll kick his ass

in.

KATHRYN:

Will you stay here for the night? You

can leave in the morning. That's when

my parents get back and --

RONALD:

Don't worry about it. I'll stay.

Kathryn hugs him.

KATHRYN:

Thanks Ronald. You're a good friend.

102 EXT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - DAY 102

A STREET CLEANING MACHINE drives past the apartment

103 INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - LOBBY - DAY 103

Sebastian lies sleeping on a sofa in the lobby. The

NIGHT DOORMAN taps him awake.

SEBASTIAN:

What time is it?

NIGHT DOORMAN:

Eight o'clock. You got to go.

SEBASTIAN:

Did she show up?

NIGHT DOORMAN:

Nope.

SEBASTIAN:

Do you mind if I check upstairs?

NIGHT DOORMAN:

I can't have you do that, nor can I

have you hanging around the lobby all

day.

SEBASTIAN:

I understand. Thanks for letting me

crash here.

NIGHT DOORMAN:

Don't worry about it.

Sebastian stands and staggers out of the building.

104 EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY 104

Ronald walks out of the building and heads toward the

corner.

He stops when he SEES - Sebastian crossing the street.

RONALD:

(under his breath)

Son of a b*tch.

Sebastian walks toward Ronald, who blocks his path.

RONALD (cont'd)

Sebastian!

Sebastian looks up at Ronald.

SEBASTIAN:

(tired)

Hey Ronald.

RONALD:

It seems that you and I have some

talking to do.

SEBASTIAN:

Can we do it later. I've had a really

bad night and -

Ronald SHOVES Sebastian.

SEBASTIAN (cont'd)

What's your problem?

RONALD:

Where the hell do you come off hitting

women?

SEBASTIAN:

What are you talking about?

RONALD:

Kathryn. Did you hit her?

SEBASTIAN:

Kathryn? Oh Christ, she got to you too?

RONALD:

Did you hit her?

SEBASTIAN:

Ronald, you don't know what you're

talking about.

RONALD:

Don't know what I'm talking about? I

know that you f***ed Cecile.

Sebastian says nothing.

RONALD (cont'd)

It's true, isn't it?

SEBASTIAN:

Ronald, I'm sorry.

RONALD:

You bastard!

Ronald TACKLES Sebastian to the ground. Ronald lands on

top of him and hits in the mouth.

RONALD (cont'd)

I trusted you!

Ronald hits him again. Blood pours out of Sebastian's

mouth. Sebastian is dazed. Ronald grabs him by the

collar.

RONALD (cont'd)

I trusted you!

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