"The Contract"

Scene: Sophia’s Cafe, Late Evening

Sophia closes up the small cafe she inherited from her late father. The door swings open, and she’s met with the piercing gaze of a man who oozes danger—Alessandro Moretti.

Sophia: "Sorry, we're closed."

Her voice is firm, but her hands tremble under his intense gaze.

Alex: "I’m not here for coffee, sweetheart. I’m here for you."

He steps closer, his voice smooth but chilling.

Sophia freezes. This isn’t a man to argue with.

Sophia: "What do you mean? I don’t even know you."

She steps back, her heart pounding.

Alex: "You don’t need to know me. Your brother owes me, and since he can’t pay...you’re the payment."

His lips curl into a cruel smirk as he holds out a marriage contract.

Sophia: "This is insane! You can’t just force someone into marriage!"

Her voice cracks, fear and anger mingling.

Alex: "Oh, I can. And I will. Sign it, or your brother doesn’t see tomorrow."

His words are like ice, unyielding and final.

Sophia stares at the contract, her vision blurring. She has no choice. For her brother’s life, she grabs the pen and signs with shaking hands.

Scene: Alex’s Mansion, Night

Sophia is escorted to Alex’s sprawling mansion. She’s dressed in a designer gown, but the luxurious surroundings feel like a cage. Alex watches her from the shadows.

Alex: "You’ll thank me one day, Sophia. I’ll give you everything you could ever want."

His tone carries both a promise and a threat.

Sophia: "All I want is my freedom."

Her defiance flickers like a flame, but Alex only chuckles.

Alex: "You’re mine now. Freedom isn’t part of the deal."

He steps closer, his fingers brushing her cheek. She jerks away, glaring.

Sophia: "You might own my circumstances, but you’ll never own me."

Alex: "We’ll see about that, sweetheart."

His voice is low, almost a growl, as he leaves her alone in the lavish but suffocating room.

Sophia sits by the window, tears streaming down her face as she gazes at the city lights. The life she knew is gone, and she vows to fight back against the man who has stolen her freedom