How We Met

Cold Rainy Friday

( Syracuse University, NY)

Professor L: Studying society never came too easy. As we try to understand the patterns of people's behavior, we try to look at several things- micro and macro perspectives. We should tend to analyze things according to what was influenced to who or what influenced it.  Complicated as what it seems but yeah, we're part in a society we often think we don't wan't to be in. (school bell rings) So class prepare for next week's semi-midterms exam. And I want to leave you always a quote...

Class: Every mind matters...

Professor L: Yeah! Keep safe! I heard there's a storm coming!
(everyone leaves) Oh.. Miss Williams?

Sarah: Sir?

Professor L: Can I talk to you in a minute.

Sarah: Hmm.

Steve (Sarah's friend): I'll wait for you outside.

Sarah: Alright.

Professor L: I read your paper about this month's issue.

Sarah: You mean "The Exploitation"?

Proffesor L: Yes and about that, many teachers were you know.. touched by the story.

Sarah: You know this issue isn't new at all right?

Professor L: Right. But I just want to ask where did you get your inspiration to write such powerful article?

Sarah: Current news? Old news? Everywhere?

Professor L: Are being serious?

Sarah: Uhm, I was just...literally Mad..when I wrote that paper and I didn't expect that it will catch your attention. I even passed the paper so late.

Professor L: How about staying Mad for the 3 months?

Sarah: What do you mean?

Professor L: You're a good writer for heaven's sake! I wish I could write like that when I'm mad!... We are publishing the first ever "Freedom" Sociology student paper and for three months all articles will be written by students and I highly encourage you to join.

Sarah: That's crazy. How would freedom catch student's attention?

Professor L: You tell me..

Sarah: It'll be great but I don't think I can manage. I'm working during the night and I have some sidelines too. I'm sorry Sir maybe others want to grab it.

Professor L: I won't force you. Im just trying to help.

Sarah: Thanks...

(as Sarah reaches the door)

Professor L: 350 bucks as the grand prize for the best paper. You might want to rethink your decision.

(Sarah grins and exits)

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(School Lobby)

Steve: What was that?

Sarah: Let's just say... Another extra hand.

Steve: You know you can't stay tired.

Sarah: I know but maybe it's worth the sacrifice?

Steve: You always say that. Hey, really! Just give yourself a break.

Sarah: I do give.

Steve: When?

Sarah: When I'm asleep maybe?

Steve: You mean three hours of sleep. Common! You'll regret it in the near future.

Sarah: It's already the future (immitates Professor L's voice) Hahaha!

Steve: Hahaha!

Both: Every mind matters!

Steve: I love that line. As if every crazy persons' minds matters!

Sarah: Shut up! Don't ruin his legacy.

Steve: Craziest person in the world! Haha! Where do you plan to eat your lunch?

Sarah: Hmmm, how about "The Red Diner"

Steve: Sounds cool.

(Sarah turns on her antique Triumph Boneville T100 engine- that was given to her by her grandfather)

Sarah: Hop in.

Steve: Are you sure?

Sarah: Yeah! I forgot, you're afraid of motorcycles haha! I'll take care of you Baby bobooo

Steve: Shut your mouth! Just drive slow.

Sarah: Okay but just hold tight... (whispers.."I wont promise")

(Sarah drives very fast)

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(The Red Diner)

Steve: How could you! I should've taken my car with me! You let me tasted death for 5 minutes!!!

Sarah: Isn't it cool? I mean the ride not the death.

Steve: Where did you learn how to drive anyway?

Sarah: Daydreaming.

Steve: Unbelievable as ever.

(both sits near the glass window)

Waitress: What's your order?

Sarah: Your best seller burger

Steve: Same but with brewed coffee.

Sarah: Just water for me. Thanks

Waitress: Alright, 5 minutes to serve.

(at the other table)

Stranger: You never failed to complete my day!

(Sarah overheard)

Stranger: I wonder, how many years they've studied to create such masterpiece! (tears in the corner of his eyes and eats the burger slowly)

(Sarah looking suspicious to the Stranger and back to Steve)

Sarah: You said I was the craziest person in the world right?

Steve: Yeah, who else?

Sarah: You're wrong (grins)

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¤ Everyday is a struggle. Everything seems so unfair. Everyday is a game people play, whether we lose everything in life or win whatever dreams and aspirations we have. We don't know what will happen tomorrow. But as for today, it's quite good. Good friends. New opportunities. And Oh, about that man talking to the burger? He's right! The burger made my day complete! It's perfect for a cold rainy friday!¤