(Christopher walked out of the small house and through the back gate out of the mansion. He walked some miles before securing a bus. He highlighted at a small village, and strolled towards a shop in front of which Skylar was sitted. she beamed when she saw him)
SKYLAR: (exhilarated) You're here!!
CHRISTOPHER: of course. (held her) you look beautiful.
SKYLAR: (smiled) rare! I must be stunning then.
CHRISTOPHER: Anything else you're waiting for ?
SKYLAR: No. I'm already done. (bid the people goodbye. They started walking) You always in a hurry.
CHRISTOPHER: I already used enough time travelling here to pick you up. do you really have to come all the way here to have an hair do?
SKYLAR: of course, what can I do when she's good at her job?
CHRISTOPHER: And really cheap. I wonder why she doesn't charge the usual price other hair stylists does. can there be another reason?
SKYLAR: What are you implying?
CHRISTOPHER: does it really have nothing to do with a certain brother of yours you always coerce to come pick you up?
SKYLAR: (laughed) Christopher!!! you are one hilarious person.
CHRISTOPHER: I am indeed. (chuckled)
SKYLAR: But on a serious note, you should be more patient when you arrive. Plus, I notice you arrive whenever I'm done. sometimes right on time too. Do you have an alarm which tells you when to arrive?
CHRISTOPHER: And your point is?
SKYLAR: wait and get to know my friends.
CHRISTOPHER: (held her as they crossed the road) hmm-hmm.
SKYLAR: They are really fun to be around with.
CHRISTOPHER: yeah, fun is not what I need right now.
SKYLAR: oh so you just want to be bored. sad all the time? are you a sadist?
CHRISTOPHER: Am I?
SKYLAR: Exactly. These are tips you need to survive in everyday life. sometimes you might not even like them but you just stay, cause who knows where you might need them? they might not even look like it, but there are potentials everywhere. hidden potentials. And actually, have fun while at it.
CHRISTOPHER: yes, mom.
SKYLAR: so do you promise to stay a bit longer next time?
CHRISTOPHER: it depends. how much are you willing to pay for it?
SKYLAR: (hit him) annoying
CHRISTOPHER: (laughed) ouch.
SKYLAR: (they got on a bus. her phone rang, she picked up, talked for a while and then hung up) we were already on our way?
CHRISTOPHER: Dad?
SKYLAR: yeah, complained about going for a hairdo when we still have to weed out the farm (frowned)
CHRISTOPHER: You just came back. That would be too much for you.
SKYLAR: you also just came back. All this wouldn't happen if they just employed more servants.
CHRISTOPHER: They pretty much care for all our needs. we shouldn't complain about them.
SKYLAR: (nodded) I'm going to look pretty and seduce one of their aristocrats. don't look down on me, I'm really going to marry rich.
CHRISTOPHER: (chuckled) okay. (they got off and headed towards the mansion)
SKYLAR: (pointed) let's go through the main gate. I don't think anyone will notice.
CHRISTOPHER: They will obviously. (held her and they walked towards it)
SKYLAR: (astonished) Why are we going there then?
CHRISTOPHER: The back gate is just too far.
SKYLAR: We will face punishment if nobodies like are caught taking this route....
CHRISTOPHER: I'm not a nobody. (they walked in, shoulders high and passed without the guards pausing to question them)
SKYLAR: (puzzled) Everyone looks distracted. what's going on?
CHRISTOPHER: Gonna be Diane. we should avoid that then. (heard a loud noise. saw Diane hitting a servant. faced Skylar) don't look.
DIANE: (saw them) ohhhh. hello over there!!
SKYLAR: (shook) you... we... she's talking to us....
CHRISTOPHER: Stay calm. (faced her) Good evening ma'am.
DIANE: what's good about the evening? (Drew nearer) why are you coming through the entrance? I just saw you, didn't I?
CHRISTOPHER: (chuckled) There are many things to do at the entrance from which I am indeed coming.
DIANE: I meant from the gate! Don't you know you aren't meant to go through the damn gate? or are you aristocrats now?
SKYLAR: (tongue-tied) we... didn't..
DIANE: (cut in) Skylar!! good to see you again! oh, yeah, you can continue the trash you were saying....
CHRISTOPHER: I had an errand to run, and she just escorted me.
DIANE: how sweet. I want to know who sent you on the errand. must be someone of importance but then, why send a peasant when we have more refined people for that place? (smiled, watching him think through for an answer)
CARRIE: (blurted)I did. (they all turned to look at her, unaware of when she walked in) and what's with who goes through there? it's just a gate.
DIANE: (disappointed) correction, it's not. (heaved) but did you really send him?
CARRIE: why not? he's just a servant. or did he perhaps mean more to you?
DIANE: (Insulted) what nonsense! (to Christopher) you, watch yourself. (strutted past Carissa)
CARRIE: (walked to Skylar) you okay?(she nodded)
CHRISTOPHER:Thanks for your help.
CARRIE: Don't bother. I couldn't stand her being a bitch myself.
CHRISTOPHER: I owe you one.
CARRIE: (snickered) What can you possibly give me?(left)
SKYLAR: (amazed) Do you know her Christopher?
CHRISTOPHER: From around, yeah.
SKYLAR: From around? she isn't the kind to be known from around. she is from an affluent family. her family's name is extremely influential, we have to be more careful of hers than Diane's.
CHRISTOPHER: (rolled his eyes) what then?
SKYLAR: You are friends with lady Carissa??
CHRISTOPHER: friends? That's a stretch. we barely even know each other. But we did have a conversation.
SKYLAR: when was that?
CHRISTOPHER: Early today?
SKYLAR: oh my God! and she remembers you??
CHRISTOPHER: I just said it was today. know what? I'll head to the farm, unclog the drainage channel. you go bring a pump and meet me there.
SKYLAR: (nodded) Got it! (took off)
CHRISTOPHER: (thought) Carissa.