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HAZE II Music of My Heart
By
Silas Mukangu
Silas Mukangu
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Synopsis:
HAZE and SILK meet when Haze is gay bashed by a group of male models he had worked with. Their chemistry becomes clear to everyone from the get go and they both find out they share much more than just sexual attraction; Haze is a successful fashion consultant who has lived a celibate and pure life, while Silk and a talented consultant who has seen it all.
Silk’s looks, intelligent and tender nature has Haze going crazy and doing things he never thought he could do to the point of loosing who he is.
This doesn’t go down well with ALEX who is willing to do anything to have Haze has his partner, he even attempt to pay Silk off after all his other attempts to separate them fail.
Haze and Silk deal with their attraction, Alex schemes and insults and their friends issues mostly ERIC who gets thrown out by his parents when they find out he’s gay.
Haze moves to save Alex’ agency when three former models sue Alex for sexual harassment. Touched by this Alex finally leaves them alone.
As their love and friendship grow they desire more and more to stay together, this leads them start a clothing label that kick of immediately after they get a spread on Elle magazine.
FADE IN:
1. EXT. SAFARI RESTAURANT DRIVEWAY NIGHT.
HAZE walks to his car from the restaurant; he’s on the phone with ETHAN.
ETHAN (O.S.)
(Filtered.)
Europe is great. Get a life Haze.
HAZE
I just had dinner at my favorite restaurant.
ETHAN (O.S.)
So what?
HAZE
This is my life.
FOUR GUYS IN MASKS surround Haze from in the car rows.
HAZE
Ethan, I’m gonna have to call you back.
Haze hangs up and looks at the guys trying not to show the fear gripping him. He looks back at the restaurant; it’s business as usual no one has noticed.
HAZE
(Shaking voice.)
Can I help you?
GUY#1
The guy from Versace show…
HAZE
You know me?
One guy faces him. Haze moves back, but hits the guy on his back.
GUY#2
Are you gay?
HAZE
What is it to you?
GUY#2
Tonight we are beating the homosexuality out of you; fag.
HAZE
Yeah.
The guy punches haze. Haze punches back.
They attack Haze to the ground.
SILK steps out of the restaurant. When the guys see him they take off.
Silk walks to the opposite direction, but stops when Haze groans.
Silk cautiously walks to Haze and stands two steps away. Under the light he can see Haze soaked in blood.
SILK
Are you okay?
Haze groans. Silk moves closer and squats to look at Haze.
SILK
Oh my God!
Silk removes his sweater and helps Haze lay his head on it.
SILK
Hang in there I will get help.
Silk runs back to the restaurant.
SILK (O.S.)
Call nine one, one somebody has been attacked.
2. INT. HOSPITAL ROOM DAY
Hazelies on the bed with a bandage on his forehead. The door opens and Silk stands at the doorway.
SILK
Hi, may I come in?
HAZE
You are already in.
Silk closes the door and walks to the bed.
HAZE
You must be Silk; you saved my life.
SILK
Somebody had to do it.
HAZE
(smiling)
And that somebody had to be you?
Silk smiles back at Haze.
SILK
It’s good to see you smile after all you went through last night.
HAZE
Except for my rearranged face.
SILK
(Smiling.)
You will get back to your cute self, soon.
Haze blushes.
Silk removes Haze phone from his pocket.
SILK
I picked your phone under a car after the ambulance had left. Alex called.
HAZE
And!
SILK
I told him what happened, he’s on his way.
HAZE
Oh God!
SILK
Is there a problem?
HAZE
Alex is the last person I would have wanted to know I’m in the hospital. I will just have to put up with him.
SILK
Sorry…did you see who attacked you?
HAZE
They were four guys in masks; they called me the guy from the Versace Show.
SILK
The Versace Show!
ALEX bursts in carrying a bunch of flowers.
ALEX
Haze, who did this to you? Some guy had your phone, he told me you were attacked last night.
HAZE
I’m fine Alex.
ALEX
(Placing the flowers on the table.)
Who did this to you?
HAZE
They were four guys in masks… Alex this is Silk; he saved my life.
ALEX
Hi.
SILK
Hi.
SILK
Haze I have to go. I will see you in the evening.
HAZE
Thank you for saving my life Silk.
Silk gives Haze a reassuring look and walks out.
ALEX
He’s cute and all.
HAZE
You had to notice that.
Alex sits on the bed facing Haze.
ALEX
Have you told your family?
HAZE
I will call them later; right now I need to rest.
ALEX
I will call them.
HAZE
Thank you, but I will call them.
ALEX
Haze, you need help and I’m here to help you get back to your beautiful self that I adore.
Alex takes Haze phone from the side table and dials.
3. EXT.HOSPITAL DRIVEWAY SUNSET
Alex drives and Haze rides shotgun. Silk stands by Haze’ window.
HAZE
I don’t know how to thank you enough Silk.
SILK
You are welcome.
HAZE
Take care of yourself.
SILK
I was about to say the same thing.
HAZE
I hope all goes well with you.
SILK
Yeah. Bye.
HAZE
Bye.
Alex starts the car and they speed off. Silk watches the car for a while then walks away.
4. INT. CONDO LIVING ROOM NIGHT
Haze and LINDSEY sit on the couch in a beautifully decorated room- Haze style.
LINDSEY
I have nothing to worry about; Alex is taking care of you.
HAZE
You have to spend the night.
LINDSEY
No way.
HAZE
(Whispers.)
You can’t leave alone me with him; not when I’m this vulnerable.
LINDSEY
Okay.
Alex steps in from the kitchen.
ALEX
Dinner is ready.
LINDSEY
I’m spending the night.
HAZE
I’m fine Lindsey; I have Alex taking good care of me.
LINDSEY
This is not about you. I had some painting job in my kitchen, you know about my allergies.
HAZE
Okay. Let’s go eat.
5. INT. CONDO LIVING ROOM DAY
Haze, Alex and Lindsey sit on the couch. Haze talks on the phone.
HAZE
I will be waiting.
Haze hangs up.
HAZE
Silk’s on his way.
Haze smiles.
LINDSEY
Can’t wait to meet him.
ALEX
You can use a friend Haze.
Haze looks at Lindsey then turns to Alex.
HAZE
That’s what I have you and Lindsey for.
ALEX
I mean someone closer…like… you know…
HAZE
Let’s not go there Alex.
ALEX
Are you saying that there’s no place for a partner in your life, completely?
HAZE
I don’t know what you mean by a partner but my perspective of things is very different.
LINDSEY
And being different makes you really cool.
ALEX
What if a guy likes you and will do anything for you, would you give them a chance?
HAZE
Is this an exclusive for the New York Times?
There is a knock on the door.
LINDSEY
I will get it.
Lindsey walks to the door and opens. Silk stands outside
LINDSEY
Hi, you must be Silk. Come on in.
Silk steps in the room.
HAZE
That was fast.
SILK
There was no much traffic.
Silk walks to the couch and sits beside Haze.
HAZE
You’ve met my friend Lindsey.
LINDSEY
Can I get you something to drink?
SILK
A glass of water will do; I’m dehydrated.
Lindsey exits to the kitchen.
SILK
You seem to be doing all right.
HAZE
With this gang taking care of me I’m bound to be great.How’s the going?
SILK
So far, so good.
Lindsey returns with a glass of water, hands it to silk and sits.
SILK
Thanks.
HAZE
What did you do today?
SILK
I went to church, and prayed for you.
Haze looks at Silk and smiles. He smiles back.
HAZE
You look great.
SILK
(Looking around.)
Thanks. I love your place; it’s heavenly. I would spend eternity here.
HAZE
Believe me you would get bored.
ALEX
So, Silk, what do you do with yourself?
SILK
I’m looking for a job.
HAZE
He’s new in town.
LINDSEY
You will love New York.
SILK
(Looking at Haze.)
I already do.
Haze phone rings and he picks it.
HAZE
Hi mum (pause) I’m doing fine (pause) I have friends over (pause) you won’t make it! (pause)
(MORE.)
HAZE (CONT’D)
What is wrong with dad? (pause) how is he? (pause) I will be fine (pause) can I talk to him? (pause) I’m all right (pause) Say hello to him. I will call him.
Haze hangs up, angrily drops the phone on the couch and gets up.
LINDSEY:
What is it Haze?
HAZE
It’s dad.
Haze walks out.
Silk gets up.
ALEX
You don’t want to go after him when he’s like that.
Silk looks at Alex then goes after Haze.
6. INT. HAZE BEDROOM DAY
Haze sits on the bed face cast down and tears running down his cheeks. Silk sits beside him.
SILK
Will you look at me? Please.
Haze slowly looks up. Silk opens his arms and cuddles Haze.
SILK
Now tell me, what’s wrong with your dad?
Haze looks at Silk for a while.
HAZE
My dad’s diabetic. His blood sugar got out of control and he had to be hospitalized.
SILK
How is he now?
HAZE
Mum says he’s ok, but stressed over what happened to me.
SILK
We’ll pray for him. Okay?
Haze nods yes. Haze and Silk hold hands
SILK
Let’s pray…
AFTER the prayer, Silk looks at Haze for a while.
SILK
You will get through this.
HAZE
You’ve met me in my worst days.
SILK
In your best days we would not have met.
Alex stands at the doorway and quietly watches them.
HAZE
You are fascinating
Haze and Silk gaze into each other for a while.
HAZE
Can I show you around the city?
SILK
I would love that.
ALEX
Mm! Mm! May be another day. You heard what the doctor said. You need to rest.
SILK
We can do it another day. You need to rest.
HAZE
Okay. Thanks for everything.
SILK
You are welcome. I will see you tomorrow.
HAZE
You promise?
SILK
I promise.
Silk gets up.
HAZE
See you tomorrow.
SILK
Be good.
Silk and Alex walk out. Haze lies down and closes his eyes with a smile on his face.
7. INT. CONDO KITCHEN DAY
Haze places two glasses on the kitchen counter and walks to the fridge. Silk sits at the counter.
Haze gets a packet of apple juice.
SILK
(Looking around.)
You have an amazing sense of style.
HAZE
I’m stylist.
SILK
But your place…
HAZE
That’s mum.
Haze pours the juice in the glasses.
They each pick a glass of juice each and walk to:
8. INT. CONDO LIVING ROOM DAY
Haze and Silk sit on different sofas.
HAZE
You will be glad to know my dad’s doing well; they will let him go home tomorrow
SILK
Tough times don’t last…
HAZE
Tough people do. Thanks.
SILK
Thank God for the answers.
HAZE
Thank you Lord.
Silk walks to the entertainment unit and picks Haze’ family portrait: Haze’ DAD, MUM, brother Ethan and best friend MARIO.
SILK
You are one happy family.
HAZE
We look pretty happy, but don’t let it fool you.
SILK
An apple is as good as the tree it falls from.
(Of Ethan.)
He looks familiar. Like someone I’ve seen in a magazine or somewhere.
HAZE
Ethan?
SILK
Ethan the top model!
HAZE
That’s him right there.
SILK
Unbelievable; you are Ethan’s brother. Your brother is great.
HAZE
Why don’t we talk about that as I show you around?
SILK
Perfect.
Haze gets up.
HAZE
I will get my guitar.
Haze walks out.
There is a knock on the door.
Silk opens. Lindsey stands outside.
LINDSEY
Hi.
SILK
Hi.
Lindsey steps in.
LINDSEY
Is Haze in?
SILK
Yeah, he…
Haze walks in carrying his guitar.
HAZE
Hi.
LINDSEY
Going somewhere?
HAZE
To give Silk a grand tour of ‘ The Big apple’. Wanna come?
LINDSEY:
I have to get something to eat; I only had two glasses of milk all day.
SILK
Busy day?
LINDSEY
Its days like these I wish I wasn’t a make up artist and I didn’t have to work with all those stupid models.
HAZE
There is left over chicken in the fridge?
LINDSEY
Mm! Now you are talking.
HAZE
See you later.
LINDSEY
Have fun.
Haze and Silk walk out. Lindsey throws her purse on the couch and walks in the:
9. INT. CONDO KITCHEN DAY
Lindsey washes the dishes in the sink. Alex walks in looking rather bored.
ALEX
Hi.
LINDSEY
You look bored.
ALEX
My life sucks sometimes. Have you seen Haze?
He moves to the counter and sits.
LINDSEY
Out, with Silk.
ALEX
What! He’s supposed to be resting?
LINDSEY
To be resting or to be around you?
ALEX
I don’t know what you are talking about.
LINDSEY
You’ve seen the way they look at each other.
ALEX
I won’t discuss this with you.
LINDSEY
So there is something to discuss?
ALEX
Silk is no threat to me; he’s way out of my league.
LINDSEY
Give up Alex, really Haze’ not into you.
ALEX
I can’t.
LINDSEY
There are plenty of guys who would want to be with you.
ALEX
I don’t want other guy. I want Haze. Haze’ the kind of guy a man like me wants to be seen with. He’s beautiful, smart, successful, and has class. You don’t meet a guy like that everyday.
LINDSEY
It’s just that this pursuit is making you very miserable.
ALEX
What do you care?
Alex gets up and walks out.
10. EXT. PARK SUNSET
Haze and Silk watch the sun set from a bench. Haze has his guitar in the arms
HAZE
Back at home I used to sit in the patio and watch the sunset almost every evening.
SILK
At what part do you play the guitar?
HAZE
You want to hear me play?
SILK
Why did you bring it?
HAZE
It’s my greatest companion.
SILK
But I’m with you now.
Haze looks at him and smiles. He positions the guitar in his arm and strums the chords twice.
He plays a piece from John Denver song ‘Whispering Jesse’. He stops and looks at silk.
SILK
That was beautiful. How long have you been playing?
HAZE
Since I was ten.
He clears his throat.
HAZE
Heaven: sunshine on my skin on a cold morning,
Heaven: rose petals caressing my body,
Heaven: the smell of spring and the beautiful melodies, Heaven: a twinkle in your beautiful dark eyes,
Heaven: dancing in your arms to Shania,
Heaven: so close to feel your heartbeat,
Heaven: Your lips on mine,
Heaven: a whispered poem,
Heaven: a kiss, a fantasy, a love note.
SILK
(Softly.)
You put it perfectly; it was beautiful…you play a guitar; write poems…
HAZE
I can’t sit down and write a poem, but once in a while words will flow through my mind when I’m inspired.
SILK
I have a confession to make.
HAZE
I’m listening.
Silk looks at Haze and smiles shyly.
SILK
Yesterday when I came to see you, I wasn’t so much worried about you; I knew you were fine. I had to see you.
HAZE
I was praying you would call.
Haze smiles and plays the guitar…
11. INT. CONDO LIVING ROOM NIGHT
Alex lies on the couch still bored. Haze steps in through the front door carrying the guitar.
ALEX
Look who’s supposed to be resting.
HAZE:
I’m doing that.
Haze heads for the kitchen.
ALEX
By running around with Silk?
Haze stops halfway across the room.
HAZE
Do you have a problem Alex?
ALEX
I’m taking care of you.
HAZE
Not anymore. I can take care of myself now. Thanks for everything anyway.
Alex gets up and faces Haze.
ALEX
Aren’t you the ungrateful one?
HAZE
I knew it would boil down to this. Go ahead; say whatever you have to say.
ALEX
I make your meals, run your bathe water, make sure you take your drugs on time and this how you repay me?
HAZE
I won’t change my mind about you Alex. I told you once and I’m telling you again. We are friends and that’s it.
ALEX
You are a user and a bitch! All that talk about Jesus and faith is all crap. You are a hypocrite.