ITALY: UNA ROMANZA (E COMMEDIA)

[door bell]

Samantha opens the door.

[kiss]

Mike: Sorry, I got stuck on traffic.

Samantha: It's okay. So what is it you've been wanting to tell me for so long? I was surprised with your call this morning...

Mike: Uh... We'll go to that later.

Samantha: Okay... Well actually I've been meaning to tell you something too.

Mike: (What!?) Really?

Samantha: Well, come inside. Let's go to my room.

Mike: (Holy mackerel! Room?! This has got to be THE night!) Oh... Alright.

Samantha opens the door to her room to reveal a candle-lit setup on her bed.

Mike: (Holy shit!) Wow... This has got to be one special night for you eh?

Samantha: Well yeah... You've got something to tell. I've got something to tell. So I prepared something. Go! Sit!

Samantha goes out for a while and comes back with two mugs and a glass of chilled white wine.

[pop]

Samantha places the mugs on the tray and pours the wine.

Samantha: Okay so we've got the elaborate setup. Now go! Tell me!

Mike: Huh? As in right now... (Awww shucks)

Samantha: Well yeah! Why waste time. The night is young. We can party later! Now tell me!

Mike: Oh alright...

He grabs her right hand with his left hand as he used his right hand to get a diamond ring from his pocket. Before he even gets to start his ceremonial masculine proposal, Samantha breaks into laughter.

Samantha: Hahaha! What's this? You have got to be kidding me Michael! Hahaha!

Mike: Huh? What's wrong... Don't you like me too? I thought that's what you're gonna tell me too. Isn't it?

Samantha: Huh? Are you kidding me! I'm a lesbian! That's what I'm supposed to tell you! That's why I had this setup so that I can formally say goodbye to my... Well, former femalehood! Hahaha! I'm sorry... I didn't see this coming.

Mike: ...

Samantha: I am so sorry Mike. I never thought you liked me. You never made the effort to let me know... Well, up until now... But I'm sorry... I just felt it was time for me to tell you that I have a girlfriend... Her name is Kath. We're actually meeting later... Do you want to come?

Mike: ...

Mike stands up and approaches the door. He takes one last look at Samantha who is still giddy and giggling in bed with some hints of guilt.

Mike: Samantha...

Samantha: Yes Mike?

Mike: ITALY...

The door remains open and we see Mike walking as Samantha is frozen in bed.

Fin.