Riding bicycle on sidewalk

WALKING on the sidewalk is arguably, the safest means of getting around. No angry motowrists hurling abuse or threatening physical violence. However, there is no antidote for the vituperation, a jingoistic or abstemious sidewalk darling will mete out, if you cross him/her. So watch out for those pedestrians'  tongues -  and fists.

BICYCLE TYRES SCREECH ON SIDEWALK, PEDESTRIAN AND DOG RUN FOR COVER


MARS:

CYCLE LANE! Use the Cycle lane. I mean GET THE HELL OFF THE SIDEWALK!


PHILIP:

Why the HELL are you riding your bicycle all over the sidewalk? There is a safe cycle lane RIGHT THERE, yet you RETARD, choose to ride on the sidewalk. Your'e gonna unlawfully run over an innocent pedestrian. UGH!


POWERBALL:

Sorry. I hit the gear shift by mistake. So I lost control of the bicycle. Besides, its not safe to ride in the cycle lanes around here. Motorists are always running over cyclists in the cycle lane.


PHILIP:

I don't care. If you don't know how to ride a bicycle PROPERLY, you should leave your bicycle at home..Your'e an adult for, heaven sake, you should be a role model. So where is your helmet?


POWERBALL:

A helmet?  it's sweltering and you want me to wear a damn helmet? Are you nuts?


PHILIP: (keying numbers on blackberry)

The police will decide who is nuts...


POWERBALL:

.....Please don't call the police. I don't wanna get another official warning, today.



PHILIP:

Don't worry, when I explain what happened, the police WONT give you an official warning, they will just give you a ticket.....You'll never  learn that when you ride, you should be on the cycle lane, UNLESS, you're taught a lesson.


POWERBALL:

Whatever!!! Snitch...Those DOUCHE could never catch me, anyway, so go ahead and call them. They love burghers too muchFrankly, I don't see what's the fuss about. if I hit a pedestrian, he/she will get away with few scratches. On the other hand, if a motorists hit me in the cycle lane, I'd die



PHILIP:

Whatever!

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Claudia helps Christine construct amorous texts

Cushioning their heads on make-shift pillows, smitten Christine and her bess friend Claudia, recline on individual sidewalk benches. Amused pedestrians point at them and grin. Totally oblivious, Claudia focuses on helping Christine construct amorous texts.


Claudia:

Just say to him 'do you remember when you ask me how I like you....how much I like you?



Christine:

That doesn't sound too clear to me.



Claudia:

It is clear, just click SEND now.



Christine:

Okay. I did.



Claudia:

Are you sure you send it. Let me see for myself(she grabs Christine's blackberry and checks SENT MESSAGES) Okay. Just wait for his response.



CHRISTINE:(giggles)

I think he will say "what the hell are you talking about?"



FEW MINUTES PASSES, NO RESPONSE


They watch a pedestrian spill his drink on the sidewalk. He takes out handkerchief and wipe down the sidewalk.



Christine:

UGH! What if he never replies?....



SOUND OF INCOMING TEXT PIERCE THE AIR. THEY CACKLE UNCONTROLLABLY.



CLAUDIA:

What's his reply?


CHRISTINE:

"what?"


CLAUDIA:


"What?" He must understand what you are trying to say. You're speaking clear English. You're not speaking Chinese for Christ sake!



Christine:

I know! What should I say to him in reply?



CLAUDIA:

Just say " I enjoy being in your company...



Christine:

...That doesn't sound right.



CLAUDIA:

It IS right, shut up....."I enjoy being in your company and I just wanna be in it more.



THEY GIGGLE LOUDLY



CHRISTINE:

How about "I enjoy being being in your presence and I could get use to it."



LAUGHTER



CLAUDIA:


How about "I LIKE being around you."



LAUGHTER


CHRISTINE:

OH MY GOSH! We are behaving like we are preparing an essay for an examination.



CLAUDIA:

I know. SEND it now. Don't waste no more time.



CHRISTINE:

WAIT! Should I also add "my feelings are genuine."



CLAUDIA:

No!, You idiot. Wait for his response first.



CHRISTINE:

You're right. I'll send the text now.



Christine:

Okay...



Christine:


Keep your fingers crossed for me. I have never been lucky with boys like him.



CLAUDIA:

You just need to know how he feels about you...What if he don't text you back?



CHRISTINE:

There you go with your negativity..... I like him a lot. I'd love it if he takes me to the cinema. I'd really love that.



CLAUDIA: (eyes on Christine's blackberry)

Almost 15 minutes now, what's taking him so long to reply



CHRISTINE:

I guess he just don't wanna know. He's not interested....



CLAUDIA WALKS OVER TO CHRISTINE'S BENCH AND HUG HER



CHRISTINE:

Come to think of it, what was he supposed to say to that?



CLAUDIA:

Don't be silly. He's supposed to acknowledge your feelings.



CHRISTINE:

I enjoy drinking with him. I DON'T enjoy drinking with my boyfriend.



CLAUDIA:


WHAT?

Bring her back God. PLEASE

An Inconsolable Jessica is struggling; to speak coherently on the blackberry and keep her fete on the ground. She stumbles then collapses on the sidewalk. Her friend Amanda who was supporting her, goes down as well.


JESSICA:(wails)

Bring her back to me please. I'm begging you God. PLEASE!



Amanda HELPS Jessica TO HER FEET, WRAP HER ARMS AROUND HER



Amanda:


Are you okay?



JESSICA:

I want to sit. I just want to sit. I told her to be careful....she said she was fine before she left.



Amanda:

she sounded okay when I spoke with her on the phone today. (looks around) There is nowhere to si..Okay, I see somewhere.



WITH Amanda's SUPPORT, Jessica MAKES PAINSTAKING BABY STEPS TOWARDS THE SEAT


JESSICA:

You know she was the hero in my life. I can't explain how much I love her, how much I'm gonna miss her




Amanda:

I know everything and I feel your pain. Carol was such a wonderful person


JESSICA:

Thanks for staying with me




Amanda:

No worries. That's what friends are for. I'll stay with you for as long as you want. I'll take you home afterwards....she's watching over you now. I can feel it.





Amanda SEATS Jessica ON BENCH, GIVES HER A GENTLE BACK RUB AS TEARS FALL FROM BOTH THEIR EYES




JOGGER, Johan, HALTS, HANDS THEM TISSUES




Johan:

This is so touching. What happened? Are you two breaking up?



Amanda:


She just got the terrible news that her best friend crashed into a lamp-post on the sidewalk and...and....



Johan:


.....I'm sorry. When my pet accompany me in my car, I tend to drive alot safer....Did she have too much to drink?




Amanda:

Not at all. she doesn't drink at all



Johan:

Was she being chased? Car got out of control?




Amanda:

Yes. After she fell asleep



Johan:

Fell asleep? she must have been very tired




Amanda:

She was on medication. It made her sleepy



Johan:

oh no! I'm so sorry


JESSICA:

So many times she touched my life, saved my life and add meaning to it. what am I gonna do now.




Amanda:

Just keep the faith. And remember, you can call on me anytime. i want to help you through this difficult time


JESSICA:

thanks. stay here with me



Amanda:

Let me take you home



JESSICA:

I would like to stay here for the moment please




Amanda:

Okay. That's fine. Would you like a drink?



Johan:


No! don't offer her any alcohol at this time.



Amanda:

She doesn't drink neither. I meant water.



JESSICA:

(eyes to the skies) I'll NEVER forget you!



Johan sits with them and help comfort Jessica


SIDEWALK RADIO PLAYS Mariah Carey's 'I'll never for get you'

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