Esh) Larry Explained His Financial Hardship, So Sharra Angrily Demanded a Divorce.

FADE IN

INT. LARRY'S SMALL RENTED ROOM – EVENING

A dim light flickers above the room. The furniture is old. Bills are scattered across a small wooden table. The silence feels heavy. Larry sits on the edge of his bed, staring at his empty wallet.

He rubs his forehead, overwhelmed by stress. His phone rests beside him. He hesitates... then finally presses the call button.

SHARRA

Hello?

LARRY

Sharra...

I need to tell you something.
Please listen to me before getting upset.

A long silence follows...

INT. SHARRA'S APARTMENT – CONTINUOUS

Sharra stands beside the window. She tightens her grip on the phone. Her face fills with disappointment.

SHARRA

What do you mean you can't send me money?
You promised me you would help.
Every time I ask for something, you have another excuse.

LARRY

These aren't excuses.

I'm telling you the truth.
Business hasn't been good.
The bills are piling up.
I'm barely surviving myself.

THE ARGUMENT

SHARRA

I'm tired of hearing the same story.
Nothing ever changes.

LARRY

Please...
Just give me a little more time.
I'll figure something out.

SHARRA

Give me a divorce.

I don't want to stay in this marriage anymore.

FLASHBACK

Bright sunshine.
Larry and Sharra smiling together.
Holding hands.
Planning their future.
Believing nothing could separate them.

BACK TO PRESENT

LARRY

Money isn't everything.
Relationships need patience.
I'm doing everything I can.
Please don't judge me because I'm struggling.

SHARRA

Dreams don't pay bills.
Promises don't buy food.
Love doesn't cover expenses.

FINAL MOMENT

LARRY

Goodbye, Sharra.

I pray life gives you everything you're searching for.

Larry gently ends the call.
The room falls silent.
Outside, rain begins falling softly.

"Sometimes...

The hardest part isn't being poor.
The hardest part is watching someone stop believing in you."

TO BE CONTINUED...