Melanie
Belle where are you
Belle
am still at the library with Izzie
Melanie
it’s after 7, the library has closed
Belle
yeah, we just arrived at Izzie’s
Melanie
ah, I see. And what are you up to?
Belle
well, if you have to know we’re studying for the maths test tomorrow
Melanie
interesting. And how is Izzie today?
Belle
she’s doing great, why do you ask? Leave me alone, we’re studying
Melanie
Belle. I maybe old, but I’m not a fool.
Melanie
I just called Izzie.
Melanie
She is ill, she wasn’t even at school today.
Belle
oh GREAT! Now my own mother is stalking me!
Melanie
you don’t leave me any other chance!
Belle
how DARE you call Izzie, that is SO embarrassing!!!
Melanie
why are you lying so much, Belle, I thought we had an agreement
Belle
what agreement? That you treat me still like a baby?
Melanie
no, that you let me know where you are
Melanie
if you don’t want to be treated like a baby, then don’t act like one
Belle
then don’t stalk me but start trusting me!!!
Belle
and if you must know, I’m at the beach
Melanie
what?! what are you doing there?!? It’s late, come home now
Belle
I’m just taking a walk
Melanie
I think I understand
Belle
what? You understand NOTHING
Melanie
you are with this boy, Jason
Belle
he is NOT a boy, and that’s none of your business!
Melanie
if course it is my business, you are my daughter!
Belle
well, he’s back from the rest rooms. I’m off, mom
Melanie
wait! Belle, don’t you dare!!!
Melanie
BELLE! Come home RIGHT NOW!
Melanie
I can’t believe it! Belle, this was the last time, you are grounded!!!!
Melanie
Belle, I’m serious. This is your last chance, or you’re grounded for 2 months.
Belle
mom, oh mom, I’m so scared
Melanie
are you being sarcastic now?
Melanie
because you’re winning more and more grounding time, young lady
Belle
I’m scared mom, Jason left
Melanie
well, I am glad to hear!
Belle
but he left me alone at the beach
Melanie
that’s the company you keep. Come home then, take the 42 bus
Melanie
why? What’s wrong?
Belle
Jason and I got a boat and went out on the sea
Melanie
if you are in the boat where is he then?
Belle
he swam back to the beach. I don’t know where he is
Melanie
don’t worry about the boat, just jump over board and swim back too
Belle
I’m too scared, I can’t do it anymore
Melanie
Belle, you can swim alright, just jump over
Melanie
it’s high tide, isn’t it?
Belle
yes it is! Jason is on the swim team and
Belle
he jumped over board when we were still close to the beach
Melanie
why did he leave you in the first place? I am going to kill him!
Belle
well – I really don’t wanna say, mom
Melanie
did he touch you in any way?
Belle
yes. He wanted to at least but
Belle
I said no, and then
Belle
he tried again, but I said no, so he got mad and threw the oars away and left me here
Belle
and shouted and shouted but he didn’t turn back
Belle
and I suddenly got scared of the water and thought he might send someone
Belle
but he didn’t and now I’m so far out on the sea, I can’t see the beach anymore
Melanie
oh my baby! I am going to KILL this guy!
Belle
mom, I’m so sorry for not telling you where I was
Melanie
it’s alright, Belle my sweetheart, I am sorry for being suspicious!
Melanie
oh my God, I am such a bad mother…
Belle
mom! No! I am sorry!
Melanie
okay, let’s think and stay calm. I am calling the life guards
Melanie
why isn’t anyone noticing the missing boat?! Stay calm, darling
Belle
it’s getting so dark, mom
Melanie
I know, my baby! It’s alright, everything’s gonna be fine
Belle
the boat is so rocky!
Melanie
take care the phone doesn’t fall into the water!
Melanie
now, which beach were you at?
Melanie
ok, I am calling the guards and am driving down there now. Stay calm
Belle
mom, are there sharks here?
Melanie
Belle, don’t think of that now
Belle
the waves are getting bigger and bigger!
Melanie
I know, it’s fine, baby, I’m coming
Belle
the tide is so strong, it pulls at the boat so much!!!
Belle
the waves are so high! i think the boat will flip soon!
Melanie
if it flips, try to climb on top or hold onto it
Belle
omg, I saw something in the water just now
Melanie
keep calm, breathe. it’s just sea weed or wood
Belle
it’s a shark! mom it’s a shark omg omg omg!!!!
Melanie
Belle, keep your head, there are no sharks, I promise
Melanie
I want you to breathe now. hold onto the boat
Belle
i swear i saw a fin! mom, i am so scared!
Melanie
Baby, I’m here, it’s ok, hold onto the boat.
Belle
mom, please help me!
Melanie
my darling, i’m almost at the beach
Melanie
calling Uncle George now, he’s living close to East Sands. be back with you in a sec
George
hey Mel, yep, am home, what’s up?
Melanie
long story, but Belle is in trouble. Could u go down to East Sands and call the life guards?
George
Mel, what happened??? Is she ok????
Melanie
yes, she is fine, yet. but she
Melanie
she is on a boat on the ocean!
George
what???? ok, i guess you’ll explain later. am heading down there now
Melanie
THANKS G, you’re a good brother! I’m on my way too
George
course! But Mel, don’t wanna scare u but
George
you do know there were a couple of shark sightings lately?
George
West Sands mostly. Friend told me, works in the marine department
George
they didn’t wanna scare away the tourists
George
she’ll be fine, Mel, don’t worry. U said she was East Sands
Melanie
yes, but she is way out on the ocean now! no idea where! G pls hurry!
Melanie
Belle, Uncle George is on his way, you’ll be fine, my girl!
Melanie
everybody on their way for you, baby
Melanie
Belle? Belle, I love you, it’s gonna be fine
Melanie
Belle? u there? BELLE!
