The Promise

Loud noises of  shouting are echoing in the hallway of the house. Camera moves towards the face of a little girl holding her bunny plushie. Expression of sadness and  terror are painted on her face as she watches her parents argue with each other. It's been 3 months since her family moved to the neighbourhood of  ______, and already her father has lost his job.

Tired of the noises, the little girl rushes outside.

The girl looks around the neighbourhood to  find a spot to play with her plushy friend, only to find the surrounding neighbours giving her a peculiar look, unsure if they should come over to comfort her. 

The girl continues her way to the nearest playground. It was empty. "Perfect place to play" she whispered to herself.

She sits down on the seesaw. Alone.

"Hey!" a boy appeared not far from the girl." I never seen you around before, are you new?"
The girl gave no verbal response, just a nod.

"I see. What's your name? Mine's Peter!" 

The girl stare at Peter at a few short moments.

"Rachel"

Peter: Rachel!  hahaha... nice name! Who's your little friend?

Rachel: Gave an expression of slight annoyance. Her name is Berry.

Peter walks towards Berry and gave her handshake.

Peter: Nice to meet you, Berry!

 Rachel looked surprised. Peter turns to Rachel.

Peter: Wanna be friends? We could play together! Here, you sit on this side of the seesaw and I'll sit on the other side.

Peter sat on the other end of the seessaw and the it moved up and down. Up and down. Up and down. 

Peter: WeeEee~~ Hahahaha. This is so awesome!

Camera focuses on Rachel. As her body moves up and down. Her face gradually changes from a defensive expression to a more vulnerable one.

Rachel: Sob...Sob... W...W-Why?

Peter: Huh?

Rachel: Why do you want to be my friend ?! It's only a matter of time I will move out of this pl...

Peter: Don't say that.

Rachel: Sob..sob...   place and I will lose another friend. I will lose YOU.

Peter: Rachel...

Peter climbed down the seesaw and walks over to Rachel. He looks at at Rachel in the eye.

Peter: Rachel, I promise you.  That won't happen. If you really are moving out of here. I promise you I will do everything I can to be by your side!

Rachel looks astonished. Speechless.