Status: Initially, Siddharth joined to work for 'Orange'. Once he found out about the dirty business going on there, he quit his job and went to work for 'Keyls'. There too he was rejected as he worked for 'Orange' (rivals). He forms his own empire and surpasses both companies. Now these both CEOs envy him
Rise to the Top
[Scene 1]
(Changi Prison)
CONSTABLE 1 - Alright! Alright! everyone up! up I say!
(prisoners wake up)
CONSTABLE 1 - Out!
(they line up and do their business)
O. CEO - (Walks by the constable).
CONSTABLE 2 - What're you looking at? go on!
K. CEO - How many days left?
CONSTABLE 2 - You both have six months.
K. CEO - Good to know.
CONSTABLE 2 - What?
O. CEO - (Makes a phone sign using hand).
CONSTABLE 2 - You?
K. CEO - Same.
CONSTABLE 2 - This way.
[Scene 2]
(Phone call booth)
CONSTABLE 2 - Enter in their numbers.
K. CEO - 9202 5495.
CONSTABLE 2 - (Enters in the number) Hello? Changi Prison, your ex boss wants to see you (drops the call). You?
O. CEO - 8194 9876.
CONSTABLE 2 - (Enters in the number) Hello? Changi Prison, your ex boss wants to see you (drops the call). They're coming.
(they both arrive - hiding their faces)
CONSTABLE 2 - Talk.
(Both CEOs pick up the phone and remain silent)
CONSTABLE 2 - Talk.
O. CEO - Privacy.
CONSTABLE 2 - Not here.
K. CEO - Company secret.
CONSTABLE 2 - Hmm....
O. CEO - We need the company running properly.
CONSTABLE 2 - Two minutes, and I'm back in.
K. CEO - Thank you.
(Constable leaves)
O. PA - (Face hidden) I'm here.
O. CEO - Good.
K. PA - (Face hidden) What is it?
K. CEO - New order.
K. PA - (Face hidden) It's been a while.
K. CEO - Infinity.....that's your order.
K. PA - (Face hidden) Information?
K. CEO - Send him in.
O. CEO - Team up, and execute.
O. PA - (Face hidden) Got it.
O. CEO - By the time I'm out: route clear. Got it?
O. PA - (Face hidden) Yes.
CONSTABLE 2 - Time up!
(CEOs drop the phone)
CONSTABLE 2 - Alright, back in!
[Scene 3]
(Infinity company building)
SIDDHARTH - (Walks out).
REPORTERS - Sir! Sir! Sir!
SIDDHARTH - Woah.
RICHARD - How many reporters are there?
JIA JUN - I'm guessing ten.
SIDDHARTH - Please, please, one at a time.
REPORTER 1 - We would like you to give us an insight about your fund contribution to the Singapore Haze issue.
SIDDHARTH - Five students from Chatsworth International School have submitted a design to the James Dyson Award competition and have won. We should do our part in supporting the youth, because they are more creative minds than us. Their idea of a giant dome to put out the forest fires in Indonesia is an excellent idea. Referring to the fire triangle: instead of getting rid of heat, you can get rid of oxygen. I believe it'll work more efficiently.
REPORTERS - Sir! Sir!
SIDDHARTH - Thank you (gets into the car). Chatsworth International School.
DRIVER - Yes, sir.
[Scene 4]
(Chatsworth International School)
PRINCIPAL - He's here! get ready!
SIDDHARTH - (Gets out of car).
PRINCIPAL - Welcome, sir.
SIDDHARTH - (Shakes hand) Thank you.
JOSHUA - Hi, sir. This is my team: Daniel and Thomas.
SIDDHARTH - Right then. Congratulations boys. Sir, I'm sponsoring the production for the dome design. (Hands them the cheque).
PRINCIPAL - $40 Million!
SIDDHARTH - Sponsor's gift. A great idea deserves a great amount of credit. I'll make arrangements for a production company, and get this on the line.
THOMAS - Thank you very much.
SIDDHARTH - My pleasure. One more thing: don't stop dreaming.
THOMAS - Okay.
SIDDHARTH - See you around. (leaves).
PRINCIPAL - (Looks at the cheque in amusement).
(in the car)
RICHARD - $40 million?
SIDDHARTH - I did what I did.
RICHARD - I thought so.
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello? okay....okay.....I-I'm on my way (drops the call).
RICHARD - What happened?
SIDDHARTH - We're receiving too many offers.
RICHARD - Branch offers.
SIDDHARTH - I just got a call from my PA, saying we got an offer for having a branch in Denmark.
RICHARD - Why not?
SIDDHARTH - What do you mean?
RICHARD - Why not accept those offers?
SIDDHARTH - I-I don't think I'm ready yet.
RICHARD - How come? you've already taken over Singapore.
SIDDHARTH - The next thing I want on my agenda, is having to deal with things going on all over the globe. I checked the previous 20 offers - if I sum it up, I have offers in Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
RICHARD - Well then, don't deal with it. Have a regional CEO.
SIDDHARTH - What did you say?
RICHARD - I mean....regional CEO. So like, you're the king of the whole company - but you have people dealing in specific regions.
SIDDHARTH - Hmm....
RICHARD - Sounds good?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello? yes.....arrange for a company meeting - half an hour or so.
RICHARD - Looks like we're going continental.
[Scene 5]
(Infinity Company Meeting Room)
(Everyone talking)
SIDDHARTH - Ehem...
(everyone silent)
SIDDHARTH - Alright everyone, I've called you all here to discuss a very important matter. Over the past six months, we have received 20 offers.
ALL - Offers?
SIDDHARTH - Branch Offers.
(everyone's interested)
SIDDHARTH - Four continents: Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. In Asia: Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. In Europe: England, France, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, and Russia. North America: USA, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, and Guam. Oceania: Australia, and New Zealand.
ALL - (Whisper) Wow.
SIDDHARTH - I....avoided them for a while. Until, someone told me to use the opportunity.
RICHARD - (Smiles).
SIDDHARTH - I uh....don't know what to say. I-It's a team effort, so I won't be the only one making the decision. Just um...give me your "say-so". Should we take this to the next level? Should we leave things the way they are? you decide.
WORKER 1 - What's there to think about? let's do it.
WORKER 2 - For how long are we going to keep ruling Singapore? if we think big, we can achieve big.
WORKER 3 - The world isn't just Singapore. We need to know where we stand in the world. Let's make our mark. What do you all say?
ALL - Yes! let's do it!
SIDDHARTH - (Smiles) Consider your word, taken.
[Scene 6]
(Toby and Nick enter company building)
ASSISTANT - Yes, can I help you?
NICK - I-I'm here for an interview.
ASSISTANT - You?
TOBY - M-Me too.
ASSISTANT - 10th floor, fifth office to your right.
TOBY/NICK - T-Thanks.
[Scene 7]
(Siddharth's office)
SIDDHARTH - (Playing with the Rubik's cube).
RICHARD - Interview, Siddharth.
SIDDHARTH - What?
RICHARD - Two people.
SIDDHARTH - Oh yes, yes. Call them in.
RICHARD - Toby, go in.
(Toby enters)
SIDDHARTH - Sit down. Now then, you're records.
TOBY - Here.
SIDDHARTH - (Checks them over) Great, Great. SMU graduate and IIM Graduate. That's great. Tell me about yourself.
TOBY - Well um...I-I've been looking for a job, for quite a while now.
SIDDHARTH - I can tell, you graduated 10 years ago.
TOBY - True.
SIDDHARTH - Why the wait?
TOBY - I was looking for the perfect job. All the other companies wanted me to become a PA, or a secretary. I'm cut-out to be a manager, not trying to brag or anything.
SIDDHARTH - Manager, I see.
TOBY - So I landed here, with hopes that I'll get a good post. Not putting much pressure am I?
SIDDHARTH - Hmm....
TOBY - I-I'm sorry if I talked sentiment into you.
SIDDHARTH - Sentiments apart. I do require someone at a high post, to help me with something. A huge project that's going to take off soon. For that I'll need someone like you.
TOBY - S-So I get the job?
SIDDHARTH - You are appointed as my business partner - right next to me.
TOBY - What does that mean?
SIDDHARTH - We're thinking about it. I'm planning on having branches across four continents, and I'm thinking of having regional CEOs.
TOBY - (Excited).
SIDDHARTH - So yes, I'll um...talk you through our company and it's secrets, and get the ball rolling eventually.
TOBY - Thank you so much sir!
SIDDHARTH - You can join work from tomorrow itself.
TOBY - Thank you, bye!
SIDDHARTH - Hehehe.
RICHARD - Nick!
(Nick enters)
SIDDHARTH - Take a seat. Now then, your records?
NICK - Here.
SIDDHARTH - Hmm.....that's quite strange. Y-You uh....friends with Toby?
NICK - Toby?
SIDDHARTH - You know, the guy that just came in.
NICK - Oh no. Sorry.
SIDDHARTH - My bad. It's just that, you both are getting a job 8 or 10 years after graduating. Just wanted to clarify that.
NICK - Oh.
SIDDHARTH - You have any reason for that?
NICK - Sir, I was busy sorting out my family's financial issues. We are quite poor.
SIDDHARTH - Oh I see.
NICK - Parents are both farmers. I had to sort their issues out with the banks, to clear their debts as well as helping my younger brother with his commerce work.
SIDDHARTH - Hmm....
NICK - (Silent).
SIDDHARTH - What role do you wish to play in our company?
NICK - I-It's quite a big company. Tough competition. World is tough, what can I say? I don't want anything big, sir. If I can be the company's Chartered Accountant, it would be great.
SIDDHARTH - You sure? quite a small job.
NICK - I-It's okay. I mean, I'm already dealing with bigger problems with my family. I'm fine with just this. At least I can stick my chin up and say I'm an employee from Infinity.
SIDDHARTH - Hehe.
NICK - Sorry.
SIDDHARTH - You got the job.
NICK - Sir!
SIDDHARTH - I'll see you at work tomorrow.
NICK - T-Thank you, sir! (leaves).
SIDDHARTH - (All alone, plays with his Rubik's cube)
[Scene 8]
RICHARD - (On the phone) Hello? yes, I'm sending the confirmation documents to the countries. Yes, thank you sir.
JIA JUN - What up?
RICHARD - We've received tender to open up the branches.
JIA JUN - Really?!
RICHARD - Tell Siddharth.
(Jia Jun rushes to Siddharth)
SIDDHARTH - Woah! slow down, what's up?
JIA JUN - We've received tender - to open up the branches.
SIDDHARTH - (Fist pump) Yes! Jia Jun, call the entire team. I need to propose something.
JIA JUN - Sure thing.
(Jia Jun leaves)
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello?
CATHY - (On the phone) Hi Honey! how's it going?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) I've got good news.
CATHY - (On the phone) What is it?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) We've gotten tender - to open up the new branches.
CATHY - (On the phone) Wow! t-that's great news!
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) A-Are you busy right now?
CATHY - (On the phone) Not really....I-I mean, I just dealt with the Medical Students regarding the resources for their project. Nothing big, why?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) It's just that - this is something we should celebrate over. Make dinner reservations for tonight.
CATHY - (On the phone) Sure thing (kisses).
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) (kisses) (drops the call).
[Scene 9]
(meeting room)
SIDDHARTH - Ehem! may I have your attention everyone? Good news! we've gotten tender to open up new branches.
ALL - (Applause).
SIDDHARTH - Thank you, thank you. Prior to that, I'm launching a branch team. We're dealing with four continents here. I don't want to take control for everything. You - I give you the chance to take control of these places. Toby, Jia Jun, Richard, and Derek - step forward.
(they step forward)
SIDDHARTH - (Shakes hand with Toby) Congratulations young man! you are going to be the regional CEO of North America.
ALL - (Applause).
TOBY - Thank you very much, sir.
SIDDHARTH - (Shakes hand with Jia Jun) You my friend, are going to be the regional CEO of Europe.
ALL - (Applause).
JIA JUN - Thank you, Siddharth.
SIDDHARTH - No worries. Next! we have Derek! you are going to be the regional CEO of Oceania.
ALL - (Applause).
DEREK - Thank you, Siddharth.
SIDDHARTH - And finally! I saved the best for last. Richard! you my friend are going to take over the main hub - Singapore! this very headquarters.
RICHARD - Thank you.
SIDDHARTH - And I....I will take Asia under my wing.
ALL - (Applause).
SIDDHARTH - This....this is our elite team. Everyone else! you will continue to keep up the good name of our very company. Don't worry if you're not chosen. You are all going to be in-charge of keeping the brain, intact.
ALL - Thank you, sir.
SIDDHARTH - My pleasure. You may leave, elite team - stay.
(everyone else leaves)
SIDDHARTH - Right then everyone. From tomorrow onwards we'll be working towards opening up the new branches. We've already received tender, now all that's left is to grow our new branches.
ALL - Yes.
SIDDHARTH - See you all tomorrow.
(Siddharth looks into the distance - through the window)
[Scene 10]
(Dinner at Marché - 313 Somerset)
(Siddharth and family - laughing/having fun)
CATHY/SIDDHARTH - Hahaha.
JACOB - Daddy! let's go! they're going to run out!
SIDDHARTH - Alright, alright. Coming.
CATHY - What do you want?
AMY - I want apple juice.
CATHY - Food?
AMY - I'm not hungry.
CATHY - You've got to have something. You went on a field trip to Sentosa, you must be tired.
AMY - Pomodoro?
CATHY - Sure. Come along.
(waiting in line)
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello? Richard? yes, hi! how's it going? yes, yes. One more thing! could you book tickets for our flights? yes, tomorrow morning itself. We'll head our own directions. Inform the elite team. We kick-start everything from tomorrow itself. 6 months maximum for getting things sorted out - no longer. Yes. Thank you very much - bye! (cuts the call).
JACOB - Daddy! Rosti!
SIDDHARTH - Alright then. 2 Rosti, 1 with egg and 1 without egg.
SERVER - Here sir.
SIDDHARTH - Get the tray, son.
JACOB - (Gets the tray).
(at the table)
SIDDHARTH - What do we have here?
CATHY - Pesto pasta for me, and pomodoro for her.
AMY - And apple juice!
CATHY - And apple juice.
SIDDHARTH - Right then, where were we?
[Scene 11]
(Elite team getting ready for their flight tomorrow)
[Scene 12]
(Changi Airport Terminal 1)
(Elite Team shake each others hands)
SIDDHARTH/TOBY/JIA JUN/DEREK - Good Luck everyone!
(they head - check in, immigration, security check, flight take off)
(Changi Prison)
CONSTABLE 1 - Alright! Alright! everyone up! up I say!
(prisoners wake up)
CONSTABLE 1 - Out!
(they line up and do their business)
O. CEO - (Walks by the constable).
CONSTABLE 2 - What're you looking at? go on!
K. CEO - How many days left?
CONSTABLE 2 - You both have six months.
K. CEO - Good to know.
CONSTABLE 2 - What?
O. CEO - (Makes a phone sign using hand).
CONSTABLE 2 - You?
K. CEO - Same.
CONSTABLE 2 - This way.
[Scene 2]
(Phone call booth)
CONSTABLE 2 - Enter in their numbers.
K. CEO - 9202 5495.
CONSTABLE 2 - (Enters in the number) Hello? Changi Prison, your ex boss wants to see you (drops the call). You?
O. CEO - 8194 9876.
CONSTABLE 2 - (Enters in the number) Hello? Changi Prison, your ex boss wants to see you (drops the call). They're coming.
(they both arrive - hiding their faces)
CONSTABLE 2 - Talk.
(Both CEOs pick up the phone and remain silent)
CONSTABLE 2 - Talk.
O. CEO - Privacy.
CONSTABLE 2 - Not here.
K. CEO - Company secret.
CONSTABLE 2 - Hmm....
O. CEO - We need the company running properly.
CONSTABLE 2 - Two minutes, and I'm back in.
K. CEO - Thank you.
(Constable leaves)
O. PA - (Face hidden) I'm here.
O. CEO - Good.
K. PA - (Face hidden) What is it?
K. CEO - New order.
K. PA - (Face hidden) It's been a while.
K. CEO - Infinity.....that's your order.
K. PA - (Face hidden) Information?
K. CEO - Send him in.
O. CEO - Team up, and execute.
O. PA - (Face hidden) Got it.
O. CEO - By the time I'm out: route clear. Got it?
O. PA - (Face hidden) Yes.
CONSTABLE 2 - Time up!
(CEOs drop the phone)
CONSTABLE 2 - Alright, back in!
[Scene 3]
(Infinity company building)
SIDDHARTH - (Walks out).
REPORTERS - Sir! Sir! Sir!
SIDDHARTH - Woah.
RICHARD - How many reporters are there?
JIA JUN - I'm guessing ten.
SIDDHARTH - Please, please, one at a time.
REPORTER 1 - We would like you to give us an insight about your fund contribution to the Singapore Haze issue.
SIDDHARTH - Five students from Chatsworth International School have submitted a design to the James Dyson Award competition and have won. We should do our part in supporting the youth, because they are more creative minds than us. Their idea of a giant dome to put out the forest fires in Indonesia is an excellent idea. Referring to the fire triangle: instead of getting rid of heat, you can get rid of oxygen. I believe it'll work more efficiently.
REPORTERS - Sir! Sir!
SIDDHARTH - Thank you (gets into the car). Chatsworth International School.
DRIVER - Yes, sir.
[Scene 4]
(Chatsworth International School)
PRINCIPAL - He's here! get ready!
SIDDHARTH - (Gets out of car).
PRINCIPAL - Welcome, sir.
SIDDHARTH - (Shakes hand) Thank you.
JOSHUA - Hi, sir. This is my team: Daniel and Thomas.
SIDDHARTH - Right then. Congratulations boys. Sir, I'm sponsoring the production for the dome design. (Hands them the cheque).
PRINCIPAL - $40 Million!
SIDDHARTH - Sponsor's gift. A great idea deserves a great amount of credit. I'll make arrangements for a production company, and get this on the line.
THOMAS - Thank you very much.
SIDDHARTH - My pleasure. One more thing: don't stop dreaming.
THOMAS - Okay.
SIDDHARTH - See you around. (leaves).
PRINCIPAL - (Looks at the cheque in amusement).
(in the car)
RICHARD - $40 million?
SIDDHARTH - I did what I did.
RICHARD - I thought so.
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello? okay....okay.....I-I'm on my way (drops the call).
RICHARD - What happened?
SIDDHARTH - We're receiving too many offers.
RICHARD - Branch offers.
SIDDHARTH - I just got a call from my PA, saying we got an offer for having a branch in Denmark.
RICHARD - Why not?
SIDDHARTH - What do you mean?
RICHARD - Why not accept those offers?
SIDDHARTH - I-I don't think I'm ready yet.
RICHARD - How come? you've already taken over Singapore.
SIDDHARTH - The next thing I want on my agenda, is having to deal with things going on all over the globe. I checked the previous 20 offers - if I sum it up, I have offers in Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
RICHARD - Well then, don't deal with it. Have a regional CEO.
SIDDHARTH - What did you say?
RICHARD - I mean....regional CEO. So like, you're the king of the whole company - but you have people dealing in specific regions.
SIDDHARTH - Hmm....
RICHARD - Sounds good?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello? yes.....arrange for a company meeting - half an hour or so.
RICHARD - Looks like we're going continental.
[Scene 5]
(Infinity Company Meeting Room)
(Everyone talking)
SIDDHARTH - Ehem...
(everyone silent)
SIDDHARTH - Alright everyone, I've called you all here to discuss a very important matter. Over the past six months, we have received 20 offers.
ALL - Offers?
SIDDHARTH - Branch Offers.
(everyone's interested)
SIDDHARTH - Four continents: Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. In Asia: Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. In Europe: England, France, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, and Russia. North America: USA, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, and Guam. Oceania: Australia, and New Zealand.
ALL - (Whisper) Wow.
SIDDHARTH - I....avoided them for a while. Until, someone told me to use the opportunity.
RICHARD - (Smiles).
SIDDHARTH - I uh....don't know what to say. I-It's a team effort, so I won't be the only one making the decision. Just um...give me your "say-so". Should we take this to the next level? Should we leave things the way they are? you decide.
WORKER 1 - What's there to think about? let's do it.
WORKER 2 - For how long are we going to keep ruling Singapore? if we think big, we can achieve big.
WORKER 3 - The world isn't just Singapore. We need to know where we stand in the world. Let's make our mark. What do you all say?
ALL - Yes! let's do it!
SIDDHARTH - (Smiles) Consider your word, taken.
[Scene 6]
(Toby and Nick enter company building)
ASSISTANT - Yes, can I help you?
NICK - I-I'm here for an interview.
ASSISTANT - You?
TOBY - M-Me too.
ASSISTANT - 10th floor, fifth office to your right.
TOBY/NICK - T-Thanks.
[Scene 7]
(Siddharth's office)
SIDDHARTH - (Playing with the Rubik's cube).
RICHARD - Interview, Siddharth.
SIDDHARTH - What?
RICHARD - Two people.
SIDDHARTH - Oh yes, yes. Call them in.
RICHARD - Toby, go in.
(Toby enters)
SIDDHARTH - Sit down. Now then, you're records.
TOBY - Here.
SIDDHARTH - (Checks them over) Great, Great. SMU graduate and IIM Graduate. That's great. Tell me about yourself.
TOBY - Well um...I-I've been looking for a job, for quite a while now.
SIDDHARTH - I can tell, you graduated 10 years ago.
TOBY - True.
SIDDHARTH - Why the wait?
TOBY - I was looking for the perfect job. All the other companies wanted me to become a PA, or a secretary. I'm cut-out to be a manager, not trying to brag or anything.
SIDDHARTH - Manager, I see.
TOBY - So I landed here, with hopes that I'll get a good post. Not putting much pressure am I?
SIDDHARTH - Hmm....
TOBY - I-I'm sorry if I talked sentiment into you.
SIDDHARTH - Sentiments apart. I do require someone at a high post, to help me with something. A huge project that's going to take off soon. For that I'll need someone like you.
TOBY - S-So I get the job?
SIDDHARTH - You are appointed as my business partner - right next to me.
TOBY - What does that mean?
SIDDHARTH - We're thinking about it. I'm planning on having branches across four continents, and I'm thinking of having regional CEOs.
TOBY - (Excited).
SIDDHARTH - So yes, I'll um...talk you through our company and it's secrets, and get the ball rolling eventually.
TOBY - Thank you so much sir!
SIDDHARTH - You can join work from tomorrow itself.
TOBY - Thank you, bye!
SIDDHARTH - Hehehe.
RICHARD - Nick!
(Nick enters)
SIDDHARTH - Take a seat. Now then, your records?
NICK - Here.
SIDDHARTH - Hmm.....that's quite strange. Y-You uh....friends with Toby?
NICK - Toby?
SIDDHARTH - You know, the guy that just came in.
NICK - Oh no. Sorry.
SIDDHARTH - My bad. It's just that, you both are getting a job 8 or 10 years after graduating. Just wanted to clarify that.
NICK - Oh.
SIDDHARTH - You have any reason for that?
NICK - Sir, I was busy sorting out my family's financial issues. We are quite poor.
SIDDHARTH - Oh I see.
NICK - Parents are both farmers. I had to sort their issues out with the banks, to clear their debts as well as helping my younger brother with his commerce work.
SIDDHARTH - Hmm....
NICK - (Silent).
SIDDHARTH - What role do you wish to play in our company?
NICK - I-It's quite a big company. Tough competition. World is tough, what can I say? I don't want anything big, sir. If I can be the company's Chartered Accountant, it would be great.
SIDDHARTH - You sure? quite a small job.
NICK - I-It's okay. I mean, I'm already dealing with bigger problems with my family. I'm fine with just this. At least I can stick my chin up and say I'm an employee from Infinity.
SIDDHARTH - Hehe.
NICK - Sorry.
SIDDHARTH - You got the job.
NICK - Sir!
SIDDHARTH - I'll see you at work tomorrow.
NICK - T-Thank you, sir! (leaves).
SIDDHARTH - (All alone, plays with his Rubik's cube)
[Scene 8]
RICHARD - (On the phone) Hello? yes, I'm sending the confirmation documents to the countries. Yes, thank you sir.
JIA JUN - What up?
RICHARD - We've received tender to open up the branches.
JIA JUN - Really?!
RICHARD - Tell Siddharth.
(Jia Jun rushes to Siddharth)
SIDDHARTH - Woah! slow down, what's up?
JIA JUN - We've received tender - to open up the branches.
SIDDHARTH - (Fist pump) Yes! Jia Jun, call the entire team. I need to propose something.
JIA JUN - Sure thing.
(Jia Jun leaves)
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello?
CATHY - (On the phone) Hi Honey! how's it going?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) I've got good news.
CATHY - (On the phone) What is it?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) We've gotten tender - to open up the new branches.
CATHY - (On the phone) Wow! t-that's great news!
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) A-Are you busy right now?
CATHY - (On the phone) Not really....I-I mean, I just dealt with the Medical Students regarding the resources for their project. Nothing big, why?
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) It's just that - this is something we should celebrate over. Make dinner reservations for tonight.
CATHY - (On the phone) Sure thing (kisses).
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) (kisses) (drops the call).
[Scene 9]
(meeting room)
SIDDHARTH - Ehem! may I have your attention everyone? Good news! we've gotten tender to open up new branches.
ALL - (Applause).
SIDDHARTH - Thank you, thank you. Prior to that, I'm launching a branch team. We're dealing with four continents here. I don't want to take control for everything. You - I give you the chance to take control of these places. Toby, Jia Jun, Richard, and Derek - step forward.
(they step forward)
SIDDHARTH - (Shakes hand with Toby) Congratulations young man! you are going to be the regional CEO of North America.
ALL - (Applause).
TOBY - Thank you very much, sir.
SIDDHARTH - (Shakes hand with Jia Jun) You my friend, are going to be the regional CEO of Europe.
ALL - (Applause).
JIA JUN - Thank you, Siddharth.
SIDDHARTH - No worries. Next! we have Derek! you are going to be the regional CEO of Oceania.
ALL - (Applause).
DEREK - Thank you, Siddharth.
SIDDHARTH - And finally! I saved the best for last. Richard! you my friend are going to take over the main hub - Singapore! this very headquarters.
RICHARD - Thank you.
SIDDHARTH - And I....I will take Asia under my wing.
ALL - (Applause).
SIDDHARTH - This....this is our elite team. Everyone else! you will continue to keep up the good name of our very company. Don't worry if you're not chosen. You are all going to be in-charge of keeping the brain, intact.
ALL - Thank you, sir.
SIDDHARTH - My pleasure. You may leave, elite team - stay.
(everyone else leaves)
SIDDHARTH - Right then everyone. From tomorrow onwards we'll be working towards opening up the new branches. We've already received tender, now all that's left is to grow our new branches.
ALL - Yes.
SIDDHARTH - See you all tomorrow.
(Siddharth looks into the distance - through the window)
[Scene 10]
(Dinner at Marché - 313 Somerset)
(Siddharth and family - laughing/having fun)
CATHY/SIDDHARTH - Hahaha.
JACOB - Daddy! let's go! they're going to run out!
SIDDHARTH - Alright, alright. Coming.
CATHY - What do you want?
AMY - I want apple juice.
CATHY - Food?
AMY - I'm not hungry.
CATHY - You've got to have something. You went on a field trip to Sentosa, you must be tired.
AMY - Pomodoro?
CATHY - Sure. Come along.
(waiting in line)
SIDDHARTH - (On the phone) Hello? Richard? yes, hi! how's it going? yes, yes. One more thing! could you book tickets for our flights? yes, tomorrow morning itself. We'll head our own directions. Inform the elite team. We kick-start everything from tomorrow itself. 6 months maximum for getting things sorted out - no longer. Yes. Thank you very much - bye! (cuts the call).
JACOB - Daddy! Rosti!
SIDDHARTH - Alright then. 2 Rosti, 1 with egg and 1 without egg.
SERVER - Here sir.
SIDDHARTH - Get the tray, son.
JACOB - (Gets the tray).
(at the table)
SIDDHARTH - What do we have here?
CATHY - Pesto pasta for me, and pomodoro for her.
AMY - And apple juice!
CATHY - And apple juice.
SIDDHARTH - Right then, where were we?
[Scene 11]
(Elite team getting ready for their flight tomorrow)
[Scene 12]
(Changi Airport Terminal 1)
(Elite Team shake each others hands)
SIDDHARTH/TOBY/JIA JUN/DEREK - Good Luck everyone!
(they head - check in, immigration, security check, flight take off)
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Rise 2 The Top (Part Two)
Continuation from what happened in "Rise 2 The Top" Part One. -
Rise 2 The Top (Part Three)
Continuation from what happened in "Rise 2 The Top" Part Two. -
Rise 2 The Top (Part Four)
Continuation from what happened in "Rise 2 The Top" Part Three.