MALAK

MALAK

INT. GRANDFATHER'S LUXURIOUS HOUSE - DAY

The room is exceptionally lavish and decorated with expensive furnishings.

MALAK (5 years old) is playing with her toys. She is the only, pampered granddaughter of Turkey's richest man and, at the same time, its most powerful MAFIA BOSS.

The door opens, and her MATERNAL GRANDFATHER enters, surrounded by bodyguards. Malak drops all her toys and runs toward him. She loves following her grandfather everywhere like a little shadow.

When her grandfather is about to leave for business, she throws a tantrum, insisting on going with him. The door opens, and the grandfather's close friend greets them. Around them, bodyguards stand alert.

Behind the friend, a boy about Malak's age appears. This is JENK (5 years old). He is a serious-looking boy, holding a small toy car tightly in his hand.

MALAK

(Looking at Jenk with curiosity)

Hello! Is your name Jenk?

JENK

(Laconic, nodding)

Yes. Jenk. Who are you?

MALAK

(Proudly)

I am Malak! I'm my grandfather's little crow. Come, let's play together!

Jenk grips his toy car even tighter.

JENK

(Holding the toy car tightly, puzzled)

Why are you so curious?

MALAK

(Laughing)

I just wanted to be your friend!

Just then, a MAID enters the room carrying two glasses of juice. She places the juice on the small table in front of the children.

MAID

(Politely)

Here you go, children. Have some juice.

The maid exits. Malak and Jenk take the glasses and drink the juice. Jenk's expression softens slightly, but there is still a lingering sadness in his eyes.

MALAK

(Looking around, softly)

Where are your parents? Why aren't they here?

Jenk puts his glass down and lowers his head.

JENK

(In a sad voice)

I don't have parents... They were in a car accident. Both of them passed away.

The smile disappears from Malak's face. She looks at Jenk with compassion and warmth. She walks over gently and puts her arm around Jenk's shoulder or takes his hand.

MALAK

(Comforting him, gently)

Don't be sad, Jenk. You have your grandfather, and I have mine. And now, I will be your friend too. We will play together!

Jenk looks at Malak, and for the first time, a smile appears on his face. The two of them begin playing happily together with the toys in the middle of the room or out in the yard.

Some time passes. Malak's MATERNAL GRANDFATHER enters the room. He checks his watch.

GRANDFATHER

(Calling out loudly)

Malak, my little crow! Come along, look, it's time. We have to head home.

Malak stops playing and looks at her grandfather, then turns back to Jenk, who has grown sad again.

MALAK

(Smiling at Jenk)

Goodbye, Jenk! We will definitely see each other again.

JENK

(Waving his hand)

Goodbye, Malak...EXT. MALAK'S WEALTHY FATHER'S HOUSE - DAY

The gates of a luxurious villa open, and an expensive black car drives into the courtyard and comes to a stop.

The car door opens, and MALAK (5 years old) steps out. In the middle of the courtyard, she sees a young man standing with suitcases. It is her OLDER BROTHER, who has just returned from studying abroad.

Malak's eyes light up with joy.

MALAK

(shouting as she runs)

Big brother!

Her older brother turns around. A big smile spreads across his face when he sees Malak. He bends down, catches the running Malak in his arms, and spins her around in the air.

OLDER BROTHER

(in a loving, emotional voice)

My little spoiled sister! Look how much you've grown! I missed you so much!

MALAK

(happily, while being held by her brother)

I missed you too, big brother! When did you come back from abroad?

Her older brother puts her down and playfully pinches her nose.

OLDER BROTHER

(smiling)

I just got back. Come on, they're waiting for you. I'll take you to our grandfather's house.

INT. WEALTHY GRANDFATHER'S ESTATE - ATTIC - DAY

The magnificent, palace-like estate of Malak's wealthy paternal grandfather.

On the highest floor, beneath the roof, there is an exceptionally beautiful, cozy, specially decorated room. Malak doesn't like noise and prefers peace and quiet. That's why they have given her a private room in this attic, high above everything else.

Through the window, beautiful green fields and the city can be seen. Malak sits in her soft armchair in the attic.

LATER (SEVERAL YEARS PASS)

EXT. MIDDLE SCHOOL IN TURKEY - DAY

A beautiful and crowded school courtyard. Students stand in groups, talking among themselves.

MALAK (14 years old), dressed simply in an ordinary school uniform, walks quietly with her schoolbag over her shoulder. None of the students at the school know that she comes from the richest and most powerful mafia family in Turkey.

Suddenly, the school's most handsome, wealthy, and arrogant boy, EMRE (15), along with several of his friends, blocks her path. His friends stand to the side, whispering and laughing.

Emre takes a single rose from his pocket and approaches Malak, pretending to be serious.

EMRE

(holding out the rose and speaking loudly)

Hi, Malak. You know, I've been wanting to tell you this for a long time... I've fallen in love with you! Will you be my girlfriend?

The friends behind Emre struggle to contain their laughter. They have arranged this whole act simply to make fun of Malak and humiliate her.

Malak stops. She calmly looks at the rose in his hand, then at Emre and his friends. Although she is young, she has been raised by her mafia grandfather and can immediately read people's intentions from their expressions.

MALAK

(calmly and coldly, without any excitement)

Is that so? So, you love me?

EMRE

(pretending to be madly in love)

Of course! I'm ready to do anything you want.

MALAK (CONT'D)

(coldly, unconvinced)

Then what can you do for me, Emre?

At that moment, Emre's friends behind him can no longer hold themselves back and burst into loud, mocking laughter.