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Creative Writing: Elie Wiesel's 'Night'

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It’s 13rd Night Friday at the Hiroshima. Richard and Alexandra, is the best friend them go sightseeing Japan and they go to Hiroshima in that night. During they go to Hiroshima by speed boat but the motor has stop working due to don’t know how it crash. So they arrive at 9:00 PM. Alexandra look for Richard. But Richard has disappear, Alexandra feel anxious very much. Surprise she encounter Richard in normal physical condition. Alexandra ask about likewise worry. Then… [EXT. HIRSOSHIMA - NIGHT] Alexandra : How are you Richard? I concern about you very much. You disappear so long. Richard : I’m OKay Alexandra. Alexandra : I find you over hiroshima. I very concern about you. But you answers only Okay? What the Fuck. Richard : I’m so sorry Alexandra.
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