Behind The Letter
Episode 1
Mom
HOW DID YOU GET FIRE?!
(Shouting because of anger)
Dad
Honey, lower your voice or else Suzy will heard us.
(whispering)
Mom
What are you thinking? If you don't have job, how can we get money to buy foods and pay expenses in our family?!
Dad
I'm planning to build a small business. It's betted than my previous job
Mom
Do you know how hard to start up a business?!
Mom
Are you willing to see our family starve?!
Dad
I don't want to be like dog who feels like follows around his boss.
Mom
F*ck! ARE YOU COMPARING YOURSELF INTO A DOG?
Dad
Stop shouting honey. Just trust me.
(explaining)
Mom
If I know that my life will be miserable after marrying you, I will never marry you!
(crying)
Dad
Don't say that.
(bowhead while crying)
Mom
How can we survive if you won't go to work?! Are you happy seeing us in this life condition?!
(crying)
Dad
No! That's why I'm doing this for our family's future. We cannot improve our life status if we continue to do the cycle.
(explaining)
Mom
You didn't even ask for my permission before making a decision! You're so unfair!
(crying)
Dad
She still doesn't want to support me.
Dad
All she care is herself!
Grandpa
Don't say that. Just give her a little time to think rationally.
Dad
I hope that she is the first one who will support me but sadly, it turns out that she is my number one hindrance.
Grandpa
Don't say that. I know that she supports you but just worrying about Suzy tuition fee.
Dad
Only if she knew.
(exhale)
Grandpa
Just continue talking in some other days when both of you are in good condition. Suzy might hear you two arguing.
It's already 10:00 Pm. Mom, Dad and Grandpa is already sleep.
Suzy
They always fighting about money.
(worrying)
Suzy
It's better for her to support dad than hindering him to his dream.
Suzy
What should I need to do to convince mom?
(wandering)
Episode 2
Suzy mom is walking to buy grocery after her walk out last night.
She suddenly bump into her High school enemy that once was her best friend.
Mom Enemy
Oh, hi!
(faking a smile)
Mom
Oh, hello!
(faking a smile)
Mom Enemy
Its been a while since we see each other. How are you?
(faking concern)
Mom
I'm doing great! How about you? I heard you're working in states, right?
Mom Enemy
Oh, yeah you're right. I just came back weeks ago for vacation. How about you? How's work?
Mom
Its good. Anyway, I have to go. Nice to meet you again.
Mom Enemy
You don't work right?
(laughing in mind)
Mom Enemy
You made a wrong turn sis. But thanks to you cause if this wouldn't happen maybe I am the one who is in your position. You can ask me something in return.
(sarcastic)
Mom
No, I didn't. I'll show you that choosing my husband is the right thing to do!
Mom
I can't do this anymore!
Mom
I'm so tired in our life!
(crying)
Mom
When I see her earlier, I was so down on myself! I can't even see her directly to her eyes! I'm so ashamed! I'm tired of everything!
(crying)
Dad
Are you giving up?
(teary eyes while saying)
Mom
I can't handle this anymore!
Dad
We can overcome it. Just believe me! That's the only thing I want, believ in me.
Mom
I did so many times but nothing change!
Mom
I want a divorce!
(Shouting while crying)
Dad
No. Please I beg you
(crying)
Mom
I fought you against my parents before but I guess they are right all this time! I don't have future in you.
Dad
Are you sure, you want a divorce?
Mom
I'll leave this house by tomorrow! I'll send you the divorce paper once done. Sign it and you will be free.
Dad
No, I don't want to. Please don't do it.
(crying)
Mom
About Suzy, you should take care of her for a meantime but when I have already job, I'll get her.
Suzy enter their house after school
Suzy
Mom? Dad? What's happening?
(curious)
Mom
We will make your life stable sweetheart.
Suzy
What do you mean, mom?
Mom
Me and your dad will get divorce soon. And I'll leave the house tomorrow morning. Just stay with your dad for a short time but when I already save enough money for us, I'll get you.
Suzy
What?! Mom are you serious?!
Mom
You will understand it when you grow up, sweetheart.
Suzy
Mom, no!!! Don't ruin our family!
(crying)
Mom
You still young sweetheart but later on you will finally understand this.
Suzy
I'm not a kid anymore mom! I'm already 12 years old and I fully understand everything.
Mom
No more talks sweetheart. You should rest now, school is tiring.
Suzy
Mom, please don't leave us!
(crying)
Grandpa
Suzy, let's go to your room. Let's give them time to talk.
Grandpa
Don't worry. Everything will be alright, okay?
Dad
Sweetie, follow your grandpa.
Suzy
Please, fix this issue for my sake.
😭
Grandpa
Let's go to bed now, okay?
Episode 3
Suzy
Grandpa, where's mom?
(while rubbing her eyes)
Grandpa
You need to prepare yourself for school.
Suzy
Why you aren't answering me?
Suzy
Is she serious about the divorce?!
Grandpa
Don't over think, suzy. It will be better soon.
Dad
Baby, dad will go now. See you later.
(smiling while waving)
Grandpa
Hurry up, take a shower now!
(saying it with clapping)
Suzy
I won't go to school grandpa.
(sad face)
Grandpa
Why? Is what happened still bothering you?
(worrying)
Grandpa
Don't worry suzy, your mom will be back here after a couple of days.
(smiling)
Suzy
Are you sure about that, grandpa? 🥺
Grandpa
Of course! So better to go tp school with a happy face, okay?
(trying to calm her)
Grandpa
Stop crying, suzy. It only makes you ugly.
Suzy
Grandpa, when did my mom will be back?
Grandpa
If you did great with your study, she will be back as fast as she could.
(smiling whild rubbing her hair)
Suzy
Until when you will say that she will be back when I've become top student?
(sad face is seen)
Grandpa
Stop thinking about her suzy. After what happened I never see you smiling again.
Suzy
I did grandpa. I always smile like you told me to.
Grandpa
A fake smile maybe. But I miss your true smile. The smile that even your eyes will sparkle.
Suzy
How can I do that grandpa? Even in school I don't have any friends because they don't want to be friends with me. 😔
Grandpa
I am your friend suzy.
Suzy
But I want someone who is within my age grandpa. 🥺
Grandpa
I know that someday you will met someone that soon will be your friend, okay? 😊
Suzy
I need to do my homework grandpa. I'll go in my room now.
Grandpa
*How can I make her happy?
Until when, she need to suffer because of her parents?
All I want is to make her happy. Not a fake one but a true happiness
Grandpa
I'll go to the grocery store, sweetie! I'll be back in a minute! Don't go anywhere, okay?!
(Shouting while walking towards the door)
Suzy
Buy me an ice cream, grandpa!
(Shouting back)
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