Sekinat Amazing Stories

  (The Charles Mansion is unusually quiet. The large doors open as Sophia walks into the house after being away for months. She looks tired, frustrated, and deeply hurt. She drops her handbag on the sofa and stands there for a moment, trying to control her emotions.) (Mrs. Charles, who is seated nearby, looks up and studies her daughter.) Mrs. Charles: Sophia. (Sophia turns toward her mother. Her eyes are already filled with disappointment.) Sophia: She did it. (Mrs. Charles slowly puts down what she is holding.) Mrs. Charles: Did what? Sophia: Hannah. She actually married Ridwan. (She lets out a bitter laugh and shakes her head.) Sophia: After everything. After all the plans. After everything we tried to do, she still married him. (Mrs. Charles remains silent for a moment.) Mrs. Charles: Sophia, what exactly do you want me to do now? (Sophia stares at her mother in disbelief.) Sophia: You promised me you would help me. Mrs. Charles: And I tried. Sophia: Tried? (She takes a few ste...

  (The family gathering finally comes to an end. The formal discussions have been concluded, the wedding arrangements have been agreed upon, and the atmosphere has settled into a polite calm.) (Outside the Charles Mansion, the Badmus family is escorted toward their waiting vehicles. Chief Badmus exchanges a final handshake with Mr. Charles while Mrs. Badmus warmly embraces Hannah before stepping into the car.) (Ridwan gives Hannah a brief glance before following his parents.) Chief Badmus: Thank you for receiving us. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon. Mr. Charles: The pleasure is ours. Have a safe journey. (The vehicles slowly leave the mansion grounds.) (Mrs. Charles does not wait to see them off. She turns sharply and walks back into the mansion, her expression dark with anger.) (Mr. Charles watches the cars disappear through the gates before turning toward Hannah.) Mr. Charles: Well done, child. (Hannah gives him a small smile.) Mr. Charles: You handled yourself well...