FATHER IS DESTINY: Father's Shadow

FATHER IS DESTINY 

Father's Shadow

A police station. A young man is dragged out of a cell by a policeman.

Policeman: Stand here! Do you know that man?

(The policeman points to an aged man with grey hair standing outside the police counter.)

Young Man: (looking down) Yes, he's my father.

Aged Man: Albert! Why?! Do you want to kill your wife?

A voice from behind: Of course, yes, just like you killed yours.

The aged man recognizes the voice, turns around, and sees a lady.

Policewoman: Shut up, you lady, and get inside there!

(The policewoman drags the lady inside the counter.)

Aged Man: What has she done?

Lady: (from inside) What your wife refused to do when you were beating her every day.

Policewoman: Do you know this woman?

Aged Man: Yes, she's my daughter.

Lady: (bitterly) Was my daughter. You ceased to be my father the day you killed my mother!

Aged Man: But you know it was a mistake.

Lady: Same mistake your son is about to make. Foolish man!

The policemen and policewomen present reprimand her.

Policewoman: How dare you talk to your father like that?

Lady: (in tears) I will talk to him the way I want to because he deserves it and even more! We watched this man beat my mother every day, we pleaded with him, but he refused till she met her end. I hate you from the bottom of my heart!

Aged Man: (heartbroken, in tears) I didn't kill your mum, my only wife.

Lady: Only wife indeed. What's the difference? You stopped your harassment when it was too late. Although a year after, but the doctor said she died as a result of your beatings.

Aged Man: But I said I was sorry and remained unmarried in honor of her.

Lady: That's medicine after death. Your son watched you beat her, and I remember countless times when you told him not to tolerate any woman's excesses. He heeded your advice and has also taken after you.

Policewoman: So, that's why you almost killed your husband. That's if he doesn't die before getting to the hospital. Same I heard you did to the first one before he ran away.

Aged Man: (overwhelmed with pity and agony) The police rush to help him.

Lady: (hissing, in tears) Please take me out of here to my cell, or should I go myself?

To be continued...