CHAPTER 4 SCENE 25 INT. DARK SISTERS’ SECRET CHAMBER – N
SCENE 25 INT. DARK SISTERS' SECRET CHAMBER – NIGHT
(The chamber is eerie—glowing red candles line the stone walls, casting long shadows. The room smells of incense and ancient magic. RITA suddenly appears in the center, her form materializing from a black mist.)
(Before her stands the LEADER OF THE FATALITY, a tall, veiled woman with an aura of undeniable power. Her face remains mostly hidden, except for her piercing eyes that seem to look straight into RITA's soul.)
LEADER OF THE FATALITY
(calm yet imposing)
Greetings, Daughter of Darkness. Your heart is heavy tonight. What brings you here?
(RITA lowers herself to one knee, bowing her head in reverence.)
RITA
(respectfully)
Greetings, Great One. My home has been torn apart… by nobody.
(The leader tilts her head, intrigued. She extends a long, claw-like finger and traces the air—a swirling dark mist forms, revealing a vision of FRANK, SELENA, and RITA's chaotic household.)
LEADER OF THE FATALITY
(humming knowingly)
I see it… I feel your pain, my daughter.
(RITA remains silent, waiting.)
LEADER OF THE FATALITY
(softly, dangerously)
What do you desire?
(RITA hesitates, as if absorbing the gravity of what she's about to say. Then, her eyes harden with determination.)
RITA
(firmly)
I want to control my husband. I want him to love me—only me. I want him to see the other woman as a stranger.
(The leader nods slowly, a twisted smile forming under her veil. She raises her hand, and in an instant, a small glass bottle appears in her palm, filled with a shimmering, dark red liquid.)
(She extends it toward RITA, who accepts it with both hands.)
LEADER OF THE FATALITY
(whispering, her voice almost hypnotic)
Pour this—all of it—into his food or drink. And your problem… shall be solved.
(RITA clutches the bottle tightly, her lips curving into a dark, knowing smile.)
RITA
(with conviction)
Thank you, Great One.
(With that, she disappears into thin air, leaving only the flickering of the red candles behind.)
FADE TO BLACK.
INT. RITA'S ROOM – NIGHT(RITA suddenly appears back on her bed, in the same position she was in before she vanished. Her breathing is heavy, her face gleaming with sweat. Quickly, she grabs the black pot and wraps it back in the red and black cloth before shoving it into her wardrobe. She adjusts herself, lies down, and forces her eyes shut.)
SCENE 26 INT. FRANK'S HOUSE – MORNING(The sun peeks through the curtains. RITA wakes up early, humming to herself. She prepares breakfast with extra care, pouring the entire contents of the small bottle into FRANK's tea. Her eyes gleam with anticipation. Moments later, FRANK enters, looking unusually cheerful.)
FRANK
(smiling)
Good morning, my love.
RITA
(sweetly, handing him his tea)
Good morning, my husband. Here, your breakfast.
(FRANK leans in and kisses her on the forehead before sitting down to eat. He drinks the tea, unaware of the dark magic working through his veins. Meanwhile, SELENA steps out of her room, holding FRANK's briefcase.)
SELENA
(softly)
Here, honey.
(FRANK takes the briefcase but barely looks at her. He gives her a quick, indifferent peck on the cheek before leaving. SELENA watches in confusion. RITA, however, smirks behind her cup of tea.)
MONTAGE: FRANK'S ATTITUDE CHANGESDAY 1 – FRANK sits with RITA, laughing while SELENA watches from a distance, feeling neglected.
DAY 3 – FRANK brushes past SELENA without greeting her, no more hugs and kisses, but now does that to only RITA.
DAY 5 – SELENA tries to hug FRANK, but he pulls away coldly, leaving her standing alone. This made her mad and desperate for answer.
SCENE 27 INT. FRANK'S BEDROOM – NIGHT(SELENA, now seven months pregnant, prepares herself for the night. She wears a silky nightgown, determined to reclaim her husband's love. She enters the room without knocking.)
FRANK
(annoyed, looking up from his laptop)
What are you doing here?
SELENA
(softly, trying to stay calm)
It's my turn, remember?
FRANK
(coldly)
Go back to your room. I'm busy.
(SELENA's heart sinks. She steps closer, reaching for him.)
SELENA
(pleading)
Frank, it's been a month. You haven't touched me. What did I do wrong?
(Without answering, FRANK grabs her arm and pulls her out of the room.)
FRANK
(firmly)
Leave me alone.
(He slams the door shut. SELENA pounds on it, tears streaming down her face.)
SELENA
(crying)
Frank! You can't treat me like this! What did I do?!
(Inside her room, RITA peeks through the slightly open door, watching SELENA's pain with a wicked smile.)
RITA
(whispering to herself, amused)
Dark Sisters, you have done well. This is just the beginning.
(She chuckles and quietly shuts the door.)
SCENE 28 INT. FRANK'S ROOM – LATER THAT NIGHT(A few hours later, RITA knocks softly.)
FRANK
(from inside, immediately perking up)
Who is it?
RITA
(seductively)
It's me, baby.
(FRANK opens the door almost instantly, smiling at her. She steps in, pressing her lips against his. Soon, they are entangled in each other, lost in passion. But they forget one thing—the door is still unlocked.)
(Suddenly, the door swings open. SELENA stands there, eyes wide in shock and pain.)
SELENA
(furious, devastated)
What is going on here?!
(RITA, draped in the bedsheet, smirks. FRANK, caught in the act, glares at SELENA.)
FRANK
(angrily)
Are you crazy?! Get out!
SELENA
(heartbroken, stepping forward)
I am not going anywhere! Frank, what have I done to deserve this?!
(SELENA lunges toward FRANK, holding onto him desperately. RITA pulls her away, and a struggle ensues. In the chaos, FRANK shoves SELENA—too hard. She stumbles and crashes to the floor, crying out in pain.)
(A moment of silence. FRANK's eyes widen in horror as he realizes what he's done.)
SCENE 29: The Hospital – A Temporary ReliefFrank paced anxiously in the hospital corridor, running a hand over his face as he waited. His heart pounded, dreading the worst. The doors swung open, and the doctor stepped out.
DOCTOR:
Mr. Frank, after careful examination, I'm pleased to inform you that there's no damage to the womb. Your wife and baby are safe.
Frank exhaled sharply, relief washing over him like a wave.
DOCTOR
(smiling): And congratulations in advance… you're expecting a baby boy.
Frank's eyes lit up. A son. His heart swelled with joy. He hurried into the hospital room and saw Selena resting. He gently took her hand, kissing it.
FRANK
(softly): We're having a son, my love.
Selena's tired eyes flickered open, a small smile forming despite her exhaustion.
By the time they returned home, Frank carried Selena into the house, cradling her carefully. Behind them, Rita stood still, watching. Her fists clenched at her sides.
RITA
(whispering to herself, seething): What is happening? The potion… did it fail?
She exhaled sharply, forcing a smile as she entered the house. But deep down, fury brewed.
For the next three days, Frank was a devoted husband. He left work early to care for Selena, ensuring she was comfortable, making sure she ate well. His affection never wavered.
And Rita saw everything.
Every touch. Every smile. Every whispered word.
She had seen enough.
She returned to the chamber of the Dark Sisters.
SCENE 30: Rita Takes Action
RITA
(desperate, pleading): Great One, my power is slipping! I must take control before she takes everything from me.
The leader of the fatality peered into Rita's soul with knowing eyes.
LEADER:
The power is within you, child. When you return home, look deep into your mind… whatever you will upon Selena will come to pass.
A slow, sinister smile curled Rita's lips.
SCENE 31: SELENA BEDROOM That night, after Frank had finished massaging Selena's legs, he prepared to leave the room. But she held him back.SELENA:
Baby, please… I need you.
Frank hesitated, brushing a hand over her swollen belly.
FRANK:
No, my love. We can't risk it. I don't want anything to happen to our son.
Selena pouted playfully.
SELENA:
You say that as if we haven't done this before. Nothing happened to Abigail.
Frank sighed.
FRANK:
This child is… different. Special. I won't take any chances.
Selena studied him for a moment, then smiled knowingly.
SELENA:
Ahhh… because he's a boy, right?
Frank chuckled, shaking his head.
FRANK:
Every child is special, my dear.
She reached up, caressing his face.
SELENA:
Then sleep here with me. Please.
Frank hesitated… then nodded.
That night, as Selena drifted into peaceful sleep, in the darkness of her room, Rita sat cross-legged on her bed. She placed a small black pot before her, wrapped in red and black cloth.
Her lips moved in a silent chant.
A small baby doll appeared in her palm.
Rita's eyes gleamed.
Slowly, she twisted the doll's head.
SCENE : Selena's Worst NightmareSelena's body jerked violently.
A sharp, piercing pain shot through her stomach.
SELENA
(screaming): My stomach… my stomach!
Frank jolted awake, eyes wide.
FRANK:
Selena?! What is it?
She gasped, clutching her belly as unbearable pain wracked her body.
And then—warm blood spread between her legs, she touch it with her left hand.
Her heart plummeted.
SELENA
(hysterical): No… no…
Frank's eyes followed her trembling hands. His breath caught in his throat.
FRANK:
No… NO!
He scooped her into his arms and raced to the car.
SCENE 32: HOSPITAL The Devastating LossFrank stood outside the hospital room, his hands buried in his hair. His pulse hammered in his ears.
Then, the doctor approached.
DOCTOR
(somberly): Mr. Frank… I'm sorry. We lost the child. But your wife is stable.
Frank's chest caved in. His knees nearly buckled.
A son. His son. Gone.
FRANK:
No… No…
The doctor placed a hand on his shoulder.
DOCTOR:
Please, take heart. She will be discharged in a few hours.
Frank barely registered the words.
The drive home was silent.
He couldn't look at Selena, curled up in the back seat, eyes swollen from crying. His thoughts raced.
Was it the fall from days ago? Or… was there something more sinister at play?
A dream flickered in his mind—Selena, tying her own stomach.
The image haunted him.
Had she… done this to herself?
But that dream was a manipulation from Rita, invoking Selena's face, so it will seem as if Frank saw Selena in his dream. Frank refocus back and steared at the head mirror to look at Selena, who was sleeping in the back sit.