ENGLISH DRAMA

Tutorial 20, Group 3

Themes: 1. Revenge
2. Friendship
3. Guilt

Luqman: as John
Amir: as Mike
Charles: as Assistant
Jason: as Boss
Shafiqah: as Sarah, Johns wife
Ash: as Police Officer/Lawyer

A short video is played on the screen in front. The video portrays the
friendship between two young, charming and smart lads, Mike and John, who
have been best friends since in childhood. They attended the same college
and are on track to achieving success in their careers while having each
others backs.
SCENE 1
John and Mike are at a waiting room in an office, waiting to be called for their
job interviews. John was sipping a coffee when Mike suddenly chuckled.
John: Whats the matter bro? *looks quizzically*
Mike: Naah just recalling our good old times. Remember when we were 9, we
skipped maths class and you fell down the stairs when were hiding?!
John: Oh god how uncontrollable we were back then.
Mike: I know right. But look at us now! *high fives with john*
John: Haih.. do you think we can get the jobs? I mean look at these people.
They dont seem like ones who skipped classes.
Mike: Oh cmon, John man up! Just do our best and leave everything to God
alright?
*does friendship fist bump*
Secretary: Mike Thompson.
John: Good luck, bro! *pats mike on the back*

SCENE 2
Mike just received a phone call from the company saying hes accepted into
the company.
Mike: For real?! Oh my god thank you so so much! Yes I promise Ill serve you
my best.. Yes Ill start tomorrow... Yes yes thank you so much have a great
day too! *all smiles and instantly called John to share the big news*
John: Yo Mike I was about to call you!!
Mike: BROO I GOT THE JOB!

John: MAN I GOT IT TOO THEY CALLED ME WHEN I WAS DATING WITH MY
GIRL LIKE HOW PERFECT WAS THAT!
Mike: Congrats John! I told you being naughty in the past means nothing.
John: *smiles* Thanks man. Are you busy right now? Lets go celebrate.

SCENE 3
4 years of serving for the company, they both got promoted into higher
posts. Their contributions in the company have resulted in success for the
latter.
*Mike is in the pantry, then the boss enters with a plastic of apples*
Boss: Hey mike *smiles* Busy day? Apples?
Mike: Morning boss. As usual. Yeah sure.
Boss: My wife insists. Good for the health, she said. Um wheres the knife?
Do you see it?
Mike: *looks around* Um no but here *takes out his small portable knife* Use
this. I bring it everywhere.
Boss: Wow safety first huh. Thanks.
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SCENE 4
Secretary: John, Mike. The boss wants to see both of you at once.
*John and Mike look at each other with eyebrows furrowed and instantly
heads to bosss suite*
John: Is everything alright sir?
Boss: I wish I could say yes but.. Ill just cut to the chase. Ive been
diagnosed with a lung cancer. I knew I shouldve quitted smoking.
*john and mike startles and look at each other*
Boss: I have to take a long break for the surgery. It might succeed, it might
be the other way around. But I dont call you to share this news *coughs* you

see, you both are my best employees. Both of you know best about the
company. So while I take a leave, Im going to leave it at the hands of either
one of you.
Mike: E-either one of us? Wait what?
Boss: Yes only one of u will take my post. My secretary will observe your
performance for the next several days and he will make the decision.
John: Sir you cant be real..?
Boss: Ive made it clear havent I? So now, I have to go. Ive an appointment
to a specialist. Good luck both of you.
*John and Mike are both flustered*
Mike: What do we do?
John: *silent*
Mike: John!
John: You take it.
Mike: What?
John: You take that post. Lets face it you deserve it better than I do. So
heres the plan. I perform badly and play around for the next few days, you
stay being yourself. So the secretary without a doubt will select you. Clear?
Mike: Em.. you sure you dont want the post?
John: Cmon. My current post is good enough for me.
Mike: Thanks bro. Youre the man.
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SCENE 5
John and Mike did as planned but the secretarys decision left them
dumbfounded. He chose John.
Everyone: Congrats john! Best of luck!
One of the staff: Lets go celebrate! Its all on me!

The staff are all smiles except for one. He has envy and anger written on his
face.
*Mike silently pulled the secretary away from the staff when the office is
vacant and pointed his knife right below her jaw*
Mike: Why him?
Secretary: M-mike cmon.
Mike: *raise his voice* ANSWER ME YOU FOOL! WHY HIM!?
*secretary kicks Mike at the crotch and attempts to escape. Mike cried in
pain and ran after the secretary with a knife in hand*
Mike: Youre so dead,____!
*secretary hides below a desk and gets pulled by the leg soon after*
Mike: too late for the answer, bro *slash his neck*
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SCENE 6
Everyone is devastated upon the sudden death of the secretary.
Investigations are still being carried out. No witness, no trace, nobody knows
anything but everybody notices how Mike has changed. He doesnt speak
much and when he does, its a yell. He always finds himself staring into thin
air. Hes as messy as a beggar. John is concerned and tried to advise but is
ignored. Things get worse when Mike is caught siphoning the companys
money by the accountant.
John: Why, Mike. How could you do such things?
Mike: Do what?
John: *raise his voice* SNAP OUT OF IT MIKE. ADMIT IT. WHO ELSE HAS THE
ACCESS TO THE COMPANYS BANK?!
*mikes expression fell*
John: Whats wrong with you bro? The Mike I grew up with wont even
consider stealing! Mike, if you need money, you shouldve told me. If you
have a problem, just talk to me like we always do. Why Mike why?

Mike: *smirks* What if my problem is you?

John: Wh-what?
Mike: QUIT ACTING INNOCENT JOHN. YOU KNEW HOW MUCH I WANTED THAT
POST. YOU ARE TO BLAME!
John: *takes a deep breath* Im sorry Mike. I have to do what I have to do as
a CEO to a criminal. Youre fired.
Mike: Youll regret this. Mark my words *left and slammed the door*
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SCENE 7
Mike is filled with devious thoughts and hatred. He plans to murder Johns
wife and baby son as a revenge. One fine afternoon, when Johns wife is
cooking and the babys sleeping tight, Mike sneakily entered the bungalow
using a back-up key that John always conceals under a rug.
Mike: Hi Sarah.
Sarah: *agitated* Oh-h-hey Mike. Em h-how did you get in? Wheres John?
Mike: Oh John. Hes busy betraying people. *smirks*
Sarah: What..?
Mike: Naah forget it. How are you and the baby?
Sarah: Were great, thanks. How did you get in again?
Mike: Dont be scared, honey. You didnt lock the door.
Sarah: Dont call me that. *looks in disgust* Look, if you have nothing else to
do, please leave or Ill call the cops.
Mike: *steps closer to sarah* Sarah, I do have some business here. You see,
your husband took everything from me. *places his knife on the island
cabinet* So, now, Im gonna take his everything.
*Sarahs eyes widened and began to take a few steps away from out-of-theworld Mike. In a matter of seconds, Mike grabbed her by the arm*
Mike: See you on the other side *stabs and watched in pleasure as Sarah was
in puddle of blood* One down, one to go. *heads to second floor* Where are

you little baby. Come out please, Im not gonna hurt you. *looks all over* Oh
there you are. Dont worry, Im not gonna hurt. *caress the baby* But the
gravitys gonna hurt you. *approaches the window, opens it and mercilessly
throws out the baby and shouted* Blame your dad!!
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SCENE 8
Hours later, the bodies of both unfortunate victims were found by the
familys maid and gardener. The murder weapon was found in one of Johns
drawers in his personal home office. Reading between lines, John was the
prime suspect to be the lunatic murderer.
Police: MPD, * shows his badge* are you John Evans?
John: Y-yes thats me. Can I help you? *anxiously*
Police: John Evans, youre under arrest *while attempting to handcuff* for
murdering Sarah Evans and Kathryn Evans. You have the right to remain
silenJohn: *cuts his words* Wait wh-what? *stutters* Th-thats my family what
happened...
Police: Please come with us, Mr. Evans for interrogation.
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SCENE 9
The tragedy was out in the newspaper. It went viral and alarmed their former
boss. He suspects something was off when he discovered about the murder
weapon. John is taken into custody and waiting to be judged. In the midst of
a court hearing, suddenly an old man barged into the court.
Lawyer: So you testified that you were at the office when this ruthless event
took place.
John: Yes! For the 1000th time, yes. Whats the legitimate reason do I have toto murder my family *teary eyed*
Lawyer: But your murder weapon was retrieved in your home office. How
could that possibly be*old man suddenly barges in*

Boss: *exclaims* Let that poor man go! Hes innocent. The guilty one is
actually sitting in this court.
*everyone in the court exchanges looks of horror and whispers*
Boss: Mike Thompson! Show yourself!
*everyone looks around and Mike stands up. John looks in disbelief*
Mike: Dont be absurd, old man. You have no proof!
Boss: I have the only proof! The murder weapon belongs to you! Need I to
explain any further, your Honor? You once told me that you bring that knife
with you everywhere. How can John possibly have it?
John: *furiously walks to Mike and exclaims* HOW COULD YOU?! *punches
him, Mike fell and John was pulled by others* HOW COULD YOU MY FRIEND!!!
Mike: I TOLD YOU IMMA TAKE YOUR EVERYTHING! So hows the taste of pain,
John? Enjoying it? *smirks*
Police: Mike Thompson, youre under arrest for the murder of Kathryn Evans
and Sarah Evans. *handcuffs and takes him away*
John: *escapes himself from the hand, runs to the police officer, takes his gun
and aims it to Mike*
Mike: Come on, shoot me, John. Let them see the beast inside you.
John: *pauses* I have no one left. *cries* I have no one by my side... Whats
the point of living *points the gun to his own head* Goodbye. *pulls the
trigger*
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THE END