The Unbreakable Bond of Attraction

Anger a push to doing the unthinkable

AT THE JOHNSON'S RESIDENCE

Babe, are you sure that you don't want to come with home and have some rest? You've really worked yourself out today. First, you save that pregnant woman, then all evening you have been out there searching EGG, and yet you still want to stay back and keep on searching for her throughout the night?

I'm very surprised, I didn't think you could be willing to do this much of them, especially that little girl. You never liked her in the first place. So you remember, at the time she was born, how upset you were?

You've always been angry with my brother and his family because of them being Mom and Dad's favorite couple.

The most annoying part for you was seeing everyone celebrating an ordinary child as though she's some kind of a goddess. I remember you were like, eww... I really despise that little witch. How I wished I had power to....

Hold on! So, based on some silly remarks that I made years ago, you're supposing that I did kidnap a three years old child? What am I? A monster, or probably a villain? Actually, It's good to know that my own wife thinks of me as the devil himself. I'm highly disappointed in you, Alvina!

Babe, it is true that at first, I thought that you had a hand in her disappearance. But from all the support and efforts that you are making for her, I believe that you are not capable of hurting anyone and that those words were just mere jokes. I apologize for harboring such weird thoughts about you.

Actually, you don't need to be sorry. Because it does feel good knowing that you always had those thoughts about the father of your children.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go in search of the very child that I kidnapped because out of my jealousy and hatred for her parents. I suppose that I should go and get her back in order to claim the ransom.

Babe, please, I didn't mean it that way. I was just messing with you. Come on, you were long gone before her disappearance. I remembered that Emma was feeding EGG when you left. So it couldn't have been you.

Daniel didn't care to respond. He just left the room even more determined to find the child. As his wife called after him.

AT THE COLLINS' RESIDENCE

Mama, It has been hours since your heart attacked, and you won't even look at me or allow me anywhere near you two. You have all rights to be mad. But could you just say something, anything at all to me? I will take it, because I deserved it.

Cynthia, I have absolutely nothing to say to you. Why can't you understand that?

I understand, Mama, but could you at least listen to my explanation first? Please? I really need to talk to you right away.

And what I need you, Cynthia, is to understand that I am tired of associating with this psychopathic version of yours!

For God's sake, you nearly kill me. I am just grateful to God that I didn't end up dead like your late father.

How could you think of making such a heartless joke with all the trauma that is going on in this family presently? You're indeed a heartless and pathetic person. A few years back, you played a similar prank on us, causing your father a heart attack, which eventually led to his death. Cynthia, just go away. I don't care what explanation you have, I want to hear it!

AT THE JOHNSON'S RESIDENCE

Honey, I just got off the phone with the commission of police. Apparently, Daniel contacted him about our little girl, and he had promised to get on the case himself. So rest assured that they will get Eletha back to us in no time, and whoever those kidnappers are, I will make sure that they pay the full price.

Honey, are you listening to me? And what are all these checks for?

Of course, I listened to all that you said. These checks are the estimated ransom, so we will cashed them first thing in the morning while we await a call. I wrote them separately. In this way, we can get them cash out from different banks. Which will be much easier and faster.

Sweetheart, we aren't going to negotiate with those criminals, okay? The commission and his team will be here very soon. They will be the ones telling us what to do.

I'm sorry, Honey, but the only people we're going to take instructions from are the kidnappers. We won't risk our daughter's life. If the commission truly wants to help, he should use his influence to help withdraw this money before tomorrow.

Sweetheart, I know that you only want to ensure our daughter's safety, but there are laws that you need to adhere to.....

Knock, knock, I am sorry to interrupt, but Alfred, we need to be on our way. The others are waiting outside.

Dan, what others are you talking about? Are you guys going in search of her again tonight? Emma asked.

Yes, babe, we are. The men of this neighborhood are keeping a night vigil for our daughter. We're going to find her. You don't need to worry. See you later, and stay positive. Alfred then kissed his wife and went along with Daniel.

AT THE COLLINS' RESIDENCE

Mama, I know that it was all my fault that Papa had to died and I regret it every day of my life. But you have to believe me. This one is not a prank. Joanna is indeed dead!

Barn! My mother gave me a dirty slap across my face!

The next time you wish death upon her, again, I will not only slap you, but I will denounce you and cut you off from this family forever.

Hannah, your only sister, is at the point of death, likewise her son, and instead of you being the mother her little girl needs right now, you're here wishing her dead?

Leave my sight right this instance before I do something to you that will haunt you for the rest of your life.

Grandma, where is Mommy? It's getting very dark, and I'm sleepy already. Joanna asked. Easing the tension between me and Mama.

AT THE JOHNSON'S RESIDENCE

Mommy, I am so sorry, I should never have left her out the bathroom. I am a bad big brother, it's all my fault that she was kidnapped. I'm sorry, Mommy, I am really sorry. Fredee cried as his mother walked into the room.

Sweetie, you don't have to blame it all on yourself. It was a mistake, and everyone is entitled to mistakes, including Mommy. You are just a child, and you need someone to watch over you and not the other round. So I am not angry at you. I'm just worried about your sister it is her first time in Africa, and on top of that, she is spending the night with complete strangers. Emma said in a broken tone, fighting to hold back the tears. She needed to be strong, especially since her son was a very sensitive child.

Go to bed Dee, you need to get some sleep.

Mom, are you crying? Is it because you think that something bad is going to happen to EGG?

This question made her burst into tears. No, sweetie, nothing bad is going to happen. She pulled him in her embrace and the two comforted each other.

Fredee, couldn't stand seeing his mother cry and so he started to sing their special song.

"No need to worry,"

"No need to feel sad..."

"No need scary"

"Just remember the bond, the unbreakable bond...."

After this verse, his mother joined in, and together, they sang the chorus.