THE SECRET BEHIND DELICIA’S FUNERAL
SUMMARY
When Shayla discovers that Delicia is pregnant with Iman’s child, painful memories of Iman’s betrayal come rushing back. Consumed by anger and jealousy, Shayla makes a devastating decision that changes everyone’s lives. When Delicia is declared dead and Iman breaks down at her funeral, Shayla believes she has finally won. But an unexpected investigation threatens to expose the truth.
THE REVELATION
The evening is quiet when Shayla receives news that turns her world upside down. She stands in her living room, staring at her phone. Delicia is pregnant, and Iman is the father.
Shayla slowly lowers her phone. Memories of Iman’s betrayal flood her mind—the promises, the excuses, and the trust he destroyed.
SHAYLA
“No way. After everything that man put me through, he’s starting another family with Delicia?”
She throws her phone onto the sofa and begins pacing across the room.
SHAYLA
“I trusted him. I believed every word that came out of his mouth. And now she’s pregnant with his baby?”
Her eyes fill with tears, but she quickly wipes them away.
SHAYLA
“He thinks he can betray me and just move on like nothing happened? He thinks Delicia can take my place and live happily ever after?”
She stops in front of the mirror. The hurt in her eyes slowly turns into determination.
SHAYLA
“I’m not letting this go. Not this time.”
She grabs her purse and heads for the door.
DELICIA’S HOUSE
Delicia is having a peaceful afternoon at home, thinking about the baby and the future she hopes to build with Iman. A knock interrupts her thoughts.
She opens the door and finds Shayla standing outside.
DELICIA
“Shayla? What are you doing here?”
SHAYLA
“I came to talk.”
DELICIA
“About what?”
Shayla steps inside, hiding the anger beneath her calm expression.
SHAYLA
“I heard about the pregnancy.”
Delicia’s smile disappears.
DELICIA
“Oh. I was going to tell you eventually.”
SHAYLA
“Eventually? You mean after everybody else already knew?”
DELICIA
“I wasn’t trying to hurt you. Whatever happened between you and Iman was between the two of you.”
Shayla lets out a bitter laugh.
SHAYLA
“That’s convenient, isn’t it? You get to have his baby, and I’m supposed to pretend none of this bothers me.”
DELICIA
“I never asked you to pretend anything. But you cannot blame me for every decision Iman makes.”
The words strike Shayla harder than Delicia realizes. For a moment, neither woman speaks.
SHAYLA
“You really think you’re going to be happy with him?”
DELICIA
“I’m thinking about my child. That’s what matters to me now.”
Shayla looks away, her jaw tightening.
DELICIA
“Shayla, I know you’re hurt. But I don’t want us to become enemies.”
SHAYLA
“Maybe it’s too late for that.”
A TERRIBLE TURN
The conversation becomes increasingly uncomfortable. Shayla’s resentment grows as Delicia talks about her hopes for the baby. Every mention of the future reminds Shayla of the future she once imagined with Iman.
Overcome by anger, Shayla makes a dangerous choice and secretly tampers with Delicia’s drink. She does not fully consider the consequences of what she is doing.
DELICIA
“Would you like something to drink?”
SHAYLA
“No, thank you.”
Delicia takes a sip. Moments later, her expression changes. She looks confused and reaches for the edge of the table.
DELICIA
“Wait… something doesn’t feel right.”
Delicia suddenly collapses. The glass falls to the floor and shatters.
SHAYLA
“Delicia?”
Shayla rushes toward her, her anger instantly replaced by panic.
SHAYLA
“Delicia! Wake up!”
There is no answer. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Shayla calls for emergency help.
THE HOSPITAL
The hospital corridors are filled with urgent footsteps and anxious voices. Shayla sits alone, staring at her hands. Her mind races as she tries to process what has happened.
A doctor finally approaches. His expression tells her that the news is serious.
DOCTOR
“We did everything we could, but I’m very sorry. Delicia did not survive.”
SHAYLA
“No… that can’t be right.”
DOCTOR
“I’m sorry for your loss.”
The doctor walks away. Shayla remains motionless, struggling to comprehend what she has done.
SHAYLA
“What have I done?”
Her eyes fill with tears. Yet beneath the shock, another thought takes hold. She wonders whether Iman will finally understand what it feels like to lose someone.
IMAN RECEIVES THE NEWS
Iman is at home when his phone rings. He answers casually, expecting an ordinary conversation. Then he hears the news.
IMAN
“What do you mean Delicia is gone?”
He listens, struggling to understand the words.
IMAN
“No. No, that doesn’t make sense. I just spoke to her!”
His phone slips from his hand onto the sofa. For several seconds, he stands in silence. Then the reality hits him.
IMAN
“God, please… not Delicia. Not my baby.”
He sinks onto the sofa, overwhelmed by grief. He had imagined becoming a father. Now he cannot imagine how he will face tomorrow.
THE FUNERAL
The day of Delicia’s funeral arrives beneath a gray sky. Friends and family gather quietly, offering condolences to one another. The atmosphere is heavy with sorrow.
Iman stands beside the coffin, barely able to hold himself together. He places a hand on it and bows his head.
IMAN
“I’m sorry, Delicia. I’m so sorry.”
His shoulders shake as he cries.
IMAN
“I should have been there. I should have protected you. We were supposed to have a future together.”
He pauses, struggling to speak.
IMAN
“And our baby… I don’t even know how to live with this.”
He rests his head against the coffin, unable to stop crying. People nearby look away, giving him a moment of privacy.
At the back of the gathering, Shayla arrives. She wears a dark outfit and keeps her expression carefully controlled.
She approaches slowly, watching Iman grieve. For a moment, she feels that her revenge has succeeded. But seeing him broken is different from imagining it.
SHAYLA
“So this is how it ends.”
She studies Iman’s devastated face.
SHAYLA
“You wanted a future with her. Now look at you.”
Her lips form the faintest smile, but it quickly fades when she hears Iman speak again.
IMAN
“I would give anything to have one more day with you.”
Shayla’s expression stiffens. She realizes that Iman’s grief has nothing to do with her. Even in death, Delicia has not been replaced in his heart.
Shayla steps back, masking her emotions as the service continues.
THE SECRET BEGINS TO UNRAVEL
As the funeral comes to an end, the mourners begin to leave. Iman remains beside the coffin until a family member gently guides him away.
Shayla watches from a distance. She tells herself that nobody knows what happened and that she can leave the past behind.
But every time she closes her eyes, she remembers Delicia’s final moments—and the choice that brought them all to this day.
Across the cemetery, a woman approaches an investigator who has been contacted about Delicia’s sudden death. She quietly shares information that may change everything.
The investigator listens carefully, then looks toward Shayla.
Shayla notices the exchange. Her smile disappears.
SHAYLA
“Why are they looking at me?”
The investigator begins walking in her direction.
INVESTIGATOR
“Shayla? We need to ask you a few questions about your visit to Delicia’s house.”
Her heart pounds, but she tries to remain calm.
SHAYLA
“My visit? I already explained everything.”
INVESTIGATOR
“Then this should be a straightforward conversation.”
He gestures for her to come with him. Shayla looks back toward Delicia’s grave. The victory she imagined suddenly feels very far away.
SHAYLA
“This isn’t over.”
But as she follows the investigator, one terrifying thought fills her mind: what if her secret is already beginning to unravel?
FADE OUT