EDDY STOSI written by Mark Gil G. Belgira and Edited by Rodelyn Cadete Pagcaliwagan [Drama]

Narrator: This is a story of a man named Eddy, a man who had been trying so hard to be the best as he can on his job and for his family; his wife and his twelve kids. He thought that the only thing for a man to survive is to work. He is very clever, excellence is what he strives for in everything he does. Hot-tempered and easily irritated with something he doesn't like.He never knew that God has already planned something for him, but because of his pride, his eyes and heart were blinded.

Sherly, a loving and the understanding wife of Eddy, continues on encouraging her husband in spite of all the depression he encounters and leading him to Christ as well. Sherly met a friend who had been the reason for her acceptance in Christ which will be the way that Eddy will soon accept Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Eddy has an important meeting today at 7 am with the President of Discipline’s Company. Their support will be a big help for them to increase more of their publications and productions. Eddy thought that this could be the way for him to be promoted on his job. But God caused Eddy to be in his deep sleep that’s why he has forgotten to wake up early and he was already one hour late to the meeting.

SCENE 1

At Home

(characters for scene 1:sherly and Eddy)

(Action: While Sherly is holding a bowl with spatula mixing ingredients for Eddy’s breakfast. Eddy enters the kitchen in a hurry looking for his tie)

Sherly:(Asks happily)well Good morning honey!  How was your sleep?

(Sherly observing Eddy and getting curious of what he’s doing. Eddy, looking up and down for his tie at the drawers of their kitchen, and laundries)

Sherly: What exactly are you doing?

(Ignoring Sherly, hurrying and irritated Eddy suddenly asks)

Eddy: Honey, have you seen my tie?

(Remembers that she kept the tie on the pocket of her apron. Pretending to be deaf)

Sherly: What dear?

(Getting more irritated, still looking and asking for his tie)

Eddy: My tie! (Murmurs while searching)Where have you gone now?!

(Jokingly)

Sherly: Owwwwww! Yes, your pie?! Yah.. Still baking it..but your just on time (preparing the plates and etc.) Sit down.

(A bit pissed, he stopped looking for his tie and continues with his dialogue)

Eddy: You know what? I've no time for silly jokes. I’m running out of time.

(Calming down Eddy)(She stops on what she’s doing, taking the apron off)s

Sherly:Honey, come here. (Putting up the tie to Eddy’s neck) relax, okay? What’s the rush?(Continues fixing Eddy up)

(Eddy then answers calmly)

Eddy: I suppose to go to work before 7 but it’s already 8. I've an important meeting with the President of Disipipel whatever company it is.

(Sherly finishes up putting the tie to Eddy’s neck, stepping backwards to see how handsome he looks)

Sherly: And how you've looked so handsome with that tie.

(Going back to her mixing and cooking thing)

(Jokes about the tie)

Eddy: Well. This is the only necktie I have. (Chuckles… Sips coffee continues with dialogue) Honey, I really have to go, tell the kids I’ll be home for dinner. Byee!(Turning back in a hurry)

(While cooking she suddenly remembers who called her to join for dinner. Reminding Eddy)

Sherly: Owww! Honey! I almost forgot to tell you, Mom and Dad just called, they agreed to join us for dinner.

(Shocked)

Eddy: Whaaaat? You invited them?

Sherly: Yes I did, something wrong?

Eddy: uhhhhh. Nooo, nothing, ahhm. I should be going now. Byeee!

Sherly: And honey, one more thing, please don’t be late again. Okay?

Eddy:  I will. Good Bye!

(EXIT)

END OF SCENE 1

SCENE 2

At the Office

(characters for scene 2: The boss, Secretary, board members and eddy)

Narrator: Eddy was an hour late and the meeting ended an hour ago. The job that was assigned for Eddy was passed on to his partner, he was not yet informed about it. He knew that the meeting has already ended but he boldly faced his boss and directly went to his office. 

(The boss was talking to his secretary and other board members, he then sees Eddy running and is about to approach him)

(Eddy, gasping for his breath, then explains..)

Eddy: Sir, I apologize for being late. Uuh, uhh. Uhh- I was on my way, my car was hit by a truck, caused me not to be on time for the meeting.  I was in great panic and..to make it short, here I am! Luckily, I am alive and well!

(Boss, turns down his head, then looks up to Eddy)

Boss: I’m glad that nothing terrible happened to you. I think you should take a rest… and find another job that suits you.

(Curious about what his boss said..)

Eddy: Find another job? But I have a job, right here, in your company, we still have plans right? What are you trying to tell me?

(Sighed deeply)

Boss: I already gave your part to someone else so you don’t need to worry about it. You may go.

Eddy: Go? Why? The board members and you even said for yourself that I still have a lot of things to do for this company? What made you decide to give the job that is assigned for me? How could you? I’ve been here for almost 5 years.. Why?!

Boss:(While Eddy is talking)You are fired.

Eddy: You’re kidding right? (Laughs) I’m fired? Oh come on! Seriously, do you see me burning?

Boss:(Irritated)I’m not kidding, how come did I became a boss of jokes? You are fired. It means that (loud voice)–you don’t have this job anymore!

Eddy:Sir, I cannot accept this,I have eleven, no twelve children to feed. I have to give them seventy pesos for their daily allowance in school and times twelve is equals to..(Thinking of the total cost)

Boss: 840

Eddy: Yes, you’re right. Plus all the expenses for the day, food, clothing, and shelter.Please don’t do this to me.

Boss: I feel sorry for you, but you haven’t taken this job seriously. I’m sorry Eddy, I have to leave.

(Eddy felt depressed and shocked, turned down his head and went on his way home)

EXIT

END of SCENE 2

SCENE 3

Back on his Way HOME

(characters for scene 3: sherly, mom and dad, the twelve kids and eddy)

Narrator:At the dining table, everyone is waiting for Eddy to come home.

(Eddy entered the house)

Twelve kids: Daddy!

Sherly: Finally (At ease, and on her feet), you’re home! We've been worried sick, I've been calling you all day, what happened to you?

Eddy: Sorry honey, my phone is out of battery (Whispers to Sherly)let’s not talk about this now, your parents and the kids are here we’ll talk about it later, I just don’t want them to worry.

Sherly: Are you alright?

Eddy: I’ll be fine, we’ll be fine. (Then he sighed)

(On their way to the dining table.. Then they seated, Sherly invited everyone to pray)

Sherly: Let’s pray. Our Father who art in Heaven, Holy be your name thy Kingdom come..(Laughs) I’m sorry I think I forgot the rest, anyway let’s eat.

(While everyone’s eating, Mom suddenly asks)

Mom: How’s your work Eddy?

Dad: We heard from Sherly that you've had a meeting with the President of a company, how did it go eh? (Suddenly asks) Promotion? Well, we knew we can count on you.

Eddy: Dad, I've been…

First Kid:(Interrupting the elders’ discussion, continues with dialogue) Dad, we will be having an Educational tour this August, I’ll be needing a 700 pesos for the ticket.  My teacher told me that I am required to come (Boasts) ‘coz I’m the first honor of the class.

Mom: That’s a good news! Congratulations dear.

Dad: A job well done my boy, just like your father.

Eleven Kids: Wooooow! Hooray! Hooray for First!

(Everyone is celebrating except Eddy)

Eddy: Enough!

(Sherly looked at her husband)

Third:(Not minding what his father says. Interrupts the celebration with a bit of loudness on his dialogue) Dad, can I buy the 8^th volume of world literature? It only costs 1,500 pesos. My friend bought that book for 5,000 pesos but he doesn't need it anymore so he suggests if I want it to..

Eddy: I said ENOUGH!

(Everyone stopped talking)

Eddy: Shut up all your mouth! I lost my job and I’ll never get a promotion.

Sherly: (Holds the arm of Eddy, stopping him to burst out) Honey, do not do this in front of the kids. You said we’ll talk about this later.

Eddy: No, I can’t, I can’t control it. They all have to know. I am the worst person in the whole world. You may think that I’m no longer a good father of this family go on, think that way. That’s why I hate family dinner.(Then he walks out)

Mom: (to Sherly) he must have had a terrible day, I think we must go now

Dad: I've been so insensitive not to even have a hunch why he has been too cold to talk to.

Sherly: Dad, it’s okay don’t feel bad about it, we’ll talk about it as soon as the kids go to sleep.. Kids, say goodnight to mimi and popi(The twelve kids kisses their mimi and popi on their cheeks).

(While on their way)Good Bye mom, dad take care! Kids, go to your rooms now, Mom and Dad will have something to discuss about.

EXIT

END OF SCENE 3

SCENE 4

LIVING ROOM

(CHARACTERS FOR SCENE 4: SHERLY AND EDDY)

Narrator: At the living room, Eddy is sitting on a chair thinking deeply.

Sherly: (Sits beside Eddy) Honey, what’s the matter?

Eddy: I lost my job, I did everything I can but..

Sherly: Honey, I know you feel terrible, you have been a good father to our kids, but now we as a couple have to hold on to the One who holds and controls everything. Jesus.

Eddy: Have I? Anyway, what can that man possibly do to raise money for our living? We don’t need His help. I don’t even need his help, I can raise this family on my own.(Hopeful)Don’t worry honey, I will look for a job, a high salary job. By the way where are the kids? Are they mad at me?

Sherly: (Sighed) they are asleep. Don’t worry they aren't mad, God blessed us with wonderful understanding kids even at their young age

Eddy: Here you go again, your God your God. Blah, blah. Let’s take a rest. Honey, by the way you are a good cook. (While on their way to their room, Sherly smiles)

EXIT

END OF SCENE 4

SCENE 5

EARLY MORNING

Narrator: Eddy, up to the present time, is still waiting for the calls about his applications for the jobs. He is a little bit tired of it and being hopeful after what happened weeks ago, he now begins to lose hope.

            Sherly was really worried about her husband. She was praying every night for him. She knows how eager her husband is, to have a work and the only thing that might help Eddy is to accept Christ as his Lord and Savior. This might be a way for him to know all the possible answers for his doubts.

Early in the morning, Eddy heard voices singing.

Eddy: (while removing the morning glory in his both eyes) What is that noise? Where did you buy that song? (he opened his eyes and he saw few people in group staring at him so he ran in shame. He waved his hands to call Sherly). What is this all about?

Sherly: We are doing a bible study.

Eddy: Bible study?

Sherly: My friend invited me to go in their church on Sunday. Can you be with us honey? I am sure you will also be glad. I found out that there is one and only true God who can help us in every aspect of our life. He is a sweet lover for he did everything to save us from sin. He sacrificed his life for us and he is Jesus. I felt very satisfied in Him.

Eddy: (laughing and touching Sherly’s forehead). Are you sick? You are not like this before. There are much important than this okay? That person or God you call as Jesus cannot work but me. So I need to look for a job because we have nothing but a bankrupt life. Okay?

Sherly: No, honey. He is the answer for everything. You should at least try it.

Eddy: I have never asked him a question so I do not need his answers. I have to go.

(to be continued)...