THE UNTOLD STORY OF MAHORA

SCENE 4

(NARRATOR) Wan Yahya and Wan Derus pay a visit to the twins' house a few days later, as usual escorted by their security and Deramang. One of the bodyguards knocks on the door, which then opens to reveal Pak Andak.

Bodyguard 1 : Good day, sir and madam. Please excuse us for interrupting your day, but the Sultan and his brother would like to pay your family a visit.

Pak Andak : Please do come in. (glances to Mak Alang) Dear, can you tell Mahsuri and Mahora that we have guests?

Mak Alang : Yes, dear. (nods and calls the twins)

Wan Yahya and Wan Derus enter the house, witnessing Mahsuri and Mahora bow nicely to them as a warm welcome to their home.

Pak Andak : What brings you here, if I may ask, Sultan?

Mak Alang : Have the people in this house done something wrong, perhaps?

Wan Yahya : Oh, no. (chuckles) You don't need to worry about that.

Deramang : We have come to request a marriage, sir and madam.

The family is taken aback by Deramang's statement.

Mak Alang : But, Sultan, I have two daughters. Which one of them are you wishing to marry?

Wan Yahya : The both of them will marry, madam. One of them will be the queen. (glances to Mahora) If I have your consent, I would like to make Mahora as my wife and the queen.

Wan Derus : Wait- I thought you wanted to marry Mahsuri?

Wan Yahya : What do you mean, Derus? (confused/frowns)

Deramang : Your Majesty, Your Highness, I think it's better for the both of you to talk this thing out among yourselves first.

Both Wan Derus and Wan Yahya stand up and head outside to discuss the matter.

Deramang : I'm truly sorry for this, sir and madam.

Mak Alang : It's alright, lord. I understand. Mahsuri, this daughter of mine is excellent in everything, unlike the other one. (glances at Mahora)

Mahsuri : Oh, mother, don't say that. Mahora is still here with us!

Mahora : I agree with mother, Mahsuri, you do have talent in everything. (completely unshaken)

Mahsuri : Well, I cannot deny that.

Pak Andak : You're capable in many things too, Mahora. (looks at his daughter)

Mahora : Thank you, father.

(NARRATOR) After discussing, Wan Derus and Wan Yahya finally head inside with their answers.

Wan Yahya : We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, sir and madam. After some talk with my brother, we decide that Mahsuri will be Derus' wife and Mahora will be my wife, the queen. Is it okay for all of you?

Pak Andak : Well, I don't exactly have a say if both of my daughters wish for the same thing. Mahora, Mahsuri, do you want to marry?

Mak Alang : I am sorry to interrupt, your Majesty but I think Mahsuri is better than Mahora. She's smart, kind, and lovely.

Wan Yahya : Why do you think Mahsuri is better? I believe Mahora is more suitable to be the queen because her mind works like one. Don't you think so?

Mak Alang : But, your Majest-

Pak Andak : Darling.

Deramang : The final decision has been made. Mahsuri will be married to his Highness Wan Derus, while Mahora will be married to the king and be crowned as the queen.

Pak Andak : Did you hear that, darling? Our daughters will be married soon!

Mak Alang : Yes darling, I hear that clearly.

(NARRATOR) Smiles spread as the decision is announced. The conversation progresses, with Pak Andak unknowingly delving into topics, such as their first meeting and what drew them to his daughters.