Episode #99: Black Widow

Summary of Darna Episode 99
(August 18, 2005, Thursday).

Darna comes to the rescue of Divina’s victim. She takes her to a hospital, where the doctor informs her that this is not the first time someone has complained to him – at least, in writing – that someone took his or her voice away. Darna learns that the assailant is like a monster who uses a strange power to suck out human voice.

Efren drops by Ava’s house to see her. He comes upon her about to attempt suicide. She says she has no reason to live anymore. He takes the gun away from her and hastily proposes to marry her, telling her that would give her many reasons to go on. Ava agrees, then she relents and indicates that she knows Efren said that only out of pity. She says they just met and maybe he was just startled. Efren thinks about it and seems to be reluctant to do what he said. When Ava senses he is about to change his mind, she pretends to be in pain and starts crying out. She says she fears her end is near; she wants to get married now. Efren tries to comfort her.

Divina, a tall, handsome woman with a powerful voice, attracts a man and he invites her to his place. She goes with him and he takes her to a hotel. He is the owner and takes her on a tour. Divina hears a singer and says she, too, would like to sing. The man is supportive and lets her give it a try after the professional singer’s number. Divina enchants the classy audience with her voice; she vows to regain her fame as a diva.

Valentina is back at home. Prospera is amazed that she got Efren to propose to her—or rather, to Ava. Valentina then relates how she faked her hysterics and used a prop, a gun, to convince Efren that she wanted to die. Now she knows even Narda will not be able to get in the way. Prospera wonders how Efren and Narda broke up.

Narda and Alice go to apply for a job in this same hotel the next day. They notice Divina and Alice greets her. Divina greets them back in a friendly manner and learns they are applying as chambermaids. She says they are too pretty for that; she suggests that they audition as her backup singers and even offers to escort them. Narda quickly replies that they do not know how to sing. Alice signals that she is interested. Narda takes her aside and they start to debate. Alice says this could be their chance at fame. Just then, a woman comes by and directs them to the HRD for their job interview. The two friends say goodbye to Divina then, with Alice adding they will call her in case they do not get this job.

Efren is driving, but his mind is elsewhere. He accidentally bumps a couple and they hit the ground. Efren hurries out of his car and asks if they are all right. The woman looks at his hand and warns him to be careful. She tells him she is a good fortune-teller, and she can see great hardships are in store for him. She warns Efren to beware of people who want to deceive him.

Divina is annoyed at the woman who stood in her way. She comes up to her and asks for some assistance. When she is alone with this new victim, Divina again uses the crystal to draw out the lady’s voice. Narda is back outside now and she looks in the direction where Divina is hiding with her victim.

- written by: South Rock