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Chapter 4 - Episode 3 (She Dared Us to Walk Barefooted)

|POETIC INTRO|

"Who is he without sovereignty?

Can he be Authority without affluence?

From the golden rings on her ears to the golden rings on her hands, all I can see is a woman drained of unquestionable power.

We dared her feet to touch the ground, she dared us to walk barefooted.

Indeed she's wealth itself but who is she without a man? They dared her to counter for they believed she was nothing without a man. She dared to decipher  :

where was man before labour, Where were you when her breast was hurting from the consequences of breastfeeding? "

"Pacing from left to right, Mrs Adeaoji wears a dubious smile like she had it all figured out. Her feet were coated in hills home to rear diamond, her hands holding on to the rarest of Louis Vuitton purses and her ears hosting the most colourful of all rings listed last summer"

MR A BALOGUN

What is it Mrs Adesoji? What do you want?

Mrs ADESOJI

What do I want? I have told you already I want everything you and your family took from me and I will begin by taking Lagos from you.

(gazes at Mr A Balogun)

MR A BALOGUN

Wow, I get it now. You want the seat .

You want Lagos ! you want to be king

(He sighs in mockery)

MRS ADESOJI

Yes, Ayo I want it all and you will let me have it.

(She places a finger on his light hairy chest)

MR A BALOGUN

We both know that will never happen and trust me woman your guns remains worthless as long as my father breathes.  Chief himself will come for you so stop yourself now that you can.

(He wears a contagious smile)

TINA

Madam abeg nor mind waitin he dey talk me I dey fear gun ooo.

(She trembles)

MR A BALOGUN

Shut up your mouth Tina This is between me and her let me handle this.

(He said in a frantic tone)

Mrs ADESOJI

I suggest you don't take his advice because his choices will very much affect your life in ways you may never imagine.

TINA

Ahh God !

"naso I take die?Ayo give her watin she want na you won carry Lag go heaven?this woman go off us like this oh guy open eye abeg!"

(She places both her hands on her head)

MR A BALOGUN

Leave her out of this please. This is between both of us she's got nothing to do with this.

Mrs ADESOJI

That depends on the choices you make. Perhaps seeing this will motivate you to cooperate.

(She hands him a video clip)

Your sex tape will be released on all social media platforms and blogs and we both know this won't just kill your chances of winning but also Festac shares value. We both know Chief actions can never be predicted when it comes to his money. You Have Twenty-four hours to do the needful. Step down or lose it all!

MR A BALOGUN

Please we both can work this out Biko you don't have to do this

(He holds on to Mrs Adesoji's hands)

Mrs ADESOJI

Just do the needful!

"let's go boys"

(She commanded her boys as she held towards the door)

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TINA

Ayo, what do we do ? We are finished that tape cannot be released what do I tell my mom? My siblings who are looking up to me? How do I face my friends and church people?

MR A BALOGUN

Shut up Tina, let me think for a minute. Do you think this is just about you alone? This will affect everything I and my family has worked so hard to achieve. My father will eat me live, my wife won't forgive me, my political career will be terminated, every God-damn thing Tina!!!

(He tries to put to rest his trembling fingers)

TINA

So what do we do, Ayo? We can't just sit here na we have to act fast we have just Twenty-four hours.

(she paces left right the room space)

MR A BALOGUN

I have an idea but we will have to involve a third party.

TINA

Don't say your father! we both know asking for his help must come with diehard consequences and they usually exceed that which we may be asking for.

MR A BALOGUN

I know, we do not have to involve my father.

Since

Since we can't reach out to the head, then we will have to try the neck.

TINA

Your Mom, wow that is clever Ayo, you should do that.

MR A BALOGUN

Alright I have to take my leave now I will keep you posted on how it goes please be very careful.

(He wears his pants)

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MR A BALOGUN's MANSION( FESTAC, LAGOS)

"What a stressful day, Bayo said to himself as he drops his tired body on the Couch"

TEMI

(She walks into the sitting room)

Good Evening, Bayo

BAYO

Good Evening Temilade, how was work today?

(He stretches his body)

TEMI

Work was okay and yours?

BAYO

Stressful as usual!

TEMI

Sorry about that, you really look stressed seems Grandpa ain't easy to work with.

(Temi teased)

BAYO

At least is better than working for the less privileged. How many motherless babies did you save today?

(He mocked)

TEMI

I know where this is heading but I will rather reserve my comment.

I attended to this sweet seven years old girl today her name is Awelle

(She said in excitement)

BAYO

I thought you rather reserve your comments? Why the excitement, What is exciting about children? They are difficult to reason with and very disorganized.

(He picks up a bottle of whiskey)

TAIWO

(He walks into the room)

Remember you were once one!

TEMI

Taiwo!

(She hugs Taiwo in intense excitement.)

BAYO

Wow!

it seems the prodigal son has returned.

(He claps in mockery)

TAIWO

Thank you brother as ridiculous as that sounds, I won't let you ruin my mood this evening.

(He wrapped his right arm around Temi's shoulders)

MARIA

(She walks into the room)

Oh ma you are back?

(She carries Temi's shoes and bag)

I will put these in your room.

TEMI

Oh no dear I might be leaving for the mall I need to get something

MARIA

Oh alright. How was your day ma?

TEMI

My day was okay and its Temilade leave the Ma for the elders

MARIA

Sorry ma, what would have for dinner?

TEMI

(She smiles at Taiwo)

Prepare Taiwo's favorite!

BAYO

(Appears jealous)

What about me, you didn't ask me what I would want for dinner.

MARIA

Sorry about that Sir, what would you love to have for dinner?

BAYO

Anything outside his favorite and my bag and tie is also not where they are suppose to be, I know you adore Temi but doesn't mean there should be room for prejudice in this house.

(He wears an expression revealing nothing but factual jealousy)

TAIWO

Let Maria be, Bayo, you don't have to act all jealous and sound like a crying baby waiting for his mother's breast.

(He teased Bayo)

BAYO

So how long are you staying half brother?

TAIWO

I don't know maybe a millennium from today

BAYO

We both know you've formed the habit of working out of your family, so I wouldn't take your words seriously all I ask is that you stay out of my way and know your place.

(Hevgets up to leave)

TAIWO

Likewise baby bro!

(He stares right into Bayo's Pupils)

BAYO

(He ignores Taiwo and speaks to Temi)

By the way have you seen mom today?

TAIWO

She's upstairs, Taiwo replied. I asked the one whose got a Mom not you!

TEMI

Bayo that was unnecessary its too early to be an ass to your brother

(She said in a soft tone so as to maintain serenity)

BAYO

You are too Elittle to question my choice of words.

(He walks out of the room)

TAIWO

Let him be

TEMI

But Bayo has no right to speak to you in such manner you are the first son of this family, he just has to come to terms with that.

TAIWO

It's okay, I'm used to it. Let's not let him ruin our mood tonight so how was your day as a doctor? Tell me all about it.

(He changed the subject of discussion)

TEMI

It was very exciting don't worry I will tell you all about it after dinner

(She rest her head on Taiwo's left shoulder)

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Mrs B BALOGUN's CHAMBER

"Bayo angrily walks into his mothers chamber"

BAYO

What exactly is happening mother? Why is Taiwo here?

MRS B BALOGUN

Good Evening, Bayo.

BAYO

What is so good about this evening mom?

MRS B BALOGUN

You, son!

(She attempts to light  her sixteenth stick of cigarette)

BAYO

What's this mother? That's enough

( He removes the cigarette from her lips)

MRS B BALOGUN

What is your problem Bayo? We both know you didn't barge in here to school me on this! So what do you want?

BAYO

(He notice she looked more helpless than him)

It's nothing mother, why are you like this, what happened ?

Mrs B BALOGUN

Can I have my cigarette back?

(She intentionally ignores Bayo's question)

BAYO

No Mom, you shouldn't be smoking you promised to let go of this!

(He drops the cigarette into glass of wine on Mrs B Balogun's table)

Mrs B BALOGUN

I said I will give it a try I never said I will certainly stop and besides you are yet to banish the sticks from your lifestyle too!

(She holds tight to her favorite pillow)

BAYO

This isn't about me mother!

we are talking about you this isn't you something seems to be amiss. Talk to me mother, what is the problem?

Mrs B BALOGUN

Your father slapped me today because I wouldn't let Taiwo  disrespect me.

(She finally admits as tears rolled down her cheeks)

BAYO

Dad slapped you? This is so unbelievable. Taiwo has always been a major character in the history of you and fathers arguments for as long as I can remember but never has it gotten this intense.

(He appears confused)

"Never had he pictured  his father hands on his mother. "

Mrs B BALOGUN

Your father has changed. Ayo isn't the man I married his consistent late nights that can't be accounted for, his sudden request for more privacy and his choice of words these days just keeps me in intense paranoia. I can assure you that a  future with your father can't be guaranteed.

BAYO

Don't talk like that mother. You and father have come too far to let go of each other, I am very certain that father do not love you any less. Father fought to be with you till date, we both know his decision to be with you affected is relationship with his mother. I certainly can't speak for Dad but no man will risk a relationship with his mother  to be with just any woman. I want you to put your mind and heart to rest I promise to get to the bottom of this. Everything will be okay please try and get some rest, se o ti jeun?

"Bayo asked if she has eaten in Yoruba. "

Mrs B BALOGUN

Rara oo don't worry I'm not hungry, Bayo. I just want to sleep.

(She lies on her bed)

BAYO

No Mother you must eat something I will ask Maria to bring you dinner later.  For now, get some rest.

(He kisses her on her forehead)

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DINNER TIME AT MR A BALOGUN's  MANSION

TAIWO

Where is Mom, is she not coming down for dinner? (He washes his hands for dinner)

"It was his favorite (Pounded Yam and Agusi soup) the sight of goat meat just made him realize that Maria might know him more than he knows himself."

BAYO

That is non of your business eat your food and go to bed!

TEMI

Bayo he just asked a simple question why can't you let him be?

(She deeps a ball of pounded yam into her plate of soup)

BAYO

No one is saying he shouldn't ask questions, he should just ask the ones that are his business!

MR A BALOGUN

Children, that is enough eat your meal and stop fighting.

(He scolded)

TAIWO

Maria have you had dinner?

TAIWO

Not yet sir, I still have some work to do

(She wears a smile)

TEMI

You can do them later come seat next to me lets have dinner together

MARIA

Oh no ma I'm fine.

MR A BALOGUN

We insist you join us, Maria.

I carried you in my arms the day you were born I watched you craw and learn how to talk you are like a daughter to me so don't make me beg you to eat with us.

MARIA

Alright, then I shall dine with the house.

(She pulls out a chair beside Temi)

BAYO

By the way have any of you seen Eniola today?

TEMI

I saw her this morning but no trace of her since I came back

BAYO

What about you Taiwo?

TAIWO

It's non of my business brother those were your words.

BAYO

Don't tell me you hold a grudge over some words I said to you? You are really childish brother.

MARIA

She stepped out earlier this afternoon she said she will be home by midnight.

"Maria Never could stand the two Balogun brothers fighting, She had the craziest crush on Taiwo, she thought he was cute and well mannered though she loved him the most for his kindness and intelligence. On the other hand, she admired Bayo for his strong will, confidence and hard work."

TAIWO

Midnight? Isn't that too late for a lady?

BAYO

You know Eniola very well, it's best to stay out of her business she never likes to be told what to do!

TEMI

Still doesn't mean we should stay quiet about something that isn't proper.

MR A BALOGUN

That is alright children, finish your meals and go upstairs!

Excuse me I have to see what was so precious to your mother that prevented her from dining with us.

(He gets up to leave)

BAYO

Don't bother father, she wants to be left alone, especially after what happened this afternoon I think it's fair that you let her be!

(He emphasis on "what happened this afternoon")

MR A BALOGUN

This is my house, Bayo Balogun If you want to be giving out orders, I suggest you get your place, as for Eniola whenever she comes into this house tell her I request her presence immediately

(He walks out of the room)

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TAIWO

I hope she has a good explanation for this because father won't let this slide.

(He dials Eniola's number)

BAYO

I don't get why you guys are worried about her she's an adult and it's "Eniola"

late nights is a lifestyle for her

TEMI

Yes, we know that sir and we always had to cover for her but someone had to open his wild mouth and ask after her in the middle of a family dinner.

BAYO

Can you even hear yourself loud and clear? A family Dinner that she hardly misses it's unlike her to go about her late-night business before dinner, but oh no Bayo is the devil for noticing his precious sister absence.

TAIWO

"Eniola picks up the call"

"Hello Eniola Where are you?

ENIOLA

Hello Taiwo am at the club they won't let me I in some trouble I need your help.

TAIWO

Let me guess they found something on you that shouldn't be on you?

ENIOLA

Yes bro and before you yell and scold me, I'm sending you the address now

(She hangs up)

TAIWO

Hello, Eniola?

She has hanged up.

(He drops his three cameras on the table)

BAYO

What happened, where is she?

TAIWO

She said she's at a club and that she's in some trouble with the security over there.

TEMI

What exactly is she into this time, did you even get the address?

TAIWO

She said she will send the address before she hung up. Bayo let's go and get her.

(he gazes at his screen in expectation of Eniola's location)

BAYO

Count me out I'm tired unlike you, I had to work all day so forgive me if my sleep is a priority right now.

(He gets up to leave)

TAIWO

I blame myself for asking you I forgot you only care about yourself what about you, Temilade Balogun, are you coming?

TEMI

Sure why not it's Eniola we are talking about bro

MARIA

Can I come with you guys?

TAIWO

I don't know about that Maria, if Nanny finds out I let you leave the house at this hour, she will literally kill me and you know she can be scary at times.

Mrs AISHA

(She walks into the room)

She can go with you guys Eniola can be a handful at times just hurry and you all be safe.

TAIWO

Oh Nanny when did you come in?

(He hugs her in excitement)

Mrs AISHA

Earlier this evening I was with your mother I have to go to her now she's not feeling too good she needs my company you guys should hurry and get your sister before your father figures all this out.

(She drives out of the dining table)

TEMI

Will Mom be okay?

(she was too scared to check up on her mother)

"Mrs B Balogun was a hard one to deal with. Temi disliked the fact that her mother was too controlling and never let any moment slip her hands when an opportunity to criticize comes up."

Mrs AISHA

Your mother will be okay you guys should hurry and your sister!

TAIWO

Alright Nanny we are leaving now.

(He works towards the stairs)

"Mrs Aisha gazed at him in a weird way"

What is it? I have to get my car keys she's on the other side of Festac.

(He walks up the stairs)

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Mrs ADEBAYO's HOUSE (FESTAC, LAGOS)

"Michael walks into the compound"

EBUKA

O boy How far na, where you dey since morning? mama Pecu dey find you since oo she say you never give that one thousand you take buy food that day

( He dresses his weed in Rizla Paper)

MICHAEL

I go work o I go see her tomorrow no be that one dey do me, bro.

EBUKA

I Sabi watin you dey yan How Awelle Body, Hope say everywhere good?

MICHAEL

She dey solid bro na Doctor result we dey wait I won carry food go give the children.

ABUKA

Alright na God dey sha mumsi dey inside house

(He points at the wooden door that had lost half it's worth to termites and old age)

MICHAEL

Alright bro e be like you nor won leave igbo make igbo leave you. Morning you go drag, night don reach you still dey drag

(He walks towards the frontage of the two bedroom flat he rented two years ago after he graduated from Lagos State University)

Mama I'm home oh!

(He closes the door behind him)

Mrs ADEBAYO

Welcome my pikin how work today?

"Mrs Adebayo is a widow in her mid-50s she lost her Husband years ago in a car accident."

MICHAEL

Work was fine mama.

(He drops his work bag on one of the chair in the sitting room)

"The chair was coated in a faded brown cotton material that knew how late Mr Adebayo looked before he met Mrs Adebayo."

"Mrs Adebayo gazed at Michael like she was expecting something"

MICHAEL

(Hw noticed mama was expecting something)

What is it mama?

Mrs ADEBAYO

Where are the children, did you not come with them?

MICHAEL

Oh no we had to admit Awelle the Chief doctor said they had to keep an eye on her.

(He walks into the kitchen)

Mrs ADEBAYO

Ahh "Kedu ihe bụ nsogbu?"

( She asked in Igbo as she held on to her chewing stick)

MICHAEL

She's fine mama they just need to run some compulsory test, by the way I can't find the other culler of rice.

(He walks out of the kitchen with a collar of hot Jellof rice.)

Mrs ADEBAYO

Ahh I nor know say Dey admit Awelle na so I only served for you. Oya wait make I serve their own make you carry follow body Abi make I follow you go self?

(She walks into the kitchen)

MICHAEL

Alright abeg Dey fast hunger go don Dey worry those children

(He gazes at his wristwatch)

Mrs ADEBAYO

Na to wear cloth na remain

(she rinses two empty fuller)

MICHAEL

Mama you hold One-k for there make I give mama Pecu for outside?

Mrs ADEBAYO

Check on top of the Tv money Dey there

MICHAEL

Alright!

(He walks towards the old TV set)

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TAIWO DRIVES AROUND THE SUPPOSED AREA ENIOLA SAID THE CLUB WAS LOCATED

TAIWO

What on earth would bring Eniola to this area?

(He slowly gets closer to the address Eniola sent to him)

MARIA

Are you sure this is where the address she sent leads? It's unlike Eniola to come to this part of Festac

(She rolls down the glass to inquire of the exact location that Eniola mentioned)

Evening sir, please would you happen to know where panel clubbing house is located?

"she gazed right into the eyes of the mid-age man.

"You don almost reach na. Just go front small by your left you go see the club the sign board Dey there self, The man said as he points ahead"

Thank you sir

(she rolls up the glass)

TAIWO

Why did you do that, were you not scared? This is the trenches you can't trust anyone you don't know who is who.

MARIA

Sorry about that sir I just thought we needed some direction you looked confused earlier

TAIWO

That is okay we just have to be careful while we are out here, Wake Temi up I can see the sign board already.

(He slows down)

MARIA

Oh I can see her she's standing outside with some men.

(She taps Temi)

TEMI

Ahh why are we here, Are you sure you have the right location? My work place is just a couple of walks away it's unlikely that Eniola will come this way

TAIWO

She's here I can see her.

(He stops the car engine)

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"Michael Visits Mama Pecu At her restaurant to pay off his debt"

MICHAEL

Mama Pecu good evening abeg nor vex for me say I never come since. I carry Awelle go hospital today,

MAMA PECU

Ahh watin Dey do her, hope say e nor serious?

MICHAEL

Oh no she just need see doctor

(He gives her his debt)

MAMA PECU

Nor worry my pikin use that one buy something for Awelle. Una need that money pass me and your mama and your late father be like parents to me. When I come festac that time, na them help me settle down they even feed me even when I be stranger to them.

MICHAEL

Ahh no na Mama Pecu you don try for us too abeg accept this one make my mind dey at peace.

MAMA PECU

No my pikin I nor need am

(pushes Micheals's hand towards his chest)

MICHAEL

Thank you ma I nor fit forget watin you don do for us, by the way, watin they happen for Panel Club?

(He noticed Taiwo and the security men exchanging words, out of the blue, one of the security men pushes Taiwo to the ground)

Ahh this is serious

(He rushes to the scene)

MICHEAL

What's happening here?

(He helps Taiwo on his feet)

TAIWO

These men refuse to let my sister go

(He adjusts his lenses)

TEMI

(Noticed what was happening she rushed out of the car)

Taiwo are you okay?

TAIWO

I'm fine just this men getting on my nerves.

MICHEAL

Oh Dr Temi what are you doing here?

TEMI

Oh, Micheal!

TAIWO

You guys know each other?

TEMI

Oh yes he is Michael, we work together at the hospital.

MICHEAL

"Michael understood the situation on ground. He has lived there his whole life, the only reason the security men won't let the young lady go can be only related to drugs or theft looking at how sophisticated she looks, it can't be theft. "

Oga Rambo, no need to involve the higher authority for this matter, I Sabi this people well well just let am slide

RAMBO

Michael, you know say nor be so we dey run matter for here normally this matter suppose nor reach higher authority make them shake body small hunger dey Oh. Who dey do drug nor suppose get issue with money

(He holds firmly to his hunter gun)

MICHEAL

I know my guy but na me dey reason with you here you na my guy ooo na we we. Nor worry meet mama Pecu make she serve you pepper soup later with cold beer

(He drops his right arm around Rambo's shoulders)

RAMBO

Na because of you o you be my person if not e nor suppose be like this, madam dey go

TEMI

Thank you, sir.

(She holds on to Eniola who was too high to keep intact her Serenity)

TAIWO

Thank you brother words cannot explain our gratitude please have this.

(He offers some cash to Michael)

MICHEAL

Oh no I'm fine though next time just give them some money that is the only way these guys would be nice to you

TAIWO

I felt they were too strict to bribe and for some family reasons, I can't risk any more trouble

MICHEAL

Oh alright I get It drive safely

(He turns to leave)

TEMI

"She seize this moment to hold a real conversation with him"

Michael!

(She tries to catch up with him)

MICHEAL

Slow down the ground is a bit rough around here

(He walks towards her)

TEMI

I'm fine, so do you stay around here?

MICHEAL

Yes just around the corner I came out to see someone when I saw him arguing with the security guard

TEMI

I sincerely apologize for any form of trouble my sister and brother might have caused you

MICHEAL

Your brother? you are siblings?

(He thought Taiwo was her suitor.

TEMI

Yes they are both my siblings, what did you think?

MICHEAL

Oh nothing maybe friends or something

(He tries to put a facial expressions to hide his true thoughts)

TEMI

So who is with Awelle at the hospital?

MICHAEL

Onyinye is there though I will be going back to night with my Mom

Mrs ADEBAYO

(walks towards where Michael and Temi are standing)

Michael where you Dey since I don dey find you since, oya make we start to dey go the children go don dey hungry

(She holds the two set of old cullers on both hands)

TEMI

Good Evening ma, Temi greeted.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Good evening my pikin sorry e get where we dey go and we don late well well

TEMI

Oh Mummy no wahalla we fit drop una for hospital.

MICHAEL

Oh no don't stress yourself we are fine

TAIWO

(He overheard their conversation)

Oh no I insist!

Mrs ADEBAYO

Ahh okay we dey come.

(She walks towards The vehicle)

Ahh, Maria na you be that?

MARIA

Ahh, Auntie,  Good Evening, Michael

(She hugs both of them)

MICHAEL

Maria, how are you?

(He sits beside his favorite cousin)

MARIA

I'm fine, Michael why are you guys going to the hospital this night, hope all is well?

Mrs ADEBAYO

Oh yes o na just Awelle dey sick small but she go dey alright

MARIA

Oh alright what about Onyinye my love? Maria

Mrs ADEBAYO

Onyinye dey fine she dey hospital with Awelle

(She adjusts her faded blue wrapper)

MARIA

(She noticed Temi and Taiwo about her relationship with them)

Oh, sorry guys this is Auntie Baiwa my late mom's immediate elder sister.

ENIOLA

(She hears Maria mentioning her late Mom's sister)

Your late mom have a sister? I thought she's the only daughter of your Grandmother.

MARIA

She's my mom's half-sister they share the same father

TAIWO

Oh I get it now, Good evening Mummy

(He greeted as he slowly approaches Festac Central Hospital's main gate)

Mrs ADEBAYO

Well done my pikin.

TEMI

This is the building!

MICHAEL

Thank you for the lift I'm sincerely grateful

TAIWO

It's nothing my guy stay safe and I wish your sister safe recovery.

TEMI

She's his daughter not sister, anyway take care of her I will see you guys tomorrow morning

(She avoids eye contacts with Micheal)

MARIA

I will stop by tomorrow when I'm free to see the girls.

MICHAEL

Alright Maria take care of yourself!

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CHIEF BALOGUN's MANSION (BANANA ISLAND, LAGOS)

"Mr A Balogun visits his mother"

MISS ANNA

Your Son is here to see you ma

(She informs Mrs K Balogun)

MR A BALOGUN

(He walks into the room)

E kaaro Iya

(He greets in Yoruba)

Mrs K BALOGUN

What brings you here this morning? You look like a puppy who couldn't wait till morning to suck on his mother's breast

MR A BALOGUN

I need your help mother I can't do this without you.

(He sits beside her)

Mrs K BALOGUN

You are too late son, Mrs K Balogun

( she drops The Moments Newspapers in front of him)

" The renowned Chief Williams Balogun's only son and Governorship aspirant caught on camera with a strange woman"

MR A BALOGUN

I'm finished!

Mrs K BALOGUN

What where you thinking son, why Now?

CHIEF BALOGUN

(He walks into the room)

Sometimes I wonder if my sperms were at their worse when I made you.

MR A BALOGUN

I'm sorry father, Mrs Adesoji gave me twenty-four hours to rectify the issue but I guess she lied to me.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Of course she lied young man what have I been teaching you?

never underestimate the tongues of the one who envies you the most. Go home son, I will call for you when need be

MR A BALOGUN

I'm sorry father I will fix this I promise you everything will go as planned

CHIEF BALOGUN

Don't you dare move an inch Ayo! A beast who has been wounded, is nothing but a clown to those who fear him. A more adequate and trustworthy hand, will fix your mistakes.

MR A BALOGUN

I'm sorry father let me fix this Ejor

( He falls on his kneels)

CHIEF BALOGUN

Go home Ayo!

(Chief walks out of the room)

MR A BALOGUN

Mother what do I do?

Mrs K BALOGUN

I fear for the consequences of your actions but I have watch your father fix the impossible if I were you, I will do as your father says. Go home, Ayo you have bigger problems there. Go and explain to your children and your wife what has before us. I will go to your father now and reason with him.

(She walks out of the room)