|POETIC INTRO|
They thought less of us ;
as they witness the sound of joy.
They though more of themselves
like kings who had it all.
They see us but don't see us.
We see them but they don't see us.
We saw hope in their existence.
They thought nothing of us.
We exist in the same world
but they live like we are souls who never existed!"
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MR AYO BALOGUNS MANSION. FESTAC, LAGOS|
"Miss Adesoji and Tony arrives at The Balogun's residence at Festac"
TONY
Mother do we have to be here?
(He steps out of the car)
MRS ADESOJI
Yes we do, we deserve to see our enemies suffer.
(She adjusts her hat)
TONY
What did you do this time?
MRS ADESOJI
You said you want to help me take down The Baloguns so shut up, relax and watch!
(She walks towards The Big Entrance gate)
TONY
But mother we were not invited we are not even welcome here
MRS ADESOJI
Exactly why we are both here.
(She walks into The Balogun's residence)
TONY
(He talks to himself)
"What did this woman do again I just hope she knows what she's doing"
MRS ADESOJI
(She dials Miss Yoma's number)
Hello are your reporters here ?
MISS YOMA
Yes Ma, they are here
MRS ADESOJI
It Alright you know what to do
(she hangs up)
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"Mr Femi Abiola's Secretary approaches him"
MISS JESSICA
Sir you need to see this
(She drops her phone on his hands)
MR F ABIOLA
What is it?
MISS JESSICA
It's a video that is trending on Twitter
(She plays the video)
MR F ABIOLA
This isn't good, where is Ayo?
MISS JESSICA S
He is over there talking to the ministers of finance and education.
MR F ABIOLA
Alright!
(He walks to where Ayo was)
Ayo we need to talk
(He taps him on his back)
MR A BALOGUN
What is it Femi?
Can't it wait it's very important I talk business with this people
(He whispers to Femi)
MR F ABIOLA
There is a trending video of your Wife exchanging blows with Tina on social media
(He whispers back into Ayo's ear)
MR A BALOGUN
Excuse sirs, I have to attend to something I will be back shortly.
(He takes a walk with Femi)
What did you just say?
MR F ABIOLA
I think it's best you see it yourself.
(He plays the tape for Ayo)
MR A BALOGUN
This isn't good at all, this was filmed the day Nanny was rushed to the hospital.
Has My father seen this?
MR F ABIOLA
I doubt but he will it's the internet!
MR A BALOGUN
(He turns to Jessica)
Where is my wife?
MISS JESSICA
She is in side talking with her friends
MR A BALOGUN
Alright!
Femi, find a solution to this, use all the resources we have to get this video off the net
MR F ABIOLA
I will do my best but it won't be easy Ayo, a lot have seen this video
MR A BALOGUN
I do not care!
Do everything to take it down!
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The Dining Room|
SIMI
You look so handsome on black
TAIWO
Thank you.
SIMI
So what's next for us? Are we getting a place for ourselves or I'm I moving in with you here?
TAIWO
You know we can't get rid of my grandfather that easily, so I will ask Maria to prepare a room for you here
SIMI
My father said Chief won't interfere with our decisions and secondly I do not buy the idea of us having separate rooms
TAIWO
Don't tell me you are going to fall for that trap. I know my grandfather like the back of my palm, interfering in our lives is a hobby for him
(He deliberately ignores her reaction to them having separate rooms)
SIMI
Alright, I will move in under one condition
TAIWO
What will that be?
SIMI
We must share the same room.
"Bayo walks into the dining room"
BAYO
While you are in here having fun, your father is about to face one if the biggest humiliation of his life.
TAIWO
What is it this time Bayo?
I'm I not entitled to peace of mind in my father's house?
(He sits on one of the chairs)
BAYO
Of course, cause you have no clue
(He drops his Phone front of Taiwo)
SIMI
(She picks up the phone in Suprise)
What a minute is that not your Mom and Tina?
TAIWO
How did this happen?
Who could have recorded this?
BAYO
I do not know all I know is that this party is about to be Hell.
TAIWO
(He turns to Bayo)
Has father seen this?
BAYO
I don't know but he will eventually
SIMI
This isn't good at all, what are we going to do?
"Eniola walks into the Dinning room with a bow of Ice cream in her hands"
ENIOLA
What is the problem why the long faces?
TAIWO
You should see this
(He pushes the phone towards her)
ENIOLA
(She plays the video)
Isn't that Mom and Tina?
BAYO
Yes, it is I still can't understand who could have done this and how
ENIOLA
Has Mom seen this?
SIMI
I don't think so I saw her early with my Mom and some of her other friends.
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The Balcony|
"Chief walked into the Balcony with some of his friends"
CHIEF BALOGUN
Hello, Temi how are you?
TEMI
Ka a ale, Sir
MICHAEL
Good evening sir
(He quickly pushes his phone into his pocket)
CHIEF BALOGUN
(He turns to Michael)
How are you?
MICHAEL
I'm fine, sir
CHIEF BALOGUN
(He turns to Temi)
Temi, I want you to meet some of my friends
This is Mr and Mrs Obi
TEMI
Good Evening sir and ma.
Dr Chidi what are you doing here?
CHIEF BALOGUN
Oh, it seems they already know each other, this is their son, I wanted to introduce him to you since you both work at the same hospital I want you to have some one you can rely on while you are there
Dr CHIDI
I know her sir, she's one of the best doctors at the emergency ward we operated on a little girl earlier today
Dr AKANDE
Oh yes, Dr Yemi mentioned it to me earlier this evening, Thank you for making our family Proud.
(He drops his right hand on Temi's shoulders)
TEMI
Thank you sir, I will continue doing my best
(She wears a wild smile)
Mrs OBI
She looks so much like kate, especially her smile
CHIEF BALOGUN
Blood Is thicker than water.
"Kate walks into the Balcony"
Mrs K BALOGUN
Excuse me can I borrow my husband for a minute?
Mr OBI
Of course you can Kate, who are we to stop you.
" Chief and Kate walks out of the Balcony together"
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CHIEF BALOGUN
What is it, Kate?
Can't you see I'm with some important guest?
Mrs K BALOGUN
You need to see this
(She unlocks her phone)
CHIEF BALOGUN
Wait a minute, isn't that Bisola and Tina?
Mrs K BALOGUN
Yes it is Chief, this is really going Viral we have to handle it before it get out of hands.
"Mrs Adesoji Approches Chief and Kate"
Mrs ADESOJI
Good Evening Chief, I guess by the look on your face, you have gotten my present
Mrs K BALOGUN
(She appears furious)
What are you doing here?
Mrs K BALOGUN
I'm here to witness you tremble in fear
I find your presence more annoying than this meaningless tape.
(He holds firmly to his walking stick)
Mrs ADESOJI
Time is of the essence a lot awaits you out there I promise you!
(She turns to leave)
Mrs K BALOGUN
Where do you think you are going?
Mrs ADESOJI
To say hello to my folks .
Oh yes I am friends with my enemies friends like they always say
" keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer"
(She picks up a glass of champagne)
Mrs K BALOGUN
Get out of here before I call security
CHIEF BALOGUN
No honey, let her be.
(He turns to Mrs Adesoji)
you can stay and have fun.
Mrs ADESOJI
Thank you Chief
(She mixes up with the crowd)
Mrs K BALOGUN
Chief, why did you do that?
She is responsible for that video, it's too dangerous to let her stay here
CHIEF BALOGUN
Relax, Kate, let her be; a meaningless tape can not stop us
(He turns to leave)
Mrs K BALOGUN
So what are your plans? What do we do about this?
CHIEV BALOGUN
Nothing, absolutely nothing!
Mrs K BALOGUN
Don't you think we should inform Ayo, at least to prepare him?.
CHIEF BALOGUN
Ayo should be aware by now, that is why he is avoiding me.
You worry too much, Kate.
Mrs K BALOGUN
Well, I'm going to look for him.
CHIEF BALOGUN
Suit yourself, as for me, I'm going to have fun.
Do not look at me that way
I'm I too old to have fun?
(He walks away)
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"Ayo approaches Bisola who is having a conversation with her friends"
Mr A BALOGUN
Bisola, can I have a moment with you?
(He pulls her from her friends)
MRS B BALOGUN
What is the matter?
You are hurting me, Ayo.
Mr A BALOGUN
Have you seen yourself?
Mrs B BALOGUN
What do you mean by that?
(She drowns in dilemma)
Mr A BALOGUN
I mean this
(He drops his phone in her hands)
Mrs B BALOGUN
Ahh, how did this get out?
Ayo, this isn't good, how will I face my friends?
Mr A BALOGUN
You are worried about your friends?
This is my career on the line, don't you get it?
"Miss Jessic approaches Ayo"
Mrs JESSICA
Sir, a lot of reporters are outside they are causing a lot of trouble, what do we do?
Mr A BALOGUN
(He turns to Bisola)
Bisola, stay here I'm going to find Tina, do not leave this room
(He walks out of the room with Miss Jessica)
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"The Press Approach Chief Balogun"
MISS YOMA
(She approaches Chief )
Good Evening Chief, I want to believe you have seen the video of your daughter in law and your son's mistress?
THE SECURITY MAN
Ma you are not suppose to be here, please excuse yourself.
CHIEF
No, it's fine I will handle this
(He turns to Miss Yoma)
Yes I have seen the video
MISS YOMA
So what are your comments on this recent development?
CHIEF BALOGUN
(He smiles at the camera)
No household is perfect, you can not find perfection in reality so excuse me if I saw nothing but two women who going through a normal household crises
MISS YOMA
Do you in anyway see this scandal affecting your son's career?
CHIEF BALOGUN
Eighty percent of the scandals in Nigeria over the last ten years have been directly or indirectly related to my family, has any of that influenced our abilities to remain The Baloguns that you all know?
MISS YOMA
No sir
CHIEF BALOGUN
Then I believe this conversation is over
(He walks away)
"Sir, one more question please, the crowd of reporters said as they struggled to get to Chief Balogun"
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"Chief Walks into The Mansion"
CHIEF BALOGUN
Where is Bisola and Tina?
Mr A BALOGUN
Father, please take it easy with them
All of this is my fault
CHIEF BALOGUN
Of course, they are, I want to believe everyone is present here; this should be the last time I will be the last person to know about an information that could harm our reputation.
I have sacrifice a lot to make sure our family get to where it is!
I won't permit any form of misconduct from now henceforth you will all feel my wrath if you do one more thing to get on my bad side
Mrs K BALOGUN
(She wraps her hand around his arm)
Chief, that's okay, remember this isn't good for your health
Mrs B BALOGUN
I'm sorry, Chief
(She falls on her kneels)
Mrs K BALOGUN
Your knees are worthless in times like this
(She drops her palm on Bisola's left cheek)
TEMI
(She rushes to Bisola)
Granny please that's enough,
Mr A BALOGUN
Mother, this should be the last time you hit my wife, I won't let you disrespect my household
Mrs K BALOGUN
If you don't want me disrespecting your household, then control your home, it's very simple, take charge of your home!
CHIEF BALOGUN
That is enough!
(He turn to Bisola)
Bisola get up!
Kate let's go home.
(He walks out of the Mansion)
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TEMI's ROOM|
"It's Sunday morning, Maria walks into Temi's room"
MARIA
Good morning, Ma.
TEMI
Good morning Maria, how are you?
(She adjusts her gown)
MARIA
Ahh, where are you going ma?
" Maria is surprise that Temi is up that early. Sunday's meant sleep for Temi, why the hell would she be up by that time?"
TEMI
I'm going to church and you are coming with me.
MARIA
But I haven't had my bath ma
TEMI
Luckily for you, there is still time to do all that
(She picks up a black hat)
MARIA
Alright, I will hurry and I will advise you to pick the white hat, it matches your outfit
TEMI
Really?
Alright, I will wear this then, please hurry up!
"Taiwo walks into the room"
TAIWO
Where is my beautiful sister going this early morning?
TEMI
Good Morning, Taiwo; I am going to church
TAIWO
Church, since when?
(He appears Suprise)
TEMI
Well, I was invited so since it's my day off, then why can't I go?
TAIWO
Who invited you?
TEMI
(She avoids eye contact with Taiwo)
You don't have to know
TAIWO
Let me guess, Michael?
(He smiles at Temi)
TEMI
Stop it Taiwo he is just a friend
(She covers her face with both hands)
TAIWO
OMG, she's blushing
TEMI
No, I'm not, do you want to tag along with us?
TAIWO
Us?
Who else is coming with you?
TEMI
Who else would come with me Taiwo?
TAIWO
Maria, of course, you know what I'm not doing anything today so I think I will join you guys
TEMI
Alright, that will be great.
TAIWO
Let me go and get ready
(He walks out of the room)
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"The Church Praise Team mount The Alter"
OLUWA mi mo dupe🎶🎶
Oluwa mi mo dupe
Oluwa mi Mo dupe
Mo dupe mo dupe mo dupe.
Aha hehe my Lord is good oh
Aha ehehe my Lord is good oh!
Everything na double double
Na double double🎶🎶"
"As the sound of melody reached my soul, I began to feel the hairs on my skin crossing part with the surface of my clothes. Never have I ever witnessed this kind of joy. Finally, I was in a hall filled with souls who were willing to pour out their hearts to God. From the fine soprano coming from the lead singer to the sound of trumpet and piano, drums and saxophones indeed this was it for me. For a long time, danced and watched my brother dance for the first time.
Was it God? Was it the people? Was it the music? Or was it the presence of the one who had captured my heart?"
MARIA
Ma, this is so wonderful, that lady is really good
(She points at Bimpe who is leading praise section)
TEMI
Yes, she is I love her voice she dey vibe for me abeg
TAIWO
Your boo plays the drums well too
(He whispers into Temi's ear)
TEMI
Don't start Taiwo, we are in church.
(She gazed at Michael who seemed to be having fun with the drums)
TAIWO
Drop that act, you haven't taken your eyes off him since we walked into this church
(He teased )
TEMI
Taiwo? I will bite your lips off your mouth if you don't let me be this minute!
"The praises comes to an End. Pastor Clifford climbs the alter"
PASTOR CLIFFORD
Good morning church please you can all have your seat.
Our topic for today is " The forgotten ones"
Who are the forgotten ones?
The forgotten ones are the souls close to us that we keep denying the privilege to dine with God. Christianity is nothing without evangelism, if you can't tell the people closest to you about Christ, then what kind of a Christian are you?
Many of us have forgotten our mission here on earth as Christians, if only you know what it took who got you here to get you here, you will bury your head in shame and flee from your wrong doings.
"Taiwo is lost in thoughts"
"The forgotten ones? Who are the forgotten ones in my life? What is God's message for me today?"
I cannot relate to what this man of God is talking about all I know for certain is that my heart skipped the moment I heard the phrase
"The Forgotten One's,"
MARIA
Sir, are you okay?
(She taps Taiwo who seemed to be lost in deep thought)
TAIWO
Yes, I am, I'm just trying to figure out what is it God has for me in today's message, who are the forgotten ones in my life?
MARIA
Hmm!
I do not know if I'm right but if I would want to relate this to you, I would say you should reflect on how you treat others, you are a Balogun, do you take advantage of this privilege? Do you let it all get to you to the point that you step on people or belittle people? If you do, then your victims are the forgotten ones in your story
TAIWO
You know sometimes, I forget how smart you are.
MARIA
Do not flatter me, sir, I do not even know if all I said made sense to you or if it relates to the message.
TAIWO
Same here but thanks to you, I'm going home with something tangible
MARIA
(She blushes)
You are welcome, Sir!
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"After Church Service"
TEMI
(She approach Mrs Adebayo)
Good afternoon Mummy.
Mrs ADEBAYO
Ahh, Dr Temi honoured my invitation, thank you for coming.
(She embraced Temi)
MARIA
Good morning ma
Mrs ADEBAYO
Oh, you also brought Maria with you.
And who is this young man ?
He looks familiar
(she pushed to the limit her ability to recall where she might have met Taiwo)
TEMI
This is Taiwo my elder Brother ma,
Mrs ADEBAYO
Oh, the young man Maria is always talking about
MARIA
Auntie!
Mrs ADEBAYO
What is it na?
His he not that role model you always talk about?
MARIA
Where is Michael?
(She attempt to change the subject of discussion)
"Michael walked in"
MICHAEL
Dr Temi, you made it
(He hugs Temi)
TEMI
I enjoyed fellowshipping with your church
TAIWO
Me too I love your choir and the ladies are beautiful too
MICHAEL
I'm glad you both enjoyed it
Mrs ADEBAYO
Please meet our pastor
(she introduced Pastor Clifford)
TAIWO
I'm Taiwo sir and this is my Sister Temi.
PASTOR CLIFFORD
Nice to meet you I heard this is your first time here?
TEMI
Yes sir it is
Mrs ADEBAYO
Pastor, this is Dr Temi, the young lady who saved Awelle's life
PASTOR CLIFFORD
Wow, thank you for your selfless service to this family, Michael told me all that you've done for them
TEMJ
It's noting sir, we thank God
"Michael's Phone rings"
MICHAEL
Excuse I have to take this
(He pulls out his phone from his pocket)
Mrs ADEBAYO
How is Grandma?
(She drops her right arm around Maria's shoulders)
MARIA
She's fine ma, she's insisting that she resume work tomorrow
MICHAEL
(He strains his ears to hear what Onyimye is saying)
What?
What did you say?
What happened to Awelle?
(He asked at the top of his voice)
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