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Chapter 16 - Episode 15(An Eye For An Eye)

|POETIC INTRO|

As I gazed at the ocean with a heavy heart

I felt Nothing but rage and darkness

They took my most Priceless possession

The one that I live for!

The devil can't think of the evil that men do

Hell dreads humanity as man fears Nothing but death

They smile at you with their heart full of hate

They speak of hope with a dark soul!

Oh, I pray so hard for the day of judgment

A day destined for man to be justified by his action

A day where they shall be gnashing of teeth

A day fulfilling the promise of "An eye for an eye."

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THE GRACE OF GOD'S BIBLICAL MINISTRY|

"Temi arrives in church with her folks."

AWELLE

Look, Auntie Temi is here

(She wears a smile)

"Onyinye turns to confirm Awelle's claims."

ONYINYE

Mama, that is true. Oh.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Oya commot the bibles wer we take keep chair for them.

"Awelle runs to Temi"

TEMI

My love, how are you?

AWELLE

Good morning, ma

I am fine. See my shoes

(She points at the shoes Temi gifted her)

TEMI

(She sensed the colour conflict just as Onyinye did. But she didn't want to kill the little girl's joy)

Wow, they look good on you.

(She sits beside Onyinye.)

ONYINYE

Auntie Temi, good morning ma.

TEMI

Good morning my love

How are you?

(She hugs Onyinye)

MARIA

Mama Good morning, ma.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Maria, how are you?

MARIA

I'm fine, ma.

TEMI

Good Morning, Mama

(She smiles at Mrs Adebayo)

TAIWO

Good morning, Ma.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Good morning my children. Why did you guys come late?

MARIA

Our vehicle broke down, so we had to call Uncle Ayo's driver to come with another car.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Okay.

(She turns to Temi and Taiwo)

Michael briefed me on what happened. My condolences to both of you.

TAIWO

Thank you, mama.

TEMI

I guessed you thought we wouldn't be able to make it.

ONYINYE

Yes oh.

Brother Michael said he tried to reach you several times, but there was no response.

TEMI

Oh, I went to bed early

I haven't checked my phone this morning, either.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Alright!

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The Choir Stand|

"Bimpe sits beside Michael."

BIMPE

How are you?

MICHAEL

I'm good, how are you, big head?

BIMPE

I'm fine small head.

MICHAEL

Crazy girl

(He smiles at Bimpe)

BIMPE

It seems your woman has arrived.

(She looks in Temi's direction)

MICHAEL

She's not my woman.

BIMPE

See this old man? Do I look like a kid?

You both have been staring lustfully at each other since she arrived.

She's looking again. She's probably jealous of my presence

MICHAEL

How would you know that?

You overthink things, Bimpe.

BIMPE

I love you, Michael and I want to see you happy, but you know it can't work with her, right?

MICHAEL

What do you mean by that?

BIMPE

I know you are aware that you are both from different worlds. Her family will never accept you. I would give up while it's still early if I were you.

MICHAEL

I find it offensive that you see no value in me. I nor blame you. Na see finish dey cause am.

BIMPE

Ahh, no, don't talk like that, Michael. I didn't mean it that way, dear.

I'm saying that her parents wouldn't want you for her. It's The Baloguns we are talking about—the wealthiest and the most influential family in Nigeria, if not in Africa. Your chances with her are low; I must be honest with you.

MICHAEL

Look who is talking. You knew Samson's parents wouldn't approve of you, but you ignored all warnings. You are in no place to run me down, Bimpe.

(He moves five seats away from where Bimpe is seating)

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"Pastor Clifford climbs the altar."

PASTOR CLIFFORD

Good morning church.

It's the first Sunday of October, our monthly Thanksgiving.

I call upon Miss Bimpe to lead the praise and worship section.

"Bimpe climbs the altar."

BIMPE

Good morning church. How are we doing this morning?

Let's rise to give honour and praise to the one whose feet are too mighty to walk our world.

"The congregation men and women, children and youths, all rise on their feet in their impeccable variety in attire.

Michael slowly Strums the hi-hats and the ride cymbal. As the sound of the piano and other subordinate instruments rest on his eardrums, he slowly rolls the drumstick around different parts of the drum."

BIMPE

(She waits for the perfect time for the instruments to align with her intro)

"Uh oh oh oh oh oh oh Capable God o

{What can't You do? What won't You do?

Nothing impossible, Nothing impossible }

"You do not lie; You do not fail

What is hard for You to do?

It doesn't exist, oh, It can never ever exist oh

According to Your knowledge and Your will for me

What You say You have done, I just need to align oh

Because You are not a man that changes Your mind oh🎶🎵"

(Capable God by Judikay)

"Mrs Adebayo slowly lifts her tambourine above her head as she tunes her body movement to the rhythm of the music.

Temi lifts Awelle from the ground as she channels her soul to the Ural of beauty coming from the sound."

TAIWO

(He pays attention to the lyrics of the song as he witnesses men speak in other tongues)

What is this?

Does God exist?

This is too real to be a fantasy, but those who know him will trust in him, not in horses and chariots.

MARIA

(She notices Taiwo in a deep soliloquy)

Are you okay?

TAIWO

Yes, I am.

I haven't felt this much peace ever since the incident yesterday.

It seems God has a message for me today. I was in a conflict about God's existence for a long time. But it seems he does.

MARIA

I do not have a strong relationship with God, but I can guarantee you that he exists and life makes no sense without Christ.

TAIWO

Hmm, I guess so.

Thank you.

(He smiles at Maria)

MARIA

God loves you, Taiwo. And he is calling on you to welcome him into your life.

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MR AYO BALOGUN's MANSION. FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Bayo sits on Bisola's Bed."

BAYO

So, you are saying Auntie Lolade, and yourself planned Adebisi's death? And you didn't mean to kill Tina, but you did?

Mrs B BALOGUN

Exactly, Bayo.

Please do not hate me for this. I just wanted to secure your future as the heir to the Balogun's fortune.

(She sits beside Bayo)

BAYO

(He gets up)

Do not justify your actions, Mother.

I do not care about why you did the things you did. It still doesn't change the fact that you killed an innocent woman, two innocent women, to be more specific.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Bayo, try and understand me.

I am doing all of this because of you and your siblings. I love you too much to let another woman's son become all you can be.

BAYO

Stop, Mother!

Enough of your silly excuses.

Yes, Taiwo and I do not see eye to eye on many things, but I wouldn't want his Mother dead to secure my position in the company. There are other ways you could have gotten what you wanted.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Men fear death, Bayo.

Do you know why?

Because it leaves you Nothing but your rotten corps, that was and still is the only way you can win over humanity. To be king, someone must pay the price.

BAYO

You know what?

I'm done listening to all of your crap

(He turns to leave)

Mrs B BALOGUN

Keep all you just found out to yourself.

BAYO

(He faces her)

I can't promise I will compromise my dignity to protect you.

You ought to face the consequences of your actions

(He walks out of her room)

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Mrs ADESOJI's MANSION. VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS|

"Lolade visits Mrs Adesoji at her residence"

Mrs ADESOJI

Welcome to my paradise, my dear friend.

(She offers Lolade a sit)

LOLADE

Thank you, my dear.

I know you are wondering why I visited.

Mrs ADESOJI

I must confess, I am surprised. I'm i safe?

LOLADE

Yes, you are my dear friend.

I just came to pre-inform you with some info that will maybe be reaching the ears of the public tomorrow or this evening.

Mrs ADESOJI

(She smiles at Lolade)

Do you mean the mysterious death of Tina, your brother's Mistress?

LOLADE

How did you know about that?

Mrs ADESOJI

They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer. To stay informed is to stay alive.

I have my suspicions, but I would rather be straight with you, my friend.

How does her death benefit us? Don't you think it was a waste?

LOLADE

If I'm not mistaken, are you asking this with the belief that I am responsible for the death of Tina?

Mrs ADESOJI

I can't think of anyone else, my dear.

(She takes off her glasses)

LOLADE

I would think the same if I were in your shoes, my dear. But I'm here today to plead not guilty to your accusations. As you said, doing things that do not benefit us is pointless.

Mrs ADESOJI

If I wear wrong about my suspicions, then I am sure you know who is responsible for it.

LOLADE

Of course, I do, my dear friend.

Isn't it obvious? Bisola would do anything to prevent her Ayo from marrying Tina.

Mrs ADESOJI

Hmm!

Are you certain of your claims?

LOLADE

I am not wrong about this. She confessed to me and pleaded that I help her get rid of the evidence.

Mrs ADESOJI

I believe you did help her. Because as of this noon, information reached me from my source that Tina's body had mysteriously gone missing.

LOLADE

Yes, I did help her get rid of the body.

Mrs ADESOJI

(She smiles at Lolade)

Lolade, my friend. I know you too well to see that you wouldn't risk everything to assist Bisola just because you care.

Either she has something on you, or you are trying to protect something.

LOLADE

You are not far from the truth. I have no intention of involving myself in activities that do not benefit me. Imagine if the masses discover that Bisola is involved in Tina's death. She could tell on us. She may not be completely involved in our activities, but she knows too much to be left in the hands of the masses. Trust me, the Bisola I know will not go down alone. And I will drag everyone I'm associated with alongside me.

(She picks up the glass of wine in front of her)

Mrs ADESOJI

Is that a threat?

LOLADE

Of course, not my friend.

I'm taking time to explain why we must do our best to make sure Bisola cannot be lined to the death of Tina. My father and his son should be blamed just as they should be. This could help solidify our chances of winning the National Election.

Mrs ADESOJI

I see eye to eye with all you have said.

Speaking of the election, are we still on the same page regarding our agenda?

LOLADE

Yes, we are.

All we have to do is eliminate the soon-to-be vice president and get the party to nominate and accept me as a running mate

Mrs ADESOJI

That will be a piece of cake, my dear friend.

I am looking forward to the success of our goals.

(They toast In optimism)

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Mr AYO BALOGUN's MANSION. FESTAC, LAGOS|

"The iwobi's, alongside the press, gather at the Balogun's residence."

MRS IWOBI

Ayomide Balogun, where is my daughter?

Why did you take her life? What did she ever do to you?

(She bangs the Balogun's gate in tears.

JUDE

The day is coming when you will all pay for your sin. Listen clearly—an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. We will not rest until you explain what happened to our sister, daughter and loved one.

JASMIN

(She holds her Mother)

Mother, relax; this isn't good for your health. We came with the press. The Balogun cannot run away from this.

Mrs IWOBI

I cannot rest till they answer us. Someone must be blamed for your sister's death.

Even the devil would not deprive you of your own body. Why did they rob us of her body

(Tears roll down her swollen cheeks)

JASMIN

I know, Mother; I promise you we will do all we can to ensure justice for her.

"Miss Agatha, one of the reporters from LST, rushed to Mrs Iwobi."

MISS AGATHA

Good afternoon madam. Information revealed that you suspect your daughter, "Late Tina Iwobi", was killed by The Baloguns.

(She drops the mic in front of Mrs Iwobi Mic."

Mrs Iwobi

(She wipes her tears)

Yes, we believe the Baloguns killed my baby girl. They took her from me, oh.

(Tears roll down her eyes)

MISS AGATHA

Our condolences to you, ma.

What do you hope to achieve by coming to the Balogun's residence?

JUDE

(He jumps in front of the mic)

Justice for my sister!

We have overlooked the wrong deeds of the Balogun over the years. They have lived above the law for too long.

That family must pay for their crimes. My sister's murderer can not go unpunished!

MR ADAMS IWOBI

My Niece's life must be accounted for!

The Baloguns must explain what and how Tina Iwobi died. We will fight them with everything that we've got.

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"Rukky Walks into the mansion."

ENIOLA

You are back so soon.

RUKKY

Yes, oh. Traffic was good to me today.

How far? Una dey see watin dey occur for outside so?

BISI

What is that?

Rukky

Tina's family and the press are at the gate oh. Nor be small thing oh they are demanding for your dad's presence to explain what happened to their daughter.

SIMI

(She walks into the sitting room)

You are kidding, right?

RUKKY

Why I go dey take that kind thing play?

Look window make you confirm watin I dey talk.

"They all rushed to the nearest window."

ENIOLA

This isn't good. We should tell Dad ASAP!

BISI

But If I were them, I would do the same oh. Tina's death is a big mystery. I know for certain that someone killed her.

SIMI

I believe someone was trying to shut her up, and it has something to do with Taiwo's Mother's death.

ENIOLA

It's either that, or this is just political.

Bisi

What do you mean?

ENIOLA

Someone could be trying to ruin father's party's chances during the National elections.

SIMI

If that is it, then we all know The AUG party is behind this.

ENIOLA

Or the Adesoji's

SIMI

It's the same thing, dear.

The Adesoji are the AUG. They control everything about that party.

ENIOLA

Hmm, if this is political and grandfather finds out, the consequences of their actions would be worse than their initial crime against The NNC.

SIMI

You are right, Eniola.

Chief and The party won't sit and watch the AUG party kill their chances during the National Elections.

BISI

But I don't think that is just it. This Is deeper than we all think it is. Tina was trying to pass a message to Taiwo concerning his Mother and Late Mr Adebayo's death. She sounded so serious, and mysteriously she died before Taiwo got there. Think about this, guys.

The coincidence is just too much.

RUKKY

Maybe The AUG party has something to do with their death too, and they are evidence that Tina got to find out before they decided to eliminate her.

ENIOLA

Hmm, you guys may have a point too. But the bigger question is how did Tina get access to such information?

She is a nobody. She spends most of her time here at home

RUKKY

Maybe she is on their side and was sent here as a spy.

SIMI

Or it's an inside job. Probably someone in The Balogun's circle or close to the Balogun circle knows more than we do concerning the death of Late Adebisi and Mr Adebayo.

BISI

Hmm, either way, what is happening out there isn't good. We have to inform the elders before things get out of hand.

"Mrs Aisha walks in on them, spying through the window."

Mrs AISHA

Why are you all gathering there like flies searching for food?

RUKKY

Nanny, good afternoon, ma.

There is fire on the mountain.

Mrs AISHA

Why? What is the problem?

(She rushes to the window)

ENIOLA

The Iwobi's are outside demanding their daughter's body and an explanation for what happened to her.

Mrs AISHA

This isn't good.

(She Drops the curtains)

BISI

What do we do, Nanny?

Mrs AISHA

Have you guys informed Ayo about this?

SIMI

No, Ma

Mrs AISHA

Why? That is the first thing you should have done. This issue has to be resolved before it gets out of hand.

Stay away from the window. I will inform your father about this now.

(She walks out of the sitting room)

RUKKY

It seems this is more serious than we think.

ENIOLA

Don't you think we should inform grandfather about this?

"Bisola walks in on their conversation."

Mrs B BALOGUN

Inform your grandfather about what?

ENIOLA

Oh, Mum, you scared us.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Does that answer my question?

BISI

The Iwobis are starting a riot outside the gate. They are demanding their daughter's body and an explanation for her sudden death.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Oh my God.

(She rushes to the window)

Why haven't any of you told anyone?

SIMI

We were about to do that when Mrs Aisha walked in on us. She has gone to inform uncle Ayo about it.

Mrs B BALOGUN

This isn't good at all. How do we resolve this?

"Ayo, walkings into the sitting room."

MR A BALOGUN

Where are the others?

ENIOLA

Bayo stepped out with his friends.

MR A BALOGUN

What about Temilade, Taiwo and Maria?

RUKKY

I don't think they are back yet.

Mr A BALOGUN

Eniola, call Taiwo now and tell him I said he shouldn't come home. They should remain at The Adebayo's residence for now.

Mrs B Balogun

"No, not the Adebayo's Taiwo and Temi are too close to the truth."

(She turns to Ayo)

Can't they go somewhere else? That area isn't safe, and they may not be comfortable

Mr A BALOGUN

In times like this, are you still worrying about comfort? Their safety is my priority right now.

Do as I have said, Eniola!

RUKKY

Okay, say.

( She rushes to her room to get her phone)

MR A BALOGUN

Rukky, call Bayo and tell him to take himself and his stupid friends to my father's residence now.

ENIOLA

Okay, Sir

(She rushes to her bag to get her phone)

MR A BALOGUN

Simi and Bisi, please go to your room and relax. I will resolve this.

"They both walk out of the sitting room."

Mrs B BALOGUN

What are your plans, Ayo?

Mr A BALOGUN

I do not know yet. I will reach out to Chief first.

(He turns to Mrs Aisha)

Nanny, please get me my phone from my reading table.

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CLUB FREE YOUR MIND|

Background Music; If by Davido

"Chike nods his head as he vibes to a certified classic by Davido"

CHIKE

If I tell you say I love you oh

My money my body na your own oh.

(He sings along to the music)

KEN

Omo, this girl fine sha

(He tricks Chike)

OLAMIDE

See yansh oh

(He catches up to Ken's prank)

CHIKE

Which girl?

(He turns to find out who Ken is talking about)

"Bayo, Olamide and Ken burst into intense laughter."

CHIKE

(He catches up to their prank)

Watin dey worry una?

I nor dey like that kind play oh.

BAYO

I thought you said you only had eyes for Mabel.

(He mocks Chike)

OLAMIDE

This one go fit leave woman matter. My guy hear yansh neck turn by force.

CHIKE

I only wanted to look. My heart belongs to Mabel oh all yanshes out there can go to hell.

KEN

Why you dey deceive yourself?

OLAMIDE

You are even going too far, Ken.

He doesn't even know if Mabel feels the same way for him. I do not think you are her type. No offence, bro.

(He laughs out loud)

KEN

Mabel is a doctor, a friend of Temilade, for that matter.

Temi is a nerd. You shouldn't expect any less from her fellow Doctors.

CHIKE

So are you saying I do not meet up to her standards?

KEN

You may be living above average. You own three cars, bro. But for people like Temi's type, they already have that what they are looking for is a dude that has it up here

(He drops his right hand on his head)

CHIKE

So una dey try talk say I dull abi?

OLAMIDE

That isn't it, Chike. The fact that you do not understand what Ken is trying to say is even enough to prove that he isn't far from the truth.

KEN

Thank you, Olamide!

You are not dull, Chike; you are even hard-working Chief said that to you last week, but the truth is that you are an idiot!

BAYO

Exactly!

Neds don't go for clowns.

"They all laughed out loud."

CHIKE

I nor blame una sha. Temi wouldn't even say such about me.

BAYO

That is because Temi is always nice. It's just her nature!

And she technically sees you as a brother. So she has grown to love and care about you despite your foolishness.

KEN

Ask yourself if Temilade will even go out with you.

Honestly, bro, ask yourself that question.

BAYO

Abeg e don do!

Na my sister una dey talk about oh!

Make this conversation for here.

"Bayo's phone rings"

KEN

Which of una phone dey ring?

CHIKE

It's not mine.

BAYO

It's mine

(He picks up the call)

"Hello, Rukky"

CHIKE

Wait, oh, Bayo, that nor be una residence for Festac?

(He Gazes at the live News from the Tv in front of them)

KEN

Chike dey right oh.

OLAMIDE

It seems the Iwobis want answers for Tina's sudden disappearance.

BAYO

(He hangs up the call)

We have to go, guys

OLAMIDE

Why?

What happened?

BAYO

My father said we should go to Grandpa's residence for now

KEN

Ahh, is it that serious?

CHIKE

Which kind question be that?

Nor be news dey front of you so.

OLAMIDE

This doesn't look good oh

These people fit pull down that gate, oh.

BAYO

Let's go, guys!

(He walks out)

CHIKE

Make una wait for me na.

(He gurgle's the last glass of beer down his throat)

OLAMIDE

(He slaps the back of Chike's head)

Idiot make we dey go!

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THE ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE|

"Temi gets up to clear the dining table."

MARIA

Ahh, Auntie Temi, I will do that, don't worry.

(She attempts to take the plates from her)

TEMI

Don't worry, Maria.

Go and play with Onyinye.

By the way, when are you guys going to school? Should you have started screening already?

MARIA

We were supposed to leave on Friday, but Uncle Taiwo's wedding came up.

TEMI

Oh, that is true.

Have you guys scheduled another day?

MARIA

Not yet. Uncle Taiwo has been down since yesterday. It seems Tina's death got to him.

TEMI

I know, right.

Also, he Is worried about the information Tina wasn't able to give him. He hardly talks about his Mother, but I know he has always been curious about her.

MARIA

I pray he finds the strength to smile again

TEMI

Of course, he would. Taiwo is a strong person, and he deserves to be happy.

"Awelle runs into the dining table."

AWELLE

Auntie Temi, please help me open it.

(She drops a bottle of Fanta on the table )

TEMI

You can drink from the bottle, my love.

(She turns to Maria)

Please get a cup from the kitchen for her.

MARIA

Okay, ma

(She walks out of the dining room)

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ONYINYE's ROOM|

"She notices that Bimpe is absent-minded."

ONYINYE

Are you okay?

BIMPE

Do you like that, Dr Temi?

ONYINYE

Yes, I do.

She is a very nice person; she has done a lot for our family.

BIMPE

Hmm!

I feel like she acts too perfect sometimes.

She acts like she's the cutest lady in the world with her Abino skin and small breasts

ONYINYE

(She laughs out loud)

What is your problem, Bimpe?

Auntie Temi is nice, oh and she is very beautiful

BIMPE

Yes, if I say she isn't, I would be lying to myself, but I don't trust her. She's too close to Michael and Awelle.

ONYINYE

Why should that be a problem?

I think this is about your feelings for bro Michael. Don't you think you should tell him about it? You have been dancing around him for too long.

BIMPE

What if he doesn't feel the same way? And I think he likes Temi.

ONYINYE

You don mean it!

Is that so?

(She smiles at Bimpe)

BIMPE

Stop na. If you know something, please tell me!

Are they an item?

ONYINYE

I don't know, Bimpe. Don't stress me. My only advice to you is to approach bro Michael concerning your feelings for him or let him be!

"Awelle walks into the room with a cup of Fanta in her hand."

AWELLE

Auntie Bimpe, guess what I'm holding?

(She smiles at Bimpe)

BIMPE

Emm

Water?

AWELLE

No!

(She turns to Onyinye)

Auntie Onyinye, guess?

ONYINYE

Fanta, no, wait, coke?

AWELLE

Oh, God

No!

(She laughs out loud)

ONYINYE

Oya, tell us!

AWELLE

No, I won't

(She sips her cup of Fanta)

Onyinye

Oya give it to me

(She attempts to scare Awelle)

AWELLE

(She runs to the sitting room )

Daddy, Auntie Onyinye want to take my Fanta

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The Sitting Room|

MICHAEL

Oya, come and sit down beside me

(He drops her on the chair)

"Onyinye notices that Taiwo is glued to pictures of Late Mrs Adesoji and her father."

ONYINYE

(She sits beside Taiwo)

Do you miss her?

TAIWO

Everyday. I wish she were still here with me.

ONYINYE

She still is. You can't see her. I believe they are watching over us somewhere up there.

MICHAEL

Are you okay, Taiwo?

You have been glued to those pictures since you walked into this house.

Mrs ADEBAYO

That was the first thing he picked when he stepped in.

TAIWO

I'm okay

Just a little bit confused about something.

MICHAEL

What would that be?

TAIWO

Before Tina died, she told me something about my late mom and Mr Adebayo. I didn't want to bring it up because I couldn't verify if she were playing games with me.

Mrs ADEBAYO

What did she tell you?

TAIWO

She said My mom and your late husband were murdered.

MICHAEL

Hmm, did she say anything else?

TAIWO

No, she didn't

Mrs ADEBAYO

Your Mother and my husband died in an accident; your father witnessed it himself!

TAIWO

I learnt there was an explosion. Were they able to recover their remains?

Mrs ADEBAYO

Yes!

Their remains were buried.

What does that have to do with what Tina said?

TAIWO

I want to carry out a private investigation on this.

It can not be a coincidence that Tina died just a few minutes after she told me to meet her outside.

MICHAEL

To be honest, the thoughts of my father being murdered have crossed my mind several times, but mama always scolded me whenever I brought it up.

Mrs ADEBAYO

That is because your father wasn't murdered!

I do not see any reason why anyone would kill him. Your father was good to everyone around him.

MICHAEL

Tina was a simple mistress, but she's dead now

Open your eyes to the possibility of this, Mother!

TAIWO

That's enough, guys.

Mama isn't interested in this, so I will investigate alone. We have to respect her decision, please.

ONYINYE

But there is no harm in trying, na.

I rather know the root of all of this than leave in the dilemma of "what if?"

Mrs ADEBAYO

Shut up your mouth!

Let your father rest peacefully. I would not be a part of this.

(She gets up to leave)

"Temi rushes into the sitting room."

TEMI

I just got a call from Eniola. Dad said we shouldn't come home. The Iwobis are making trouble at our residence.

TAIWO

What?

Hope they are safe.

TEMI

Yes, they are; they are at home except for Bayo and his friends. Dad told them to go to Grandpa's place.

Mrs ADEBAYO

What is happening?

TEMI

The Iwobis want answers!

They want to know what happened to their daughter.

TAIWO

What do we do?

TEMI

Father said we should remain, especially you, because the cops might come for you.

TAIWO

If turning myself in for questioning will solve this, then I will do that.

MICHAEL

Why would you do that, bro?

They could pin this on you, you know, right?

TAIWO

How? I didn't kill her!

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"A squad of armed policemen drives into The Adebayo's residence."

OFFICER ONOS

(He approaches Mrs Adebayo who stepped outside to know was there )

Good Evening, Madam. Is this The Adebayo's Residence?

Mrs ADEBAYO

I am Mrs Adebayo; how can I help you?

OFFICER ONOS

Information reached us that you are hosting Mr Taiwo Balogun.

Mrs ADEBAYO

What do you want from him?

OFFICER ONOS

Mr Taiwo has been linked to a murder, so he needs to be brought in for interrogation.

"Taiwo forces himself out of Temi's arms."

TAIWO

Officer, I am here.

"Temi rush out of the house in tears"

TEMI

Please don't take him!

He did not kill Tina.

( He grips Taiwo by the hand)

OFFICER ONOS

MA, please let us do our job. We are not accusing him of any crime. We want to question him about yesterday's event!

MICHAEL

But, officer, you don't have to hold him like that. He isn't a criminal.

OFFICER ONOS

Do you want to teach us our jobs?

Let's go, boys.

TEMI

We have to go with them, Michael.

MICHAEL

Onyinye, get me my keys.

ONYINYE

Okay

(She rushes into the house)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Judikay.

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