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Chapter 19 - EPISODE 18 (A Dozen Kisses)

|LETTER OF EXPRESSION|

Dear The One for Me, it's me again. I know you must be wondering why I would go to this extent to put text to paper just to get to you.

This is a letter of expression from me to you.

Although words can never communicate in the love language, my heart and soul would. But I hope you find this letter worth stealing your attention.

I can not tell what the future holds for us, but I know I see you in my future.

I fear the unknown, but I know your presence in my life brings nothing but beauty to the uncertainty of tomorrow.

A time is coming when I will make certain for sure that you Wake up to a dozen kisses, bright smiles and butterflies in your wombs.

You may be far from perfection, but as long as your smiles keep me restless for days, I will pick you over perfection.

I am not certain of your insecurities, but I want you to know that beyond that black skin, you are real. Beyond that light skin, you glitter. Beyond your body shape and size, you exist for my existence to make sense.

I can't wait to fill your womb with amazing kids, your eyes with tears of joy and your soul with eternal peace.

Estaré ahí para ti de mil maneras

Love, Mr Right💜

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THE ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE|

"Temi drives into the Adebayo's Compound."

ABUKA

Omo, who get this fine ride?

(He dresses his weed)

MICHEAL

It's Temilade, the Lady I told you about earlier.

(He gets up)

ABUKA

Guy, this girl fine, oh.

How you take score her?

MICHEAL

Behave yourself, Abuka!

Hide your Igbo, abeg

ABUKA

Sure bro

She get sister?

(He pushes the bag of weed into his bag)

MICHEAL

Forget it, bro.

(He walks away)

TEMI

Hey, I'm here.

(She hugs Micheal)

MICHEAL

Wow, I thought you were joking.

TEMI

I meant it when I said I would spend the day with you.

MICHEAL

Thank you.

This is my friend and neighbour, Abuka.

Abuka, this is Temilade.

ABUKA

Our wife welcome.

(He shines his brown thirty-two)

TEMI

(She noticed the smell of weed but chose to ignore it)

Good Morning; nice to meet you.

MICHEAL

All right, come in.

Mama and the girls will be excited to see you.

(He turns to Abuka) ⁦‪

My guy, we go Dey inside for now.

ABUKA

No wam.

I won reach Mama Pecu side self make I buy food.

"Mrs Adebayo comes out from the house."

Mrs ADEBAYO

Temi, you are here already?

TEMI

Mummy, Good morning ma.

Mrs ADEBAYO

How are you, my dear?

Oya, come inside, dear.

(She turns to Abuka, who is approaching the gate)

Abuka where you Dey go?

Shey, you say you Dey hungry before.

ABUKA

Mama, I be nor won stress una before

I go meet Mama Pecu for outside.

MICHEAL

Come inside, jor, don't be silly.

"They all walked into the house."

ONYINYE

Mama, did you see my brown bag?

(She walks into the sitting room)

Mrs ADEBAYO

No, oh

Where you keep am?

ONYINYE

It was at the dining yesterday.

(She turns to Temi)

Auntie Temi, good morning ma.

Are you here with Maria and Uncle Taiwo?

TEMI

(She helps Mrs Adebayo serve the food)

No, but he said they would be here by 10 am to pick you up.

ONYINYE

Oh God, I haven't even showered.

MICHEAL

Relax, dear; you are just nervous. Everything will be fine.

By the way, I have to drop Awelle at school; she's already late.

TEMI

I'm coming with you.

ABUKA

(He mixes a portion of his white rice and stew)

Time still Dey na leave that bag go baff first.

(He gazes at Onyinye)

ONYINYE

All right

(She turns to leave)

TEMI

Onyinye, come here. I have something for you.

ONYINYE

Wow, what would that be?

(She dashes to the dining room)

TEMI

(She brings out a brand new three eyes from her bag)

This is for you. I don't know if I will meet you here when I return with Micheal.

ONYINYE

Wow, It's an iPhone.

Thank you

(She hugs Temi in excitement)

Mama, she got me an iPhone.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Which one be iPhone again?

MICHEAL

Three eyes, Mama.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Awo, watin she won take that kind big thing do?

(She turns to Temi)

Why you Dey waste your Money?

That Money suppose don reach you buy one land for Festac here

"They all laugh out loud."

MICHEAL

Mama has a point.

That phone is too expensive.

TEMI

Onyinye is priceless; she has been doing so well academically and will need it for school work.

ONYINYE

Thank you, Auntie Temi, all these bad belle people nor want make I progress.

"They all laugh out loud."

Mrs ADEBAYO

(She turns to Awelle, who just finished eating)

Oya wear your shoe, you don late already.

TEMI

(She gently pushes Awelle's shoes into her leg)

Where is your school bag?

MICHEAL

It's with me. ⁦‪

Let's go, please.

"The Three of them walk out of the house."

ABUKA

(He gets up to clear the table)

Onyinye, nor be your bag be this?

ONYINYE

Thank you very much.

(She rushes to her room)

Mrs ADEBAYO

Make I go baff if you won commot, just let me know.

ABUKA

Okay, Mama.

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Mr AYO BALOGUN's MANSION. FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Eniola fills the mansion with a melodious sound from her Piano

(complete me by Simi)🎶🎹"

"Bisola rounds up her conversation with Bimpe and Kemi."

Mrs B BALOGUN

(She turns to Bimpe)

Why do you want Michael so badly?

KEMI

Probably the same reason why you want Dr Chidi for Temi.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Hmm

So you talk?

KEMI

Of course, when necessary.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Why did you abandon your family?

KEMI

I didn't abandon my family

My only link to the Adebayo's is Awelle.

My daughter deserves a better life, so I chose financial stability over loving my daughter in poverty.

Mrs B BALOGUN

So you are doing this because of the Money, not because you want to be with your daughter?

KEMI

I'm doing this for my daughter.

BIMPE

Enough of the interrogation section. The most important thing here is that we all get what we want.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Of course, I understand. But before you leave, you both must realize you are dealing with a Balogun. I do not need to say much to prove our capabilities.

BIMPE

(She gets up to leave)

Threatening us is very unnecessary, Mrs Balogun.

(She turns to Kemi)

We should leave now.

KEMI

(She turns to Bisola)

Where is that sound coming from?

Mrs B BALOGUN

My first daughter probably decided to dust her Piano today.

BIMPE

Hmm

Never did I imagine a Balogun would be that broken and ordinary.

Mrs B  BALOGUN

What do you mean?

KEMI

We will be taking our leave now.

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The Sound Room|

"Eniola sits in front of her  Piano."

ENIOLA

(She voices out the lyrics as she blends the sound of the chord shapes to align with her emotions )

"My baby said she hungry, I give am food

I tell am I will do anything for you

But a stranger said please sir, I nor get shoe

I look am like this say who are you?

Cause I forgot how to love

The way you asked me to

Remind me, remind me how

To lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

To lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love🎶🎹"

"Taiwo walks into the sound room."

TAIWO

(He smiles at Eniola)

I'm not surprised you even sound better than the last time you sat in front of your Piano.

ENIOLA

Do not flatter me, Taiwo.

Are you guys leaving now?

TAIWO

Yes, we are.

ENIOLA

Where is Maria?

MARIA

(She walks into the room in excitement)

I'm here.

ENIOLA

I'm not an everyday emotional being, so I will only say this once.

Take care of yourself; I will miss your presence in the house; call me if you need anything; and lastly, the day your grandmother complains about you not calling or reaching out to her, I will eat you alive.

MARIA

(She smiles at Eniola)

I will miss you too, ma.

Don't worry; I will always reach out to granny.

(She turns to Taiwo)

I will be in the car.

TAIWO

All right, dear.

(He gazes at Eniola)

ENIOLA

What is it?

TAIWO

Don't tell me you grew soft overnight.

ENIOLA

This is me, too, TaiwoI

Sometimes I rather cling to my other personality.

TAIWO

Hmm, but I like you more this way

ENIOLA

Aww, I wish I could say the same.

I guess it's because you are a soft ass yourself

[She turns to play her Piano]

TAIWO

What happened, Eniola?

You can always talk to me, my love.

ENIOLA

I'm fine, Taiwo.

Don't worry about me.

"Rukky walks into the room."

RUKKY

(She turns to Taiwo)

How far?

When una go enter road?

TAIWO

Now, oh

I was trying to persuade this young Lady to tell me what was bothering her.

RUKKY

You, of all people, should know that getting Eniola to talk about her demons is more difficult than Nigeria becoming free from tribalism

I for like join una o

But I haven't had my bath.

TAIWO

I doubt if we can wait for you.

RUKKY

It's fine

I will ask one of the drivers to take me.

TAIWO

All right, I have to go now.

Eniola, take care of yourself.

(He walks out of the room)

RUKKY

(She sits beside Eniola)

I have some news.

ENIOLA

Tell me it's something positive

(she grabs Rukky's hands)

RUKKY

I don't know, Eniola

The good news is that we know where she is

The bad news is that she's in critical condition.

ENIOLA

Is she in critical condition?

What happened?

RUKKY

Unfortunately, she is seriously sick

She was diagnosed with leukaemia a year ago.

ENIOLA

Where is she presently?

I want to see her.

RUKKY

Relax, Eniola.

You will see her, but we have to do it smartly.

I told my uncle we wanted to help but under one condition.

You must be granted access to the child.

ENIOLA

I don't care about that right now.

I want to make sure she is fine.

RUKKY

You have to care, Eniola.

Your daughter needs you in her life. You have to secure your place in her life.

I know this is hard for you, but I insist we wait for her parent's feedback.

ENIOLA

What if they don't agree?

(Tears roll down her eyes)

RUKKY

I see no reason why they wouldn't.

It's the child's life at stake here. ⁦‪

Leukaemia is a delicate kind of cancer; we both know its not cheap to treat

We have the Money and resources.

ENIOLA

All right, I will wait.

But just for a few days.

RUKKY

Come here; everything will be fine, my baby.

Stop crying.

(She hugs Eniola)

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Mr Ayo Balogun's Chambers|

"Bisola walks into Ayo's Chambers."

Mrs B BALOGUN

Where are you going?

Mr A BALOGUN

I and some party members will fly to Delta State for the presidential campaign in Asaba later today. I must show my support, especially now that we know Lolade is with AUG Party. We can't take any chances.

Mrs B BALOGUN

Didn't you see the need to pre-inform me?

Mr A BALOGUN

Bisola, I'm sorry.

A lot has been on my mind lately.

I know I should have informed you early, and I sincerely apologize.

( He wears his designer's shoes)

How do I look?

Mrs B BALOGUN

Please don't ask me, Ayo.

Before I forget, don't you think you should talk some sense to that your daughter?

Mr A BALOGUN

Eniola will be fine.

Youths go through a lot too.

Just give her some time, my dear.

Mrs B BALOGUN

I am not talking about Eniola.

Temilade is slowly slipping away from our hands.

Mr A BALOGUN

If this is about that Michael guy, that is Temilade's choice.

You are just upset that Temilade decided to act outside your influence and control for the first time in your life.

Sit on your ego Bisola, or you may lose her love and respect for you

Mrs B BALOGUN

So it's my fault that she is acting this way?

Mr A BALOGUN

Hmm

Bisola, I do not want to argue with you.

Temilade is an adult. She is no longer that kid that sucked on your breast.

Let her decide what is best for her.

Mrs B BALOGUN

So I should let her keep a relationship with that Michael?

That is not possible, Ayo.

She deserves better!

Mr A BALOGUN

It's her life, Bisola.

Abeg nor stress me this afternoon

I have better things to do than to decide who Temi should be with or who she should be with.

Abi na you won marry man for her?

Please, drop this conversation.

( He gets up to leave)

Mrs B BALOGUN

So that is all you have to say, abi?

Mr A BALOGUN

See you tomorrow, Bisola.

(He walks out of the room)

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"Micheal smiles at Temi as he holds on to the steering wheel."

TEMI

(She smiles back at Michael )

What is it?

Please don't stare at me that way.

You are making me shy.

(She covers her face with both her palms)

MICHAEL

Are you serious?

You better get used to it because this is the face you will wake up to every Morning.

TEMI

I know, but I will need time to adjust.

You know what? I'm not shy again.

(She sluggishly drops her hands on her lap)

MICHAEL

(He switches attention between the road and temilade's face)

Shyness is written all over your face, young Lady.

You can't even look into my eyes for a minute

TEMI

Oh God, Michael, stop.

(She places both her Palms on her face again)

"Simi ft Adekunle Gold (By you) begins to play from speakers."

MICHAEL

This woman.

Wow, you listen to Simi?

TEMI

I'm crazy about her music.

MICHAEL

I'm glad we took Awelle to school in your car.

Please give me your hand.

(He  opens his palm to welcome Temi's palm)

TEMI

(She slowly drops her left palm on his)

Mina banjo ohh

Má pàdà lẹyìn mí baby

Even se′ your people have been searching for you

You can rely on me baby

I will make you cry in happiness

Will you forgive me for the happy tears?

Just know I'll always be right there🎶

MICHAEL

You know I go stand by you

I go stand by you

Anything you do, I′ll be right by you

Torí náà kòsì anybody layé

I'd rather spend my life with

Baby mi I go stand by you🎶

TEMI

No, Michael!

What are you singing?

You are faster than the song.

(She laughs out loud)

MICHAEL

Abeg leave me oh

Na, where I know, reach be that.

TEMI

Please just stop.

And don't ever speak Yoruba again

You sound like someone who is about to bite his tongue.

Oh God, my stomach hurts

(She tries to contain the urge to keep laughing)

MICHAEL

Dey laugh me oh I not blame.

Na me fuck up

(He frees his palm from hers)

TEMI

Oya, I'm sorry, babe.

Don't mind me.

(She drops her head on his shoulder)

MICHAEL

So talk to me, Temilade.

Is everything all right?

TEMI

What do you mean?

MICHAEL

We agreed to meet at my place today, but you arrived earlier than I expected.

It looked like you were running from something or, would I say, someone.

TEMI

(She attempts to change the topic of discussion)

When will Awelle be closing from school?

MICHAEL

By 3 pm. Mama will pick her up.

Back to the question I asked.

Don't think I will let you off the hook just like that.

TEMI

This man.

All right, I will tell you.

It's my Mom. I don't just get her sometimes.

It's like she wants to control every aspect of my life.

MICHAEL

Is this about her disapproval of our relationship?

TEMI

Yes, but not just that.

She and my grandfather always want to make the decisions for us. I know I acted in ways I shouldn't have today, but I just couldn't take it any longer.

As if forcing Taiwo to marry someone he is not in love with is not enough, They want to decide on my love life.

MICHAEL

Relax, my dear.

Everything will be fine.

We must prove to them that what we have is worth fighting for.

TEMI

I hope that with time, they will understand.

By the way, where are we even going?

MICHAEL

I don't even know

I left Festac without even knowing.

I will make a U-turn now.

TEMI

Yeah, you should.

Before we loss for Lagos oh

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ECO HOTEL, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS|

"Lolade meets up with Mrs Adesoji."

LOLADE

(She reached out to one of the waiters)

I asked for red wine, not Champagne!

MRS ADESOJI

You must have mixed up her order with another table.

Please rectify it.

LUCKY

I'm sorry, Ma.

I will bring red wine.

(He picks up the Champagne from the table)

LOLADE

You know what?

Don't bother, but next time, pay close attention to orders.

Not everyone will tolerate your gross mismanagement and inefficiency.

Mrs ADESOJI

Lolade!

LOLADE

What is it?

It is not pleasant at all!

Mrs ADESOJI

(She turns to Lucky)

You can go.

LUCKY

Thank you, Ma

I sincerely apologize

(He bows and takes his leave)

Mrs ADESOJI

Lolade, there was no need for all of that.

People make mistakes.

LOLADE

I don't care!

There are a lot of exotic hotels in Lagos, but we came here because we expected more from them.

Mrs ADESOJI

Whatever.

I expected more from the soon-to-be vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

LOLADE

(She smiles at Mrs Adesoji)

My instinct tells me you are about to concur with my agenda.

Mrs ADESOJI

As much as I hate to admit it, I think eliminating Mrs Alaba is the right thing to do.

LOLADE

Leave that to me

I will make it painless for her.

MRS ADESOJI

I believe you wouldn't let us down.

I will take care of Mr Achebe.

LOLADE

Do you think it will be easy to convince him?

Mrs ADESOJI

He has no choice, my dear.

You are the next vice president of this nation

I have the core of The AUG at the tips of my fingers; I own their lives.

LOLADE

Your words sound too good to be true, but I have much faith in them, not because I chose to but because I witnessed your impeccable influence when you introduced me to your party.

Mrs ADESOJI

Do not flatter me, Lolade.

LOLADE

Let's toast to our victory ahead of us.

(She stretches her glass of Champagne towards MRS Adesoji)

Mrs ADESOJI

To our victory ahead

(She softly jams her glass with that of Lolade)

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GENERAL ABIOLA's MANSION. VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS|

"Simi visits her parent's residence."

SIMI

Where is everyone?

(She walks into the sitting room)

Dr SHADE

Simi, my last card.

(She hugs Simi)

SIMI

(She smiles at her Mother)

ka a ale, Mummy.

AYOOLA

It's 3:30 pm, Simi

Which one is Ka a ale?

(She smiles at her favourite sibling)

SIMI

(She exclaims in excitement as she jumps on her older sister's body)

I missed you.

AYOOLA

I missed you too, my love.

I know I promised you we would hang out after your wedding. I'm sorry that I haven't kept to your promise.

SIMI

It's fine, Sister.

I know you are busy with the company

(She wraps her left arm around that of Ayoola)

AYOOLA

Even still, a promise is a promise.

What are you doing this weekend?

SIMI

I don't know yet.

Though I'm here till Friday.

Taiwo took Maria to School this Morning.

Dr SHADE

Ehen I knew it.

You wouldn't be here if you had your lollipop in your hands.

SIMI

Oh, Mother, don't start,  Ejor

AYOOLA

By the way, why did he have to take her to school himself? Can't one of the drivers do that?

SIMI

I believe you have met Taiwo, Sis.

That guy is too kind to be human.

Sometimes he acts like his superman forgetting that he is a Balogun.

Dr SHADE

That is why he is my favourite of all of them.

He is different.

SIMI

Where is father?

AYOOLA

You missed him, dear

But he should be back before sunset.

Are you hungry?

SIMI

Very!

Dr SHADE

Susan!

SUSAN

Yes, ma

(She rushed tothe sitting room)

Dr SHADE

Please prepare something for Simi to eat.

SUSAN

Okay ma

(She turns to Simi)

Auntie, welcome, ma.

SIMI

Susan, how are you?

I missed you, oh.

SUSAN

Ahh, na me miss you pass oh.

AYOOLA

Oya, prepare something for her.

SUSAN

Yes ma

(She rushed back to the kitchen)

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Mrs ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE. FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Michael and Temi prepare dinner together."

TEMI

I think the soup is ready.

Come and try it.

(She servers little quantity into the cooking spoon)

Be careful; it's hot.

MICHAEL

It smells so good.

TEMI

Try it first. Don't be so sure yet.

MICHAEL

Wow, Temilade, this is nice!

Who taught you to make egusi this way?

TEMI

You don't have to know.

MICHAEL

Please, tell me.

I want to know it tastes so good. I love the balance in the ingredients.

TEMI

Are you sure about that?

Or you love me too much to tell the truth?

MICHAEL

I'm serious, babe. This is great. I have no reason to lie to your face, na.

So tell me, who taught you how to cook?

TEMI

All right, I will tell you.

While I learnt most of what I know from Nanny, Maria taught me how to make egusi soup.

I know it's funny but don't laugh at me.

MICHAEL

(He laughs out loud)

I'm sorry, forgive me.

Please, work on that facial expression.

TEMI

I knew you were going to laugh

(She walks out of the kitchen)

MICHAEL

My love, I'm sorry

Don't mind me; I was pulling your legs.

(He follows her to the sitting room)

TEMI

Leave me be, Michael

(She folds her hands and tightens her face)

MICHAEL

Temilade, I haven't tasted egusi as good as yours in a long time.

I'm sorry I laughed. I swear it had nothing to do with Maria teaching you how to cook. There is nothing wrong with that. Abuka's younger brother taught me how to cut coconut. It's not something to be ashamed of

TEMI

(She turns to Michael)

Then why did you laugh?

MICHAEL

Because of your facial expressions

Look, you are doing it again

(He smiles)

TEMI

(She blushes )

Stop it, Michael

Thank you.

MICHAEL

Thank you, too, Temilade.

You may be far from perfect, but I chose you over perfection.

TEMI

Thank you, Michael

I do not know God's plan for you, but I know you exist for my existence to make sense.

(She sits on Michael's lap)

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WARNING ⚠️ ‼️‼️‼️

The Scene you are about to read is rated 🔞

Note; Do not indulge in sexual activities till you are ready to face the consequences of your actions.

Premarital can kill your dreams

Beware‼️

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This is the moment they were both waiting for—when they could communicate how they feel with their hands and bareness.

Michael drops his lips on hers as he sluggishly takes off her gown.

Temi buttons down his dark vintage finally, her hands had full access to his ebony chest.

He drops her back on the couch and slowly unhooks her purple bra.

"Please, I want your tongue on my nipples, Temi said in an erotic dead-to-talk tone."

Michael slowly drops his tongue on her brown nipples. He could feel them responding to the presence of his saliva in alliance with the warmth of his tongue." 

Temi zips down his trousers as she fearlessly makes her way to his pride with the assistance of her trembling hands.

"Wow, Michael, this is big, Temi said."

He smiled and said to her;

"We can stop if it scares you"

No, don't stop, Michael. I want you inside me, she said.

Michael slowly lifts her legs and teases her flowers with the tip of his pride.

He slowly attempts to gain access to her dignity.

He notice that Temi is shivering

" Are you okay? Michael asked."

"I think so; please be gentle. It hurts a little bit, Temi pleaded."

"Mrs Adebayo and Awelle walk into the Compound."

MICHAEL

Mama is here already; dress up!

(He stands up and pulls himself into his jean trouser)

TEMI

Are you sure she's the one?

(She wears her bra)

MICHAEL

Yes, it's her

That voice belongs to my mum.

(He buttons up his vintage)

TEMI

What if she catches us?

MICHAEL

She wouldn't. Don't worry; I locked the door.

Go to Onyinye's room with the rest of your things

I will tell her you decided to take a nap there.

TEMI

All right

(She rushed to the room)

"Michael unlocks the front door."

MICHAEL

Good Evening, Mama.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Good Evening, Michael.

How far, na.

MICHAEL

I dey oo

How was your day?

Mrs ADEBAYO

Very fine, we thank God.

AWELLE

Daddy, good evening sir.

(She hugs Michael)

MICHAEL

Good Evening my baby girl.

How was school today?

AWELLE

Fine

My Class teacher said I am the best pupil in her class

(She smiles at Michael)

MICHAEL

That's good; I'm proud of you.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Na egusi soup dey scent for this house like this?

MICHAEL

Yes, oh, Mama.

Temi cooked.

AWELLE

Is Auntie Temi around?

MICHAEL

Yes, dear

Go and surprise her. She's taking a nap in Onyinye's room.

AWELLE

Okay.

(She rushes to the room)

Mrs ADEBAYO

This soup scent sha.

So this girl Sabi cook like this?

MICHAEL

Mama, the thing Surprise me too.

Mrs ADEBAYO

Wow, that's good

Oya set the table for dinner.

I need to take my bath.

MICHAEL

Okay, Mama.

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Mr AYO BALOGUN's MANSION. FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Bayo walks into the sitting room with Ken and Chike."

CHIKE

Omo, the way Manchester United go trash Baca today, eh

I don stake like Five hundred thousand like this.

(He sits on one of the couch )

KEN

Abeg rest!

Because Manchester dey lead for  Premier League?

This na champions league, oh. Nor be beans, oh.

CHIKE

Watin Baca know say they won play?

They nor even Dey top three for their league.

BAYO

Ahh, e nor follow.

This is the Champions League, bro.

Anything can happen.

KEN

Thank God Bayo don talk for the matter.

CHIKE

Oya make we Dey watch na.

BAYO

Guys I'm coming. Let me check on my Mom.

(He walks away)

"Rukky walks into the Sitting Room."

RUKKY

How far?

Una see my phone?

KEN

No, I haven't

RUKKY

Chike?

CHIKE

You don greet this Evening?

You just open your mouth wild Dey ask us if we see your phone.

RUKKY

Watin Dey worry this one?

Abeg nor start this Evening.

Nor add to my stress abeg.

CHIKE

Ahh! Who vex you this Evening?

Oya, take your phone.

(He pushes out her phone from his left pocket)

RUKKY

I know say na you go Dey with am.

You nor won grow up.

(She picks up the phone and sits on one of the couch )

"Temi walks into the sitting room."

TEMI

Good Evening Everyone

KEN

Good Evening my love; how are you?

CHIKE

(He gazes at Rukky)

You nor see person were Sabi respect!

Learn you say no.

No wonder Joseph said many are called, but few are chosen

TEMI

Please don't make me laugh this Evening, Chike.

(She tries to contain her laughter)

RUKKY

See who Dey demand for respect, common Bible you nor know.

KEN

But nor be Joseph talk am?

TEMI

Ahh, Ken!

Even you?

Abeg I don leave una

Please, where is my Mom?

RUKKY

She's in her room.

TEMI

All right, thank you

(She walks away)

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BISOLA's CHAMBERS|

Mrs B BALOGUN

All these while, you have been avoiding me, but now you suddenly want to talk.

BAYO

Mother, don't play the victim card with me.

You and Auntie Lolade planned that accident. No matter how you try to twist my head around it, I can't get the idea out of my head that the Mother who brought me into this world killed my brother's Mother

You have no excuse, Mother.

I didn't come here to discuss that; I want to know what position Grandpa offered Taiwo in the company.

"Temilade walks into the room."

TEMI

What did you say, Bayo?

BAYO

(He appears surprised)

Temilade, you are back?

TEMI

Repeat what you said, Bayo?

Mrs B BALOGUN

Temi, it's not what you think, please.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT|

Simi

Adekunle Gold.

(Stand by you, Remind me🎶)

ALBUM; Omo Charlie Champagne Vol1

Simisola.

This Episode is dedicated to the love of my life🥰💜

The one whose smiles brightens my grey sky💋❤️