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Chapter 29 - Episode 28 ( Could she be Her?)

|POETIC INTRO|

Could she be her?

No, it can't be

I lost my life ages ago

She was a damsel rough around the edges

Yet my coat of many colors

My sunrise even at midday

Only if thou knoweth how thy fingers felt like hers

Thy tongue in my drums like hers

Those eyes could pass for hers

My mind lost in thoughts

My mouth short of words

My sight lost in her world

Could she be her?

I wondered in distress

Dressed in stress

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Mrs. ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE, FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Mrs. Adebayo walks into the kitchen to prepare dinner"

KEMI

Mama, you are back?

(She hugs her)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Come let's talk at the dining

(She grabs Kemi by her right wrist)

KEMI

Mama, is everything okay?

(She pulls out one of the wooden chairs)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Michael told me what happened when Temi came.

Why did you do that?

KEMI

Emm, Mama I didn't mean to harm anyone I was just caught up in the moment.

I swear I didn't know That Temi was coming.

Mrs. ADEBAYO

That Temi is my son's Girlfriend.

If not of watin me and your Mama get, I suppose don send you commot for this house.

mana enweghị m ike n'ihi na abụghị m onye ọjọọ.

So better behave know your place, Biko.

KEMI

Ọ dị m nwute, Ma it won't happen again.

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Don't tell me sorry.

I am not the one you should be apologizing to.

Finally, your pikin don dey Sabi you if you like mess it up

KEMI

I won't, Ma

MRS. ADEBAYO

Find a way to apologize to Temilade and let her know there is nothing between you and my son. Except you nor want make this house contain you and Michael.

Temi is his life if he loses her because of this, just forget about Awelle.

KEMI

I will fix this it's a promise.

(She gets up to leave)

MRS. ADEBAYO

Where do you think you are going?

KEMI

(She stammers)

To my room, Ma.

Mrs. ADEBAYO

So I should cook for you, abi?

I be your slave?

KEMI

No, ma I'm sorry

(She rushes to the kitchen)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Nawo, oh

"Onyinye walks in through the front door"

AWELLE

(She rushes to the sitting room. Mrs. Adebayo pre-informed her of Onyinye's arrival)

Auntie Onyinye!

(She jumps on Onyinye's body)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Awelle, let her drop her things na.

ONYINYE

How are you, my love?

(She smiles at Awelle)

AWELLE

I'm fine.

I missed you so much.

ONYINYE

I missed you more, my baby.

(She turns to Mrs. Adebayo)

Ụtụtụ ọma, nne.

Mrs. ADEBAYO

nwa m

How are you?

(She pulls Onyinye to her chest)

ONYINYE

I'm fine, Mama.

How have you been?

Mrs. ADEBAYO

I'm fine, my daughter.

How is school?

(She turns Onyinye around)

Ahh, don't tell me you put on weight?

AWELLE

Yes, she looks chubby and beautiful

(She hugs Onyinye again)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

See your cheeks

(She pulls Onyinye's cheeks)

Wait oh see my baby oh she don add bum bum full everywhere.

ONYINYE

Mummy, that's okay, jor.

I didn't add much na.

"Bimpe rushes in"

BIMPE

Where is our UniLag undergraduate

(She hugs Onyinye from the back)

ONYINYE

My love I missed you.

BIMPE

Omo, na me miss you pass

(She observed how popped out Onyinye'd skin was and she could tell there was more to her looks)

Ahh, Onyinye you don dey add flesh oh.

See your neck.

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Thank God, somebody else has said it.

ONYINYE

But how?

I just ate regular food na.

BIMPE

I don't care what you ate oh all I know is that I'm loving what I'm seeing

OmO see Yansh.

E sure me die say that Taiwo is behind this.

ONYINYE

Yes, he did oh.

He was really there for me and Maria big time.

(She sits on the dead couch)

BIMPE

I learned he moved to Yaba and he asked both of you to move in with himself and Eniola.

ONYINYE

Yes oh.

God just use that family bless us.

"Kemi walks into the sitting room with a knife and two onions in her hands"

KEMI

Onyinye, welcome.

(She turns to Mrs. Adebayo)

I have blended the melon.

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Alright, I am coming

"Kemi goes back to the kitchen"

ONYINYE

(She whispers)

Mummy, why is she cooking?

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Because I nor be anybody slave.

ONYINYE

I don't like the idea, oh her being here, oh

I have to even share my room with someone who brought nothing but pain to my brother.

(She crosses her arms against each other)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

We have talked about this on the phone, Onyinye better behave yourself.

Besides my room is big enough to contain both of us.

ONYINYE

Ahh no oh.

I'm not ten years old don't worry I will sleep here.

(She drops both her palms on the couch)

Mrs. ADEBAYO

Nobody is sleeping in the sitting room.

It's either you stay with her or you come to mummy.

( she gets up)

I will be in the kitchen.

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Mr. AYO BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Taiwo and Maria wait for the being behind the door to decide their fate"

TAIWO

(it took him a few seconds to figure out that the motion in the air was playing tricks on them)

Wait I think....

MARIA

(Interrupts Him)

Breeze!

TAIWO

(He locks the door)

That was close

(He sits on the ground)

MARIA

(She pushes up her bra and drops her gown)

I'm sorry.

(She buries her head on the bed)

TAIWO

(He walks up to her)

No, I should be the one saying sorry.

I shouldn't be doing this to you but I must confess, there is something about you that pulls me to you.

(He places both his hands on her face)

MARIA

(She places both her trembling hands on his wrists)

Taiwo, this isn't right.

We shouldn't be doing...

"Taiwo interrupts her words with his lips on hers"

TAIWO

Maria, I can't help it.

My soul longs for you.

My desires are filled with fantasies about you.

(He gazes into her eyes)

MARIA

Nobody has ever touched me that way nor have I felt that way before.

Your hands, lips, and eyes are my greatest flaws I tremble at the sight of them.

TAIWO

Then why hold back?

Why don't we feed our souls that which she desires?

MARIA

(She touches the golden ring on his finger)

Why my breast longs for your tongue and my body for your magic fingers, the reality of life keeps screaming in my ears telling me to stop and come to terms with the fact that you can never be mine to keep.

You belong to Simi Balogun Abiola.

(She gets up to leave)

TAIWO

(He grabs her by the wrist and pulls her to himself)

For the first time in my life, I have found a woman I truly desire.

I can not let you go. I must quench my taste and satisfy my desires.

MARIA

You have nothing to lose by chasing these desires.

I have everything to lose.

(She pulls herself away from Taiwo and walks out of the room)

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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND LAGOS|

"Chief Balogun is in a meeting with some of Table Members"

HON J BOLA

Chief, have you seen this?

(He drops The two, four seven News Paper in front of Chief)

CHIEF BALOGUN

(He picks up the News Paper)

"Agnis Groups Claims 50% Ownership Of Soji's Oil"

Wow, this is sad.

Dr. AKANDE

I do not trust that woman, especially with the fact that she is an associate of Festac Oil and Gas.

HON J BOLA

(He turns to Dr. Akande)

What's there not to trust?

She clearly just doing business I think this is more reason why we should trust her and if possible use her to our advantage.

Dr. AKANDE

Do you think it will be easy to manipulate a woman that grew her company from scratch into the Fobe List in less than twenty years or a woman that is deceptive enough to leave the Adesoji's naked?

This woman clearly knows what she's doing.

HON J BOLA

So we should be scared because an associate of The company played one of our biggest competitors?

Dr. AKANDE

I'm saying we should be cautious.

We shouldn't underestimate Agnis Group.

Mr. EDOCHIE

(He picks up a cola nut from the glass table)

I think Dr. Akande has a point.

Through one of my sources in Agnis Group, I found out that she is also buying shares in other Oil Firms in the country.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Hmm, that is very true.

I learned she is also an associate of GoldenTail Oils and Kudos Airline and she also bought out a lot of small Oil enterprises a few years back.

Dr. AKANDE

You mean she is a major shareholder of AUG Presidential Candidates Company and Lolade's husband's Airline?

CHIEF BALOGUN

Exactly.

Mr. OBI

Meaning her interest is very intentional and also political.

Probably in no time, she will hold the largest Oil assets in Nigeria.

HON J BOLA

(He turns to Mr. Obi)

That is exactly my point and it will affect Festac Oil and Gas as a brand.

Our pride and sentiments as beings may make us feel we are untouchable and this woman can't harm us but in reality, this isn't personal. If we let her continue with this, she will be king in our land.

Dr. AKANDE

So what do you suggest we do?

CHIEF BALOGUN

That is enough.

We can't jump to conclusions about what her intentions may be.

To kill a rat, you have to understand why the rat still breathes.

Mr. OBI

So in essence, we have to figure out how she was able to do all of this through her strategies and brand personality

CHIEF BALOGUN

My point exactly.

And to do that, we have to reflect loyalty and build a brand relationship with her.

Tonight is an opportunity to establish that bond with her.

I invited her to Ayo's Birthday party and I expect all of you to be there.

Mr. OBI

That is a nice idea at least let's meet the tiger before we decide if her teeth are sharp enough to cut through our skin.

Mr. EDOCHIE

Also, we all have to be present at our Presidential Elect to be last speech before the election

It's this coming Friday and it's very essential that all members of the political party and The Table are present.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Of course, they will all be there.

This might be one of the most challenging Election I might witness as a political entity as I earlier and said and will still lay emphasis.

The AUG party can not be underestimated. Everything Lolade knows, she learnt from me.

She is me in a Feminine form we can not overlook that.

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SOJI's OIL, IKAJA LAGOS|

"Tony walks into Mrs. Adesoji's Executive Office"

TONY

Auntie Lolade has arrived.

(He notices Mrs. Adesoji has lost touch with reality)

Mother, your friend is here

(He waves his right palm in front of her)

Mrs. ADESOJI

(She snaps out of her world of mixed feelings)

Send her in na do I have to tell you first.

TONY

Relax, Mom.

Lolade doesn't need permission to walk into your office na.

I just saw her walking this way when I came in.

"Lolade walks into the office"

LOLADE

Good Morning.

Mrs. ADESOJI

Lolade seat down, abeg there is nothing good about this morning.

There is something I have to tell you.

LOLADE

If it's about Agnis group purchasing some of the company shares, then I don't see how big of a problem that is.

TONY

(He sits directly opposite Lolade)

If it were somebody else, I wouldn't be worried. I heard she is a major shareholder of Festac Oil and Gas, also associated with other major Oil companies she has also bought out a lot of Oil enterprises here in Nigeria.

LOLADE

I don't still see her purchase as a threat. She is a businesswoman

Who knows she might play a huge role in skyrocketing our business.

Mrs. ADESOJI

I don't know, Lolade especially now that the Election is just a few days away.

I don't want the party to figure out that they might be losing a lot of financial support from the company.

LOLADE

You worry too much, my dear friend.

It's not like she bought us out I am certain that other shareholders are still on our side all we have to do is get to them before she does. That's even if she's interested in purchasing more shares.

TONY

(He smiles at Lolade)

It seems you don't understand the situation we are in right now.

Agnis Group bought out all our shareholders.

LOLADE

What do you mean by all?

Is that even possible?

Mrs. ADESOJI

Three of us in this room are the only shareholders left. Agnis owns 50% of our shares.

TONY

Meaning she is the largest shareholder of Soji's Oil.

LOLADE

(She gets up )

But how?

How did all of these happen overnight?

TONY

I think she has been executing her plans for years now.

Mrs. ADESOJI

Obviously, there is no way she would have done all of these in a short time.

LOLADE

We have to know what her motive is.

TONY

How do we do that without her figuring out our plans?

Because it's very obvious that she is a very smart businesswoman.

LOLADE

Leave that to me, I will take care of this.

Just make sure you keep the details of this  out of the press because I am certain it's spreading like wide fire as of the moment.

TONY

So we should be quiet about it?

LOLADE

Exactly till will find a solution to this.

Because all of this can affect us and the party during the election.

(She picks up her bag and walks out of the office)

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Mr. AYO BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, FESTAC, LAGOS|

"Dr. Mabel walks into Temi's Chambers"

TEMI

Did you see it?

Dr. MABEL

Yes, but its just office pin I saw oh.

RUKKY

That's fine we can use that.

(She takes the box of Pin from Mabel)

Dr. MABEL

But I see no reason why this gown will pull oh.

It's five thousand dollars gown normally we suppose sue this your tailor, Temi.

ENIOLA

I was about saying the same thing.

The woman fuck up big time

Why she go do you this kind thing.

TEMI

That will be after the party I will take it to her place

What if didn't notice this on time naso e for embarrass me today.

RUKKY

Temilade Balogun we both know this is the first and last time you will be wearing this gown and this gown won't leave this house.

BISI

I swear, Temi, you that can not  kill a fly

"The room is filled with laughter"

TEMI

(She turns to Dr. Mabel)

Have any guests arrived yet?

Dr. MABEL

Yes, a lot, oh

Dr. Henry is here already Pascal and co are still on their way.

RUKKY

Ehen, Temilade how is your baby boo?

I haven't seen him or Awelle around in a while now.

BISI

That is true, oh

But Temi that Michael fine shall.

OmO, with his height. If not that you are into him, my plans were to eat him like and apple and suck him big time.

TEMI

(She turns to Bisi)

Don't you, Dare!

I don't share what's mine, Madam.

"The room is filled with laughter"

ENIOLA

Ahh, Temi relax na

She was just joking.

TEMI

I don't care if she's joking oh not.

I just dey clear all of una now.

Michael, is off limit.

ENIOLA

Relax, jor

But seriously before you were involved with him, I almost made a move on him.

RUKKY

Eniola, that okay na

You know say Temi nor dey like that kind talk.

TEMI

You guys should just stop, please.

Don't talk about Michael like that.

"Simi walks into the room"

SIMI

How far, na.

RUKKY

(She hugs Simi)

My love, I missed you oh.

TEMI

Simi, so because Taiwo is not around, you abandoned us, abi?

SIMI

Ahh no na its not like that

(She hugs Temi who was standing in front of a mirror)

Wow, I love this your gown, oh.

TEMI

Aww, thank you, my love.

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Bisola's Chambers|

"Ayo walks into her Chambers"

Mrs B BALOGUN

Ayo, give me a minute.

Mr A BALOGUN

Oh God how long would it take you to wear makeup?

Shey you know most of our guest have arrived.

Mrs B BALOGUN

(She turns to Ayo)

I know my love but this have to come out perfect.

Mrs A BALOGUN

Nawa oh.

(He gazes at his wrist watch)

wo akoko, oh.

Whats all these, na?

(He adjusts his agbada)

Mrs B BALOGUN

Ayo, relax na it's your birthday

Who cares when you show up?

They are your guest so they should wait it's not like they have a choice

(She picks up her bag)

Mr A BALOGUN

So I should keep the guests waiting because almighty Bisola is wearing her makeup

obinrin ni isoro ni aye yi

Lets go, E jor

Or should I go on my kneels?

Mrs B BALOGUN

(She gaze at the mirror)

Oh God, no

(She drops her back on the bed)

Mr A BALOGUN

Kini iṣoro naa?

Mrs. B BALOGUN

Ehh I don't like how it looks on my face I want to start all over.

(She pulls out a face wipe)

Mr A BALOGUN

You say?

You know what, I will be downstairs when you are satisfied with your looks, you can join me and the rest of the world downstairs

(He walks out of the room)

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"Taiwo walks into the sitting room"

CHIKE

My guy my guy

(He shakes Taiwo)

OLAMIDE

My G for life.

TAIWO

How far, na.

BAYO

(He gazed at Taiwo's Exotic Tuxedo in search for shortcomings)

So at your age, you still can't knot a tie properly?

KEN

Bayo, you stay off Taiwo's ass for a minute?

"Michael walks into the sitting room"

BAYO

(He gazed at Michael who is walking towards their direction)

It seems Temilade's broke boyfriend has arrived.

TAIWO

What is your problem, Bayo?

Let Michael be, please.

BAYO

But where is the lie?

It's very obvious this dude can't look out for our sister.

He doesn't look promising.

(He sips his glass of Champagne)

MICHAEL

Good Evening, Guys

(He smiles at them)

CHIKE

Good Evening, bro

TAIWO

How far, na?

MICHAEL

I Dey fine, oh

Background Music; Calm Down-Rema 🎶

Album: Rave and Roses.

BAYO

(He turns to the Stairs as he sees Simi and others about to walk down the stairs)

Damn!

(He wraps his arms around Ken's shoulder)

CHIKE

These Chicks are hot.

RUKKY

Good Evening, guys

(She wears a bright smile)

SIMI

(She hugs Taiwo)

My love, I missed you.

TAIWO

I missed you too, Simi.

Your beauty is beyond imagination.

SIMI

Thank you, my love.

Why is your tie knotted this way?

(She loses the tie)

BAYO

I told you

I'm glad you saw it too.

OLAMIDE

My baby Sister, beautiful as always.

(He places both hands on Bisi's cheeks)

BISI

Thanks you, brother.

(They both walk out of the scene)

CHIKE

(He taps Taiwo who is in a conversation with Simi)

Taiwo, your guest is here?

BAYO

Who?

(He scanned the room out of curiosity)

KEN

Miss Agnis.

TAIWO

Excuse me, Dear I have to attend to her.

(He turns to leave)

SIMI

Take me with you, na.

Won't you introduce me to her?

TAIWO

Fine, come with me

(They walk out of the scene)

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Maria's Room|

"Hope picks up Maria's phone"

HOPE

You have a missed call from "Mumu"

Why would you save a persons contact with that?

Don't you think it's mean?

(She adjusts her glasses)

MARIA

Give that to me

(She takes the phone from Hope)

That is Onyinye she is a friend of mine.

HOPE

So you have a friend who acts like an idiot

"There is a knock on the door"

MARIA

Come in.

ONYINYE

(She walks into the room)

Where you put your phone, madam?

"Awelle jumps on the bed"

MARIA

Sorry I was busy earlier.

Sit down now.

(She pulls out her study chair)

ONYINYE

Why are you not dressed for the party?

MARIA

Omo, I'm not in the mood abeg?

ONYINYE

Meaning?

I came here because of you oh.

So I don't understand.

MARIA

I'm not just in the mood, Onyinye.

(She pulls one of the pillows to herself)

ONYINYE

What is the problem?

Don't tell me it's nothing

Because it's very obvious that something seems to be bothering you.

MARIA

Alright I will tell you but the kids are here.

ONYINYE

You mean young ladies who are busy with Teddybares? Abeg tell me Jor.

You know when children see these things, they are no longer themselves.

MARIA

Alright, Me and Taiwo had a moment together.

(She whispers)

ONYINYE

OMG, I knew it.

What exactly happened?

MARIA

He kissed me and played with my body a little bit.

That guy sucks big time.

If you see the way I was trembling.

I was dripping so hard on his bed.

ONYINYE

Ahh. This one strong oh.

But wait oh you mean Taiwo did all of these?

Omo, it's hard to believe oh.

MARIA

He did oh.

I have never felt that way before the feeling was magical if you see the way my body was vibrating like I was about to explode.

ONYINYE

So what happened next did he...

You know na

MARIA

No we didn't the door suddenly opened out of fear, I had to stop myself

But God knows I would have lost my flowers to that guy if that door didn't open.

ONYINYE

Wahalla oh.

So an breeze save you like this?

No wonder you don't want to come out from this room you creep embarrassed

MARIA

Exactly, Omo, I can't stare at him for now oh the only way to avoid him is to stay locked up here.

ONYINYE

Wow, I said it. I knew something was up, especially after that day at the hotel.

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"Temilade and Michael gazed at each other"

TEMI

Good Evening, Michael.

MICHAEL

Temi, I'm sorry.

It's been weird and lonely without you.

It's only human for you to feel sad about what happened the other day but what happened to you trusting me.

You are the best thing that has ever happened to me

You are the favorite part of my life.

Please forgive me. I can't stand another day without you in my arms

(He holds both her hands)

TEMI

I trust you, Michael seriously I do but I don't trust that Kemi I don't want her or any lady around my man I want you all to myself.

I know it may sound selfish of me to say this so I wouldn't.

MICHAEL

Babe talk to me.

TEMI

I do not want Bimpe around you too I know she is a childhood friend but left to me, I throw her out of the picture I do not trust her and it's clear that she doesn't like me.

MICHAEL

Temi, you need to come to terms with the fact that I'm all yours.

Indeed you are not perfect but you are my world Temi. My options might be unlimited but you alone are the flowers welcome in my garden.

(He kisses Temi on the forehead)

TEMI

Stop it Taiwo people are staring

MICHAEL

Let them stare I am not ashamed of my affection for you.

If going naked would best express my affection for you, I would go shirtless in this crowd right now.

(He attempts to take of his shirt)

TEMI

No don't do that

Are you crazy?

I missed you, Michael

(She wraps her hands around his waist and drops her head on his chest)

"Chief Balogun walks up to them"

CHIEF BALOGUN

Temilade how are you?

(He places both his hands behind his back)

TEMI

(She pulls her self away from Michael)

Ka a ale, sir.

I'm fine.

Grandpa, this is.....

CHIEF BALOGUN

Michael Adebayo.

(He interrupts her)

MICHAEL

Good Evening, sir.

CHIEF BALOGUN

So you are the reason why my baby girl has pushed my wishes for her to the wall.

MICHAEL

Sir?

CHIEF BALOGUN

(He turns to Temi)

There is someone looking for you on the balcony

TEMI

Sir?

Who is that?

CHIEF BALOGUN

Go and find out, dear.

Now!

TEMI

Okay, sir.

Michael, come with me.

CHIEF BALOGUN

Michael will join you later

We have something to talk about

(He wraps his right arm around Michaels's Shoulder)

TEMI

Okay, sir.

(She walks out of the scene)

CHIEF BALOGUN

(He turn to Michael)

Relax, Son I don't bite except you become a threat to my plans for my granddaughter.

So the big question is are you a threat?

MICHAEL

I don't think so, Sir.

It's no intention of mine to come between you and your plans for Temi.

CHIEF BALOGUN

(He smiles at Michael)

Are you sure about that?

What is your relationship with Temi?

MICHAEL

I love Temi, sir and I want to prove to you that I am worth it even though my feet can grace your red carpets.

CHIEF BALOGUN

You sound like Jack in Titanic.

Do you know what killed Jack?

MICHAEL

His unconditional love for Rose?

CHIEF BALOGUN

No!

It was his failure to apply logic and common sense when need be.

He placed his emotions above his common sense. It wasn't in his place to fall for Rose.

In that story, it was never a man and woman in love. It was a woman in love and a woman with no breast acting on impulse

MICHAEL

As much as I do not agree with your perspective of Jack and Rose Love saga, I am compelled to ask

Why are you telling me this?

(He drops the empty glass of Champagne on the glass table)

CHIEF BALOGUN

You do not fit in here.

You have nothing to offer to Temilade.

In a few minutes, she will be engaged to the son of one of our friends. A union that far more realistic than what you have with her.

If I were you, I will understand that this is the time to apply common sense.

Love is blind and lovers can not see but the eyes of logic are wild open.

MICHAEL

Thank you for your words of wisdom, sir.

But I believe the decision is Temi's to make.

We do not have any right to interfere in it.

If she chooses him over me, I would walk away but if I turn out to be her choice, I will stand by her and compel you to see the reality in our possible union.

CHIEF BALOGUN

You are dealing with the Baloguns young man.

There is no place for you here walk away why you still can.

Excuse me I have other guests to attend to

(He walks out of the Scene)

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"Taiwo walks up to Adebisi"

TAIWO

Good Evening, Miss Agnis, you are highly welcome.

Please come in.

ADEBISI

Thank you, Taiwo.

Wow, this place is nice.

I love the interiors

TAIWO

Yeah, my Mom loves interior Decorations a lot.

She spent a lot of time and effort to make sure the party turns out well.

ADEBISI

Your Mom?

TAIWO

My stepmom actually.

My Mom is late.

ADEBISI

I heard about that

It must have been tough growing up without her.

TAIWO

Emm yes, it was and it still is.

Sometimes I wish she was still here with me but who I'm I to question God.

(He turns to Ayo who is exchanging greetings with his friends close by)

This is my father, His Excellency Governor Ayo Balogun.

Dad this is Miss Agnis the Billionaire investor I was telling you about.

Mr A BALOGUN

Nice to meet you

(He offers her a handshake)

TAIWO

(He notices Adebisi is lost in thoughts)

Ma, are you okay?

ADEBISI

I'm fine.

(She gazes at Ayo)

Nice to meet you too.

(She welcomes his handshake)

Mr A BALOGUN

Have we met before?

ADEBISI

Excuse me?

Mr A BALOGUN

I don't know I just have this feeling that I have met you before maybe in a conference or something.

ADEBISI

I don't know I'm not sure.

Mr. A BALOGUN

Can you tell me a bit about yourself

(He picks up a piece of cake from the plate in front of him)

ADEBISI

Don't eat that

There is nut in it.

TAIWO

That's true, Dad

You know you are allergic to nuts

(He turns to Adebisi)

But how did you know?

ADEBISI

Excuse me, I have to greet some of my friends over there

(She walks out of the scene) 

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