|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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