|POETIC INTRO|
It's a poetry but don't see it too deep
Life is white black, choose your frame
Your mind is a circle rough around the edges
Your edges are sharp and pointed
But so round is the circle of life?
Idan can relate I do not know of you
Idan nor dey carry last, where you dey bro?
Even in the midst of your chaos,
Idan nor dey fear
A lot will be thrown at you,
But idan go smile catch am
"Your life is not so complex sometimes try looking at it upside down, smile, and keep pushing
Idan nor dey carry last💪"
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Bayo walks into the mansion alongside Chike and Ken."
CHIKE:
Omo, I don tire.
(He drops his body on one of the couches in the sitting room.)
KEN:
I swear.
God knows I need a massage right now.
BAYO:
You have the money na,
you can hire a private masseuse.
KEN:
I nor understand,
say watin happen?
"Bayo approaches the refrigerator for some beer."
CHIKE:
But Ken, you know say you big pass that one normally.
Chief's actions about our job description might have been a form of punishment for us, but if we want to be honest, it's kind of a blessing in disguise too.
BAYO:
(He walks in with three bottles of beer in his hands.)
Facts.
So, I wonder why you are reluctant to spend money on a service that is very affordable.
KEN:
I have a lot of expenses, guys.
You won't understand.
CHIKE:
I get it, bro.
You are the only person taking care of things at home, but you also need to look out for yourself too.
BAYO:
Exactly.
(He sips his bottle of beer.)
KEN:
Guys, it's not easy at all.
I pay three undergraduates' school fees every semester, take care of their school fees. I also send my mom something for her upkeep, and my dad...
(He sighs and picks up the bottle of beer in front of him.)
BAYO:
(He plucks a banana from the bunch on the glass table.)
What about your dad?
KEN:
Hmm, everything's good.
I have to leave now.
CHIKE:
Ahh, but we just came in, na.
KEN:
I know, but I have to go now.
BAYO:
What is the problem, Ken?
You're our guy, oh.
You shouldn't be keeping things that bother you from us.
It doesn't make sense, na.
(He pulls down the green back of the chubby banana in his hands.)
"Temilade walks in."
TEMI:
Good evening.
(She approaches the refrigerator.)
CHIKE:
Exactly.
You shouldn't be keeping anything from us.
KEN:
I'm fine, guys. Don't bother yourselves with my issues. I will sort them out myself.
TEMI:
(She walks into the scene with a glass of water in her hands.)
What is the problem, Ken?
KEN:
Temi, I'm fine.
How was your day?
TEMI:
Worthless.
BAYO:
(He turns to Temi.)
Because Grandpa won't let you marry that Michael guy?
TEMI:
Because he is caging me without my approval and forcing me into the arms of a man I am not interested in.
BAYO:
Hmm, we both know all of this started when that boy came into your life.
TEMI:
Can you leave Michael out of this?
He has done absolutely nothing wrong.
CHIKE:
Omo, who go love and defend me like this?
(He smiles.)
"Temi and Bayo give him the 'it's not funny' looks."
KEN:
Take care, guys. I have to leave now.
CHIKE:
I will tag along.
My woman is waiting for me.
BAYO:
Alright, let me see you guys off.
(They walk out of the sitting room.)
"Hope runs towards Temilade."
HOPE:
I'm done.
(She drops her English workbook on Temilade's lap.)
TEMI:
Wow that's nice, my baby girl is smart.
(She smiles at Hope)
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"Kate walks into Chief's home office."
CHIEF BALOGUN:
How is my beautiful wife doing this evening?
(He switches his gaze between the laptop in front of him and Kate's suspicious look.)
Kilode?
MRS. K BALOGUN:
How is the preparation for the elections going?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Fine.
I'm confident that victory will be ours.
But I'm certain that my beautiful wife wouldn't sacrifice her bedtime schedule just to ask me about the elections.
What is it, Kate?
MRS. K BALOGUN:
Would it cost you anything to leave my precious Temilade alone?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Don't you feel any sense of shame that your granddaughter has compelled you to be here?
MRS. K BALOGUN:
Temi isn't even aware that I'm here, and of course, I am no errant girl for anybody. But it disturbs me that you are so hard on her.
I thought she was your favorite, or should I call her Chief Balogun's weakness?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Temilade might be the lady who holds the center of my heart, but certainly no one, not even her, can stop me from doing what I think is best for her.
Maybe if you see it from the angle that this is the best for her, you wouldn't see me as the villain.
(He picks up his cup of coffee.)
MRS. K BALOGUN:
But Williams, she doesn't love that boy, na.
That girl is hurting a lot.
First, she loses Eniola, then you take away her dream job and her love life.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
We all lost Eniola!
Just because I'm not in tears doesn't mean I'm not grieving.
I only let her work there because I felt she would soon realize she doesn't belong there.
You call what she feels for that Michael love?
That is pure madness, Kate!
MRS. K BALOGUN:
Williams, these children can't always be under your shadow.
You have to let them make decisions and mistakes on their own.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Woman, go to bed.
My decisions are final.
Temi must marry Chidi.
That is the only way she can find her freedom.
MRS. K BALOGUN:
Hmm, okay, oh.
Aren't you coming to bed?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Go to bed.
When I'm ready, I will join you.
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"Taiwo walks into the mansion."
TEMI:
(She gazes at Taiwo.)
Good evening, Taiwo?
TAIWO:
(He avoids eye contact with her.)
Good evening.
How is my princess doing?
(He smiles at Hope.)
HOPE:
Good evening, sir.
(She hugs Taiwo.)
TEMI:
What is "good evening, sir"?
Greet in Yoruba.
HOPE:
Ka a ale, sir.
TAIWO:
How are you?
(He lifts her from the ground.)
HOPE:
I'm fine.
TEMI:
Taiwo, can we talk?
TAIWO:
What is there to talk about, Temi?
TEMI:
(She turns to Hope.)
My love, take your assignments to Maria.
HOPE:
Okay.
(She sprints out of the scene in excitement.)
TEMI:
I'm sorry, Taiwo.
I didn't mean to keep all those things from you.
Please forgive me.
(She wraps her hand around Taiwo's arm.)
TAIWO:
Good night, Temi.
Try and get some sleep.
TEMI:
Taiwo, talk to me.
Why are you treating me this way?
The two most important men in my life are not talking to me. Do you know how that feels?
TAIWO:
(He snaps.)
And whose fault is that?
You had every chance to spill but looked me in the eyes every day and decided to keep it to yourself.
How could you, of all people, do that to me?
Didn't you feel any sense of guilt?
TEMI:
I did, Taiwo.
But I didn't know how to tell you.
Please try and see things from my perspective.
TAIWO:
I understand that it was a lot to take in, but I don't understand how you couldn't trust me enough to tell me.
TEMI:
(Tears stream down her eyes.)
I'm sorry.
(She hugs Taiwo.)
TAIWO:
Good night, Temilade.
As I said, get some sleep. I still care about your well-being.
(He walks out of the scene.)
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LOLADE's RESIDENCE, LEKKI PHASE ONE|
"Mr. Achebe walks into the sitting room."
LOLADE:
My president-to-be, you are here so early.
(She hugs Mr. Achebe.)
Mr. ACHEBE:
The most revealing personality of a man who wants to be successful is his ability to be time-conscious and disciplined.
LOLADE:
I admire that the most about you.
Please sit.
We will go live in a few minutes.
Mr. ACHEBE:
(He gazes at the cinematographer who seemed to be setting up the live stage.)
"It seems like they just arrived.
LOLADE:
Oh yes, I was scolding them earlier.
You know Nigerians and African time.
I apologize for their shortcomings.
Mr. ACHEBE:
It's fine, Lolade.
The most important thing is that we address the masses one more time before tomorrow.
(He smiles at Lolade.)
LOLADE:
Thank you.
So when would you be leaving for Enugu State?
Mr. ACHEBE:
As soon as we are done with the shoot.
I have to be at my polling unit first thing tomorrow morning.
LOLADE:
Oh, alright.
How about your family?
Mr. ACHEBE:
They will be joining me in Enugu this evening.
"Bisi walks into the scene alongside Chief Balogun."
BISI:
Mummy, Grandpa is here.
LOLADE:
(She gets up.)
What brings the almighty Chief Williams Balogun to my territory?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
I was around your neighborhood for business, then it pricked me that indeed I haven't laid eyes on my daughter for a while now.
(He turns to Mr. Achebe.)
Mr. Achebe, how are you doing?
Mr. ACHEBE:
Good morning, Chief.
I am doing okay.
(He extends his hand toward Chief Balogun for a professional handshake.)
CHIEF BALOGUN:
(He welcomes the handshake.)
I am doing okay.
How is the preparation for the election going? Are you ready to battle my party tomorrow?
Mr. ACHEBE:
It's going well, Chief.
And yes, we are ready to fight for what ought to be ours.
(He looks Chief eyeball to eyeball.)
CHIEF BALOGUN:
The masses shall decide our fates.
(He turns to Lolade.)
Can I have a minute with the impeccable Vice President-to-be?
LOLADE:
Sure.
A minute with the best father on the planet wouldn't harm my schedule.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
(He smiles at Lolade.)
Lead the way, beautiful lady.
"They both walk out of the scene."
Mr. ACHEBE:
(He turns to Bisi.)
Are they always that way with each other?
BISI:
Sorry?
Mr ACHEBE:
The sarcastic statements and unseen conflict conversations between your mother and her father.
Don't tell me you do not notice that?
BISI:
(She sits beside Mr. Achebe.)
I'm used to it.
They have the weirdest father and daughter relationship.
Mr ACHEBE:
Hmm, it's kind of funny and weird at the same time.
How do you stand that?
BISI:
Well, like I said, I am used to it.
We all are.
They've never been on the same page on any topic.
Mr ACHEBE:
I thought their issues began with politics and ended in politics.
Like they say, blood is thicker than water.
BISI:
Trust me, there are a lot about the Balogun's that is far from politics and what you have seen or heard about us.
We fight, make mistakes and certainly we are not beings without flaws
Mr ACHEBE:
Wow, I like you.
Can we be friends?
Probably after the elections, we can spend quality time together.
BISI:
How much time would the president of Nigeria have to spend with a lady old enough to be his daughter.
Mr ACHEBE:
If only you know how much Time I have got, you wouldn't hesitate.
I do not play with my women
I can take care of you in many ways
(He drops his right hand on her lap)
BISI:
I am a straightforward person, Mr Achebe so I will be straight with you.
I do not see any reason why I should be friends with a man who is old enough to be my father
A married one to be more specific.
Mr ACHEBE:
If only you know?
But you wouldn't till you indulge me.
(He bite lower part of his dark pink lips)
BISI:
I have to go to work.
Good luck to you and the party
(She walks out of the scene)
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"Lolade pushes open the door to her home office."
LOLADE:
What brings Chief Balogun to my home?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
(He feels the leather couch.)
These couches are too comfy for a formal office.
Unless you want to spend the most time in your dream world.
Hmm, I will ask my interior decorator to get you something more professional.
(He adjusts his twenty thousand dollar suit.)
LOLADE:
There would be no need for that, Chief.
I guess you haven't let go of your autocratic personality.
No wonder Ayo broke a record as the first Zombie Governor of Lagos.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Do not say such things about your brother.
He is not responsible for your shortcomings.
LOLADE:
Of course, you wrote me off the moment you realized I was a being with boobs.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
No, you wrote yourself off the moment you stepped out of my custody.
LOLADE:
What is the point in dining with people who see no essence in your existence?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Lolade Balogun, why do you take everything personally?
I only did what was best for the company.
You being my next of kin cannot be as long as Ayo was in the picture, and you knew this.
That is why you made an attempt on his life.
LOLADE:
(She contains her feeling of surprise.)
What?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Do not play innocent, Lolade.
I raised you, so I know what you are capable of.
You tricked Bisola and made her think you were going after Adebisi, but you were taking down two birds with one stone.
LOLADE:
Suppose I was involved, where is your proof?
I am certain you are not here to find who to blame for an incident long forgotten.
So please cut to the chase.
As you can see, I was preparing for a shoot before you stepped in.
(She sits in her office chair.)
CHIEF BALOGUN:
If I find out you were in any way involved in the death of Eniola, I will come for you, and trust me, Lolade, I will really write you off this time.
Have a good day.
(He walks out of her office.)
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Taiwo pulls out the drawer beside the bedside stand in search of his designer wristwatch."
TAIWO:
"Where the hell did she keep it?"
"Maria walks into the room"
MARIA:
Good morning, sir.
TAIWO:
Good morning.
(He scans around in search of the watch)
MARIA:
What's the problem?
TAIWO:
I can't find my watch.
MARIA:
The black one?
TAIWO:
Exactly!
Did you see it?
MARIA:
Have you checked under your pillow?
TAIWO:
That's true.
(He lifts the pillow from the bed)
Finally.
(He puckers his lips towards Maria)
MARIA:
(She pulls him away)
Taiwo!
Your wife is in the restroom, for God's sake.
TAIWO:
I know.
I'm sorry about that.
Besides, she will be there for a while.
MARIA:
Even still, you shouldn't be doing that to me.
I'll confess that I've had a thing for you ever since I became a woman, but we both know it just can't be.
TAIWO:
(He holds both her hands)
Says who?
We can make this work, Maria.
MARIA:
How?
Everything is against us.
Your family, my family, your wife's family, and society.
Besides, Bayo's silence scares me.
What if he tells on us?
TAIWO:
He threatened earlier.
MARIA:
What did he say?
TAIWO:
Leave it to me, Maria.
I'll handle Bayo.
MARIA:
No, I can't do that!
What Taiwo does with that information will affect every aspect of my life.
My grandmother, my life here, and my education.
TAIWO:
That's why I'll do everything to shut him up.
MARIA:
What will you do?
Let me guess, he's blackmailing you?
TAIWO:
Don't let that bother you.
Like I said, I'll take care of everything.
MARIA:
Of course, I'll worry, Taiwo.
I know what Bayo can do.
Please don't do anything that will cause you pain."
TAIWO:
Maria, don't worry yourself.
Believe me, I'll take care of everything.
Simi walks into the scene.
SIMI:
You'll take care of what?
TAIWO:
(He turns to Simi)
Oh, she needs something for school, so I told her I'd send her some money.
SIMI:
"Oh."
(She turns to Maria)
Send me your details too, I'll send you something too.
MARIA:
Ahh, eshey ma.
Thank you.
SIMI:
(She picks up her body lotion)
You're welcome, my love.
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FESTAC CENTRAL HOSPITAL|
"Dr. Franka walks into the General Staff room"
Dr MABEL:
Good morning, ma.
Dr FRANKA:
Good morning, Dr. Mabel. How are you?
Dr MABEL:
I'm fine, ma.
Dr FRANKA:
Has anyone seen Michael this morning?
Dr HENRY:
No, ma, we haven't.
Dr PASCAL:
I doubt if he is on morning duty.
Dr FRANKA:
I checked his schedule.
He's supposed to be here.
If he comes in, tell him to see the HR immediately.
Dr MABEL:
Okay, ma.
Dr RAPHAEL:
Ma, I heard a new doctor would be joining our team.
Dr FRANKA:
Yes, Dr. Raphael.
Dr. Temi's time with us has come to an end.
Dr HENRY:
But why?
Dr MABEL:
Ahh!
Dr FRANKA:
If you want answers, believe you have her number.
(She walks out of the office)
Dr PASCAL:
Nawa oh.
So Dr. Temi just left like that.
No goodbyes.
Hmm.
Dr HENRY:
(He turns to Dr. Mabel)
You were the closest to her.
Did she inform you beforehand?
Dr MABEL:
No, she didn't, oh.
I'll try calling or visiting her later.
"Michael walks into the office"
Dr RAPHAEL:
Mr. man, you're being summoned.
MICHAEL:
What?
Dr MABEL:
Dr. Franka said you should see the HR when you arrive.
MICHAEL:
Why?
Dr MABEL:
We don't know, oh.
I guess you'll find out when you get to his office.
MICHAEL:
Hmm, alright.
(He walks out of the scene)
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HR's OFFICE|
"Michael knocks on the door."
HR:
Come in.
MICHAEL:
(He walks into the office)
Good morning, sir. You called for me.
HR:
Yes, I did. How are you?
MICHAEL:
I'm fine, sir.
HR:
Please sit.
MICHAEL:
He pulls out the chair opposite him
Hope all is well, sir?
HR:
I wish I could say so.
Please take this.
(He pushes Michael's resignation letter towards him.)
MICHAEL:
What is this?
(He picks it up.)
HR:
I'm sorry, but your services are no longer needed here.
MICHAEL:
(He is shocked)
Ahh, but why?
Did I do something wrong?
HR:
No, you didn't.
MICHAEL:
Then why am I being sacked?
HR:
Because for some reason, the management feels there is no place for you here.
MICHAEL:
Ahh, sir, but why?
I need this job.
Sir, please.
(He falls on his knees).
HR:
I wish I had the answers to your questions, but I am just following orders.
I will send some money to you later.
Please clear your office desk this evening. Thank you.
MICHAEL:
But, sir, this is unfair.
I have given my all to this hospital.
I have never broken any of your rules.
This is what feeds my family.
Sir, please.
HR:
(He takes off his glasses)
Michael, I honestly wish I could help you.
Believe me, I want to, but the orders came from one of the board members.
I wasn't supposed to say this, but I will because I like your work ethic and personality.
It seems like you stepped on the toes of someone very influential here at the hospital.
"Dr. Chidi walks into the office"
Dr. CHIDI:
Sir, this is the new doctor who will be replacing Dr. Temi. She came highly recommended by our resources at the headquarters.
MICHAEL:
(He turns to Dr. Chidi in rage)
It was you!
He attempts to throw a punch at Dr. Chidi's face.
Dr. CHIDI:
(He smiles at Michael, who is finding it difficult to contain his rage)
What's stopping you?
Are you scared?
You know none of these actions will bring back your job.
If you want your job back, you know what to do.
He walks out of the office.
SWEET CHOICE, HOTEL & SUITES|
"Bisola dines with Bimpe and Kemi"
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
Your call earlier sounded so urgent.
BIMPE:
Oh, it's nothing serious, ma.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
The election is tomorrow and you both brought me out for nothing serious?
Bunch of clowns.
She gets up to leave.
KEMI:
No, that is not what she means, ma.
What she is trying to say is that it's not a matter of urgency but a necessity.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
Can you stop with all this unnecessary grammar and be straight with me?
Do you think I have all the time in the world to spend on you lowlives?
KEMI:
Ma, we need money.
I think we have done our part of the deal.
Your daughter and Michael are no longer together.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
So you are here to beg?
BIMPE:
Ma, we are not here to beg; we are here to collect what is rightfully ours.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
Gbenu so un.
Rightfully yours indeed.
You both did nothing.
Chief himself separated them.
KEMI:
Eh, but we played our part, na.
It will be unfair if you don't fulfill your part of the deal.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
As I said, you did nothing.
(She gets up to leave)
But I will give you half of what I promised.
BIMPE:
But, ma, that is not what we agreed on.
Mrs. B BALOGUN:
She picks up her bag
Do I look like I care, young lady?
I will send it to that same account, nonsense.
(She walks out of the scene.)
KEMI:
Nawa for this woman, sha.
BIMPE:
She's so heartless.
KEMI:
What do you expect? She's a Balogun.
BIMPE:
Omo, I'm hungry, oh.
KEMI:
Let's go over to my place. I prepared something early this morning.
BIMPE:
No, I'm not interested.
KEMI:
Don't tell me you and Michael are still not on good terms.
BIMPE:
Michael is something else.
Ever since he met Temi, I became irrelevant to him.
KEMI:
That is what happens when you fall for a man who is in love with a woman that isn't you.
If I were you, I'd let go of the matter.
Trust me, he is not worth it.
BIMPE:
But it hurts to see him with her.
Hmm, whatever, shall
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FESTAC OIL AND GAS, HEADQUARTERS|
"Taiwo relaxes on his executive office chair."
BAYO:
(He walks into the office)
Shouldn't you be leaving for Yaba?
TAIWO:
How is that any of your business?
BAYO:
Of course, it isn't.
He picks up one of the artifacts on Taiwo's shelf.
TAIWO:
Why are you here?
What do you want this time?
BAYO:
Don't be an ignoramus, brother.
We had a deal, and it's time to pay your debts.
So what is it going to be?
TAIWO:
He smiles at Bayo.
I have no intentions of concurring to your terms.
BAYO:
Then I guess you would have to explain your relationship with Maria to the rest of the family.
Chief Balogun, to be precise.
"Adebisi walks into the office"
ADEBISI:
He would do no such thing.
BAYO:
(He turns to Adebisi)
I can see he came running to you like a puppy in search of a mother.
But sadly, even you can't save him.
TAIWO:
That depends on what we do with this.
(He picks up the flash drive from his glass table)
BAYO:
What's that?
ADEBISI:
That contains the full recording of how you intend to blackmail your elder brother.
BAYO:
Should I be scared about that or what?
ADEBISI:
Oh, yes, you should.
TAIWO:
He gets up from his chair.
Imagine what Grandpa would think of you when he finds out what you are willing to do to take me down.
ADEBISI:
Imagine sharing the content of this drive with the rest of the board members.
Do you think you will stand a chance in taking over from Chief?
Taiwo here will automatically become the next in line.
You have a lot more to lose if you spill.
BAYO:
Do you think Chief would give his position to someone who stooped so low to fall for a commoner?
TAIWO:
Grandpa may have a problem with my choices, but none of what I have done will be an issue to the board members.
But the content of this drive would ruin your chances here.
ADEBISI:
Trust me, I am a businesswoman.
I wouldn't trust you if I were in their shoes.
You have everything to lose, boy.
BAYO:
(He sighs in frustration.)
I must confess I underestimated you, brother.
But this isn't over.
You won't get away with it.
TAIWO:
Game on, bro.
I won't let you push me to the walls again.
BAYO:
Hmm.
(He walks out of the scene.)
TAIWO:
(He turns to Adebisi.)
Wow, it worked.
ADEBISI:
I told you.
He might be a Balogun, but he's nothing like Chief.
Did you really record anything on that drive?
TAIWO:
(He laughs.)
No!
I got that earlier today.
It's empty.
ADEBISI:
Damn!
You are the real Idan.
Truly, Idan nor dey carry last.
TAIWO:
Wow, you have spent a few weeks in Nigeria, and you are already blending into our culture and lifestyle.
ADEBISI:
As they say, if you are in Rome, you have to dress like a Roman.
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Mrs. ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE|
"Mrs. Adebayo tries to negotiate with the Chief Engineer"
CHIEF ENGINEER:
As I said earlier, ma,
This land was sold earlier this week, and the new owner has requested that you all vacate his property.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
But you no give us notice, na.
Where you expect us to go?
Oga, abeg.
ONYINYE:
Sir, we are not going anywhere.
You have no right to throw us out.
Our house rent isn't due till next month.
How can you just wake up in the morning and ask us to leave here?
Who does that?
EBUKA:
Oga, nor be so dem dey do something.
We no dey go anywhere.
One of the engineers pulls down the fence of the house and approaches the building.
ONYINYE:
Sir, this is very wrong.
We haven't even moved our furniture.
CHIEF ENGINEER:
I gave you hours to do that, but all you have done is stand here and insult me.
Do you know who I am?
ABUKA:
Who you be?
See this guy oh?
You just dey here dey cap nonsense.
(He picks up an iron rod.)
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
Abuka, that's enough.
Drop it, please.
ABUKA:
But, Mama, it doesn't make sense.
I don't like how this guy dey talk!
I no go let am talk to una anyhow, e no possible.
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
I know, but this is not the solution.
(She manages to pull the iron away from his hands).
CHIEF ENGINEER:
(He turns to his subordinates in the bulldozer)
Bring down the building.
AWELLE:
Grandma, my Teddy is inside.
(She rushes into the building.)
ONYINYE:
Awelle, no!
(She attempts to stop her, but it was too late.)
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
She grabs the Chief Engineer by the shirt
Where is my granddaughter?
"Ebuka desperately attempts to enter the building, but he is met with barricades. In the midst of the chaos, Michael storms onto the scene"
MICHAEL:
What is happening here?
Mrs. ADEBAYO:
Awelle is inside?
MICHAEL:
What do you mean Awelle is in there?
Why are these men here, and why are they bringing down our house?
"The cries of Awelle fill the air, echoing with pain and distress"
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CHIEF BALOGUN's RESIDENCE, BANANA ISLAND|
"Dr. Mabel pays a visit to Temi at her residence."
TEMI:
Welcome! This is my room.
(She opens the door.)
Dr. MABEL:
Wow, it's nice.
(She sits on the bed.)
So, how are you doing?
TEMI:
So, how is work?
Dr. MABEL:
Work is fine.
Temi, why did you quit?
We all miss you a lot.
That place is different without your energy.
TEMI:
My grandpa doesn't want me to work there again.
Dr. MABEL:
Ahh, but why?
Did you do something wrong?
TEMI:
How is Michael?
Dr. MABEL:
I honestly don't know.
I heard he was sacked today.
TEMI:
Ahh, why?
Dr. MABEL:
Nobody knows, but rumors say it has something to do with his relationship with you.
Also, Dr. Chidi is involved.
TEMI:
Oh, God.
I have to get to him, but he hasn't been taking my calls.
I'm worried.
Dr. MABEL:
Have you tried reaching his sister or mother?
TEMI:
His mother?
No, she probably hates me already.
But let me try reaching Onyinye.
(She dials Onyinye's number.)
Hello, Onyinye, how are you?
(Onyinye is in tears.)
Onyinye, calm down. What's the problem?
Where are you?
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"Chief Balogun welcomes Dr. Chidi to his home office."
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Wow, what brings my son-in-law to my residence?
Dr. CHIDI:
Son-in-law?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Of course, relax, Temilade is all yours.
Dr. CHIDI:
I pray so, sir.
I want to thank you for all you have done for me, especially your support for what I feel for your granddaughter.
And also, I came to check up on her too, but I must see the gods before seeking my desires.
CHIEF BALOGUN:
You have done well, my boy.
"Temi walks into the office."
Dr. CHIDI:
(He turns to Temi)
Ifemi, how are you?
TEMI:
(She ignores Dr. Chidi)
This is the height of it, Grandpa.
Why do you want to make my life a living hell?
Why would you do that to the Adebayos?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
You did that to them, not me, young lady.
TEMI:
I will do everything in my power to expose what you have done.
I guess you didn't think of how this could affect the elections.
Dr. CHIDI:
Do you think anyone will believe Chief was behind it?
Do you think Chief wouldn't have taken precautions before going ahead with his plans?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
I wouldn't deny the fact that I did that to them, but legally, you can't prove it.
As a matter of fact, those lands were purchased by a foreign investor that isn't linked to me or any of the Balogun assets.
So you can go ahead and rant all you want.
TEMI:
What do you all want from me?
Can't I be happy?
Dr. CHIDI:
It's simply my love.
Marry me, and I promise you all these will go away.
TEMI:
And if I don't?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Then this is just the beginning for that family.
I will erase them from this planet.
It wouldn't even look like they exist.
TEMI:
Do you think Nanny would let you do that?
CHIEF BALOGUN:
(He gets up from his chair)
I love Nanny.
But if she gets in my way, she wouldn't be spared.
TEMI:
So the only way I can save them is if I marry him?
(She points at Dr. Chidi)
CHIEF BALOGUN:
Exactly, my love.
It's as simple as ABC.
TEMI:
(She sighs in frustration)
Fine, I will marry him, but you must leave the Adebayos alone.
And secondly...
(She turns to Dr. Chidi)
Give Michael his job back.
I do not care how you are going to do that.
(She walks out of the office)